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In Quest Of: Breathtaking sights and a tumultuous past in Bosnia and Herzegovina

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Mediaeval villages, Ottoman-era mosques and Austro-Hungarian architecture stand as testament to Bosnia and Herzegovina's rich and diverse history.

Mediaeval villages, Ottoman-era mosques and Austro-Hungarian architecture stand as testament to Bosnia and Herzegovina's rich and diverse history.

PHOTOS: STEWART CHEN

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BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA – The road from Montenegro to Bosnian capital Sarajevo is riddled with potholes, causing our sport utility vehicle (SUV) to rattle and lurch as our family of four approaches the village of Hum, where the border crossing station is located.

Across a rickety bridge, we encounter a disinterested Customs officer who stamps our passports and waves us through without a second glance.

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