Mostar

Sarajevo vs. Mostar: Which Bosnian City Should Expats Actually Live In?

Two cities, 129 kilometers apart, and completely different answers to what your monthly budget, your winter, and your daily life will actually look like.

5 min read

Real Estate

Buying property in Bosnia and Herzegovina as a foreigner: what the law actually says

A German citizen and a Chinese citizen who want to buy the exact same apartment in Sarajevo face two completely different legal processes, and the difference comes down to one word: reciprocity.

1 September 2026 · 6 min read

History & Heritage

Bosnia's railways: the 150-year story, told through three of its oldest stations

One of Bosnia and Herzegovina's first railway stations was torn down in 2022, another now houses a contemporary art museum, and a third stands empty with a burned-out roof.

31 August 2026 · 6 min read

Cost of Living

The Financial Map of Bosnia: Cost of Living Across Sarajevo, Mostar, and Banja Luka

An in-depth journalist perspective on what it actually costs to live, rent, and dine across Bosnia and Herzegovina’s three main urban hubs.

23 August 2026 · 5 min read

Day Trips & Hidden Gems

Beyond the Old Bridge: Uncovering Mostar’s Hidden Courtyards and Cobblestone Secrets

Discover how Bosnia and Herzegovina's iconic sun-drenched city reveals its true soul away from the crowded arches of its famous landmark.

20 August 2026 · 3 min read

City Guides

Where Stone Meets the River: The Lasting Magic of Mostar

Named after the mostari—the medieval bridge keepers who once guarded its strategic river crossings

18 August 2026 · 4 min read