Dubrovnik and Balkan Side-Trips

Nestled inside its mighty ramparts is Dubrovnik, the “Pearl of the Adriatic.“ From this remarkably preserved medieval fortress city, we venture into less-touristed corners of the former Yugoslavia. In Bosnia-Herzegovina, we visit Mostar — war-torn in the ’90s, but bursting with promise today. In Montenegro, we sail the fjord-like Bay of Kotor and explore its mysterious, mountainous interior. © 2010 Rick Steves’ Europe