Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Fortress in Doboj, Bosnia and Herzegovina

The latest trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina included a stop at the Doboj fortress. 

It was a rainy day and we ended up being the only ones there.  Parking is scarce, there was some land opening before the fort entrance, but no designated parking. 

We took our time looking around, the fort is high up overlooking the city, as forts tend to do!



One of the restored structures

 

Stairs leading to the property

 


Some fortress history

 












Door hardware from 1400's

 

Path leading into the main area

 

Some of the structure with Doboj city views

 

Far edge of the property

 

Theater with seating, plus city views


Doboj city views 


Collapsed structure to the left, a well and city views


The highest point of the property


More city views


Stairs leading up to one of the levels, a surreal climb


Tiny window, lets your imagination run


One of the restored structures, the rooms were dark and stairs take you all the way up


Rusty cannon


More stone buildings


Path looking down to the very entrance of property


Stairs leading to the building past the entry walkway


The first building past the walkway up


Walkway up past the entry point



Entry door
 

 
Entry with visiting hours 9am to 5pm or 9:00 to 17:00

Tuesday, March 11, 2025

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Sunday, November 17, 2024

Lake Lure Visit before Hurricane Helene

This year's summer vacation took us road tripping to Lake Lure, North Carolina.  Hurricane Debbie had just left Florida and was slowly heading to South Carolina as we left on our trip.  In fact, the storm was so slow that we caught up with it in South Carolina, and then it reached us again the next day at Lake Lure!  Never before did we experience one storm in three different states!
 

We got to enjoy the mountains and Lake Lure, nature at its finest!  

 

The reports, pictures and videos of Lake Lure and the surrounding areas devastated by hurricane Helene are unimaginable and heart breaking.  The people we encountered were pleasant, upbeat and also hard working.  With their resilience and strength, they will rebuild and we hope to one day return again!


Morning views from the cabin, rain moving in for the day.

Started raining, but we went out exploring Lake Lure.

Cabin views, we spent a lot of time just enjoying the surrounding mountains.

Cabin house was picturesque!

Side yard of the house.


New day, exploring the beach area after dinner.

Lake Lure Inn & Spa.

Approaching the marina, a beautiful evening stroll.

The marina was well taken care of.  Boat rides were booked days in advance, so we didn't get to go on any rides.  If planning on a lake ride, it would need to be booked as soon as arriving in the area, especially for a short stay like we had.
 
 
Nighttime house view.

 

Lake Lure Morse Park was beautifully maintained.

Lake Lure by the marina entrance (Morse Park).

Another Morse Park area by the marina.

Lake Lure shore by the marina park.

Lake Lure was booming with boats!

Another stunning display of nature.

Climbing the winding roads.

Walking through the woods was a dream!


Last night at the cabin house enjoying the sunset over the mountains.