I really enjoyed my trip around the Balkans on this second part of my Brexitour adventure. Not only did I go to the 4 remaining EU countries that I had never previously visited, but I also took the opportunity to visit other countries that had always intrigued me. Of course many people have asked me which city I liked most. That is difficult to answer. … Continue reading Reflections on the Balkans
So which were the best beers sampled in Part 2 – The Balkans. Here is the summary table. The top-rated beer was the Bratislavsky Leziak from the micro-brewery in downtown Bratislava. It was the first beer on our ‘Bratislava by Beer’ walking tour and was helped by the great environment – and the fact that it was accompanied by a large plate of ribs. Although … Continue reading Beers Ratings Summary (Part 2)
Macedonia seems to have a love-hate relationship with Greece with whom it shares its southern border. Much of their history is intertwined as the Ancient Greek and Macedonian empires ebbed and flowed. They also share a common alphabet which I find difficult to comprehend. Macedonia has been in a long running dispute with Greece, since the break up of Yugoslavia, regarding its name. The Greeks … Continue reading It’s all Greek to me
Skopje is such an unusual city. A real surprise. Despite having read about it before the trip it was still amazing to see what they have created in the city centre. The central area is packed with loads of huge statues, fountains and monuments plus grand neo-classical buildings – celebrating thousands of years of Macedonian history. Everywhere you turn there is something to see. You … Continue reading The Las Vegas of the Balkans
Arrived in Skopje at midnight after our delayed flight navigated it’s way around some local thunderstorms. Skopje International Airport is also known as Alexander the Great Airport – after their national hero. It feels very humid. Just hoping the storms clear through by the morning. Am really looking forward to exploring the city having heard so many interesting facts and opinions. Continue reading Skopje, MACEDONIA
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