The Great Fire of Thessaloniki changed the city forever. When the Great Balkan Ride reaches Thessaloniki on August 12th, the city that meets us will be quite unlike the one that stood one hundred years before. We will arrive just one week before the centenary of perhaps the most consequential event in the city’s history: […]
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The Many Delights of Awesome Albania
Here are some of the beautiful locations we love in Albania. Photo by godo godaj The Great Balkan Ride, beginning in Sarajevo on August 5th, explores an beautiful, historic, and very much underrated part of Europe. And nowhere exemplifies those three qualities more than Albania. Here are some photos showing the incredible variety of scenery waiting […]
Continue ReadingThe Beauty of Bosnia
A taster of the beauty of Bosnia. Photo by Michał Huniewicz The Great Balkan Ride beings in Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia, on August 5th. This selection of photos will convince you that this underrated country is an essential destination, and perhaps will persuade you to arrive early enough to more fully explore its wonders. Here […]
Continue ReadingGjirokastër: City of Stone
Introducing the historic Albanian city of Gjirokastër. Photo by ShkelzenRexha Gjirokastër (alternatively known as Gjirokastra) is one of the highlights of the Great Balkan Ride. Located in Southern Albania, Gjirokastër offers a rich past, picturesque stone architecture, and fantastic views. Not only is the city a UNESCO world heritage site, but it was also the birthplace […]
Continue ReadingMeteora: Monasteries in the Sky
One of the most spectacular sights in Europe, Meteora must be seen to be believed. The Great Balkan Ride passes many magnificent sights, from historic Sarajevo to the mountains of Montenegro, the surprising beauty of Kosovo to the stunning Albanian Coast. However, for an amazing combination of unusual nature and human ingenuity, it’s hard to […]
Continue ReadingPrizren: Why We Love Kosovo’s Second City
Prizren, Kosovo’s second city, might be our favourite small city in the Balkans. Photo by Tobias Klenze Prizren is a truly remarkable place, far from anyone’s preconceptions about Kosovo. It is a picturesque gem, packed with history and culture. At times it seems like a miniature Sarajevo, complete with gorgeous old town and tragic history. […]
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We tell you what to eat and drink in Bosnia. The Great Balkan Ride sets off from Sarajevo, before heading through some of Europe’s most underrated scenery. The Bosnian capital is famous for its turbulent past and picturesque historical sights, but it is also home to a rich cafe culture, and a delicious culinary […]
Continue ReadingSearching for Undiscovered Montenegro
We rank the highlights of Montenegro, from tourists hotspots to undiscovered gems. Photo by amira_a Montenegro is small, but it has a growing reputation. The country became independent in 2003, and in recent years an increasing number of visitors have been wowed by its heady combination of Mediterranean and Balkan. However, there is lots of Montenegro left to discover. […]
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