Elevate your barbecue menu with the Balkan dishes below, all hailing from a region we might describe as just a little obsessed with meat on the charcoal grill/’roštilj’! While they’re not all explicitly BBQ recipes, they all feature regularly on al fresco dining tables, from Croatia to Montenegro. Whether you’re looking for some inspiration for
The undiscovered guide to Shkodër, Albania
- Albania, Balkan cities, Inspiration, Uncategorized
- Albania, City Guide, Shkodër, Shkodra Lake, Undiscovered Guides
Shkodër is a North Albanian city beside Lake Shkodra, Southern Europe’s largest lake which Albania shares with Montenegro (where it’s called Skadar). It’s around two hours’ drive from Tirana and considered the gateway to the Albanian Alps. Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best things to do in Shkodër, including a couple of hidden
The best cold water swimming spots in the Balkans
- Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Destinations, Inspiration, Montenegro, Serbia, Uncategorized
- Balkans, Balkans, cold water swimming, lakes, rivers, wild swimming
Cold water swimming may be the latest wellness trend but here at Undiscovered Balkans, we were doing it long before it became mainstream. When you live near some of Europe’s cleanest rivers and lakes, it’s impossible to resist. While our friends in the Nordic countries are credited with promoting the health benefits of cold water
Packing for an adventure holiday can be daunting, especially if it’s your first time. With so many activities to prepare for, it’s easy to overdo it. But actually, you need far less than you think. We’re on a mission to liberate travellers from their overstuffed suitcases by helping them to pack lighter and smarter. And
Like many Balkan states, Serbia is in its infancy as a tourism destination but it’s slowly making its way onto more people’s radar. In 2023, it saw its biggest growth in tourism yet, helped in part by budget flights to Belgrade, the capital. With that being said, we thought we’d help you get to know
Guest blog: A first-timer’s guide to adventure travel
- Inspiration, Serbia, Travel Advice, Uncategorized
- adventure travel, Serbia, Serbia, small group travel, solo travel
When Carly joined us in Serbia this month, she was a complete newbie to adventure travel having only ever taken beach holidays and city breaks. For those considering their first adventure holiday or joining an organised tour as a solo traveller, we asked her to guest blog for us this week and share her experience.
The making of our unique kayaking & bushcraft holiday in Montenegro
- Destinations, Inspiration, Montenegro, Uncategorized, Undiscovered Montenegro
- kayaking, Lake Skadar, Montenegro
Often considered Montenegro’s answer to Lake Como, the glorious Lake Skadar in the south has no shortage of epic views, stunning wildlife and intrepid adventures to experience. That’s why so many of our holidays are based here. With our first Kayaking and Bushcraft trip of the season around the corner, we caught up with co-founder
Belgrade is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world. It dates back to at least 5700 BC when the Vinča culture, one of Europe’s largest and oldest prehistoric cultures, evolved there. In more recent history, the Byzantines, Ottomans, Austro-Hungarians and Yugoslavs have all put their stamp on the Serbian capital, making it
Albania may have seas as dreamy as the Maldives, beaches like Croatia and even some similarities to Greece, but there are several things that set it apart from its Balkan neighbours and everywhere else. From vast swathes of landscapes completely untouched by humans to its folklore traditions, Albania is a holiday destination like no other.
10 tips for travelling sustainably in the Balkans
- Inspiration, Responsible travel, Uncategorized, Wilderness
- Balkans, eco travel, responsible travel, sustainable, sustainable travel
The Balkans can be a bit behind when it comes to sustainability. For instance, you’ll see single-use plastic bags being handed out willy-nilly in Serbia or Montenegro, and a lack of understanding around how human activities can impact wildlife (ATV tours in protected areas are still not illegal here). Without coming across all preachy, it’s