Balkans

Kosovo is a destination that typically draws one of two reactions. People either wonder where Kosovo is and if its safe, or relish the idea of going somewhere that feels off the beaten path. Chances …

More and more hiking is becoming my favourite activity to do when I travel. That change is thanks to experiences like the one I had when hiking the Peaks of the Balkans in Kosovo. Not …

Planning a first trip to Kosovo can be quite an eye-opening experience. Not widely known for its tourism yet, this part of the Balkans has more to see than you might expect. I must admit …

What would you be prepared to do in exchange for a ride when hitchhiking? Because my friend and I received a rather strange request when hitchhiking in Kosovo. Don’t worry, it was nothing sinister and …

The idea that Kosovo is an awesome hiking destination takes a lot of people by surprise. It’s certainly not something I knew about prior to planning my first visit there. But with some epic mountain …

Of all the places in Kosovo to spend your time, it might seem strange that the place we spent the most time in was the region around Peja. This city in Kosovo’s west is not …

When planning a trip to Kosovo, it was important that we see more than just the main destinations there. Having experienced Pristina and Prizren, my friend and I were curious to see what other parts …

The city of Pristina may be the first place people visit in Kosovo, but chances are Prizren is the place they best remember. That’s because Prizen is the more traditional tourist destination of the two …

While many people have heard of Kosovo for one reason or another, the same can’t be said for its capital city Pristina. I’d long wanted to see Kosovo as it was a noticeable gap in …