Is best spent in the backwaters – former Yugoslavia. A newly opened train line now connects Sarajevo to Belgrade. While I have not been to Belgrade (although I have heard very positive things), Sarajevo is a beautiful little city boasting all the diversity and scars one could hope for when visiting anywhere in Europe. While exploiting the “charm” of post-conflict, this region could really use tourism to boost the economy. Consider flying to Croatia (Ryan Air used to offer a cheap flight), bussing to Sarajevo and taking the train to Belgrade. If feeling adventurous, bus from Belgrade into Kosovo and fly out of Kosovo. NOTE: Exiting Kosovo back into Serbia with a Kosovo stamp is not fun. Sometimes they just hand out a “paper visa” that is not stamped into your passport.
