How to find the Souks of Marrakesh “Follow the small road out on to the big street then turn right towards the big square…” Clutching our hand drawn map, thoughtfully provided by our Riad host,…
How to Spend Two Nights in Rakish Riga
We travel by bus to spend two nights in Riga We arrived by bus and prepared to spend two nights in Riga. Our bus from Kaunas, Lithuania, arrived at the international bus station, which is…
How to get from Ohrid to Skopje by Bus – And Other Options
How to Travel from Ohrid to Skopje by Bus! We include up-to-date times, costs, practical tips and alternative options for your journey
Saranda to Ohrid by Bus – How to Do it in 2024
Travelling from Saranda to Ohrid by bus can be complicated, but with our helpful tips it will be a really efficient, fun way to travel.
The Beautiful Huskies of Riga, Latvia
In the autumn we decided to take a tour of the Baltic states. After spending some time in KAUNAS, Lithuania, we took the bus to Riga to explore the Latvian capital. One thing that drew…
5 Fascinating Reasons to Visit Kaunas
Fascinating Reasons to Visit Kaunas After a few trips exploring the captivating Balkan region, it was time to switch it up a bit. In October last year we set out on a turbo tour of…
How to Travel from Tirana to Podgorica, Montenegro
We have provided all the details you need to take the bus from Tirana to Podgorica. We have included up-to-date timetables and tonnes of practical tips for your journey.
Incredibly Useful Answers to Balkan FAQs for 2024
Some Balkan countries, such as Croatia and Romania, are frequently visited by western tourists. However, other countries in the region remain relatively off the beaten track. The most common question we get asked is, “are…
GUEST BLOGGER – Montenegro Girl- I Miss Salad Square
Salad Square, Montenegro The Balkans is an amazing part of the world. But how many people have visited and experienced the history, culture and people. At The Balkans and Beyond we love to share our…
Cevapi Recipe – How to make Balkan Sausage at Home
Whilst moving through the different countries in the Balkan area one thing they all seem to have in common is the love of meat. There are more vegetarian and vegan dishes becoming available but traditional…