More Than Just a Cola: Discovering Cockta
During my travels in Macedonia, I kept coming across a drink called Cockta in the markets. At first glance it looks like a usual cola, but the taste is quite different. This drink has a mild herbal and fruity character, with a hint that reminds me of…
Above Ohrid: A Walk Around Samuel’s Fortress
I met up with my dear friend at the center of Ohrid. Our goal is to go to the castle on the hill, which is visible from all around. My friend came to visit me where I live in the city center, and we had some coffee together. After chatting for a while…
A sunset walk at the Church of St. John at Kaneo in Ohrid, Macedonia
We walked toward the far end of that popular city, near the Church of St. John at Kaneo, to catch the sunset. To reach this beautiful spot, we first walked along the stone paths leading from the city of Ohrid up to the Castle and church. We stopped at a…
Mixed Grill at Vkusno Restaurant, Ohrid
I went to a kebab restaurant in Ohrid, North Macedonia. At Vkusno Restaurant, I ordered a mixed grill platter. It included a huge beef steak, a skewer of chicken, a sausage, and another type of sausage. There was also a piece of kebab. Underneath two…
Unexpected Free Party in Ohrid After Midnight
In the evening, as my stomach started to growl in Ohrid, I stepped out of the hotel to grab a bite to eat. While looking for something tasty to eat, I ran into my friend on the dark, crowded street. My friend was with a few foreigners from his hotel and…
Monastery of Saint Naum, Ohrid
We arrived at the Monastery of Saint Naum, the final stop on our boat tour of Lake Ohrid. This was the view that greeted us when we disembarked at the monastery. This area is surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful parks, and there are restaurants…
Holy mother of god Zaumska, Ohrid
After arriving in Ohrid, we took a boat tour on Lake Ohrid and came across this church. This is a place that is isolated from everywhere else and has no means of transportation other than by sea.
A boat tour on Lake Ohrid
You simply can’t visit the beautiful city of Ohrid without taking a boat tour on the lake. We’ve started the boat tour; we’re currently passing by Josip Broz Tito’s house. As our tour of Lake Ohrid continued, we pulled up to the shore to visit a museum…
A pleasant breakfast by the lake in Ohrid
As I was walking along the waterfront in Ohrid, I realized I was getting hungry. So I set out to find a good place for breakfast. That’s when I found the Alexandrija Restaurant. The Alexandrija is both a restaurant and a hotel. This breakfast plate…
Old Town Hostel Ohrid, North Macedonia
On Sinan’s recommendation in Prizren, I came to the OldTown Hostel in Ohrid, North Macedonia. The first impression of the hostel really leaves you with a positive feeling. As you can see from the photos, the combination of colors used in this section,…
International Folk Festival “Ohrid Fest”
Before I arrived in Ohrid from Skopje, some friends I had met told me there was going to be a festival in Ohrid. I’ve also scheduled my trip here around this event. As part of the Ohrid Festival, folk costumes, music, and dances were on display. I also…
A walk through the streets of Ohrid, North Macedonia
There’s a folk festival in Ohrid. People are wearing traditional costumes and performing traditional dances. After getting off at the Ohrid bus station, I took a taxi and went to the city center, which is about 2.5 km away, along the waterfront. As I…
Bus trip between Prizren and Skopje
There is a direct bus from Prizren to Skopje. Typically, most buses go to Pristina first and then on to Skopje. A trip taken this way takes at least two times longer than a direct bus to Skopje, and in practice, it can take up to 3 times as long.…