A global tour exploring ancient and modern history sites wouldn't be complete without a visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina. While the war the Bosnian War that raged there between 1992 and 1995 shouldn't define this part of the world, it is a big drawcard for those wanting to better understand what happened and how people survived and rebuilt their lives in the aftermath. Beyond the war, this part of the world is also rich in ancient history, a real melting pot of Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox and Catholic traditions dating back centuries.

Considered one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Balkans, the Kravica Waterfall is said to have originated millions of years ago. This lush oasis is located in the middle of Kravica Nature Park and offers some beautiful hiking and nature watching.

On June 24, 1981, two young girls were walking in the hamlet of Bijakovici in the parish of Medjugorje when a woman holding an infant appeared high on a hill among the boulders and brambles of Mount Podbrdo. Instinctively, they knew it was the Virgin Mary, but they did not approach her. They and four other children felt called to return the next day and she reappeared every day for the next seven days. Her message was one of peace. Today, it is a pilgrimage site called Apparition Hill and draws more than a million visitors a year.