TRYING OUT NEW HIKING TRACK (MOUNTAIN OASIS RUJIŠTE, HERZEGOVINA)

Today I'm taking you to Rujište, a mountain oasis located only a short drive away from Mostar city. This beautiful area is located on mountain Prenj. Nicknamed the Herzegovina Himalayas, mountain Prenj boosts of peaks over two thousand meters high. We didn't go all the way to the top this time, though. Instead, we payed another visit to Snow House (Snježna kuća) hotel. This time I shared my lunch with the hotel's cat, not the dog (for the yellow dog I made friends with last time was nowhere to be seen). In addition, we tried the new recreational hiking track. I'm happy to report that my review of this track will be a positive one. The length of the track is around one kilometer, the climb is approximately seventy meters so it is perfect for recreational hikers.  Moreover, there are workout tables and instructions throughout the track (for those who really want to get serious about their fitness). Weekends are a great time to get back to shape (or at least try to). Spending time outdoors can boosts our immune system and be beneficial for our health (both mental and physical). So, get out of your couch and get moving!

THE STORY OF AN OUTFIT 
I wore this outfit with heels in the morning (while I was still in Mostar city), but I changed to flats once we got to the mountain. I'm becoming more reasonable with my shoe choices. This outfit is all about layering. I have worn this floral dress many times on this blog of mine (for example here) but I don't think I paired it with this green vest before. I finished this outfit with a tartan blazer (or a light coat, whatever definition you prefer). All in all, it was a very comfortable and cozy styling. Perfect for an autumn hike. 
READ ABOUT MY FIRST VISIT TO MOUNTAIN RUJIŠTE HERE 




 I know that I have said this before but isn't it amazing how all this natural beauty is located only 25 km from Mostar city? That's one thing that fascinates me about Herzegovina, it's so diverse. 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?
CHECK OUT MY OTHER VISITS TO MOUNTAIN OASIS RUJIŠTE


SUMMER VISIT TO MOUNTAIN OASIS RUJIŠTE 


VISITING MOUNTAIN OASIS RUJIŠTE IN WINTER
 As always, thank you for visiting and commenting. Do let me know what are your plans for the weekend!

Comments

  1. Enrica Sciarretta4 October 2019 at 15:19

    really nice :)

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  2. Pilar4 October 2019 at 18:47

    You're always so fashionable Ivana! Love the outfits! It looks like the mountains is one your favorite places to visit! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  3. Mica4 October 2019 at 22:30

    I'm pleased you change into flats - for a moment I thought you were wearing heels on your hike, haha! I was in awe. I used to work with a lady who liked to hike on the weekends - in her heels. I don't know how she did it but she had some very stylish hiking outfits haha!

    Hope that you have a great weekend ahead of you :) I've got a scarf giveaway on my blog right now!

    Away From Blue

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    1. Ivana Split5 October 2019 at 00:17

      I went hiking in heels a few times but it is definitely not a good idea.

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  4. La ilusión de Nina5 October 2019 at 03:23

    I hope you has a great time dear!
    Have a lovely weekend! xx

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  5. Atrium5 October 2019 at 03:49

    What a beautiful place. Fall is coming and it is a great time to enjoy the outdoors and go hiking.
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  6. Jelena Dimić5 October 2019 at 05:33

    Kako divno mesto, a dopada mi se i haljina koju si nosila na nekim slikama. :D


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  7. Rostrose5 October 2019 at 09:11

    It's beautiful there, dearest Ivana - you are actually living in a wonderful area!
    And you look beautiful there in your natural-colour-outfits!
    Hugs and happy weekend,
    Traude
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  8. Vix5 October 2019 at 09:55

    What a stunning area, it looks just as gorgeous each time you visited at different times of the year.
    I'm glad you're becoming more reasonable with your footwear choices. My Mum used to hike in high heels when we went on walking holidays in the English Lake District back when I was a teenager, she was a nightmare! x

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  9. Selvaggia Capizzi5 October 2019 at 09:56

    E' bello che abbiate attorno tanti posti da visitare e mi piace moltissimo il look che hai scelto! Trovo che sia chic e comodo allo stesso tempo!
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  10. Gabrielle5 October 2019 at 10:08

    This looks like a great trail to walk through and enjoy, outdoors in nature! Some of the views look lovely and I can only how tranquil it must be to live in one of those remote houses there!! Have a lovely weekend Ivana :)

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    1. Ivana Split8 October 2019 at 10:16

      I think they are weekend/vacation houses, I'm not sure does anyone lives there permanently but yes it must be very serene to stay in one of them.

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  11. Polyester Princess5 October 2019 at 11:18

    How absolutely thrilling to be surrounded by such a choice of beautiful natural scenery. It's a totally different story where I live, and we have to drive quite a bit to find interesting places of natural beauty, and even then they do not compare to yours at all. I'm impressed with the height of mountain Prenj, two thousand metres is quite a lot. No wonder it is being compared to the Himalayas. Your newly discovered hiking track sounds like my cup of tea. I would love to get out of my couch, but the weather has been truly atrocious here ... xxx

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    1. Ivana Split8 October 2019 at 10:16

      Yes, it is very high. This hiking track is great, I can't wait to try it again. Thank you.

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  12. Marisa Cavaleiro5 October 2019 at 13:40

    You are an adventurous woman Ivana. Mostar is so well located you show us so great places... and looks... that look have a vintage vibe, I think it s the prints you paired.
    Xoxo

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  13. Evi Erlinda5 October 2019 at 14:46

    All of your outfits are so amazing, Ivana.
    The photos are so stunning and the track is challenging :)

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  14. The Exclusive Beauty Diary6 October 2019 at 00:35

    Nature in Hercegovina is gorgeous. I love mountain and spent time in nature and I would like to visit and walk on that hiking track. Also your outfits are so beautiful. You always look so amazing.

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  15. Elena M6 October 2019 at 01:43

    У тебя всегда получаются такие красивые фотографии! Супер!

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  16. Oksana Zolotukhina6 October 2019 at 04:37

    Beautiful views! and the photos are great.

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  17. Jodie's Touch of Style6 October 2019 at 08:33

    I love how you dressed up more than just jeans and a tee shirt for you trek!! The view is so stunning Ivana.
    XOXO
    Jodie

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  18. Beauty Unearthly6 October 2019 at 13:24

    What a beautiful place! Thanks for the inmormation! xx

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  19. Sheila6 October 2019 at 14:44

    Just a lovely place - we have this kind of diversity in my geographic region too. There are mountains with snow only 2 hours away, and I can walk to the ocean in less than 20 minutes.

    I love your pattern-mixing in your outfit - nice to see a dressier outfit for hiking. That's how I would dress too! Hope you are having a lovely weekend!

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    1. Ivana Split11 October 2019 at 13:54

      Thank you Sheila. That's wonderful. 20 minutes to ocean sounds dreamy!!!!

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  20. Styling with Nina6 October 2019 at 16:22

    It's beautiful there. Looks like you had a great time.
    xx- Nina
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  21. Monica Hein ~ Beauty Diary6 October 2019 at 19:08

    Its so beautiful over there

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  22. A TRENDY LIFE7 October 2019 at 04:36

    Really fantastic place! I like the fall outfit on you.
    Kisses

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  23. Silvia Negretti7 October 2019 at 10:17

    Questo è il periodo migliore per fare trekking in montagna: il sole è ancora caldo anche se le temeperature sono più fresche e il tempo è ancora bello!
    Poi se c'è il percorso di fitness è ancora più divertente! Io, se capita, lo faccio sempre! ^^
    Carinissimo anche il tuo look, mipiace molto l'abbinamento dei quadretti e del fiorato sulla stessa base di colore, stanno davvero bene insieme! Sei molto molto carina!
    E che brava che sei a riuscire a fare trekking anche con la gonna e le calze, io le avrei distrutte in 5 minuti!
    Baci!
    S
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  24. L I P S T I C K V E R S E7 October 2019 at 17:03

    What a lovely post. I love hiking so much! :)

    xoxo | Mona from http://lipstickverse.com/

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  25. akiko hiramatsu7 October 2019 at 20:30

    Your different outfits are so lovely in the beautiful places!!
    Changing flat shoes for mountain is great!

    akiko
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  26. FashionRadi 8 October 2019 at 00:39

    Growing up I loved going to the mountains... I actually lived close to them and did so many fun activities there.
    Beautiful outfit my friend! :)

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  27. Nettare di miele8 October 2019 at 03:00

    mi piace moltissimo l'abito turchese e quello con stampa floreale! super carini!

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  28. Carolyna's world8 October 2019 at 06:29

    wow such a nice place and area in general meaning- I like so much this all views . I am fan of mountains- they are showing us how small we are and how careful we should be climbing on them.
    I like so much your jacket - you look so stylish

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    1. Ivana Split12 October 2019 at 09:17

      Thank you Carolyna. That's a nice way to put it- the mountains remind us how small we are.

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  29. Lackadaisy8 October 2019 at 06:36

    I love tracks like this, it's always so fun when they put some extra stations on the side! And I totally love your dress, wish I could look this stylish when I'm doing something ''sporty'' :D

    LackaDaisy

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  30. Ivana Split8 October 2019 at 07:46

    thanks

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  31. Ivana Split8 October 2019 at 08:59

    thanks

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  32. glamorous without the guilt8 October 2019 at 21:22

    Tracking is always exciting. I am totally loving your outfit choices they are amazing

    Have a nice day
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  33. Dressed With Soul9 October 2019 at 04:16

    Dear Ivana, you are so right: weekends are perfect for getting (back) in shape - but you are in shape in general :) I see this is really a wonderful spot and I understand how happy you are that this spot is only 25 km far away from Mostar. And I agree your outfit is perfect for a hike in fall and corresponding the shoe change I can confirm you are very conscious with your shoe choice now. Thanks a lot for all the wonderful pictures!
    xx Rena
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    1. Ivana Split12 October 2019 at 12:58

      Thank you dear Rena. I'm glad you enjoyed the photos.

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    2. Dressed With Soul14 October 2019 at 05:28

      Yes, I did! Have a nice week, dear Ivana! xx Rena

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  34. BABALUCCIA9 October 2019 at 05:22

    Sei magnifica ovunque

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  35. shanaz@RS9 October 2019 at 07:25

    Hi gorgeous! You're slaying that autumn hike outfit!I just love how elegant you looked even for a mountain hike! I'd just be looking like a boy, hehe. Agree about the immune-boosting benefit of being outside especially in the lush green, you are so lucky to be living in a diverse city with lots of green spaces to explore and appreciate. As always, thank you for sharing the beauty of nature in your city. :) xoxo

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    1. Ivana Split12 October 2019 at 13:18

      Thank you! It is great being this close to nature.

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  36. Adriana Leandro9 October 2019 at 08:12

    Beautiful place.
    The photos are so stunning.
    Kisses!

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  37. Jointy&Croissanty10 October 2019 at 03:16

    Absolutely amazing place worth to visit!
    We have been recently in Bosnia and Herzegovina for three days, We visited Mostar, Sarajevo, Stolac and spend one night on a mountain road in 20 kilometers from the town of Stolac (because of a breakdown in the car). We met so many wonderful and helpful people in Bosnia and saw so many beautiful views that this country made an amazing impression on me.

    Love your outfits Ivana, you are so chic and stylish even in mountains and it's really great for me!

    Have a wonderful day!

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    1. Ivana Split12 October 2019 at 13:22

      Thank you! I'm glad you have enjoyed Bosnia and Herzegovina. I wish you had let me know you were coming, we could have met.

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    2. Jointy&Croissanty14 October 2019 at 02:22

      Yes, it is a pity that I did't think about it, it would be wonderful to meet you, but we planned our trip in a hurry and this is the reason.
      Next time when we will visit Bosnia and Herzegovina I will let you know.
      Have a wonderful week dear!:)

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    3. Ivana Split14 October 2019 at 08:10

      great! Have a great week too!

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  38. Kinga K.10 October 2019 at 07:22

    Gorgeous photos♥

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  39. minimalissmo blog modowy10 October 2019 at 09:33

    Great landscapes. You had perfect sunny weather. I love your retro mix: paid jacket and flower dress. Greatings!

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  40. windowtothebeauty10 October 2019 at 12:46

    Wonderful photos and views:**

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  41. Rowena @ rolala loves10 October 2019 at 15:31

    A mountain oasis like Rujište looks like the perfect spot for a weekend retreat. You are really fortunate to live in such a diverse region where you can access so many different areas and get back in touch with nature.

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  42. Sakuranko10 October 2019 at 20:08

    Oh very nice place darling~ I love it all the photos and the last outfit
    xx

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  43. Evi Erlinda10 October 2019 at 23:04

    Hi Ivana!
    Enjoy your week end :)

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  44. Anđela Vukčević11 October 2019 at 12:49

    Post je odličan, kao i autfit. Ovo mjesto mi djeluje prelijepo i tačno je da su destinacije na Balkanu potcijenjene, a predivne.💖

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  45. Ivana Split11 October 2019 at 13:44

    Thank you Laurie

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  46. MELODY JACOB12 October 2019 at 10:04

    It is very fun but please be careful my friend almost fell from the mountain walk tour.
    great experience.
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  47. LoveT.12 October 2019 at 10:40

    Happy Weekend, kisses

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  48. Ivana Split12 October 2019 at 23:49

    Thank you Edeniliza

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  49. Evi Erlinda13 October 2019 at 00:47

    Have a blessed Sunday!

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  50. Nadine13 October 2019 at 03:39

    What a beautiful aerea for hiking! And I love your Outfit! Your dress is so cute and shows off your amazing legs. I think it's great that you wear a dress to go hiking. You can see again that it's just a question of the right shoes :-))
    I love the blue dress too! You look geourgeous!
    xxxxx Nadine

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    1. Ivana Split13 October 2019 at 09:53

      Thank you Nadine. It's a lovely area to go hiking.

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  51. Paola Lauretano13 October 2019 at 10:17

    Sei sempre così glam Ivana e poi sei molto fortunata: ci sono dei posti fantastici da visitare nelle tue vicinanze!
    Kisses, Paola.

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  52. Pilar13 October 2019 at 16:46

    What a beautiful place for a hike!

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  53. GlamourZONE13 October 2019 at 17:08

    I love hiking. Your outfit is so comfy and chic

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  54. Carolina G. Ticala13 October 2019 at 22:00

    Este vestido te queda genial! Se te ve estupenda! Feliz día! ♡♡♡

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  55. Stephanie Vainer14 October 2019 at 13:38

    Wow these are beautiful pictures, it seems like such a gorgeous place.

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  56. R.ChamberofBeauty14 October 2019 at 23:56

    You look so pretty, Your outfit is perfect for hiking.
    Have a happy Monday <3
    Love <3
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  57. Ivana Split15 October 2019 at 00:50

    Thank you Sarah.

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  58. Mel15 October 2019 at 07:54

    This hike looks like a great time! Also you look amazing hiking it haha

    xx, mel
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  59. Kezzie15 October 2019 at 15:42

    I love that I get to learn more about the wonderful country you live in as part of your blog! Herzegovena is a beautiful place! You are so stylish when you hike! I love your layering in the first set of outfits but I would sweat to pieces if I dressed so beautifully for hiking! Am all about the cotton when I hike! That teal dress you wore on a previous visit is lovely!

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  60. ZabiKhan17 October 2019 at 03:02

    Thank you! so much for sharing such a beautiful tips. Furthermore, tips for beauty visit at..
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  61. Pablo Parra (Fungi)17 October 2019 at 05:30

    Oooh these pictures are beautiful Ivana! As usual you're taking us with you to the most wonderful places around you and this is not an exception!

    I must confess that I have never done hiking, but your post definitely inspired me to have more adventures in nature soon, from time to time I need some fresh air to rest from the city!

    PS: You look stylish even to go for a nature adventure :)

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