Baklava, ski slopes, and pyramids—the stuff of acid-laced dreams comes to reality in the Balkan country of Bosnia and Herzegovina. After claiming independence from the union of Yugoslavia in 1992 and after a few messy years of civil war, Bosnia and sidekick Herzegovina have set to solidifying an identity over 2,000 years in the making. Sarajevo, the capital, offers a sprawl of Turkish markets and traditional eateries that will leave both bags and bellies filled to the brim, while those looking for a little beachside fare can head out to Neum, where the largely landlocked nation makes buddy-buddy with the Adriatic Sea. No matter where you go, however, be sure to have the appropriate ticket on hand at all times: the Bosnian police are notorious for inspecting for stowaways, and while we highly recommend gawking at the monolithic Mosques across the country, Bosnian prisons aren’t too high on our list of must-sees. But maybe you’re into that. Let us know how it goes. Otherwise, take a detour at Visoko to investigate the Bosnian pyramids, enormous pyramid-shaped hills filled with tunnels and ancient stonework. To this day scientists argue the pyramids are natural formations while the Bosnian government has concluded that they were Bosnian-built wonders of a bygone age. What should you believe? Science is dandy and all, but when it comes to making friends with the locals, it can start to suck pretty fast. Bosnian-built, we say! This country will also appeal to caffeine junkies: here, rocking out with your coffee out is one of the fastest ways to make friends. Sucking down your weight in coffee—Bosanska kafa—would be hailed more as a heroic feat than a personal problem, though doing the same with loza, a popular alcoholic drink similar to Italian grappa, would most likely leave you dead. Quite the personal problem.