Balkans

Skopje Fortress: our guide to visiting the city’s best viewpoint

Skopje Fortress – also known as Skopje Kale, after the Turkish word for fortress or castle – is one of ...
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Our guide to the best sunrise spot in Ohrid, North Macedonia

When it comes to sunrise in Ohrid, there is only one place to head – the Church of Saint John ...
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20 brilliant things to do in Skopje, North Macedonia’s quirky capital

Skopje, the eclectic capital city of North Macedonia, is enjoying a growing reputation as a budget-friendly European city packed with ...
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Širok Sokak: A guide to exploring Bitola’s coolest street

Packed to the rafters with bars, cafes and restaurants, no trip to Bitola is complete without a walk down Širok ...
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Two Tickets To Skopje: a long-awaited return to the capital of North Macedonia

Eight years have passed since our last visit to Skopje in 2015. Back then, we had just finished our final ...
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Kosovo by public transport: a short guide to Prizren, Peja and Gjakova bus stations

With their picturesque settings and rich cultural heritage, the cities of Prizren, Peja and Gjakova are some of the most ...
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2 days in Peja: 10 fantastic things to do in Kosovo’s gateway to the mountains

The small city of Peja is one of the heavyweights of Kosovo’s burgeoning tourism scene. Home to everything from UNESCO ...
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How to travel between Pristina and Peja by train

Pristina, with its ever-growing roster of bus and flight connections, is the starting point for most adventures in Kosovo. One ...
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Albania by Bus: A One Week Itinerary

Our Albania itinerary is based on a trip we took in May 2022. We had one week to explore the ...
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A Guide to the Spectacular Theth to Valbona Pass Hike

Valbona Pass stands at 1,795 metres above sea level and offers stunning views over the jagged peaks of Thethi National ...
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Two Tickets To Berat: Exploring The City of a Thousand Windows

The city of a thousand windows. Few places can boast a nickname quite as alluring as UNESCO-recognised Berat. Situated just ...
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The Story of Stari Most

Arching almost impossibly high over the vivid emerald waters of the Neretva River, Stari Most is an architectural icon in ...
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