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From day one the Tour Guide Mostar journey has been an incredible experience for our team. By collecting information about our hometown, history, architecture and contacting people who have visited us, we got the chance to communicate with real-life explorers.
This week we would like to introduce you to Maya Hasrouty, young and beautiful Lebanese girl who is passionate about traveling. Maya is a firm believer that travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.
Can you tell us more about yourself?
With an academic background of Economic Studies in banking and finance, my heart is drawn to cities, cultures, languages, scents, architecture… each with its own charm and “joie de vivre”. Fluent in Lebanese, French, English and German I find that the only effective way of communicating is through the eyes though they are the windows to the soul.
Why do you love to travel?
“We travel, initially, to lose ourselves; and we travel, next to find ourselves. We travel to open our hearts and eyes and learn more about the world than our newspapers will accommodate. We travel to bring what little we can, in our ignorance and knowledge, to those parts of the globe whose riches are differently dispersed. And we travel, in essence, to become young fools again- to slow time down and get taken in, and fall in love once more.” ― Pico Iyer We travel for all those things and more…. When you set your eyes on a beautiful hidden spot along the way of your journey…. you cannot help it… You’re in love! When you see the sun shining in another country… a variety of sensations get to your heart & you’re in love! When you visit an old church on a secluded island… your heart beats emotionally & you’re in love! When you discover a million years of history in one place… YOU ARE IN LOVE! So to make a long story short… Wanna be in love with the world? TRAVEL!
What is your web address that you would like to share with our audience?
My travel blog is majatraveling.wordpress.com
Was this your first visit to Bosnia and Herzegovina? What cities did you visit?
This actually was not my first visit to this beautiful country… I have been to Medjugorje and to Kravice Waterfalls before and I am gonna write about them soon! I’ve been doing lots of travel. I haven’t been everywhere but it is on my list! I visited France, Belgium, Germany, Spain, Croatia, Turkey, Italy, Portugal, Greece and recently Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia!
How long did you stay and why?
Unfortunately, my last visit was not long…I visited Mostar in the afternoon and spent the night in Sarajevo. Hopefully, I’ll be back to enjoy the beauty of this wonderful place for much longer
What places did you visit in Mostar?
The Breathtaking Bridge
Would you visit it again?
YES!!! Definitely
What would you recommend to young people?
Travel is a way to learn more about the world. You can tell me that nowadays with all the critical economic difficulties in the world traveling has become a kind of luxury to certain people. Well yes it is but you know what? Saving money to travel is actually worth it! That is why I always encourage people especially young ones to try & save money to travel because once they go out of the environment they live in everything will change for them, this experience will affect them positively. Their interests will change, they’ll have more respect for humanity, nature and even toward themselves.
How do you choose an ensemble that will be comfortable enough to travel, but again chic enough to keep you from feeling sluggish? You sure would not enjoy sitting in a dress, and your oversize sweatshirt might as well be pajamas.
There’s something romantic about emerging from the airplane in an outfit worthy of Michelle Obama or the reigning queen of traveling in style, Victoria Beckham.
Tour Guide Mostar brings you ten ideas about travel outfits on instagram:
Airport style is all about layering. Pair tights with shorts and throw on a comfortable hoodie with a jacket.
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Break up an all-black ensemble with a printed jacket. You also won’t have to worry about freezing in the overly air-conditioned terminal.
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When you have a furry travel companion, you’ll want an outfit that won’t require too much attention so you can focus on your pal. Take a cue from Chiara Ferragni and pack all the essentials into an eye-catching backpack. A minimal getup and statement sneakers tie the whole look together.
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For an instantly classic outfit, the trench coat is your best friend. Throw on a pair of flats and you’ll be ready to go once your plane lands.
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When it’s cold where you’re coming from and where you’re headed, your sleek puffer is the perfect coat to throw over your lightweight layers.
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The two items in every girl’s closet? Ripped jeans and a striped sweater. You know you can work these pieces into any ensemble, so you might as well wear them while you’re traveling.
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Traveling with a friend? All the more reason to have a little fun with your look and turn heads at the airport.
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Aimee Song pulls off the denim-and-blazer combo like a total pro.
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This look is for the preppy traveler.
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Overalls to the airport? Why not? Especially when they’re loose and cozy like Danielle Bernstein’s. Bonus points if they also match your headphones.
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This summer Balkan`s hottest emerging destination was the city of Mostar, situated on the south of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Alongside the many historical sites and beautiful architecture, this city also offers shopping malls for fashion lovers.
The Mepas Mall is the biggest shopping center in the region of Herzegovina that has the surface of 100.000 m². It is located at the crossroads of the street of Kardinal Stepinac and streets of Kneza Višeslava. As one of the most attractive locations in the center of Mostar, there are 3 level underground garage with 605 parking spaces, 7 above ground level, two floors of the hotel level, 4 panoramic elevators, and 5 cinemas.
This is the place where you can find leading high street brands like Zara, New Yorker, Bershka, Stradivarius, Pull&Bear, Benetton, Adidas and much more.
There are also lots of entertaining activities. Enjoy blockbusters and 3D projections in Cinestar movie theater, bowling or game of pool in the Bowling center, while the kids can spend time in good entertainment and sports activities in the playroom “Jungle”.
In case you have missed it, read our previous post – 5 Ways To Stay Upbeat On An Overcast Day in Mostar.
All of the food lovers can enjoy delicious treats at Restaurant Prestige.
This restaurant is located on the 4th floor in the Mepas Mall. The customers love to praise the chocolate soufflé dessert, lots of meals from Italian cuisine and also regional meals such as sheepskin cheese, Livanjski cheese, Herzegovinian prosciutto and Herzegovinian doughnuts.
Families with children can enjoy lunch at Prestige while the kids are well taken care of at the nearby children’s playroom Jungle.
In case you have missed it, read our previous post – Top 3 family restaurants in Mostar.
This story originally appeared on: propercroatia.com
Passionate and persuasive, Ana Filipović loves sharing her cross-cultural insights and personal flare. Born in Croatia, grew up in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ana is currently adventuring away from her European homeland to study at Hood College, Maryland, U.S. More specifically, as she crosses the world on a ship with a study abroad program for spring 2015, Semester at Sea, her missives reflecting on her home country come from her deep knowledge and passion to develop the area.
Mostar is an unbelievable city with a long history and a very rich present. You can spend days in the city, but even a day stop will enrich your travels! Here are some things you shouldn’t miss seeing: