Monastery of Saint George is located on the slopes of Kozjak Mountain and in the vast Pcinja River valley. The original Church is sitting in the inconspicuous village of Staro Nagoričane. It was built by the Byzantine Emperor Roman IV Diogenes in 1071. As one of his many endowments...
We made a short visit on our Honda scooter to Kuklica Stone Dolls – a natural phenomenon located 8 km from Kratovo. Erosion and its varying effects on the area’s volcanic rocks are behind the formation of these bizarre “rock dolls”, which are estimated to be nearly 30 million...
Kokino, a bronze age ritual site, is a megalithic observatory sitting atop a volcanic hill. In 2001, the ruins of a Bronze Age settlement were found outside the small North Macedonian village of Kokino. Amid the signs of occupation like pieces of vessels and weapons, researchers also...
We took a taxi (280 MKD) from our parking to Mt. Vodno. Framing Skopje to the south, Vodno’s towering mass – pinpointed by the Millennium Cross – is an enduring symbol of the city. A popular (shaded) hiking trail cuts a swath up its wooded slopes and there’s also a gondola...
It was our second time in the capital of North Macedonia. We tasted some local specialties in the excellent eating and drinking scene in Debar Maalo, a lovely tree-lined neighborhood. And after a busy day around Old Bazaar, we have experienced the local way of clubbing. The city has great...
Remains of the Ancient City of Ulpiana lie just 7 kilometers southeast of Pristina. The ancient city is located in a fertile land that is bordered by a river on one side. There is evidence that the site was inhabited during the Neolithic period, about 9000 BC, and that the area was...
We spent two days in the fast-changing capital of Kosovo. We found a nice parking location within short walking distance from downtown (1,50 EUR / 24 hrs). The city is full of mismatched architectural styles and doesn’t look like an obviously attractive place. But Pristina is a place...
The unique sanctuary houses European brown bears in a remote, forested spot beyond the Pristina since 2013 (entrance 2 EUR). There are 20 bears that were rescued from captivity by the charity Four Paws. All the bears here were once kept in tiny cages as restaurant mascots, so although...
We made a short stop in Gračanica Monastery (it’s not allowed to take photos inside). The monastery, which is set on large, grassy grounds, was built by the Serbian king Stefan Milutin in 1321 on the ruins of a 6th-century basilica. The medieval-era paintings here are impressive enough...
Again, don’t trust Google navigation, as usually, it’s totally wrong 😊. We walked around 200 meters to the Mirusha waterfalls from our parking location. It is a series of waterfalls found in the Mirusha Park, in central Kosovo, where the river has carved a 10 kilometers long canyon...