Macedonia is one of the most historically exciting countries in Europe. An ancient Greek kingdom, a vital part of the Ottoman Empire, a former state of the Republic of Yugoslavia. And now, at last, an independent and thriving republic. All of this varied and rich history means that this colourful nation has a cuisine, a host of architecture and religious buildings, and a language that h[...]
Romania is becoming an increasingly popular vacation destination. Part of that is because Western Europe has been so fully explored that, now, we’re all turning to Eastern Europe to see what magic can be found there. Another reason is that, quite simply, Romania - and its capital city of Bucharest - is a place of deep history and natural beauty that’s been largely ignored by tourist[...]
Transylvania, the most famous of Romania’s three provinces, is a wide wonderland of historic castles, medieval towns, and delicious local food. There’s a lot to explore, and a lot to take your breath away. These are the fifteen most exciting things to do and places to visit in Transylvania. 15 things to do in Transylvania Visit Bran Castle Bran Castle is at the very top of e[...]
Romanian food might be the most underrated cuisine in all of Europe right now, and that simply means you’re guaranteed to be so delightfully surprised when you explore the delectable world of Romanian cuisine for yourself! Romanian dishes are, first and foremost, indulgent. They’re meaty, sugary sweet, full of carbs, and perfect for keeping you warm and full through the winter month[...]
Romanian castles are like nothing else you can find anywhere in Europe. Medieval, often gothic, dramatic stone beasts that rise up tall amongst the craggy rocks and snow-capped mountains of Transylvania. Castles in Romania are the stuff of legend and myth. When you think Transylvanian castles, you inevitably think of Dracula. And, while the myth and the reality are quite different, the[...]
Despite being one of the cheapest countries in Europe, Romania has an incredible infrastructure, super-fast internet, a lot of spoken English, and is a delightfully peaceful and friendly country. So, in short, yes, Romania is very safe to visit. It’s a country with a long and turbulent history of political corruption, but today it has mellowed into a clean and respectable democratic nati[...]
Romania’s landscape is a magnificent beast that deserves to be conquered and understood. Across this, open and rugged terrain are big modern cities like the capital of Bucharest, as well as the hundreds of medieval towns and villages found in Transylvania. On the journey from Bucharest to Transylvania, you’ll leave the big city behind and pass through historic towns and cities fille[...]
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. Y[...]
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[...]
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. Che[...]