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Bosnia-Herzegovina has an image problem. Devastated by civil war in the 1990s, the country is in significant need of a PR drive as most visitors still associate it with its bloody recent history. Murmur it, but its actually stuffed full of hidden gems and it has an undiscovered feel welcomed by intrepid visitors. Couple a trip with a trip to Croatia and youll find not one of the holiday maker hoards that swamp the Dalmatian coast.

Our introduction to the country provokes an, "Are you sure were in Bosnia?" reaction.

The Kravice Waterfall is an Eden-like wonder of multiple chutes gushing into a turquoise lagoon, where visitors can enjoy a refreshing swim in the sealing heat of summer. The falls are encrusted with grass and moss, and are surrounded by delightful green hemp, figs and poplar trees, more similar to a scene Id expect to see in Hawaii rather than war-scarred Bosnia-Herzegovina.

Medjugorje

We make a transient stop at the town of Medjugorje, a pilgrimage site where Catholics arrive by the busload "and all because some children playing in the close by hills said they saw an apparition of the Virgin Mary in 1981 ( a claim which has after that been refused by the Vatican ).

Theres a statue of Jesus Christ with a constantly weeping knee, which fervent religious people caress and mop with tissues, apparently to use to cure sick kin. Medjugorje is also home to the tackiest collection of souvenirs in the world. Fact. There's no better spot to buy small statues of the Virgin Mary attached to a tiny box of earth from the hills where Jesus's mother was spotted. You'll be able to find in Medjugorje some good Medjugorje pansion.

Mostar is the country's star attraction, a photographers dream about enthralling cobbled streets and stone homes, painstakingly rebuilt to resemble its pre-war charm during a multi-million-pound nip n tuck.

The towns iconic bridge graces the front covers of most Bosnia-Herzegovina guidebooks, its misty mountains providing the dramatic background. The first 500-year-old Old Bridge was destroyed in 1993 during the war, symbolising the collapse of the previous Yugoslavia, as it was regarded as a mark of unification between the west and east.

When the bridge was destroyed, the people of Mostar cried like they'd lost their families, local guide Amela tells us on a walking tour of the city's Turkish-style old city.

Rebuilt and re-opened in 2004 using 1400 of the first stone bricks in order to hold onto its UNESCO world heritage standing, the bridge is renowned for its buff Speedo-clad, oiled-up divers who jump 25m jump from it into the turquoise waters of the Neretva, a convention that commenced in the Sixties.

The custom is celebrated with an international diving competition on the last Sat. of every July. If you fancy taking the plunge, exercise caution "an Aussie guy died last year doing the jump. Though the water is 6m deep, there are robust currents that can make it perilous if you are not a trained diver.

Mix a trip to Bosnia-Herzegovina with a trip to Croatia. Do not miss these gems.

Split : The historic city's UNESCO classified treasure is the Diocletians Palace, built by the Roman emperor 2k years ago as his retirement home. When the Romans deserted the site, the palace stood abandoned for decades till refugees swarmed to the city in AD614 and started living in it. To this day, it is still home to bars, shops and flats, where hanging washing flutters above crumbling windowsills.

Dubrovnik : Dubrovniks beautiful Old City, well-preserved city walls and postcard-perfect harbor make it one of Croatias top traveller destinations. Sadly, this means that its flooded with visitors in the summertime months. Expect to pay exorbitant London prices for foods and drinks, as writes tagza.com.

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