Looking to book a holiday in September and not sure where to go? Look no further. Much of the western Balkans remains hot and sunny into October, which is why lots of our trips run until then. Also known as ‘shoulder season’, the months immediately before and after peak summertime offer that sweet spot between hot weather, fewer crowds and lower prices. In fact, some of our most active holidays are best enjoyed during shoulder season when it’s slightly cooler - like our Kayaking and Bushcraft holiday in Montenegro and our walking holidays in Montenegro and Albania. Shoulder season looks different in other parts of the world. For example, Mexico’s peak season is December to April when everybody flocks there for winter sun, so its shoulder season would be July and August. But here in Europe, think April to June and September to October/November. Why travel to the Balkans during shoulder season? If you’re not tied to the school holidays, travelling somewhere during quieter periods not only has its advantages for you, it’s better for the local community and environment as you don’t contribute to over-tourism. Of course, you don’t need to worry about that too much with us as we’re all about heading off the beaten track, no matter the time of year. With all of the kids back in school, shoulder season is the best time to book if you want a more mature crowd on your trip. September is wine making season in the Balkans and we love visiting the wineries for tastings and getting involved in stirring the fermenting grapes (we may linger a little longer if there aren’t any children in the group). We’re also presented with the opportunity to make rakija and go foraging for wild pomegranates during our hikes in October. How hot
Looking to book a holiday in September and not sure where to go? Look no further. Much of the western Balkans remains hot and sunny into October, which is why lots of our trips run until then. Also known as ‘shoulder season’, the months immediately before and after peak summertime offer that sweet spot between