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Wild In The Balkans - Hike & Travel Tips Local Secrets, Hikes, and Travel Tips for Exploring the Balkans Sve o prirodnim ljepotama i historijsko-kulturoloskom nasljedju zemalja Balkana.

Pisemo o planinarskim turama, zastiti prirode, odrzivom turizmu, gradskim turama, kulturnim atrakcijama itd.

Let us know in the comments if you have a favorite place for a latte macchiato or iced coffee in Sarajevo! You can also ...
16/07/2026

Let us know in the comments if you have a favorite place for a latte macchiato or iced coffee in Sarajevo! You can also send a photo.

During summer season, especially when it’s super hot, I love going to Velour • Lounge & Bar to enjoy iced coffee.

I love FABRIKA COFFEE SARAJEVO because they make amazing iced latte & latte macchiato, but also have cafes on several locations throughout Sarajevo.

I love coming to FUKA to enjoy their blend IV (lighter) of iced coffee, served with this special cookie.

So if you’re strolling through the Sarajevo city center don’t miss drinking coffee in this place.

If you’re a freelancer, Kawa specialty coffee bar is great place to come to work & enjoy in wonderful latte macchiato 😎

Or if you’re in the city center and want to escape crowds, visit Kawa and enjoy great music, maybe some special events and chill in their great terrace.

If you want change of scenery, but still want to drink great latte macchiato or iced coffee visit Moloko Caffe - Sarajevo

Inferno Cafe is located behind Alta shopping mall, beside lovely park that provides natural shade so you can escape asphalt jungle during hot summer days.

I love their latte macchiato and stuff is always super friendly.

19/06/2026

Looking for a day hike near Sarajevo? Visočica mountain deserves a spot on your list.

About 50 km from the city via Bjelašnica, this easy-to-moderate trail takes around an hour to reach Zoran Šimić bivouac, your base for exploring further.

We wandered past medieval stećci tombstones and climbed to several peaks with full 360° panorama views. One of those hikes that just keeps rewarding you.

Pro tip: Fill up your water bottles at the fountain near the trailhead; there’s a tap right before the parking area.

Bring hat, sunscreen, and enough water for the full route.

11/06/2026

Wanted to have a good breakfast with a variety of dishes in Sarajevo. Then I saw videos and photos of the breakfast at the Swissôtel in Sarajevo. My sister had her birthday coming up, so I decided to take her here for breakfast.

We take food seriously, and we are always exploring to find new places to eat in Sarajevo.

For 19.95 BAM per person, you can truly enjoy a variety of dishes and drinks as much as you want. Keeping in mind that nowadays you pay around 9 BAM for a chicken sandwich or a NYC-style bagel, I would say this is more than a good price 😆

Everyone can find what they like, and it’s truly delicious, well-organized, and offers a lot of different dishes and drinks.

We started with boiled eggs (there is staff who will prepare scrambled eggs right in front of you), and then went for various salads, meat options, and a lot of different cheeses (including Livno and other local types of cheeses)

I think it’s great that they have various smoothies, freshly squeezed juices, and detox water. I liked that the hot chocolate was constantly stirring in the machine.

Also, there were various types of coffee from the machine (didn’t try any of them this time).

Bread is very important in Bosnia and Herzegovina. So, we were happy there were various types of bread and pastries (somun, croissants, etc.).

Oh, and the dessert selection was nothing less than amazing! A lot of different fresh fruits, and everything from traditional to modern cakes.

Also, those of you who like to eat cereal with dried fruit and nuts can enjoy a wide variety.

This video is just a sneak peek into this amazing breakfast. We will definitely come again, as we could not taste everything in one visit.

Please note we are just sharing our experience and that this is not arranged with the hotel. We came for the first time. I think it is great that the hotel offers breakfast for people who aren’t hotel guests.

03/06/2026

They don’t start out brown and woody. Right now, the mountains are full of these tiny, bright little gems tucked away on the branches. It’s amazing how much color you can find in the forest if you just look closely. Nature really is something else.

Want to enjoy nature and delicious food? We highly recommend one of our favorite places: Dana and Janko’s rural cottage ...
25/05/2026

Want to enjoy nature and delicious food? We highly recommend one of our favorite places: Dana and Janko’s rural cottage on Crepoljsko (on the Sarajevo Ozren mountain).

You can get here by car and then walk for 20 to 30 minutes, or if you have a 4x4, you can drive all the way to the cottage. You can also hike from Čavljak (approximately an hour and a half), or from the Skakavac waterfall via Bukovik or via the Lučica waterfall. So many options! :)

Some places lose that special touch as the people who run them get tired… but not Dana and Janko, as they truly love doing this. Dana loves cooking for people and she is really good at it 🤤🤩. Janko is the same good soul as his mother.

Before Dado and I met, he used to come here by bike with his friends, and Dana’s husband would call them “jajare” (“jaje” means egg) because they would arrive tired and hungry and always eat a lot of eggs! 🤣

People often ask us which brand we trust for hiking. Even before we met, we were both buying Alpina boots, a high-qualit...
22/04/2026

People often ask us which brand we trust for hiking. Even before we met, we were both buying Alpina boots, a high-quality regional brand from Slovenia.

They are incredibly affordable compared to other pro brands, especially with seasonal discounts or if you’re part of a mountaineering association or guide society.

Here’s a breakdown of our favorite models:

🥾 Madeira 2.0 (Hiking Sneakers)

My latest addition. I tested these on a mix of forest dirt, gravel, and rocky scree trails, and the grip is amazing. They are so lightweight and breathable it feels like you’re wearing nothing! Not waterproof, but perfect for hot summer days.

🥾 Nepal Lady

My all-time favorites. ❤️ As a professional guide, safety and grip are everything to me, especially since I love running down zig-zag gravel and scree trails. They’re a bit heavier, but as a winter boot, they’re unbeatable: waterproof, Vibram sole, super comfortable, and great ankle protection.

🥾 Nuptse (Dado’s choice)

He’s on his third pair! These are his go-to winter boots. They’re slightly taller than regular boots, providing better snow protection and ankle support. They are waterproof, have incredible grip, and are compatible with crampons.

🥾 Prima Mid

I wanted something lighter than the Nepal Lady for year-round use. They’re waterproof and comfortable with good ankle support. However, for demanding winter hikes or slippery terrain where I need crampons, I still stick with my Nepal Ladies.

Disclaimer: This isn’t a paid promotion, just our honest experience. We hope this helps you choose your next pair! ⛰️

Feel free to ask us anything about these models in the comments! 👇

27/03/2026

The two of us in the ‘90s 😃 You can see that we both had a love for dogs and other animals from a young age 🥰

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