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…
Tag: Macedonia
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…
Baklava: A Tasty Dessert with an Uncertain History
Baklava is a sweet dessert made with pastry. It’s popular in the Balkan countries, but there are doubts about its history. The versions can vary slighRead More…
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…
Coffee and Chewing Gum: What a Combo!
I went to a coffee shop today and ordered a cappuccino. The girl who served me placed a small silver packet on the saucer, next to the spoon. It contaRead 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…
Macedonian Supermarket Beer: There’s an Unusual Bottle Deposit System
Last night a bought some Macedonian beer from the supermarket and discovered there’s a bottle deposit system. Not for all beers though. It depends on Read More…
Macedonian Burek Vs Albanian Byrek
Up until a few days ago, I was eating Albanian byrek a few times a week. Today I tried Macedonian burek for the first time. It’s very similar to AlbanRead 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…
Moving from Albania to Macedonia: It Was a Long Day
Yesterday was a long day. It began in Tirana and ended in Skopje, with a brief interlude in Kosovo along the way. I left the apartment in Tirana atRead More…