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North Macedonia
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Lesser-known Balkan places: Mostar, Sarajevo and Bulgaria’s nature spots, with history, culture and the best times to visit away from the crowds.
Discover North Macedonia: Skopje, Kale Fortress, Matka Canyon and Lake Ohrid, with history, culture and nature, best in spring or autumn.
Lake Bled, Slovenia: the alpine lake in the Julian Alps, Bled Castle and lakeside walks, best visited from May to October.
Dubrovnik, one of the Balkans’ most celebrated cities: the city walls, the Old Town, Game of Thrones locations and the best time to visit in spring or autumn.
Sveti Stefan, Montenegro: how a small fishing village became a luxury island resort loved by celebrities, its history and when to visit.
The legend of Rozafa Castle in Albania, a story of sacrifice and a mother's love, and how to visit the fortress and its views on a Balkan tour.
The best places to take photos in the Balkans, from the waterfalls of Plitvice Lakes to Dubrovnik's Old Town, and the best seasons to shoot.
Five reasons to visit Kruja Castle in Albania: a symbol of national pride, with striking architecture, history and the Ethnographic Museum.
Skopje, where history meets modern life: the Alexander the Great statue, Kale Fortress and the city's fascinating monuments, with Balkland.
The Visoko pyramids in Bosnia and Herzegovina, found by Semir Osmanagić: the Pyramid of the Sun, the theories behind them and when to visit.
Taste traditional Balkan food on a guided tour: hearty meats, fresh vegetables and each country's specialities, with the best season to go.
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