If you’ve seen one Balkan country, you’ve seen them all, right? Wrong. It’s easy to lump these 12 splendid countries together, but there’s a Thai saying you may have come across which applies here, and that is –“same same, but different.” In some ways, yes, some Balkan countries share a language, history and food–former Yugoslavian
Ever considered hiking the Peaks of the Balkans (POTB)? Read what our past guest Simon and his hiking group YOLO thought. In July 2024, they embarked on our week-long Montenegro to Albania hiking adventure, which includes a snippet of the POTB trail. Here’s how they got on. British hiker Simon Crowther first laid eyes on
With such vast swathes of untouched wilderness in Montenegro, and indeed other Balkan countries, there’s a lot of wildlife to discover out there, particularly of the bird variety. Whether you’re a seasoned twitcher or a casual admirer of our feathered friends, we’ve listed 13 birds you can expect to see in Montenegro, where we run
“Look up! Pelicans! Dead Ahead…” “Oh yeah? Wow!” Catching a glimpse of these extraordinary birds is a highlight for so many guests on our kayaking trips at Lake Skadar, but did you know that holidaying with us has helped fund urgent Dalmatian Pelican conservation work? Thanks to our Book to Give Back scheme, we have
Planning to visit the Balkans this year but not sure when to go? We’ve got you. Whether you’re looking for the best month to visit Albania for sun, when to hike the Peaks of the Balkans trail or the best time to book a holiday in Croatia to avoid the crowds (hint: you’ll always dodge
The western Balkans boasts some of the best white water rafting in Europe, thanks to a wealth of wild waterways slicing through the karst landscapes there. Combine riding the rapids with this region’s unrivalled natural beauty, rich history and unique culture and you’ve got one heck of an adventure – you won’t believe you’re still
Planning a trip to the Balkans and wondering what kinds of wildlife you might encounter? With vast swathes of undisturbed forests and wetlands, the peninsula is teeming with animals which are rare, if not extinct, in the UK. Despite being popular for the beaches, Albania is actually two-thirds forests and mountains. Across the border in
Here at Undiscovered Balkans, we consider ourselves connoisseurs when it comes to Balkan food (see previous blog post), but Macedonian-British author and recipe developer Irina Janakievska’s knowledge is unmatched. Since 2011, she’s been on a culinary journey to discover the history, intricacies and origins of traditional foods found in the region for her debut cookbook,
Travelling to the Balkans for the first time and wondering what foods you should try? We’ve got you covered. From burek to rakija, you’ll find these traditional Balkan foods, accompaniments and beverages widespread across the region. Tick all of these off and you’re only just getting started, so be sure to go with a good
Are you coming to find your zen on our Montenegro yoga retreat next year? Or considering it? Get a taste of what’s to come as we catch up with our lead yogi Fiona Morris. Fiona is a yoga & pilates instructor and personal trainer based in Nottingham, UK. She turned to yoga after her corporate
