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Ohrid : the Balkan Jerusalem

Ohrid : the Balkan Jerusalem

High mountains, many cultural monuments and a lake of sumptuous natural beauty are some of the criteria that make Ohrid the pride of Macedonian tourism. But the city is also known as Jerusalem of the Balkans and here are the reasons why. read more »

From Poreč to Pula : a walk along the Istrian coast

From Poreč to Pula : a walk along the Istrian coast

Istria is the Mediterranean area that is the closest to central Europe and is also the area where many cultural influences met. Slavic, Roman and Germanic peoples have left traces of their kitchens, languages and customs and created the unique and exciting Istria that we know today. read more »

Ohrid : a Lake that creates pearls

Ohrid : a Lake that creates pearls

Ohrid Lake is, from a tourist point of view, the pearl of Macedonia. But the lake itself contains its own pearls, from which many objects are created and it is an attraction that you should not miss in Ohrid. read more »

Krupajsko vrelo : a tourist attraction in Serbia

Krupajsko vrelo : a tourist attraction in Serbia

Krupajsko vrelo is located in eastern Serbia, specifically in the western foothills of Beljanica Mountains, on the right bank of the river Krupajsko. This place is located between the villages Krupaja and Milanovac, about 35 km from Žagubica. read more »

Sarajevo’s Kriterion : the first artistic cinema in Bosnia

Sarajevo’s Kriterion : the first artistic cinema in Bosnia

Kriterion, the first artistic cinema in Bosnia and Herzegovina opened in 2011. Kriterion Foundation which exists since 2006 in Sarajevo bought and converted the old “Tesla” cinema in an artistic one. Kriterion is managed only by students and promotes mainly art house films. read more »

Sarajevo: the city that you must absolutely visit

Sarajevo: the city that you must absolutely visit

Sarajevo is known for its friendly inhabitants, its ćevapi, its baklava and its Turkish delight accompanied with a good Turkish coffee. The capital is also the largest city of Bosnia and Herzegovina and a tourist place where you will be able to discover culture, tradition and religion of the region. read more »

Ohrid: a destination that combines nature and culture

Ohrid: a destination that combines nature and culture

The thousands of tourists who visit the “sea of Macedonia” all the year are not only attracted by the great nature, they also appreciate the cultural aspect of Ohrid which houses one of the last Gutenberg’s printing. read more »

Rhodes: a dream destination

Rhodes: a dream destination

Rhodes is a Greek Island often classified in the top 5 “favorite destinations” in the world.
Rhodes is known as the “Island of Sun” because it counts 300 days of sunshine per year which is a good argument allowing us to say that it is an attractive destination. read more »

Küstendorf: a magical and beautiful place

Küstendorf: a magical and beautiful place

Last year, over 20,000 people visited the famous village of Küstendorf (also called Drvengrad) which was built by Emir Kusturica. It is an important tourist attraction in Serbia read more »

Kosovo: a tourist destination for Americans?

Kosovo: a tourist destination for Americans?

The “New York Times” published an article (“41 destinations to visit in 2011”) in which it advices to visit Kosovo. The famous American newspaper congratulates the beauty of the mountains, the medieval architecture and the nightlife. read more »