While Macedonian government in 2010 invested millions into projecting an image where Macedonians of today and Alexander the Great are, basically, one and the same, the reality is a bit more complicated than that. While Macedonia has its own exceptional history to demonstrate, especially its Yugoslav past seems to be already forgotten, by choice. This […]
Skopje’s Museums: An Unfortunate Case of Quantity over Quality Read More »
The new Skopje, the one that was rebranded after 2010 is of little interest to me. As many of my Macedonian friends put it, it is very un-Macedonian. While Alexander the Great’s statues may populate the streets of Skopje today, a much more relevant figure, Josip Broz Tito, is very difficult to get a hold
Brutalist Skopje: A Quick Guide to The City’s Finest Yugoslav Heritage Read More »
The capital of Macedonia, Skopje, is a quirky one. While some may find it extremely charming, some others can be heard saying that the city is fully of kitschy architectural choices. Despite being a rather small city, it is home to Ottoman-era architecture, Yugoslav monuments, and perhaps most strikingly, very recently built sculptures and buildings
Skopje: Macedonia’s Unique yet Perplexing Capital Read More »
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