Whilst in Macedonia we just had to head over to historic and beautiful Ohrid on the border with Albania. Whilst the town itself and the surrounding areas are absolutely stunning and packed with wonders both historical and natural they are also quite busy and crowded. So we jumped on to a ferry for a wonderful […]
Macedonia
Kayaking for 3hrs down the amazing Matka Canyon to discover the amazing hidden cave on the water! Macedonia
After spending a wonderful week in the Macedonian capital of Skopje, exploring both the quirky modern architecture, the ancient Ottoman cobbled streets and even attending a protest against the government…we wanted to escape the chaos of the city and have a true adventure in the Macedonia countryside. From the capital a day trip to Matka […]
A guide to the coastal town of landlocked Macedonia: Beautiful Ohrid!
The wonderful coastal town of Ohrid in landlocked Macedonia can on the surface appear a little touristsy, but in truth there is a reason Macedonia’s flock to this stunning town set on the shores of one of Europe’s deepest and oldest lakes. This UNESCO listed lake and town combine to create one of the most […]
A guide to Skopje: The modern, quirky & politically charged Macedonia capital with hidden history!
On the surface of it Skopje can just appear to be a quirky modern city with not much to see past the crazy new statues and architecture that dominate the centre. But scratch the surface on the Macedonia capital and it has so many stories from modern to ancient history to tell. We ended up […]
We protested the government in Macedonia as part of the “Colourful Revolution” in Skopje!
In the midst of one of the most quirky cities in the world, passed the towering statue of “Alexander the Great” and the plaster of Paris renaissance style triumphal arch splashed with a rainbow of colours lies political turmoil. In a corner of Europe many know little about a scandal is rife and the public […]
Hostel Review: Hi Skopje, Macedonia: A home away from home.
Over the last couple of months of backpacking we’ve come to realised a very important thing. That your accommodation makes a larger impression on whether you love a place or not. It’s not whether it’s fancy or if it is full of gimmicks. But whether you feel at home or not, if you feel safe, […]
