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Why Now is the Best Time to Visit the Balkans

November 20, 2017 By Mihaela Lica Butler This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Visit the Balkans Now Before it Turns Into A Tourist Trap At the beginning of the year, Vogue, Condé Nast, Travelzoo, and a wealth of others declared Eastern Europe the destination of 2017. If you are a follower of trends, then now is the time to visit the Balkans, because this is the most beautiful and underrated part of Eastern Europe. But if trends are not dictating your travels, now is still ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Albania, Kosovo, Slovenia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Albania, Eastern Europe, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Southern Europe, Romania, Greece, Slovakia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey Tagged With: Slovenia, Greece, Croatia, Romania, balkans, slovenia highlights

The Most Romantic Valentines Day Destinations in Europe

September 30, 2019 By Maria Haase This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

The Most Romantic Valentines Day Destinations in Europe A trip for Valentines Day? What a way to make some everlasting memories with the man or woman on your side. Here are some ideas for the most romantic Valentines Day destinations in Europe: The Most Romantic City in Europe: Paris by  Honeymoon Always You can't go without mentioning Paris when speaking about Romantic ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Paris, Berlin, Dublin, Edinburgh, Slovenia, Austria, Northern Europe, Hungary, France, Eastern Europe, Western Europe, Croatia, Finland, Southern Europe, Romania, Top Cities, Ireland, Greece, Italy, Scotland, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain Tagged With: Romantic Destinations, Couples, Honeymoon, Honeymoon in Europe

Serbia Tourist Information

October 3, 2019 By Sascha Matuszak This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

Introduction to Serbia Serbia was once the undisputed leader of the South Slav confederation that made up Yugoslavia. That region of the world was once and is now becoming again one of the most wonderful places to visit and spend a vacation. Serbia represents that movement to the fullest: a pariah in the 1990s for the atrocities of the civil war following the break-up of Yugoslavia and pummeled ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Southern Europe, Serbia Tagged With: Belgrade

Serbian Rakija: A Strong Drink With Good Spirit

January 20, 2017 By Guest Contributor This article may contain affiliate links. We may earn a small commission if you buy through our links.

In the heart of the former Yugoslavia lies an old tradition still quite unknown to the rest of the world: rakija (pronounced RA KEE YA). Rakija is the Serbo-Croatian name given to an alcoholic drink made from the distillation of fermented fruit. It is a clear-as-water kind of drink, with a percentage of alcohol that can range from approximately 40% to 65%. You might think that rakija is similar to ... Read Full Article

Filed Under: Southern Europe, Serbia Tagged With: spirits

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