North Macedonia, formerly known as the Republic of Macedonia, is a small country located in the Balkans region of Europe. It’s popular for its beautiful natural scenery, with towering mountains, beautiful lakes, and stunning caves.
Travelers who visit North Macedonia can explore the country’s rich cultural heritage, with historic cities and towns, world-class museums and galleries, and beautiful architecture. The country is also home to a range of outdoor activities, from hiking in the mountains to relaxing on the beaches of Lake Ohrid.
North Macedonia is also famous for its delicious food and drink, including spicy stews and delicious wines. With its stunning scenery and rich history, North Macedonia is a destination with plenty of things to do on vacation.
Early in the morning, we woke up and had a quick breakfast at Urban Hostel & Apartments. We then went to Skopje‘s center and split up. Ana and I went to the Memorial House of Mother Teresa, which was the Skopje walking tour starting point. In the meantime, Tim went to walk around in the city on his own. Join me and Ana to find out about the free Skopje walking tour we went on! Highlights of the free Skopje walking tour It was the first time I went on a walking tour. It was interesting that we had a diverse group of Americans, Australians, …
On our first day in Skopje, we were looking for a place to eat, recommended by Lonely Planet. Sadly, it no longer existed, as we soon found out after asking around. However, our steps took us to a really nice place nearby, where we heard some good music: Kantina Restaurant, Skopje. And I loved the food and the atmosphere so much that I absolutely had to share this with you. So don’t skip going to Kantina when you visit Skopje. Keep reading to find out why! Kantina Restaurant Skopje has friendly staff We sat down on the terrace and a very …
As the sun began its ascent behind the majestic peaks of Rila National Park, we reluctantly bid farewell to the serene Rila Monastery. The journey to Skopje, North Macedonia awaited us, and we were eager to embark on the next chapter of our Balkan road trip. The road, however, had other plans. With construction crews diligently working to expand the pathways and freshly cut trees strewn across our path, our progress was slow, almost teasingly so. But as the saying goes, “It’s not about the destination, but the journey”. And what a journey it was! As we navigated the winding …
