Tag: Balkans
Travel articles, guides, travel tips, unusual things to do, travel challenges and secret places in the Balkans
Dubrovnik – first time visitor’s attractions
Surrounded by nearly two kilometers of ancient walls, keeping the memories of its former glory, Dubrovnik is one of those small cities that know how t
Visit these 5 little-known but great places in Romania
Although organized trips and guidebooks might have mapped out a standard route of the Romanian landscape (usually including Bucharest – Brasov – Sinai
Explore Belgrade in 13 easy drinks
Serbia’s chaotic capital is renowned for having one of the most vibrant nightlife scenes in Europe. For many visitors, the Belgrade experience passes
Prizren – attractions and fairy tales from Kosovo
Prizren is not like any other city in Kosovo. Down its narrow streets, amidst the houses perched on the hill and at the paved squares, you will feel t
Zagreb – attractions to visit in a weekend
Make the most of a weekend getaway to Zagreb - check out this list of the best things to do and see in Zagreb!
Anybody who has visited Zagreb once al
Sleep in a neolithic house in Chavdar, Bulgaria
The challenge: take a walk in the shoes of a prehistoric person and spend the night in one of these Neolithic huts in Bulgaria.
You don’t need a time
Bulgaria fire dancing: Uncovering the secrets of the nestinari
Bare feet. Glowing coals. Strandzha Mountain's star-filled sky in the northern border area of Bulgaria.
The date is 3 June every year.
The plac
Demir Baba Teke – a holy place in Bulgaria for 3,000 years
The challenge: Discover one of the most sacred spots in Bulgaria where people of all religions are welcome, although the site itself is an Alevi shrin
Niš, Serbia: 6 fun and unusual things to do (for very cheap or free)
The challenge: discover the Serbian city of Niš (Nish) through its stories, peculiar facts and unusual attractions
Niš (pronounced Neesh) is the thir
7 Bulgarian wines to taste (and what to eat with them)
Which Bulgarian local wines and grape varietals should you know and what traditional dishes should you add to them for a perfect local gourmet experie