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…
Category: Travel
Skopje Zoo: A Cheap Place to Visit, But I Don’t Think I’d Go Again
Skopje Zoo is such a cheap place to visit, the cost of entry may take your breath away. The ticket price is only 50 MKD (€0.80 / £0.70 / $0.90), anRead More…
Skopje Fortress: A Good Place to Visit and Totally Free
If you are in Skopje, the Fortress (Kale) is a very good place to go and kill an hour or so. The fortress offers excellent views of the city and surroRead More…
How to Buy a Bus Ticket to Travel from Tirana to Skopje
When you want to buy a bus ticket to go from Tirana to Skopje there is not a lot of information online. The little that is available is often inaccuraRead More…
My First Shopping Trip to a Large (Vero) Supermarket in Macedonia
There’s a large Vero supermarket a short walk from the bungalow I’m renting in Macedonia. I went there today for my first “real” shopping trip. YesRead More…
How to Avoid Paying ATM Fees in Albania
If you want to avoid paying ATM fees in Albania you need to be selective about which banks you use. Even if your own bank hits you with fees, thereRead More…
The Pyramid of Tirana: Then and Now
The pyramids in Egypt were built over 2,500 years ago. They’ve been looted and plundered but they are still standing tall. The Pyramid of Tirana opRead More…
Why the Bus Is the Best Way to Travel From Saranda to Tirana
The best way to get from Saranda (Sarandë) to Tirana (Tiranë) is to travel by bus. Other than hiring a car, there are not too many other options avaRead More…
Does Rolling Clothes Really Save Space When Packing? You Bet!
Believe it or not, rolling clothes really does save a lot of space when packing. I’ve been doing it for years and although it can be a little time-conRead More…
The 40 Saints Monastery in Saranda and Its Place in Local History
Today, the 40 Saints Monastery in Saranda is nothing more than a ruin, but it remains an important visitor attraction. In fact, the 40 Saints MonasterRead More…