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With breathtaking mountainous surroundings, Sarajevo is an evocative city that reminds its many visitors of its heavy Ottoman influence. It was most notably known to be home to members of all three major religions, which is why it earned the title of ‘Jerusalem of Europe’. Visitors can find mosques, churches and synagogues all within close […]
Words: Tahira Khan Healing from the aftermath of war, our writer Tahira Khan explores many hidden wonders of Bosnia’s cities, just waiting to be rediscovered in 2021. The reaction from people wasn’t one of the best when I told them that I was heading to Bosnia, there were immediate exchanges of confused glances between people in the room wondering, “What the hell is she travelling there for?” with looks of uncertainty as they recalled disturbing memories from the early 90’s of news reports and the horrific attacks in Sarajevo. My mum, bless […]
