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Tara National Park: Serbia’s Ultimate Mountain Getaway
With forest-blanketed slopes, dramatic canyons, and drop-dead views of the Drina River from the river, Tara National Park is scenic Serbia at its best. It is an off the beaten path gem that makes up a portion of the country’s Dinaric Alps and contains a precipitous river canyon that is the third largest of its kind in the world. Pressed up against Bosnia and Herzegovina, this verdant wonderland is an affordable mountain getaway that attracts adventurers longing to escape the fast pace of city life. After spending a whirlwind week…
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Serbia’s Cities: Two Days in Belgrade and Novi Sad
Serbia isn’t known for its monuments or its historical attractions. Thanks to a long history of conquests and the NATO bombings of the late 1990s, much of the country’s architectural heritage has been destroyed. But what Serbia lacks in must-see attractions, it more than makes up for with its youthful exuberance, its lively atmosphere and its pleasant green spaces. Belgrade is Serbia’s capital and beating heart. It is a city that dates back 7,000 years, yet also one that is looking toward the future with optimism. After a tumultuous decade…
