Bosnia & Herzegovina (Bradt Travel Guide)
Product ID: 1696719
A new edition of the only comprehensive English language guide to Bosnia and Herzegovina. Bosnia and Herzegovina has emerged from the ashes of war to become one of the most exotic destinations of southeast Europe, an ancient crossroads where east meets west. The updated guide takes you through mountains, thick forests, deep river canyons, medieval villages and cities. It has something for everyone, from mountain biking, rafting and world class hiking to festivals, pilgrimages and a cosmopolitan café culture. Review: Top guide to this southeastern European frontier - Whether you consider Bosnia and Herzegovina to be the edge of the Earth or the middle of everything, there's no question that this modest southeastern European country is a true frontier. As with many frontier "shatter zones" that have seen difficult political times of late, Bosnia and Herzegovina contains many more sites for exploration than many travelers are willing to seek. That's where an excellent guide like this comes in. Bradt guides are always excellent because they are written by people who have not only the requisite knowledge of the place, but they also have an uncompromising love for the history and culture as well. This book is no exception. Tim has a deep knowledge and respect for the complex history and culture of the country, and that is on display in the book. The book is wonderfully comprehensive, both in its coverage of places to see and do, as well as in places to stay, eat and shop. These kinds of listings are essential for a country recovering from a brutal war, where both wonderful and horrible could be around each corner. The guide to Sarajevo - a city frequently called a European Jerusalem that is really more like Tbilisi - is worth the price of the book alone. Not only is Sarajevo a fascinating mix of cultures and traditions, its continuing recovery from 1,000 days of siege makes it a dynamic place to visit. Here's a book that presents that city better than any other guide you can buy, and you get detailed coverage of the rest of the country as an encore! Of course, there's Mostar and Travnik and Banja Luka and Bihac. But there's also the small towns in between that make getting lost more fun. Watch out for those mines! There's a perfect balance between cultural and natural attractions that display the best of what Bosnia and Herzegovina has to offer. Remember, Sarajevo hosted the 1984 Winter Olympic Games. All practicalities are simply rendered with minimum confusion. Maps are very, very simple. Almost too much so. Really, a book this good should have better maps. If there's one criticism I have of the book it is that it's getting to be just a bit out of date now. A new edition will be necessary certainly within the next year. Review: Great information on places and culture - I am traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the fall and this book is very helpful in the planning process. It spells out information about even very small towns. It is also a great resource on the history, people, and culture. There aren't really any other resources dedicated solely to BiH so it is lucky that this one is so well done. It has made me excited for the trip to such a beautiful looking place with people who have already been very friendly to me in the planning process. If you are thinking of traveling here, buy this book.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 21 Reviews |
J**E
Top guide to this southeastern European frontier
Whether you consider Bosnia and Herzegovina to be the edge of the Earth or the middle of everything, there's no question that this modest southeastern European country is a true frontier. As with many frontier "shatter zones" that have seen difficult political times of late, Bosnia and Herzegovina contains many more sites for exploration than many travelers are willing to seek. That's where an excellent guide like this comes in. Bradt guides are always excellent because they are written by people who have not only the requisite knowledge of the place, but they also have an uncompromising love for the history and culture as well. This book is no exception. Tim has a deep knowledge and respect for the complex history and culture of the country, and that is on display in the book. The book is wonderfully comprehensive, both in its coverage of places to see and do, as well as in places to stay, eat and shop. These kinds of listings are essential for a country recovering from a brutal war, where both wonderful and horrible could be around each corner. The guide to Sarajevo - a city frequently called a European Jerusalem that is really more like Tbilisi - is worth the price of the book alone. Not only is Sarajevo a fascinating mix of cultures and traditions, its continuing recovery from 1,000 days of siege makes it a dynamic place to visit. Here's a book that presents that city better than any other guide you can buy, and you get detailed coverage of the rest of the country as an encore! Of course, there's Mostar and Travnik and Banja Luka and Bihac. But there's also the small towns in between that make getting lost more fun. Watch out for those mines! There's a perfect balance between cultural and natural attractions that display the best of what Bosnia and Herzegovina has to offer. Remember, Sarajevo hosted the 1984 Winter Olympic Games. All practicalities are simply rendered with minimum confusion. Maps are very, very simple. Almost too much so. Really, a book this good should have better maps. If there's one criticism I have of the book it is that it's getting to be just a bit out of date now. A new edition will be necessary certainly within the next year.
S**K
Great information on places and culture
I am traveling to Bosnia and Herzegovina in the fall and this book is very helpful in the planning process. It spells out information about even very small towns. It is also a great resource on the history, people, and culture. There aren't really any other resources dedicated solely to BiH so it is lucky that this one is so well done. It has made me excited for the trip to such a beautiful looking place with people who have already been very friendly to me in the planning process. If you are thinking of traveling here, buy this book.
J**E
Excellent review
A comprehensive, well-structured book that helped us prepare for and enjoy our trip to Bosnia. The book guided us not only through must-see sites but those off the beaten track, which we might have otherwise missed. The author offered a background to Bosnia's complex history, vital for the traveler who wishes to be more than just a sight-seer. Detailed descriptions throughout, organized in a navigable way for quick reference. A bonus was the author’s passion for Bosnia and easy writing style, making the book engaging and fun to read.
S**M
The best guide for Bosnia
Great guide - regardless if you intend to visit the country for the first time or if you are coming back to rediscover this beautiful country.
A**A
Five Stars
Tons of first person detail and insider information.
C**S
Helpful but old information
Not updated with present situation at Bosnia.
H**A
What you need
An accurate and nice travel guide that I will recommend all travellers to BiH. Kept it with me all the time in Sarajevo.
R**H
trip to Bosnia
This book is excatly what I need to plan my trip to Bosnia. I can find in it all the informationI need.
G**N
Another Bradt goodie.
Bradt guides reach the parts others do not. This gives history, up to date information in an easy, sometimes amusing way and will be invaluable on any nvisit.
M**L
REMARQUES SUR BRADT BOSNIA HERZEGOVINA
Guide bien fait, comme tous les guides BRADT. Hélas, peu de plans de villes et informations sur les transports entre les différentes localités assez rares
M**A
BiH
Guida molto ben redatta le sezioni del libro coprono molti aspetti da non sottovalutare. peccato per le cartine, mi aspettavo maggiori dettagli guida consigliata spedizione velocissima ed efficiente
E**O
Five Stars
good guide
A**R
Its ok.
Its ok. prefer more colourful books and lots of pictures
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