Small in size but fierce in every other sense, the Republic of North Macedonia strived to become an independent nation. With a history reaching all the way back to the sixth century, from enduring political turmoil to withstanding geograpical (and) independence wars The Macedonian people are hard working, enthousiastic and proud, with their warmth overwhelming you at times.

 

Perhaps the ‘10 best things to do and see’ in North-Macedonia will not persuade you to spend your yearly vacation in this tiny country in Eastern Europe, nonetheless it offers a perfect balance between history, culture and gastronomy. As in any travel experience the most beautiful memories you make are not the ones you form/frame/forge at well-known turistic attractions, but lie much deeper in the spirit of the country. And you won’t find a more suitable example for this than in North-Macedonia. 

 

Discovering this relatively unkown country, you can’t miss out on the livelihood of Skopje, the quirkiest capital in Europe. A fascinating blend of architecture, culture and history identifies the city. Apart from the Old Bazaar’s maze of cobblestoned narrow streets, on the eastern bank of the Vardar River, the glorious Alexander The Great statue and Macedonia Square on the other bank are worth crossing the Stone Bridge for. The Ottoman influences are clearly visible in the North-Macedonian culture, from tasty Turkish coffee, to delicious pastries and the occasional shisha bar. It truly is a capital like no other.

 

A trip through North Macedonia, formerly known as the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, might take you to the montane fields in the green hills of the East, then lets you take in the charming atmosphere in the town of Bozovce, before finding yourself in the beautiful Mavrovo Park in the West. Cycle the area around the sparkling Ohrid lake and don’t miss out on the painted mosque in Tetovo, nor leave the country without buying a jar of sticky, gold-yellow honey (or Med). It doesn’t matter where you begin your trip, as the whole country offers unique sightseeings.