By ISA BELLEIn my last article you can read about the cross on the Hum, the hill dominating Mostar. Although being a topic for argument, it’s one of my favorite places. Not because it is a cross (I think it’s ugly) but because the space takes me away to nature while being in a big [...]
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The Cross over Mostar
By ISA BELLEYou cannot miss it when you are in or around Mostar: the huge cross (33 m tall) on the Hum Hill which dominates the city. You can see the cross from most spots in Mostar because it is illuminated even at night. It seems to stand there quietly and peacefully, but nothing could [...]
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Written by Isa Belle Herzegovina is a region of incredible natural beauty with shaggy mountains, beautiful lakes and blue rivers. One of its gems is the Kravice waterfalls near the town of Ljubuški, close to the border with Croatia. It is here that the river Trebižat pours itself 28 meters down to a pool of [...]
Read the rest of this entry »United World College in Mostar
By ISA BELLE The Initiative of the United World Colleges (UWC) and International Baccalaureate (IB) in Bosnia and Herzegovina aims to support the peace process in the country and the region by implementing a recognized model of post-conflict education. Dubbed the “lighthouse” for education reform in Bosnia and Herzegovina, this unique project builds on over [...]
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By ISA BELLE Are there still people who do not know there was a war in Bosnia from 1992 until 1995? Are there still people who haven’t heard of terrible things that happened during that war? No, there is no need to tell those stories again since they have been retold countless times. However, who [...]
Read the rest of this entry »The beauty of Ramsko jezero
By ISA BELLEWith approximately 7000 inhabitants, a few cozy coffee bars serving good cakes and cheap coffee Prozor itself is not that interesting; however, the surrounding nature is truly amazing, especially Ramsko Jezero (Ramsko lake), where two of my friends and I visited this Monday. This artificial lake, not far from the city, is one [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Useful Information for Traveling to Medjugorje
Reader: Coming from the UK and wanting information on accommodation with local families, maps, etc.I don’t know much about living with the local there; however I am pretty sure this is possible. If you do, please advise. Thanks.br/>google_ad_client = “pub-9717212573299298″;google_ad_width = 468;google_ad_height = 60;google_ad_format = “468x60_as”;google_ad_type = “text_image”;//2007-05-05: BSBannerFirmagoogle_ad_channel = “1158224211″;google_color_border = “FFFFFF”;google_color_bg = “FFFFFF”;google_color_link [...]
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