evidence: Bosnia and Herzegovina is proud to have its own little slice of the Adriatic, even if it is only a 24km strip. The Adriatic Sea from Split to Dubrovnik is crystal clear and simply gorgeous, Neum included. The closed bay here, shielded by Pelješac Peninsula, is protected from many of the strong winds of the open sea. Most of the town was built during Yugoslav times as an isolated retreat for the communist elite. [...] It may seem confusing when you look at the map of Neum, and note its position relative to Croatia: the only land connection Neum has to Bosnia and Herzegovina is through the hinterland towards Hutovo where a narrow two-lane road winds through the hills. To go to Neum via the main coastal road you must first enter Croatia (at the Metković border crossing if coming from Mostar), then re-enter BiH after the tourist settlement of Klek. Neum is 8km from the border crossing. Some 22km later and you’ll be crossing back into Croatia heading towards Dubrovnik. It may sound baffling, or at the very least impractical, but it’s the unique situation.