Comments on: 5 Reasons to Visit the Balkans Now

By: Brankica

Brankica — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 02:49:28 +0000

I am from Serbia and I want to confirm what Steph is saying about the party life in Belgrade.
I took my husband to Serbia last summer (he is from USA) and he could not believe how great it was.
As you say, the prices are still OK (for Western Europeans and Americans) but will probably go up with more tourists.

Croatian sea and beaches are great and they are my favorite of all.

You can still see war damage (from the war in the 90s) in some cities (Sarajevo in Bosnia and Vukovar in Croatia) and from the NATO bombing of Serbia in 1999. (broken down building in the center of Belgrade).

But all in all, the Balkans is so much different from the rest of the world that I think any traveler must see it – what ever the reasons are for your travels, don’t miss it!

By: Camden Luxford

Camden Luxford — Wed, 19 May 2010 19:31:59 +0000

Great post! I was there in 2006 and adored every second. Beautiful, poignant, fascinating. .-= Camden Luxford´s last blog ..Flying Solo: safe travel for women on their own =-.

By: Samantha

Samantha — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 20:25:33 +0000

Shhh! Now everyone is going to go!

By: Emily

Emily — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:59:45 +0000

Very cool post! Like Kathryn, I also haven’t heard much about the Western Balkans — I only know one friend who has been to Croatia and nobody who has been to those other countries. I think you’re right that most Americans have a bad taste in their mouths about it because of the wars, but I’m very happy to hear that they are now great places to visit. I had no idea they were so beautiful! The Western Balkans are definitely on my list now

By: Steph

Steph — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 21:17:49 +0000

I agree, I spent a little time in central Bosnia and it was gorgeous. Bosnia is hands down my favorite country in the world. So great.

By: Jason

Jason — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:16:00 +0000

Central Bosnia is also very magnificent and very close to Mostar and other interesting places. This is why Paddy Ashdown chose to have his house in Central Bosnia rather than anywhere else. If you would like to visit it, we would be happy to situate you in excellent quality accommodation.

By: Travelfusion

Travelfusion — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 13:14:14 +0000

Wow – great post!

I’ve been to a handful of more “typical” Eastern EU countries like Czech Republic, Poland and Hungary but have really wanted more information about Balkan countries – when can I go visit???

Kathryn @Travelfusion

By: jeni

jeni — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 23:55:13 +0000

Wow thanks so much for sharing this! I’ve never been to that area of the world, but after looking at some of these photos I’m definitely going to be considering it

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By: Candice

Candice — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:52:50 +0000

Absolutely gorgeous. Party boats? I'm there. .-= Candice´s last blog ..The arts and the booze =-.