Lesser-known Balkan places: Mostar, Sarajevo and Bulgaria’s nature spots, with history, culture and the best times to visit away from the crowds.
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Discover North Macedonia: Skopje, Kale Fortress, Matka Canyon and Lake Ohrid, with history, culture and nature, best in spring or autumn.
A Balkan tour through the most beautiful national parks, including Durmitor and Plitvice Lakes, with hiking, rafting and the best seasons to go.
Why the Balkans should be your next vacation: Montenegro's mountains, Croatia's beaches, Plitvice Lakes, Albania's Blue Eye and warm hospitality.
Festive rhythms of the Balkans: how centuries of history in Bosnia, Albania, Serbia and beyond shaped the region's cultural celebrations.
Lesser-known places in the Balkans: a traveler's guide to Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, Albania, Greece and Bulgaria and their scenery.
The Balkans' best hiking trails, through lush forests and rugged mountains: some of Europe's finest walks, from peaks to valleys.
A guide to Sofia, Bulgaria’s capital: Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Roman Serdika, Boyana Church, Vitosha Mountain, Bulgarian food and a day trip to Rila Monastery.
A practical guide to traveling the Balkans: which countries to visit, the best seasons, sample routes, getting around, money, entry rules and local culture.
The best Eastern Europe tour packages from the USA: expert-led trips combining Prague and Budapest with luxury Balkan travel.
A guide to Balkan folk music: Bulgarian polyphony, Serbian brass, Bosnian sevdah, Croatian klapa, Albanian iso-polyphony and Macedonian oro, and where to hear them.
Discover North Macedonia with affordable tour packages from the USA and Australia: adventure trips, holiday packages and more.
Explore the Balkans by Destination.
Private Luxury and Small Group journeys—expert-led and well-paced.