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Ask your friendly hosts to accompany you on your central Bosnian hiking trip, for they know very much of what they speak. As well as the treks around the mountains of Vlašić and Vranica, other hikes highly recommended in the area are around the Kozica river canyon and its waterfalls, around the Babanovac plateau via Šantić and Kraljica, and the Galic plateau from Devečane to Ljuta Greda. For town, village and city days, it's under 10 minutes' drive from Motel Carousel to the local settlement of Vitez, and 15 to the medieval town and canton capital of Travnik (this latter is a restful option for an hour or two if you've been hiking around Vlašić, which overlooks the town). There's also the must-see of Sarajevo, an hour and 15 minutes' drive away, for the city cathedral, plentiful parks, Bosnian cuisine, and views of the city from the observation deck on Avaz Twist Tower. Your closest skiing is on the slopes of Vlašić, accessible from the town of Šišava about 50 minutes' drive away.