Balkans

One day in Gjakova: 10 of our favourite things to do

Whilst many visitors to Kosovo flock to the cities of Prizren and Pristina, the small town of Gjakova is well ...
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Two Tickets To 2023: a year in review

Well, that’s a wrap for 2023. It’s been quite the year. Our focus for the first couple of months was ...
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Visiting the National Library of Kosovo: Pristina’s most iconic building

The National Library of Kosovo is often branded as one of the ugliest buildings in the world. In some peoples’ ...
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How to travel from Skopje to Ohrid by bus

With winding streets lined with classic Ottoman-style houses and the iconic red-brick church at Kaneo, the lakeside city of Ohrid ...
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4 of our favourite cities to visit in Kosovo, Europe’s newest country

With towering mountains, ancient monasteries and a thriving food scene, Kosovo – Europe’s youngest country – is attracting increased attention ...
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Exploring the Patriarchate of Peć, one of Serbian Orthodoxy’s most holy sites

“Passports, please!” The police officer wandered over with a kind smile. He extended his hand, beckoning to us. We fumbled ...
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How to travel from Prilep to Skopje by train in North Macedonia

During our trips to North Macedonia, we mostly travelled by bus, with hundreds of routes offering easy access to towns, ...
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How to visit Tetovo on a day trip from Skopje

During our latest trip to North Macedonia, we spent a lot of time in the up-and-coming capital, Skopje. We instantly ...
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13 brilliant things to do in Prilep, North Macedonia

On the edge of rocky mountains in North Macedonia’s little-visited central region, Prilep offers a compelling alternative to the country’s ...
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Pristina’s best viewpoint? 12 photos from the Cathedral of Saint Mother Teresa tower

Pristina, Europe’s youngest capital city, is an ever-growing maze of high-rise towers and traffic-heavy streets interspersed with thriving cafes and ...
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One day in Prizren: 6 unmissable things to do

Flanked by distant mountains and rolling, forested hills, Prizren is one of Kosovo’s most picturesque cities. It’s a firm fixture ...
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Two Tickets To Ohrid: a return to North Macedonia’s lakeside city

“It has changed a lot. More big buildings, more big hotels. I liked it how it was before,” reflected our ...
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