Is Bosnia and Herzegovina Safe to Visit? An Honest Local Perspective

Send a message to the podcastGot a question, thought or story? Send me a WhatsApp voice note or message on +38766219417.Voice messages may be included in a future episode.An Englishman in the Balkans is a personal podcast about life, travel, culture, and storytelling in Bosnia and Herzegovina, told from the perspective of a British-born creator who has made this country home.Expect gentle reflections, real places, local voices, field recordings, and stories that go beyond the usual headlines.Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for tourists? It is one of the questions I am asked most often, and after living here since 1998, my honest answer is yes, provided you travel with ordinary awareness, curiosity and common sense.In this episode, I look beyond the outdated headlines and talk openly about what visitors should genuinely be aware of. I cover everyday crime, pickpocketing, landmines and unexploded ordnance, driving on Bosnia’s mountain roads, changing weather conditions, solo travel and personal safety.Bosnia and Herzegovina is not a country that should be approached with fear. It is a welcoming, fascinating and deeply rewarding place to explore. With a little preparation, respect for local advice and a willingness to take your time, most visitors will discover a country that feels far safer and more relaxed than they expected.This is not an official travel advisory, but the personal perspective of someone who has lived in a small village in northwest Bosnia and Herzegovina for nearly three decades.Before I go, I'd love to hear from you.If this episode brought back a memory, made you curious about Bosnia and Herzegovina, or simply gave you something to think about, why not send me an Email or WhatsApp voice note?Got a question, thought or story? Send me a WhatsApp voice note or message on +38766219417.Voice messages may be included in a future episode.The Email address is: [email protected]