Belgrade–Bar railway: the ultimate Balkans train trip
Jul 7, 2019 • 6 min read
Dramatic is the operative word for the Belgrade–Bar railway line, which promises authentic culture and geographic riches around every bend as it rumbles…
Western Balkans Travel Stories
hikingAuthentic outdoor adventures in Bosnia & HercegovinaApr 11, 2019 • 6 min read
From the rushing rapids of the Vrbas River in the north to the epic peaks of Sutjeska National Park in the south, Bosnia and Hercegovina is a giant,…
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health and wellnessBelgrade for sports fans: where to watch and playApr 6, 2019 • 5 min read
Sport has been a major part of Belgraders’ identity ever since Yugoslavia came fourth at the inaugural football World Cup in Uruguay in 1930. Indeed, when…
artSkopje behind the statues: North Macedonia’s capitalFeb 10, 2019 • 5 min read
Skopje has been through a lot lately. Whether it wanted it or not, in recent years the capital of North Macedonia has undergone an incredibly costly – and…
hikingRemote contentment: hiking across North MacedoniaFeb 10, 2019 • 5 min read
At 3:30am, on the fifth day of an expedition along North Macedonia’s mountainous western edge, we traded our trekking poles for reins and mounted horses…
foodNorth Macedonia’s top five foodie destinationsFeb 10, 2019 • 5 min read
Ask any Macedonian to elaborate on the goings-on at local festivities and they’re likely to begin by reeling off the delicious dishes that accompany the…
festivals and eventsChasing Boban: Guča's Trumpet FestivalJul 23, 2018 • 6 min read
The annual Trumpet Festival (held this year from 9 to 12 August) in Guča, Serbia, combines old European heritage with world-class competition – contagious…
artThe power of art: epic Yugoslav monuments in the BalkansJun 15, 2018 • 5 min read
Every year more travellers make the journey to the Balkans to explore the countries of the former Yugoslavia. Some come for adventure, many for history…
artHistory and hedonism in TiranaMar 29, 2018 • 5 min read
As far as travel hubs go, Tirana has a perfect setting. Albania’s capital is squeezed between the Adriatic Coast beaches and the hiking trails of the so…
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hikingKosovo calling: a decade of authentic adventureMar 13, 2018 • 6 min read
For the last few years, Kosovo, which celebrates a decade of independence in 2018, has hovered at the radar’s edge for in-the-know explorers. By many…
hikingMontenegro mini-break: two days in PodgoricaJun 6, 2017 • 6 min read
Montenegro’s capital Podgorica is reminiscent of a teenager: a cheerful and lovely companion, yet confused about its identity and having a hard time…
hikingA guide to outdoor adventures in KosovoAug 31, 2016 • 5 min read
Stand anywhere in Kosovo and you will feel the pull of the mountains. This small, diamond-shaped country is almost completely surrounded by majestic peaks…
hikingThe Via Dinarica hiking trail: a cultural corridor across the BalkansJul 16, 2016 • 6 min read
Waves of fog battled patches of blue sky as the Via Dinarica hiking trail inclined sharply to the junction between Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo. At the…
artFrom bunkers to Blloku: two days in TiranaJul 15, 2016 • 5 min read
Lively Tirana wears its history with pride. It would be easy to mistake Albania’s colourful capital for any modern city in Western Europe – with…
beachesBeauty of the Balkans: a perfect weekend in KotorSep 8, 2015 • 5 min read
The prettiest and best-preserved town in Montenegro, Kotor wears its elaborate fortifications like tough, spikey armour; yet behind the city walls lies a…
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