Welcome to Albania, Europe’s last unturned stone. Albania is one of the most fascinating countries even by Balkan standards. A land of rich culture, mesmerizing nature, excellent cuisine and proud and passionate people. With its combination of amazing coastline, high mountains, picturesque and authentic villages, bad roads and hospital people, Albania is a paradise for … The Adventurer’s Guide to Albania – The Land of Eagles and Bunkers Read More » The post The Adventurer’s Guide to Albania – The Land of Eagles and Bunkers appeared first on Balkan Roads ..read more

A thousand years ago, a Chinese wise man said that a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Or so it is what their Communist party wants us to believe. However, we from the Balkans know better. We do not have nor need a party to tell us things. We simply know … The adventurer’s guide to Slovenia Read More » The post The adventurer’s guide to Slovenia appeared first on Balkan Roads ..read more

Rakija: connecting people in Balkan and fixing problems since forever In my last blog for Balkan Roads, I introduced you to some of the most typical characteristics (or stereotypes) of Balkan people, our customs and traditions. Of course, Balkan is a broad term that includes many countries and nations and we do differ a lot … Rakija: connecting people in Balkan and fixing problems since forever Read More » The post Rakija: connecting people in Balkan and fixing problems since forever appeared first on Balkan Roads ..read more

The similarities which can be seen in the spirit of the people of South America and ex-Yugoslavia are astonishing, what is even more astonishing is that the political context is really similar. Let’s start with Serbia, a country I come from. Serbia is a country which is fond of dictators, or dictator type behaviour, we … South America and Balkans – Resemblance part 2 – Who is who? Read More » The post South America and Balkans – Resemblance part 2 – Who is who? appeared first on Balkan Roads ..read more

I’ve spent most of March travelling around South America, most of the time in Uruguay. The city I have fallen in love with instantly was Montevideo. Montevideo has a vibe like I saw in only one city and that is my home town Novi Sad. The vibe is tranquilo (easy). Everything is so easy going … South America and Balkan – Resemblance part 1 Montevideo VS Novi Sad Read More » The post South America and Balkan – Resemblance part 1 Montevideo VS Novi Sad appeared first on Balkan Roads ..read more

Table Of Contents We just sound angry, we are not actually angry. We think rakija is the cure for everything. And we do drink, a lot. We have some weird traditions. We have this habit of preserving food for the winter. We LOVE football. We enjoy doing nothing . We are proud nations. We are … Few things you need to know about Balkan people before coming to Balkans Read More » The post Few things you need to know about Balkan people before coming to Balkans appeared first on Balkan Roads ..read more

There are a lot of languages in the Balkan region today, but 30 years ago while Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia were Yugoslavia, there was one official language for everyone, and it was called Serbo – Croatian or Croatian – Serbian language depending where it’s was spoken. Today the scenery is … Language politics became the language OF politics Read More » The post Language politics became the language OF politics appeared first on Balkan Roads ..read more

All of you, Bram Stalker’s and Twilight’s fans, do you know that the first actual European vampire was hidden in a little village in Istria, Kringa, and that he actually inspired all other myths and legends which followed after? Well, now you know. The greatest Croatian peninsula isn’t only know for truffles and the world … Aahhh Istria: the sea, the beaches, the vampires… Wait what?! Read More » The post Aahhh Istria: the sea, the beaches, the vampires… Wait what?! appeared first on Balkan Roads ..read more

Table Of Contents Oh, the tradition, the customs… Guests over locals What’s more important than money The conclusion? 1. Oh, the tradition, the customs… If you ever heard about the Balkan region or talked with someone who travelled around the region, then you have heard about the famous Balkan hospitality. We are really proud of … Balkan hospitality Read More » The post Balkan hospitality appeared first on Balkan Roads ..read more