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Lake Ohrid: The Pearl of North Macedonia
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Visiting Prizren: Kosovo’s Capital of Culture
Studded with minarets and bell towers and picturesque architecture, Prizren Kosovo is, without a doubt, one of the prettiest towns in the Balkans. With one foot planted firmly in Europe and the other steeped in Ottoman traditions, the city’s delightful…
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Exploring Northern Albania’s Accursed Mountains
Once a mysterious and closed-off land, Albania is now a burgeoning tourist destination that boasts some of Europe’s most intriguing gems. The formerly insular country has long been a Mediterranean enigma—its unspoiled nature and rich history all but erased from…
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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…
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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…
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Day Trip to the Plitvice Lakes from Zagreb
While Europe may be best known for its historical monuments and architectural achievements, the continent’s natural wonders should not be missed. From soaring mountain peaks to white sand beaches and from thundering waterfalls to idyllic farmlands, this small continent of…