Skopje is the capital of North Macedonia, a country in the Balkan Peninsula’s heartland. Gourmet food, drink, customs, and culture are all part of daily life in this lush, verdant city. There is always something new and intriguing to see or do in Skopje, no matter how many times you […]

Bitola is Macedonia’s second largest city, having a history reaching back to the fourth century B.C. Phillip II of Macedon founded Heraclea Lyncestis, which was known to the ancient world as Heraclea Lyncestis (father of Alexander the Great). Bitola is the Republic of Macedonia’s oldest city for this reason. Bitola […]

Macedonia is likely one of Europe’s most fascinating but underappreciated tourist destinations. You would not assume that a country the size of Vermont has many intriguing sites to explore, but you’d be mistaken. Today, Macedonia is a mash-up of Persian, Roman, Ottoman, and Slavic civilizations, with Orthodox Christian churches and […]

Tetovo’s Location Tetovo lies in the northwestern section of North Macedonia, close to the Kosovo and Albanian borders. The capital of North Macedonia, Skopje, is around 45 kilometers distant. On your way to Lake Ohrid, you’ll pass via Tetovo, one of North Macedonia’s most famous tourist destinations. Ohrid is 130 […]

Prilep is a small city in Macedonia’s Pelagonia region, having a population of roughly 80,000 people. The huge clock tower, completed in 1858, stands in the city center with two fountains at its foot, one modern and the other antique, which were used to wash people’s feet before entering the […]