As you begin walking, the buildings are a mix of communist and Austro-Hungarian style. A bit further down, you hit Slatko Cose, or Sweet Corner full of pastry shops and cafes that sell traditional Bosnian pastries and Turkish coffee drunk with the traditional Turkish delight. Suddenly you are in a different world. This is Sarajevo’s old town and where the city is at the height of it’s’ charm. The road turns to cobblestones and the architecture changes completely into classic Turkish style. You pass the grand Begova mosque with its beautiful courtyard and hundred year-old trees. Do not pass up this opportunity to visit. Women need to cover their heads but the guards are extremely nice and a kerchief symbolically covering some hair will do. If you don’t have your own, the tourist office inside the courtyard will give you one. Don’t forget to eat the traditional Bosnian dishes of cevapi and burek. Cevapi consists of small beef kebabs on some very tasty grilled bread. Burek is filo pastry filled with meat, cheese and potato. Bosnian cuisine is very good and available mainly in the old town. I’m a café girl at heart and Sarajevo is a café lover’s city par excellence. Cafes abound here and, in summertime, the place to be is in one of the city’s many sidewalk cafes.

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Mostar - The Mediterranean Jewel Of The Balkans - There is something about the Balkans that stirs up feelings and emotions you didn’t know you had.  The first time I visited Mostar, I saw a city that inspired me. Of course Mostar has inspired writers, painters and artists from the former Yugoslavia for generations.  Now the secret is out and foreign artists are increasingly visiting Mostar to renew their creativity and passion for their art. Sadly beautiful, Mostar is a city like no other. Mediterranean because of its weather, the lush mountains surrounding it, the beautiful Neretva river flowing through it and the way it makes you feel. Sun-bathed Mostar is mid-way between Sarajevo and Dubrovnik on the Croatian coast and an easy day trip from both places. It is definitely worth it and best to stay a couple of days at least if you possibly can.  Visit www.almira-travel.ba for information about visiting Mostar and its environs.  In the old town, artisans practicing their craft for generations sell their wares.

Splendid Sarajevo - Europe's Best Kept Secret - AHailed as the Jerusalem of Europe, Sarajevo houses Catholic churches, Muslim mosques, a synagogue and Orthodox churches all within walking distance of each other. No other European city can boast such a thing and really, as you walk down the main street Ferhadija, and pass the beautiful Serb Orthodox church, the majestic Cathedral and the old Turkish-style Begova Mosque, all within five minutes, you realize that Sarajevo is Europe’s best kept secret. Sarajevo was home to a synagogue before any other city in Western Europe and, most incredibly, in a city that survived three and a half years of ethnic war, all of these structures remain unscathed. The main walking street is Ferhadija and it begins at the Eternal Flame, a fire that is kept burning at all times commemorating the then Yugoslavia’s triumph over fascism after WWII. As you begin walking, the buildings are a mix of communist and Austro-Hungarian style. A bit further down, you hit Slatko Cose, or Sweet Corner full of pastry shops and cafes that sell traditional Bosnian pastries and Turkish coffee drunk with the traditional Turkish delight. Suddenly you are in a different world.

10 Things To Know Before You Head Off To The Balkans: Discovering The Balkans ~ by Rebecca Patrick - Roman palaces, palm trees, dark lofty mountains, and fabulous beaches typically aren’t the first things that come to one’s mind when picturing the Balkans-but they should be! Ten years ago, the Balkan War was still raging and the only people going in and out of Croatia and Bosnia were relief workers, military personnel, and war journalists. But, the times are changing. Although the tourists aren’t flocking back quite as quickly as they left, the tourism industry is alive and well in Slovenia, Croatia, and Bosnia. The lure of the Mediterranean Sea, the breathtaking Roman ruins, and the small, coastal villages hold too much fascination for visitors to keep them away. And why shouldn’t tourists return? There are no immediate threats in any of the countries, and for the tourist that has tired of the Parisian crowds, high-priced London, and the Americanization of Italy, the Balkans are a dream. From Croatia’s mouthwatering exotic islands to Bosnia’s Turkish flair and Slovenia’s Alpine magic, they are truly a sight to behold.

How Social Media Changes the Lives of Expats - Social media has changed our lives in ways large and small. We now have problems never once thought imaginable. Expat life, specifically, has changed because of sites such as MySpace, Twitter and Facebook. I am on the other side of the world and yet I can passively keep in touch with people still in Korea. It's a pleasant experience for the most part, but there are some downsides. Something that really got to me while in Korea was how often there were ``going away" parties. It seemed as though just about when you got to know someone well, they were packing their bags and on their way elsewhere. Many English teachers, who were the mainstay of people I hung out with while I was in Korea, finish their year-long contract then go on to other pastures.

New Way for Expats to Stay Connected ~ A NEW internet tool has been created to keep expats I touch with family and friends in the UK. AnchorFree Inc., creator of Expat Shield and Hotspot Shield, the world's most popular free privacy tools, has launched a new version of Expat Shield that will allow UK expats and students living abroad to access the British Web from anywhere in the world.  Users who download Expat Shield can stay connected to friends and family with private, secure and full access to all the Internet sites that they would be able to visit at home. Expat Shield is the sister site of Hotspot Shield, which gives more than 8.5 million monthly users universal access to US web content and secures the entire browsing session for users online.

Buying Real Estate Overseas for Your Retirement: Dream or Nightmare? - There is a powerful love affair with the idea of retiring overseas and buying real estate. From Belize to Panama, Costa Rica to Nicaragua, from Lake Chapala and the other Gringo enclaves of Mexico, the touts are pushing this idea hard and to a willing audience. It’s buy, buy, buy. It’s your last chance, these homes are going fast, the prices will only go up, hurry, hurry, the time is now. We say, take a breath. Have you thought this through? There is a big difference between traveling to an exotic location with warm breezes, sunshine and beaches for a vacation, and actually living there permanently. You have done your homework and read about all of the “opportunities” of retiring to some faraway place. Perfect weather, low cost of living, affordable healthcare, and great home prices – at least compared to where you are currently living. So in your excitement, you jump on the plane, fly down to Saint Somewhere and can’t believe what your money will purchase. You find the perfect place that just happened to go up on the market, so you contact a real-estate agent, and make an offer the same day. Wonder of wonders, it’s accepted and you now own your dream retirement home. This is it. You’re planning on living out the rest of your days right here in this tranquil, peaceful paradise.

Living & Investing in Hungary - Expat Business Life In Budapest - One of Europes Great Destinations - Budapest is on a Roll - However, in practice, we all get drawn pretty quickly into a web of  expats with their own newspapers, bars, social clubs and - most importantly - networks. These groups are not cliquey at all, and are actually very easy to join whether you are just passing through or whether you are a new long-term resident. Budapest is no exception to this rule. Since absolutely no expat speaks the local language, and every one of the 40,000 expats speaks English even if not as a first language, they are bound to get together, share experiences and help each other out. This can be a very rewarding experience. Most expats in Budapest are of working age - many own or have high positions in companies here, others have fallen in love with the city or one of its inhabitants and come looking for a job.

Living & Investing in Turkey - The Turkish Mediterranean is an area of spectacular beauty. Beautiful sheltered sandy coves, backed by the Taurus Mountains, are a sight once seen never forgotten. With no pollution, a relaxing atmosphere and the warm hospitality of the Turkish people it’s like living in paradise. Imagine waking up and looking out of your window at spectacular scenery that makes you feel good to be alive. The easy-going lifestyle here allows you to relax and really enjoy your life. With inexpensive living costs and not having to keep up with the Joneses, you have less stress and more money in your pocket. Why continue spending most of your hard earned money on ever-increasing taxes back home?

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