Sitting in the middle of the Balkan peninsula, the Republic of North Macedonia is definitely off the beaten path. What tourists are missing is a country with a fascinating culture, the most friendly people and some curious history. Destinations like Ohrid and Skopje are quick to charm, while underrated Prilep and Bitola are quite fascinating.
While I do like to do my research before visiting a country, I was struggling to find much on the small landlocked Balkan nation of Macedonia, now North Macedonia. Other than a recommendation during my …