Palas Hotel Sarajevo

... While walking, we had seen another hostel and we decided we would go there and ask them for directions to our hostel. As we started walking towards the hostel Brandon said the area looked familar and he thought he knew where the hostel was. Since | had already heard this from him about 20 times in the last 90 minutes I was very hesitant to believe him, but then again I didnt have any better ideas. Miracoulsy, about 15 minutes later we ...

... t care for the area.<br><br>I was fearing a ten mile walk into town at this point and was about to hop on the trolleybus with no ticket. It's an honor system anyway and I wasn't in the mood after two overnight bus rides in a row, no shower, no food and no sleep. All of a sudden her little glass window slammed open and she was waiving a Euro bill. I figured out she takes Euro bills but not coins for people with no Bosnian Marks. I finally had my ...

... considering the fact we'd been told it was going to be 40 degrees. We'd both noticed some tiny beatle like bugs crawling around in Sam's bed and I killed one crawling on the wall near my bed. It left a big blood spot on the wall and considered that they may be bed bugs but then thought nothing of it. We did think that it was kind of strange that there was a sugar like substance on the base matress at the head of Sam's bed. We were a little grossed out but went to sleep regardless.

... 16 years ago. The infamous &#8220;roses of Sarajevo&#8221;, marks of shells exploded on the concrete sidewalks, are still visible, the symbols of the most brutal war of ethnic cleansing in Europe since WWII.<br><br>Yet, the city is lively and interesting. Streets are filled with nice cars and stylishly dressed people, who seem to spend most of time in the numerous sidewalk cafes drinking strong coffee and beer, to see and to be seen. Temples of 4 ...

... during the war. We then sat and had not one but TWO coffees. This is what the locals do. Most Bosnians are Muslim and don't drink. Therefore, their social time with friends is drinking coffee. We liked it so much we went to another place and had another cup! The second time, we had it served in traditional Bosnian style (see the pic below). While we were enjoying our coffee, we heard a guy from the mosque singing from the balcony of the minaret. Muslims sing/chant when it is time ...

... shooting through. The Olympics is obviously a huge source of pride for them and a memory of better times. "we bid for the Olympics again but the say not safe enough and too many landmines" said Haris. We stopped for an amazing view over the city and when you look you realise what an amazing location Sarajevo is in. right in the middle of a valley surrounded by mountains. You then realise that this makes it very vulnerable and picture it completely surrounded in a very ...

Day 1 Got up at 5.20am, to catch our 7.00am bus to Sarajevo. Got a hot Pita Sir (cheese pastry) for breakfast and bought some juice (disgusting), pretzels and chips for the long journey. On our way from Serbia to Bosnia the scenery changed from fields to lush forests, mountains and streams. It was amazing, and definitely the most picturesque scenery so far on the trip. It was an exciting journey, with the bus driver chain smoking, numerous ...

... train the conductor will take your train ticket and give it back in the morning. He needs to do some administration work for the customs. When you travel in Romania, Serbia, Bosnia and i guess any country in Eastern Europe by train, be sure to have a complete travel scheme with you, so you know when and where the train will stop. They will not announce anything. If you are 'lost' you will have a big chance to miss the station.. because you will not have much time to hop off.

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... no te cuesta menos de 15 libras eso fue todo un regalo! Aqui hemos experimentado el arte del regateo y tenemos mucho que aprender. Le compramos una cajita muy mona a este hombre que casi nos vende la tienda: "Por esta y por esta este precio pero si te llevas otra te cuesta igual y si te llevas la de alli bla bla bla..." Mira que saben. Nuestro plan de cruzar desde Bosnia a Serbia es viable pero no tan comodo como nos hubiera ...