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Bosnia may not be as popular amongst tourists as some of its neighbors, but it is charming in its own right, with majestic mountains and historic towns to explore at an affordable price.
Also, the Yugoslav wars are long over and Bosnia is today a safe place to visit. That said, there are a couple of things to watch out for.
Note: vast majority of trips are trouble free and there is no need to be paranoid. That said, it always pays to be aware, careful, and prepared.
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Bar, restaurant scams in Bosnia and Herzegovina
2 0How it works: Situation: most food places are fine. However, there are some black sheep which try to rip tourists off. However, sometimes it’s really down to dishonest staff rather…
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Parking scams in Bosnia and Herzegovina
2 0How it works: Version 1: if you drive to the old city in Mostar, you may be approached by people holding a “parking security” badge and then asked to pay…
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Pickpockets in Bosnia and Herzegovina
2 0How it works: Pickpockets here tend to be migrants from the east, gypsy children/older women/beggars as well as professionals. Both locals and tourists have been targeted. They generally work in…
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Bosnian Pyramids in Bosnia and Herzegovina
2 0How it works: Overview: in short, the Bosnian Pyramids is actually a cluster of natural hills in Visoko that is claimed to be the largest human made ancient pyramids on…
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Snatch thefts in Bosnia and Herzegovina
2 0How it works: Two versions: strike and run; distract and grab. Possible scenarios: Train/bus: stealing unattended bags/luggage in luggage compartments. Car: snatching valuables from your unattended car – hotspots include…
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Taxi scams in Bosnia and Herzegovina
1 0How it works: Version 1: not using the meter and quoting an inflated flat fare – generally perpetrated by taxis at Sarajevo Airport. Version 2: rigged meter that jumps too…
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