Lifestyle

Incredible variety. Olympic mountains Jahorina and Bjelašnica are 30 minutes away for skiing (Dec–Mar) and hiking (May–Oct). Vrelo Bosne spring park is a beautiful riverside walk. Trebević mountain has the abandoned bobsled track from the 1984 Olympics. White-water rafting on the Una and Tara rivers is 2–3 hours away.

Growing rapidly, especially among younger Bosnians. Modern gyms with good equipment are available in Sarajevo for €15–€30/month - a fraction of Western European prices. CrossFit, yoga, and martial arts studios are also available.

Sarajevo Film Festival (August) is the highlight. Jazz Fest Sarajevo, Baščaršija Nights (cultural festival), and numerous food festivals throughout summer. Mostar hosts a diving competition from Stari Most in July that's a must-see tradition.

Almost exclusively over coffee. The daily 'kahva' (coffee) ritual is the primary social activity - friends, family, and colleagues meet at cafés for long, unhurried conversations. Dinner parties at home are also common, and you'll likely be invited to a local's home sooner than in most European countries.

Yes, Netflix, Spotify, YouTube, and other streaming platforms work normally in BiH. The Netflix library is comparable to other European countries. VPN use is legal and common for accessing US or UK content libraries.