Tuzla Travel Guide

 
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Things to Do  

DRINK BEER!

DRINK BEER!, Tuzla

 american_tourister Says:  Once you get off the base you can indulge. Beer drinking is the past time of choice. There are a few decent beers around here that are relatively cheap. The local swill is called Tuzlanski Pilsner. I would give it a miss if I were you, not so good. Lasko from Slovenia is... 

Shooting Shed in Srebrenica

Shooting Shed in Srebrenica, Tuzla

 ScubaSteve Says:  This is where some of the 7K muslim men and boys were killed. The black stains on the walls and ceilings are what's left of the blood and tissue that the serbs attempted to hide.read ENDGAME, an excellent book on thisand BALKAN GHOSTS which was written before the war. 

Restaurants  

DM restaurant: best restaurant in the region

DM restaurant: best restaurant in the region, Tuzla

 darkulix27 Says:  DM restaurant in located in east part of the city, it is a part of a big shopping-center with tennis-courts. It has a big balcony, very nice modern interieur.The food offers everything, from local meals to exquisite international kitchen.It is the best restaurant in... 

Roma: Don't miss this great place

Roma: Don't miss this great place, Tuzla

 Iruta Says:  Restaurant de luxe.Very popular with locals.Wide choice. My favourite vodka-campari-orange juice drink was brought in 3 separate glasses. Next evening kind waitress added juice in front of my eyes :) 

Camdze(Chamjeh),Limenka: Camdze(Chamjeh),Limenka

Camdze(Chamjeh),Limenka: Camdze(Chamjeh),Limenka, Tuzla

 TZBosnia Says:  The restaurant Camdze: It is mostly fish but it's really fresh and well prepared. The prices are very reasonable, especially for foreigners. They also serve traditional Bosnian deserts like tufahiya (apples soaked in honey and stuffed with wipped cream and nuts). The only... 

Nightlife  

Well, as you will find out,...

Well, as you will find out,..., Tuzla

 TZBosnia Says:  Well, as you will find out, there is a great number of cafes in Tuzla and they are mostly located in the downtown pedestrian area and Korzo. Of course, you can go to a cafe somewhere else, but that's not where the people are. :) Especially in the summer, you can sit outside... 

Latino Klub Flamenco (Kapija,...

Latino Klub Flamenco (Kapija,..., Tuzla

 moomie Says:  Latino Klub Flamenco (Kapija, formerly known as 'Leonardo' and 'Gymnasium')It's a very cool places. Awkwardly big yet pleasant, touristy yet with a home feel. Parties on weekends, ranging from pyjama parties to free dance and Spanish lessons. My favourite spot. No dress... 

Transportation  

The best way to get to Tuzla...

The best way to get to Tuzla..., Tuzla

 TZBosnia Says:  The best way to get to Tuzla is by car or by bus. You can fly into Sarajevo and drive for about 2 1/2 - 3 hours, but I have to warn you, Bosnian mountains are not for the faint of heart, and this road is full of curves. You can also take a bus from Sarajevo, and the fare... 

Bus is an extremely easy way...

Bus is an extremely easy way..., Tuzla

 moomie Says:  Bus is an extremely easy way to get to Tuzla. A bus leaves Zagreb about three times daily, costing 33 KM one way, and buses from Sarajevo (by Centrotrans, Bosnia's most reliable company), leave at 09.30, 10.30, 11.30, 12.30, 13.30, 16.00, 18.00 and 20.00. You can get to... 

Local Customs  

There's one thing everybody...

There's one thing everybody..., Tuzla

 moomie Says:  There's one thing everybody seems to notice in Tuzla (and the whole of Bosnia). Everything's 'relaxed' and there's a sentence that goes 'NEMA PROBLEMA', meaning no problems. Don't take this line as a serious one :-) 

The most important thing to...

The most important thing to..., Tuzla

 TZBosnia Says:  The most important thing to know is if you want to go into a mosque, please take your shoes off, and both women and men should try not to wear anything short or skimpy. If possible, women should cover their head with a scarf, but I am sure no one will make a problem out of... 

Warnings and Dangers  

There's no risk or danger, but...

There's no risk or danger, but..., Tuzla

 moomie Says:  There's no risk or danger, but DO beware of the gypsies that will be asking you for half a mark. Just look uninterested, and if you give one gypsy half a mark there's another one coming just after him... 

When you're in Korzo, try to...

When you're in Korzo, try to..., Tuzla

 lavixwolf Says:  When you're in Korzo, try to avoid Gypsys in the street. And DEFINATELY do not give them any money. Also try to avoid eating Ice Cream in the Korzo, don't put it past them to beg and beg, or just plain take it. 

Tourist Traps  

If you are going shopping to...

If you are going shopping to..., Tuzla

 TZBosnia Says:  If you are going shopping to the open market, take a native with you, because there is a chance you might be ripped off, since the prices are all oral and not written and subject to bargain.Stay clear of the gypsy kids. If they notice you are foreign they will follow you for... 

What to Pack  

Packing List

Packing List, Tuzla

 TZBosnia Says:   People of Tuzla, like in the rest of Bosnia, are very fashionable. Espeically women... So if you are going, make sure you have some nice outfits to wear even if you are just going to a cafe during the day. Obviously nothing too fancy like prom gowns, but some nice pants,... 

Packing List

Packing List, Tuzla

 lavixwolf Says:  I take one suitcase filled with my clothes, and a carry-on backpack with essential items. Make sure your backpack is fairly spacious as you might want to wear for a while if you're to walk around a lot. Definately wear comfertable shoes, if you want to have the best time,... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Zgrade

Zgrade, Tuzla

 Mina17 Says:  I think one of the best things about Tuzla is the coloful buildings. It really makes the city stand out. 

The Goat Statue

The Goat Statue, Tuzla

 american_tourister Says:  I have seen a lot of statuary and this is the first statue I have ever seen of a goat. I did not know what it meant but the slogan is "Cijela Tuzla jednu kozu Muzla." It meas "All of Tuzla drinks the milk of one goat."Apparently some time before WWII Tuzla was overrun with... 

Favorites  

Homeless dogs

Homeless dogs, Tuzla

 Iruta Says:  There are so many homeless dogs in Tuzla.Being a dog lover I couldn't walk away without stopping and talking to some of them. 

Some good people

Some good people, Tuzla

 american_tourister Says:  Ibrahim and Semira both worked for me at Eagle Base. I have a photo of them here with all of their girls. Ibrahim has two and Semira has one. They are great folks and have suffered a lot of hardship in their lives. Even so they both have retained their sense of humor and... 

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