When you think back on past vacations and trips there is that one memory that usually comes to mind. … [Read more...]
A view of Lake Ohrid
Lake Ohrid is probably the most popular destination in Macedonia with locals and tourists alike. The city of Ohrid is notable for once having had 365 churches, one for each day of the year, and has been referred to as a "Jerusalem (of the Balkans)". Today there are still many old churches such as St John at Kaneo, built sometime in the 13th century and perched on a ledge … [Read more...]
The Old Town
I love old European towns they usually have an area considered the "Old Town" where shops and cafes beckon tourists and locals alike. … [Read more...]
Daytrip to St Naum Monastery
St Naum Monastery in Macedonia is 30km from the town of Ohrid and can be easily reached by bus. Buses leave roughly every 2 hours starting at 6:15am up until 6:30pm. The bus costs 110 Denar which is about $2.25 USD or 1.80 Euros and is located on the Main road through town close to the Green Market. … [Read more...]
Lake Ohrid Macedonia
Lake Ohrid straddles the boundaries of Albania and Macedonia. Considered the oldest lake in Europe and one of the oldest in the world at somewhere between three to five million years old, it was declared a world heritage site in 1979. I spent three days exploring the city of Ohrid Macedonia and could have spent a week looking around at the other small villages and sites. There … [Read more...]
