Macedonia is probably one of the most fascinating but still underpublicized tourist destinations in Europe. You might not think there aren’t too many interesting places to visit in a country barely bigger than Vermont but you’d be wrong. Macedonia today is a melting pot of Persian, Roman, Ottoman, and Slavic cultures where most cities’ skyline …
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If you previously read my blog, you’ll know that I’m not a fan of cliches. However, when I think of Montenegro, there’s one cliche that comes to my mind that describes this country so well that they might consider embroidering it on their flag. Good things come in small packages. Capturing a tiny corner of …
Hemmed into the Adriatic by Croatia, Italy, Austria, and Hungary, Slovenia is an earthly paradise of snow-capped peaks, Venetian-looking coastlines, cosmopolitan cities, and a myriad of natural treasures. Slovenia is located at the intersection separating the German, Italian, and Slavic worlds, making this small but lovely country an exciting mix of the best of each …
The phrase city of contrasts often gets thrown around when it comes to travel-related articles. In fact, so much that it has entirely lost its meaning. I’m pretty sure that if you Google any city’s name and enter the phrase city of contrasts, there will be at least one article claiming that this particular city …
In the past couple of decades, Croatia went from being a quiet, budget alternative to Italy to a top summer destination for the European jet-set. Today, cities like Dubrovnik, Split, and Hvar see thousands of tourists every day, especially in the summer. However, that doesn’t mean that Croatia doesn’t have places where you can escape …
Beyond the vague recollections of Albania’s communist past, only a few people know much about this country. I visited most of Europe’s 50 countries and I can say that this is probably the most unique country in the old continent and that there are a lot of unique landmarks in Albania you should consider visiting. Albanian people …
Serbia has always been one of the most important political players in the Balkan region but has always been overlooked by travelers visiting the Balkan. This was the case even during the peak of tourism in Yugoslavia in the 1970s and 1980s and I always wondered why. Correct, Serbia is landlocked between the Adriatic coastline …
Europe is a continent that has a lot to offer and there are a lot of magical places to see. But I can’t help to feel that the Balkan Peninsula is the ˜Forgotten part of Europe. Yes, the living standard in these countries is lower compared to the rest of Europe and there are cultural …
I always define Bulgaria as the European gem many people are looking for but don’t know how to find it yet. Bulgaria is the last stop of the former Soviet Bloc where the Old Balkan Mountains crash into the Black Sea and where the West meets the East. I know it’s a cliche thing to …
Skopje, one of the world’s least famous capitals, is the capital of Macedonia and a city with a rich history. A city that managed to preserve its identity even after being part of several different empires throughout history. Skopje has been part of Alexander the Great’s Kingdom, the Roman Empire, The Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman …