Sights to see, Places to visit ( +outfit post) / Znamenitosti za vidjeti, Mjesta za posjetiti (+odjevna objava)

This lake you see is artificial in origin but that doesn't make it less impressive.  If you ever visit Mostar, I recommend you visit this lake. It is situated in the vicinity of the city. Peaceful and serene atmosphere, birds and other animals to observe, beautiful nature, magnificent mountain views....

...what is there not to love?

Ovo jezero koje vidite je umjetno, ali ga to ne čini manje impresivnim. Posjetite li ikad Mostar, savjetujem vam da posjetite i ovo jezero. Nalazi se u blizini grada. Mirna i umirujuća atmosfera, ptice i druge životinje za promatrati, prekrasna priroda, veličanstveni pogled na planine.

...Što bi se tu moglo ne voljeti?





POST UPDATE 2024: ADDING NEW RELEVANT LINKS

I ILLUSTRATED THIS LAKE BACK IN 2018. I MEAN IT'S JUST A QUICK watercolour sketch, but who knows. I might be inspired to paint this place.
This illustration was more a fashion illustration with a background. I felt like adding a background to my fashion illustration. This background was inspired by my last visit to Mostar lake. Being close to any kind of a large water surface is potentially beneficial for our health. Do you like visiting lakes? U often post about sea therapy, but I guess a case could be made for lake therapy as well. Mostar lake is a truly beautiful location. It already inspired one illustration of mine.



 
hat/ šešir: old+DIY, dress/haljina: no name, block heels/ cipele s debelom petom: Naughty Monkey


SPRING IN MOSTAR CITY 2024

 Mostar is always lovely but especially so in the Spring time. I always repeat that Spring is the best time to visit Mostar. Speaking of Mostar, the capital of Herzegovina, one shouldn't forget other visit worthy locations in this region. Herzegovina is simply dreamy in Spring time. I will link a few up for those who might be interested, so don't worry.

WHAT TO SEE IN HERZEGOVINA? THESE TWO FORTRESSES AND NATIONAL PARKS- 2023 //AMAZING CITIES TO VISIT IN HERZEGOVINA-2019  // PROTECTED AREAS IN BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA- 2019





MORE POSTS ABOUT MOSTAR CITY 

PHOTOS OF NERETVA RIVER & SPORTY STYLING 2023






OLDER posts about Mostar  1. You can see Mostar from the bird perspective in my previous posts (herehere and here). 2. One of my favourite streets in Mostar here and here3. Musala bridge (also known under its old name Tito's bridge here and here4. You can see photographs of Mostar's Catholic cathedral here.5. You can see images of Mostar and its famous Nertva river herehere and here6. You can see the surrounds of one of its most iconic catholic churches here.7. You can see both photographs of old bridge and my drawing of it here8. Another one of my favourites when it comes to streets here9. You can see photographs of Croatian cultural centre/theater here , here here here and here10. You can see photographs of the main city park here hereherehere and here.

11. You can see images of Spanish square herehere here here and here12. You can see photographs of Custom's bridge here and here13. You can see photographs of the new bridge here and here14. A few photographs from old city centre (2018) here15. What to wear for sightseeing Mostar in summer here.
16. This post is focused on 7 outfits I wore but you can see many of Mostar's attractions there as well. I suppose the same can be said for most of my outfit posts. 17. Mostar as an Easter destination (2019) here.
18. Mostar dinning and cafe recommendations here19. Hiking options in Mostar here20. My drawing of Mostar old bridge here21. University campus in Mostar here22. How I have fallen in love with Mostar here.




IF YOU LOVE MOUNTAINS, WHY NOT VISIT RUJIŠTE MOUNTAIN?


VISIT RUJISTE (A MOUNTAIN OASIS NEAR MOSTAR ) WITH ME!


hat/ šešir: old+DIY, dress/haljina: no name, block heels/ cipele s debelom petom: Naughty Monkey



HERZEGOVINA IN THE SUMMERTIME: A REGION OF FULL OF DIVERSITY- One thing that fascinates me about Herzegovina is how diverse and colourful it is. It is a great destination for summer.  You can visit so many different areas just in immediate vicinity of Mostar and even more if we're talking about the region as such. Anyhow, if you are visiting Mostar, you definitely should drive here and enjoy the mountain air. I often state that Bosnia and Herzegovina is one of those underrated destinations. Herzegovina in particular offers all the benefits of Mediterranean climate, but at the same time you can enjoy the mountains that are only a short drive or a climb away.  My list of mountain attractions and oasis wouldn't be complete without Rujište. It is easy to get there by car and the high altitude ensures all the famous benefits of mountain air. I do enjoy enjoy these kind of improvised trips. They are easy to organize, don't take a lot of time and they still allow you to indulge your wanderlust. Do you love weekend getaways? Do you indulge in such trips and excursions? Do you like mountains?

IF YOU WANT TO KNOW MORE, YOU'RE MORE THAN WELCOME TO READ ABOUT MY FIVE DOCUMENTED PREVIOUS VISITS TO RUJISTE

1. RUJIŠTE (TRAVEL POST) 2013

2. VISIT RUJIŠTE, A MOUNTAIN OASIS NEAR MOSTAR (A SUMMER VISIT 2019)

3. WINTER DESTINATIONS HERZEGOVINA: MOUNTAIN PRENJ RUJIŠTE 2019

4. TRYING OUT A NEW HIKING TRACK, RUJIŠTE, HERZEGOVINA 2019

5. WINTER FAIRY TALE AT HOTEL SNJEZNA KUCA , RUJIŠTE, PRENJ MOUNTAIN 2020






CHECK OUT MY ART



MORE TRAVEL WITH MY ART POSTS
It's just occurred to me that this post could be another TRAVEL WITH WITH ART POST. Afterall, I was commissioned to paint a real location- a chapel in immediate vicinity of Mostar. 


TRAVEL WITH MY ART #35: BEACH KAMENJARA, VRBOSKA, ISLAND HVAR (CROATIA )




MORE SUMMER TIME FASHION INSPIRATION 



OUTFIT TIPS FOR VISITING MOSTAR -  In this post, I showed you some outfit tips for visiting Mostar city in Summer.


Mostar is the second largest city in Bosnia and Herzegovina, second only to Sarajevo. Being the the largest city in the Herzegovina region, Mostar is the natural business, administrative, cultural, educational and tourist centre of the Herzegovina region. Many people visit this beautiful city for a variety of river. Besides being absolutely stunning, Mostar is also know for record high temperatures in the summertime. Hence, you should pay special attention to the clothes you're wearing when visiting Mostar, especially if you're venturing outside in daylight or when the sun is still strong.

WHEN VISITING MOSTAR IN SUMMER BEWARE OF THE STRONG SUN AND THE STRONG TEMPERATURES!
What to wear when you're feeling hot? This question is very valid one, especially if you happen to find yourself in an urban jungle of some sort. Indeed, I'm sure this is a question that often comes to our mind during these hot summer days, especially if you happen to find yourself in a city, where the heat seems to multiply with the amount of concrete cover areas. Fortunately, there are ways to make our life easier.  Besides the obvious answer- looking for the nearest city park to escape the heat, another way to minimize the unpleasant  feeling of being overheated is by choosing our outfits wisely. The first thing to consider is the material of our clothes. Natural materials are the best options, but if you don't have any cotton or line items at hand, certain cuts can also be helpful. For example, I have a pink vintage polyester dress that is very comfortable to wear in the summer. Polyester isn't the most breathable material, in fact it is just the opposite, but you won't overheat if you choose a good cut for yourselves.   Anything that doesn't stick to your body should do the trick. Think about all the breezy or oversize items you have. Choose A-line dresses or skirts instead of pencil ones.   When sun is strong, wear lighter shades and colours to repeal its rays. Choosing the perfect summer outfit is a combination of colour, cut and material of your clothes as well as a pair of comfortable shoes. 



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  1. Such a pretty maxi dress, you look super gorgeous Ivana. Kisses <3

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  2. This looks like a really lovely place to relax. You look so stunning in that crochet maxi, it's very unique and pretty

    Rachel xx

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    1. Beautiful place to capture the beauty of your goddess look! And ohhh, those killer animal printed heels!!! Ohhh.... just... beautiful! :)

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  3. Bellissimo il maxi dress e molto cool le scarpe!!!!!!!!!
    Kisses, Paola.

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  4. favoloso questo vestito in crochet Ivana
    buon martedì
    un abbraccio
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  5. these photos are just gorgeous. you're rockin' that dress!
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  6. you look beautiful! I love the lace dress
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  7. Koja lepota! :) Ti, ta haljina i cela kombinacija i jezero. Nema veze što je veštačko, predivno izgleda. Super mi je fora sa cipelicama na prvoj slici :)

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  8. That dress looks simply perfect on you Ivana :D

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  9. It looks amazing and the dress looks lovely on you!

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  10. wonderful dress!
    un abbraccio e buona ESTATE!

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  11. You look so gorgeous Ivana! I so love your maxi dress and your shoes is really stunning!
    Have a nice day!

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  12. Love the dress dear!!

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  13. Artificial can be very beautiful. Just look at New York.

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  14. You look so pretty, what a gorgeous location too!

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  15. Odlično ti stoji ova haljina, baš je pun pogodak! :)

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  16. Amazing place, your outfit it's very nice :)
    Xoxo,
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  17. Look maravilhoso lindas imagens amei
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  18. Your dress is so beautiful Ivana! Love it!! Your Heels are amazing too ... and your hat ... fabulous! ... Love your pics ... you are geourgeous!

    xoxo Nadine

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  19. That dress looks fabulous on you, Ivana. This is such a perfect summertime look and those shoes, wow! amazing heels detail. Love it.
    xox
    Lenya
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  20. Lovely pics! I love your blog:)

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  21. This is such a pretty dress!! (:
    Nati xx
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  22. Lovely dress and lovely pics.

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  23. You look amazing, Ivana, thanks for all the virtual tours.

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  24. I have never visited Mostar but I loved the photos of the lake! Very excited to visit that place!
    Ivana you look so adorable! This dress perfectly skims your figure, and the color is very nice on you as well You are cool!

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  25. Love your maxi dress.

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  26. Great photos!
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  27. The shoes is so beautiful! And you look so glam in this outfit too :)

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  28. great shoes!
    xoxo Gi.

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  29. This crochet dress is so beautiful on you and I love how it's slightly sheer towards the bottom half of it. Also, what a location - I can feel the warm temperature from all the way over here! :)

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  30. Lovely view, nice to see your dress again! Mostar is full of surprises.

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  31. Dear Ivana, I see, one day I really must visit Mostar as this lake is obviously another very beautiful place. Many thanks for sharing and my compliments for your wonderful dress which you wear with huge elegance. Looks like you had fun during the shooting :) Have a happy week!
    xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
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    1. Yes, I had fun! My photographer usually makes our shootings enjoying:)

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  32. Just perfect! Great post, can't wait to read the next one!!
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  33. super cute photos!!!!
    did you had a swim? it looks inviting!
    xxxx

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  34. love this outfit, sooo beautiful!

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  35. I'm not sure what to answer, to be honest.

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  36. your shoes are beautiful!! *-*
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  37. Hello lovely, beautiful lake, the view is so relaxing, I like your look, you look so pretty, the dress suits you perfectly.x
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  38. Beautiful photo session and awesome dress! I love how happy you are:)

    Hugs!:))

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  39. That dress it´s amazing!

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  40. Lets follow eachother. Just follow and leave a comment. Then I will come back to follow you. Loves.

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  41. The lake looks really lovely not to mention the mountain view behind it. No there isn't anything to not love here. And I love how much fun you seem to be having in these photos especially the one where you're hanging. So cute!

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  42. Another lovely location and you look so happy. Pretty dress too.

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  43. I love nature-- so this place is a paradise to me.
    Love your photos-- looks like you had fun :)

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  44. OMG, that's a stunning dress you've got there! Love your cheeky smiles, Ivana! You've certainly made my day :D

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  45. Gorgeous dress and pictures! You look Lovely! Xxx
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  46. in-love with your dress! Looks amazing on you!

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  47. Looks like you had an amazing time dear ! Lovely photos !
    xoxo

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  48. Thanks a lot my dear :D

    Oh, love this dress. So clean and look amazing on you :D

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  49. Thanks for following me. I am following you back dear. Loves

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  50. Amazing pictures, I love the outfit!!
    Have a lovely day :)
    Rosanna x
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  51. What a beautiful place and I love the dress you wear too, gorgeous as always my dear. I hope you have a wonderful day xx

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  52. Sei bellissima con questo look così romantico Ivana!!!
    E che bella location hai trovato, sono davvero stupende queste foto! :D
    Baci!
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  53. Oh doll you look so amazing! This dress looks super elegant and you wear it perfectly. The shoes and the hat are such a great pair for this dress, I just really love this look!
    Also this place sounds wonderful, what a great location! :)

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  54. This maxi dress really suits you & I love the design. A lake on a hot day sounds like a good plan x

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    1. thanks Alina...and I do agree! being near water surfaces always make me feel better so I tried to plan it at least once a week.

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  55. I love those shoes
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  56. You look so wonderful, everything about this look is on point! :)

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  57. Really nice place, Ivana and this dress suits you so so well, looking beautiful!

    Have a perfect day,
    Michael
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  58. It's beautiful! Man made lakes can sometimes be equally as such. Love your dress. Looks like you had lots of fun.
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  59. Beautiful pictures! I love these heels Ivana!
    ♥♥♥
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  60. This lake in Mostar is amazing, I really like that it's located near mountains, thanks to it, the views are even more beautiful! :) And you, Ivana looks so pretty in this white lace maxi dress, you should wear white clothes more often, because this color suits to you :)

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  61. cool
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  62. I want your marvelous dress !! You are gorgeous :)

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  63. Nisam znala za ovo jezero... izgleda bas lijepo a ti si mi ovdje kao neka barunica s pocetka proslog stoljeca! Kombinacija bas po mom gustu :)

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  64. Hello Ivana,

    gosh, what a beautiful dress - awesome!!! The right thing for summertime - i wish, i had this one.

    The Lake in the back looks fresh - yeaahhh swimming....

    But the best thing are your shoes - they are amazing. I love that colourful heel.

    You looking great in your outfit!!!

    Greetings from Germany

    Bye

    Jennifer

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    1. thank you. I really like this heels too...the print is great and block heels are really nice.

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