Author: Anita Hendrieka, Author at Travelling Balkans

21 Dazzling Balkan Holiday Destinations to Visit

The Balkans is one of the most incredible regions within Europe. It’s now becoming more and more noticed as some of the best Europe gems lies in the Balkans. For so many years the Balkans were not known as a holiday destination but now it’s becoming clear that some of the most beautiful destinations within Europe actually are located in the Balkans. In this post, you will learn some of the best Balkan holiday destinations to add to your bucket list! 1. Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina Suggested by Maggie Turansky from The World[...]

26 Unique Things To Do in Montenegro

Montenegro is one of the smallest and newest countries in Europe. It declared its independence from Serbia in 2006 and is now one of the countries that many people want to visit. Two million people visit Montenegro every year and are always amazed at how much there is to do in the wondrously green and icy country. You can take on the fjords of Kotor or scale the mountains of Durmitor. You can even cross the Tara Canyons at Durmitor National Park. If you are planning a vacation to the Balkans, here are twenty-six unique things to do in Montenegro. 26 Unique Thi[...]

25 Unique Things to do in Serbia

As with most of the countries in Europe, Serbia is full of many places to go and things to do. This list collates some of the unique things a traveller can do when visiting the historic nation. 25 Unique Things to do in Serbia 1. Visit Tara National Park A noteworthy member of the Dinaric Alps, Tara National Park presents the visitor with some of the most scenic views that Serbia has to offer. The part features magnificent ravines, shimmering bodies of water, and forested slopes that go on for at least 220 km sq. The biggest attraction of the[...]

Best Tips to Prepare for a Balkan Road Trip

The Balkans are a perfect region for a road trip as there are many opportunities. A Balkan road trip is a perfect thing to do year-round. From the beautiful Albanian Riviera to the many historic castles in Romania and the interesting Yugoslavian history in Serbia, here are 7 incredibly important tips for your Balkan road trip from influencers who have done this before! 1. Check the visa requirements Suggested by Karolina from the Lazy Travel Blog One of the most important things you will need to prepare for a Balkan road trip would your visas. W[...]

The Best Albanian Souvenirs to Buy!

When visiting Albania there is plenty of fantastic things you can take home in memory of your trip. Albania has some beautiful handicrafts which you won’t find anywhere else in the world. So, let’s get into the top Albanian souvenirs to buy on your trip! 1. Homemade ceramics One of the best things I have brought in Albania is a homemade ceramic vase with traditional Albanian patterns. You will find some workshops around the country, but I highly recommend visiting ZadrimArt. They have a shop next to Mrizi i Zanave, which is the most famous a[...]

9 Best Things to do in Korca, Albania

Upon a recent trip to Korce, I was pleasantly surprised at how incredible it was, and confused as to why I hadn't visited sooner! The city is a popular weekend trip for Albanians who live in Tirana as it’s about a 3-hour drive from city to city. Korca is now being voted as one of the top places to visit in Albania but tourism is still relatively new to international travellers. The city is filled with great things to do from exploring the market, getting the best view of the city and eating your heart out on Qofte! Here are the 9 best things to do[...]

Is Albania Safe for Tourists?

A common question for travellers coming to the Balkans is, is Albania safe? I have been travelling and living in Albania for the past 2 years, so I feel I am equipped to answer this question! When talking about Albania there are so many negative misconceptions mainly coming from the movie Taken or events which happened in the 1900s. The movie taken was not filmed in Albania or based on Albanians. I have lost count of the number of times I have mentioned ‘Albania’ and the other person has said ‘Taken’. I have travelled as a solo female, I have trav[...]

26 Unique Things to do in Macedonia

*The name of the country was recently changed from Macedonia to North Macedonia. However for people to find my articles on the country I will refer to it as both Macedonia and North Macedonia for the time being. There are many political and strong opinions about the name change so I just want to note that any negative or political comments will be deleted. The small but gorgeous country of Macedonia is a land of natural and inexplicably beautiful attractions like rivers, mountains, waterfalls, wild animals, and more. It also has an innumerab[...]

18 Breathtaking Places to Visit in Slovenia

Slovenia is one of the most incredible Balkan countries to visit due to its jaw-dropping natural beauty. There is many great places to visit in Slovenia as well as lots of things to do including adventure sports, hiking, white water rafting or simply exploring hearty Slovenian cuisine. Whether you would like to visit a town surrounded by nature, or you want to see a traditional medieval place, we have it all on this list! Here are the best places to visit in Slovenia 1. Kriška Gora Suggested by Travel Hacker Girl Krišk[...]

Living in Albania as a Digital Nomad

If you follow my travel website Anita Hendrieka then you will know that I’m based in Albania currently. I have been living in Albania for the past 2 years and now I have a residency visa which allows me to stay for a year at a time. There’s an abundance of reasons why I choose to live in Albania. In my opinion, Albania is the best location in Europe for digital nomads, easily. Here's why. Fast internet To my surprise, Albania has extremely fast internet, faster than anything I ever had in New Zealand and in the United Kingdom. The best par[...]