Balkan Travel Guides, Tips & Itinerary Inspiration

How to pray the Rosary in the spirit of Our Lady of Medjugorje, with tips for pilgrims on the best time to visit and planning your pilgrimage.

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.

Kalemegdan Fortress, symbol of Belgrade's strength, where the Sava meets the Danube: its history, the park and the best time to visit.

Plitvice Lakes National Park, a UNESCO site for every season: turquoise lakes in summer and frozen waterfalls in winter.

Kotor, Montenegro, on the Adriatic's largest bay: the Old Town, baroque Perast, the Lovćen and Orjen mountains and the best time to visit.