The Arab (Re)Discovery of Bosnia

After the Arab Spring destabilized many traditional holiday destinations, such as Tunisia, Egypt and Libya, Gulf tourists started looking for new spots of rest and relaxation.

Illustration of the city of Mostar.

by Harun Karčić

Mount Bjelašnica is located some 30 kilometers from Sarajevo’s city center. Its beautiful and serene landscape was, until recently, mostly unscathed. Now, dotted with cranes, it is undergoing rapid urbanization: luxury apartments, hotels, and restaurants are mushrooming all over to cater to incoming visi…