WTF! Airbnb Forced Me to Take a Selfie!
Today I logged into Airbnb and began exploring possible to places to go after I leave Belgrade. I eventually made a decision and attempted to book a rRead More…
Author: Steve Calvert
Till Receipts in Serbia Are Sometimes Very Skinny!
Some of the till receipts in Serbia are very narrow. The first time a shop assistant handed me such a skinny receipt I got quite a surprise. I’d neverRead More…
Thanks to a Recent Storm, I Now Know Why Trams Have to Stop in Heavy Rain
Today I discovered trams have to stop if there’s heavy rain and then I found out why. The weather in Belgrade has been very warm lately. Often 30 dRead More…
Ćevapi: A Traditional Balkan Grilled Meat Dish
To say Ćevapi is a Balkan type of sausage wouldn’t be strictly true. With most types of sausage, the meat is enclosed in some form of skin. Ćevapi hRead More…
Quechua 10L Ultra Compact Backpack Review
I’m going to begin this Quechua 10L Ultra Compact Backpack review by pointing out the obvious: this is a very lightweight item. But don’t let that putRead More…
The Church of Saint Sava: Looking Good Despite the Renovations
When I arrived in Belgrade the Church of Saint Sava was one of the first landmarks I found. I didn’t go looking for it or even know of its existence. Read More…
The Ban on Late Night Alcohol Sales in Serbia Is Old News
It can be hard to find accurate information about late-night alcohol sales in Serbia. Many sites that have articles about the licensing laws sate supeRead More…
Skopje to Belgrade by Bus: Is FlixBus the Best Way to Go?
I wanted to travel from Skopje to Belgrade and make the journey by bus. Initially, I was very happy to see FlixBus offers this route. However, in the Read More…
Skopje Macedonia: What It’s Like to Live There + Things to See and Do
When people are looking at possible holiday destinations, I don’t think many of them consider North Macedonia. I lived in Skopje for a month and neverRead More…
It’s Easy to Avoid ATM Fees in the Republic of North Macedonia
It’s easy to avoid paying ATM fees in Macedonia. When it comes to making cash withdrawals it’s a very tourist-friendly country. I lived in MacedoniRead More…