This is a laid-back, interesting and unique city!

She says Sarajevo is a great place for gourmets. She frequents Bon Appetit, whose falafel burger is praised by all who try it, and Žilavka is her favorite domestic wine.

- Mala Kuhinja makes terrific meat, fish and vegetable platters for several people; Noovi has excellent pizzas; Luka Sarajevo prepares the best fish in town, and has fine domestic wine; while Superfood serves great omelets and burgers for brunch. And the best view, right in the city center, is from S-One Sky Bar on the rooftop of Courtyard by Marriott hotel.

Niamh says foreigners will always find Sarajevans welcoming and reliable.

- Our nanny is like a member of our family, and my daughters see themselves as Sarajevans. This city is their home.

Niamh says that her mom always buys something special in Baščaršija during visits. Once, she found a really nice hand-made grill, then bread cutting boards; the third time she found a horsehair fireplace brush (now hard to come by in Ireland), and next time she’s coming for a sač.

- We usually buy copper items from Kazandžiluk and replicas of old jewelry by the goldsmith, Sofić, as gifts for friends.

Niamh says tourists should get to know sevdah, and visit the War Childhood Museum, Historical Museum and National Museum of BiH, which she says organizes great treasure hunts for kids.