Serbia is one of the Balkans’ best-kept hiking secrets, with great mountain trails that rival Montenegro, Bulgaria or Albania. From the Eagle Canyon to the Stara Planina – an ancient range stretching all the way to the Black Sea, and the Zlatibor range on the Serbian-Montenegrin border, hiking in Serbia has much to offer. Like
The Best Canyoning in Montenegro and the Balkans
- Bosnia & Herzegovina, Couples Adventures, Croatia, Family Travel, Inspiration, Montenegro, Serbia, Uncategorized
- adventure travel, Bosnia and Herzegovina, canyoning, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia
If you’re looking for the best places to go canyoning in the Balkans, you’re in the right place. From Montenegro’s dramatic gorges to Bosnia & Herzegovina’s hidden turquoise pools, this region is by default one of Europe’s top canyoning destinations. We’ve been sliding and scrambling through the Balkans’ wild rivers for more than a decade,
Dreaming of an affordable trip for the school break? A family holiday in North Macedonia might not be the first destination that comes to mind, but it really should be. This small Balkan country is packed with lakes, mountains, fortresses and outdoor adventures, and is both exciting and easy to explore with children. Better still,
Meet Ana, tour leader for our Montenegro Family Adventures
- Family Travel, Meet the team, Montenegro, Uncategorized, Undiscovered Montenegro
- adventure travel, Balkan food, Hiking Holiday, kayaking, Montenegro, mountains, Undiscovered Montenegro
Given that Undiscovered Balkans started life in Montenegro, it feels only right to introduce you to the woman leading the way on our Montenegro family adventure. Meet Ana; a true local, and the kind of companion who knows every bend in the road, hidden trail and story worth telling. We chat with Ana in winter
A Balkan writer’s top travel tips for 2026: discover Bosnia, Serbia & Kosovo
- Balkan cities, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Family Travel, Food, Homestays, Inspiration, Kosovo, Serbia, Wilderness
- 2026 travel, Balkans, Belgrade, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bosnia holidays, hiking, Kosovo, Peaks of the Balkans, Sarajevo, Serbia, Serbia, Via Dinarica
This week, we invited journalist and travel writer Camilla Bell-Davies to be a guest blogger and tell us which Balkan countries are on her radar in 2026. Camilla lived in Serbia and often travelled to Bosnia and Kosovo for a change of scene. She wrote about Balkans travel for The Financial Times, The Guardian and
The best holidays for spring 2026 in the Balkans
- Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Destinations, Family Travel, Montenegro, Serbia, Uncategorized
- easter holidays, spring
In need of a warm and sunny escape to Europe in spring? Look no further than the Balkans. Being in southern Europe, you can expect mild to warm weather in Croatia, Montenegro and Albania from April onwards while the UK is still thawing out. Not only that, but it’s one of the most beautiful times
The best things to do in North Macedonia
- Family Travel, Inspiration, North Macedonia, Uncategorized
- Lake Ohrid, Lake Prespa, Macedonia, UNESCO
If you’ve ever toyed with the idea of a holiday in North Macedonia, but weren’t entirely sure what there is to see and do there, you’re not alone. It’s still a bit of an unknown for most Brits, which is exactly why we had to get there ourselves. During our recce for our NEW North
Planning an activity holiday in Europe with your family? Look no further than the Balkans, a true adventure playground. From white water rafting in Montenegro to exploring the Albanian Alps, the undiscovered lands of this part of the world are full of possibilities. To get you feeling inspired, we’ve rounded up a list of family-friendly
I’ve had my fair share of unforgettable travel moments over the years, but this one, which led to milking a sheep in a hailstorm on a remote mountain in North Albania, is right up there. This summer, my 11-year-old daughter and I joined a ‘tester day’ for a new experience we’ve included on our Family
The best kayaking spots in the Balkans
- Destinations, Family Travel, Inspiration, Safety, Uncategorized, Wilderness, Wildlife
- kayaking, Lake Skadar, sea kayaking, Shkodra Lake
We’ve been kayaking in the Balkans since 2004—long before it became cool on Instagram. Back then, it was just us, a couple of battered kayaks, and the endless blue of Lake Skadar—or Shkodër, as it’s known in Albania—the largest lake in the region and the place we now call home. Since then, we’ve explored the