Bosnia and Herzegovina
Balkans · Bosnian · Convertible Mark
Treat Bosnian coffee as a slow ritual not a takeaway, and let locals raise the war before you ever do.
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5 phrases you need in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- HelloZdravoZDRAH-voh
- GoodbyeDoviđenjadoh-vee-JEH-nyah
- PleaseMolimMOH-leem
- Thank youHvalaHVAH-lah
- Excuse meIzviniteeez-VEE-nee-teh
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Know before you go
money
The convertible mark is pegged to the euro at roughly 1.96 to 1, and this is a cash-first country; many cevabdzinicas and guesthouses do not take cards.
safety
Cities are safe, but stick to marked trails in the countryside; uncleared landmines from the 1990s remain in remote areas, so heed warning signs.
transport
Intercity buses are far more frequent and reliable than trains; the scenic Sarajevo-Mostar rail line is the one train worth planning around.
tipping
Round up the bill or leave 5-10% in restaurants; tipping in cash directly to your server is the norm.
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