🇧🇦Bosnia and Herzegovina

Health

• Tap water quality varies by town; stick to sealed bottled water, especially in smaller municipalities, for the first few days while your stomach adjusts.
• Check with your doctor about routine European vaccines (hepatitis A, tetanus) before traveling — Bosnia is not on any tropical disease belt, but standard precautions apply for any international trip.

Watch for

• Unlicensed taxi drivers near Sarajevo's airport and train station sometimes refuse to use meters; agree on a fare or insist on the meter before you get in, or use an app-based ride when available.
• Some restaurants in tourist-heavy areas of Sarajevo quote prices only after the meal or apply inflated charges; check the menu prices upfront and confirm before ordering.

Solo / women

• Solo women travellers generally feel safe in Sarajevo during the day, but standard European-city after-dark caution applies, especially in less central neighbourhoods late at night.
• Carry your passport and visa documents in a secure copy at all times, as random ID checks can happen in some areas — keep a photocopy and leave the originals in your hotel safe when convenient.