Originally Posted by
saddlesores
UXO in now quite rare in Laos. They are being discovered daily and local tour-guides know where it is safe (and unsafe) to travel. I had absolutely no concerns when I was in the "Plain of Jars" area in 2013.
I would expect the same is true of the Balkans - the locals know more than anyone of FT or elsewhere, where it is safe to travel;. Use their advice. Tip generously. Be a thoughtful traveller and enjoy their country, culture, and hospitality. All 5-star in spite of being an economically-poor country.