Are you traveling the Balkans by camper van this summer? In that case you might need some tips about “special” campsites. We have accompanied two camper groups from the Netherlands through Montenegro, Albania and Macedonia last month and this seems to be a good reason to share our experience and give some recommendations. MONTENEGRO Ethno-village […]
Macedonia
7 THINGS TO DO IN AND AROUND OHRID
Have you ever thought about visiting Ohrid, the famous UNESCO World Heritage site in Macedonia? Don’t hesitate to go and explore the Old Town with its oriental architecture, the wonderful Orthodox monasteries and the impressive archeological sites. And first of all, enjoy a boat trip on Lake Ohrid, one of Europe’s deepest and oldest lakes! […]
SKOPJE, PLAN 2014: A HISTORICAL REMAKE OR A KITSCHY THEME PARK?
Three years ago I visited Skopje. At that time, many people were talking about „Plan 2014“, initiated by Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski. It was the government’s intention to redevelop the existing city center to include around 20 neo-classical and baroque buildings on the banks of the Vardar River, as well as over 40 monuments and […]
BITOLA, HEART OF THE BALKANS
The last time I visited Bitola in Macedonia was around 40 years ago. I remember this town as a dirty and poor place on the road to Greece. What a surprise to see Bitola nowadays as a well-developed, elegant, clean and prosperous town! It is now called “the city of consuls” as it is home to […]
LAKE OHRID – MONASTERIES, TROUT AND THE BAY OF BONES
Two weeks ago we visited Lake Ohrid in Macedonia. Of course, the town of Ohrid itself is the most popular tourist resort on the lake and all tourists coming from Western Europe (and in particular from the Netherlands) are interested in seeing the beautiful monasteries of St. John Kaneo, Plaošnik, the church of St. Sofia […]
A VISIT TO OHRID, MACEDONIA
Are you already planning your next holiday trip in 2013? Maybe you could visit the charming town of Ohrid in Macedonia. It is easy to reach from Podgorica, as the road through Albania has been improved a lot. I spent a few beautiful days there in May last year, a period when the town is […]