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- Skopje, Capital of Macedonia. Sunset over the River Vardar. Skopje. This was really our first visit to Macedonia though we passed through it twice in 1988 on the train. Posted by irenevt in Trips to the Balkans. | Mar 11, 2019
- Highlights of SkopjeThe maze-like big bazaar Stall after stall of fruit, vegetables, other foods, clothes, household goods and electronics... I passed stalls piled high with hen and duck eggs, cabinets filled with loose frozen chicken legs and fish, stalls with hug Posted by 3Traveller in Teaching and Travelling Abroad | Jan 30, 2019
- Arrival in MacedoniaOn the journey from Veliko Tarnovo to Sofia I was unlucky enough to miss all the sunflower fields by the side of the main road (I think I dozed off right at the wrong moments), but luckily I didn't miss Posted by 3Traveller in Teaching and Travelling Abroad | Jan 30, 2019
- Skopje I loved Skopje! It is the most beautiful sham city (Skopje 2014 project) I’ve ever visited. It’s a vibrant city full of grandiose buildings, statues, bridges, shopping, restaurants and bars. It has the charm of an old European city with Posted by joannereyes in Travel the World | Sep 15, 2018
- Lake Ohrid and Skopje, Macedonia and Pristina, KosovoLake Ohrid is over three million years old and Ohrid town is one of Europe's oldest settlements Even before we got to Pogdorac, Albania I was worrying about how we would get Posted by CherylGypsyRose in Cheap Seats At The Opera | Sep 24, 2018
- Boat trip to Sveti Naum monasteryLeaving Ohrid for the day trip. I wanted to go to the old monastery Sveti Naum today. It was a 50 min bus ride but I opted for a more pleasant but costlier boat journey on the la Posted by alexchan in 2014 Europe via Papua | Aug 4, 2014
- Beginning of the end I had a leisurely morning by my standards, pottering around and leaving the apartment / gueshouse soon after 1015 for the bus station bound for Skopje. This kinda represents the end of my long adventure through Papua and explorations through Posted by alexchan in 2014 Europe via Papua | Aug 5, 2014
- Exploring SkopjeAround Macedonia Square in Skopje. The hostel unexpectedly gave a light breakfast. It was good enough to get me going for the exploration of central Skopje [Skopje-travel-guide-1 Posted by alexchan in 2014 Europe via Papua | Aug 6, 2014
- Lakeside town of OhridThe ancient amphitheatre is supposed to date back to the time of Jesus! We went through Albanian exit immigration (perhaps we did) and entered Macedonia around 0400. My passport Posted by alexchan in 2014 Europe via Papua | Aug 3, 2014
- Ohrid[img=https://photos.travellerspoint.com/871419/large_DSC0 Posted by UliS in Around the Adriatic Sea | May 15, 2018
- Skopje[img=https://photos.travellerspoint.com/871419/large_DSC0 Posted by UliS in Around the Adriatic Sea | May 15, 2018
- Lake sideAfter finally getting into Ohrid, I got into the hostel. Turns out that this hostel is also pretty quiet, but with a very good atmosphere. The manager (Gjoko) had his friends over every night for either watching soccer, playing poker Posted by reinder.prins in Athens to Australia, the scenic route | Dec 4, 2010
- InkThough great, Ohrid town can be a bit overwhelming - the beaches are tiny, but people definitely take full advantage of every square inch of space available, with sun loungers side by side, and the odd beach towel wedged in Posted by vagabondvoyager in Gelato Redux: The Pilgrimage Back to Italian Bliss | Jul 1, 2012
- Don't Call Me Chinky!!!A cold snap gripped Thessaloniki today, with a predicted high of only 29 C - better break out the parkas! Though still toasty, sub 30 C temperatures are a nice respite from the heat of the past couple of Posted by vagabondvoyager in Gelato Redux: The Pilgrimage Back to Italian Bliss | Jun 26, 2012
- EmpireFinally - after not understanding a single sign that I saw in Greece, I can finally read the signs now that I'm in Macedonia! Well ... I guess that's not quite correct, since I can't actually read Macedonian, but Posted by vagabondvoyager in Gelato Redux: The Pilgrimage Back to Italian Bliss | Jun 27, 2012
- Stereotypes"How's your wifey?" Huh? Is he talking to me? "How's your wifey?" [i]He must be, no one else is in the hotel's breakfast room. But who the hell is my wifey? Oh, wait ... Posted by vagabondvoyager in Gelato Redux: The Pilgrimage Back to Italian Bliss | Jun 28, 2012
- Broken Ankles and Bad KaraokeYesterday's delays getting into Bitola meant that there would be no time to check out either Pelister National Park, or the mountain hamlet of Dihovo. Though Bitola isn't a big tourist destination for foreigners, staying around for the day Posted by vagabondvoyager in Gelato Redux: The Pilgrimage Back to Italian Bliss | Jun 29, 2012
- City of LightOhrid - considered the jewel of Macedonia, it's said that if you haven't been to Ohrid, you haven't been to Macedonia. In ancient times, its name meant "City of Light", a fitting name, as in present day, the biggest Posted by vagabondvoyager in Gelato Redux: The Pilgrimage Back to Italian Bliss | Jun 30, 2012
- "Forget Skopje 2014, it's all about Skopje 2015" After some busy days hopping through Greater Albania, Johan and I had arrived for a bit more of a relaxed time in Skopje. Although not being a particularly big city, we gave ourselves two n Posted by kmmk17 in World Travels 🌍 | Jul 21, 2015
- Macedonia - 5 highlights===About Macedonia=== Reasons to visit: 1 - it is beautiful country, and one of the very few unexplored gems of Europe. 2 - it's very small and easy to travel. In 1 week you can cover cities, beautiful lakes and mountains. [b]3[/ Posted by dima.safr in Roaming the world | Nov 10, 2016
- Running out of time(From our time in Macedonia almost two weeks ago) According to the GPS, we'd arrive in Skopje around noon, just as we expected. Not much time to spare in case of emergencies, but we were hoping for the best. When we Posted by Brufamily in Bru Adventures | Oct 5, 2016
- Boys' favorite!When asked what their favorite part from the long weekend was, the boys unanimously voted for the skateboarding park! Right along Ohrid lake, near Cuba Libre, boys rode their scooter fearlessly! Doing tricks around the various parts of the park Posted by Brufamily in Bru Adventures | Sep 27, 2016
- Music, boats, fortresses, and sunsets - the city of OhridThe city of Ohrid is picturesque and full of history. We toured the Tzar Samuil fortress, then wandered around the old town. Watching many boats pass by, while eating at Kaneo Fish Restaurant, we decided to take a boat back Posted by Brufamily in Bru Adventures | Sep 26, 2016
- One brave girl flying over the Ohrid lake!"You did it? You are brave!" exclaimed a lady at the hotel as we walked in after a day of adventure. "They can't pay me to do it, I am too scared," she said laughing. Sophia had wanted to go Posted by Brufamily in Bru Adventures | Sep 26, 2016
- Ohrid LakeThe sun rose quietly on the horizon over the Ohrid lake. After a solid breakfast at the hotel, already excited by the excellent view, we drove down along the coast. We stopped by a reproduction of ancient water dwellings, where Posted by Brufamily in Bru Adventures | Sep 26, 2016
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