Category: North Macedonia
The incredible kindness of the Macedonian people
I’ve been raving about the kindness of the Macedonians all week. And because it’s well-deserved, I wanted to dedicate a whole post to giving examples of it. All of these little things made visiting Skopje and Ohrid unbelievably pleasant. It started when we arrived at the bus station in Skopje. Since we didn’t have cash…
Could I Live Here? Skopje Edition
Macedonia as a whole has proven itself to be a great destination to visit. And its capital city, Skopje, has all the diversity, entertainment, and atmosphere of a mid to large size city with a lot to do. But as far as living here goes, I have some reservations. Atmosphere The city is a mix…
Skopje, Macedonia: A conflicted city with an epic facelift
Going from Sofia to Skopje is like checking out of a youth hostel and checking into a 5-star resort. Everything is brand new and shiny and beautiful. I was immediately impressed when we arrived at the clean and orderly bus station, with an electronic board showing the day’s timetables and appropriate platforms. It’s one of…
Could I Live Here? Ohrid Edition
Ohrid is the kind of place I thought existed only in movies about a middle aged woman starting her life over abroad. It’s an absolutely gorgeous place to visit, and I have a feeling it would also be pretty nice to live in. Atmosphere Since we came out of season, the city was calm and…
The fun little things about taking a bus from Sofia to Skopje
One of the cheapest ways to get from Bulgaria to Macedonia is by bus. I’ve become accustomed to traveling by bus in Europe, so when planning this trip, taking a bus seemed like the most reasonable thing to do. It was only $18 one way, though it’s a 6 hour bus ride. But it’s not…
