For 91 Days in Macedonia

Adventures, anecdotes and advice from three months exploring Macedonia

For 91 Days we lived in North Macedonia, based in the capital city of Skopje. Although this Balkan republic is small in size, it provided more than enough memorable experiences for three months. We explored nearly every corner of the country, and discovered a rich culture, incredible cuisine, beautiful nature, and a warm welcome wherever we went.

Whether you're planning your own journey to Macedonia, or just interested in seeing what makes it such a special country, our articles and photographs should help you out.

The Millennium Cross of Mount Vodno

Stretched out along the Vardar River, Skopje is a long and narrow city whose expansion to the south is hindered by the presence of Mount Vodno. We took a cable car to the mountain's summit for a close-up look of the Millennium Cross, and for a birds-eye view over the region.

Skopje – Our Home for Three Months

Stretched out along the Vardar River, Skopje is Macedonia's capital and by far its largest city. Well-connected to the rest of the country by highway, bus and train, and boasting a considerable number of museums, restaurants, and historic sights, it was the obvious choice as our base of operations.

Zdravo, Macedonia! Kako Ste?

The Republic of Macedonia is a small country in Southeast Europe, bordering Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, Albania and Kosovo. Its people speak Macedonian, its capital is Skopje and, until 1991, it was part of Yugoslavia. And that was the sum total of everything I knew about Macedonia, before arriving on a sweltering afternoon in early July. My ignorance was nothing to be proud of, but not exactly unique; this land-locked Balkan country is among the most uncharted in Europe, almost entirely overlooked by tourists.