Initially, I wanted to see Bitola, and perhaps the monastery near Debar when I planned my six-night stay at Ohrid. Well, the public transportation options in Macedonia turning out to be far worse than imagined, combined with the extreme heatwave that made even a short walk unbearable meant that I adjusted my previous plans to […]
Struga and Kalishta: The Hidden Pearls of Lake Ohrid Read More »
I love boat tours so much so that if there is a chance to hop aboard one, I usually take it! In Ohrid, there are a few options to choose from. While you can always opt for a trip on a bigger ship that would cost you 15 Euros, I highly recommend you stick with
St. Naum and Beyond: The Best Boat Tour in Ohrid Read More »
Lake Ohrid is gorgeous, but it is also pretty big. While you may want to dip your toes into its turquoise waters, you may not know where you can do that the best. Although I stayed in Ohrid proper for six nights, I have to admit that I never even dared to swim in the
While Macedonia’s capital is charming and has its own hordes of tourists, mostly from Turkey, it is arguably Ohrid that is the true touristic capital of this beautiful Balkan country. People from all over the world, and in impressive quantities no less, flock to the rocky yet beautiful beaches of Lake Ohrid annually. These tourists
Ohrid is one of the trendiest spots in the entire Balkans. While it being on the shores of the beautiful Lake Ohrid is certainly one of the main reasons for this, one cannot ignore the simple fact that Ohrid, the city itself, is as inviting as it gets as well. Join me as we explore