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The information on this page has been provided by Lynne and Andy, ex-pat British who have been slow-travelling for the past four years, and Banja Luka has become one of their favourite places to live. Slow travel is becoming popular, and you can read more HERE. Lynne is retired and enjoys walking, cooking, cafes and restaurants. Andy is semi-retired and works online, loves to chill in a bar, and watch the world go by.
Yes, it is very safe. However, like most cities in the world, always be aware of your surroundings. Whilst Western European inbound tourism is low, you will be made welcome here. The people of Banja Luka are very hospitable and kind. My wife and I are from the UK, and we often sit in a cafe and watch the world go by. We noticed how family life is so important, and children doing what children do, without parents being afraid for them. We are sure that you will find the same.
Do not discuss the former Yugoslav war or Kosovo. These are still sensitive matters; it was and still is a complicated situation. You obviously would not mean to offend, but as an outsider, if you do discuss it, you will. Even if questioned about your thoughts on what happened (you will most probably never be asked).
If you go on a tour or hiking, keep to paths and marked trails. There are still unexploded bombs, although most have been removed; it is best to be careful.
We hope we have provided some useful information. We add information to this website to keep the content current. Please bookmark it. Hopefully, we will soon be able to grow a network of ex-pats and meet up at an event or in a cafe.
This is a city of cafes, in fact, Banja Luka has twelve times as many cafes per capita than London! London has 3,700 cafes (population 9 million) and Banja Luka has 1,000 cafes (population 200,000).
Learn about the most famous dish in Bosnia and Herzegivina, if you are a meat eater, we guarantee that you will love it.
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There are so many options for good food in Banja Luka, from wonderful bakeries to cafes, fast food, local specialities and restaurants galore. Andy and Lynne give their experiences and offer advice on where to eat and drink.
Wether you are looking for groceries or clothes shopping, there are many option in Banja Luka, click below for more information.
