Macedonia Travel Guide

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Best BootsnAll Travel Photos: February 2011

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Passing Time in Skopje – Macedonia, Europe

Anne-Sophie Redisch wonders whether Europe's least known capital has the potential to become the next undiscovered gem. Possibly, once stricter rules on littering are enforced.

The Basics Country: Macedonia Where is it: Macedonia is located in southeastern Europe, north of Greece Why do people go here: Due to civil and ethnic unrest, continued pockets of resistance, and unexploded ordinances, many travelers choose to leave Macedonia off their list of places to visit. People who do visit, however, are charmed by [...]

Fire Dancing – An Out-Of-Body Experience – Greece and Macedonia

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Macedonia can't quite be itself - such is Wee-Cheng's welcome to the Balkans, land of confused politics and identities.

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Macedonia Travel Guide Overview

Macedonia is a small country on the Balkan Peninsula with just over 2 million residents, but it has plenty to see packed into its borders. Its location near the edge of the ancient world, combined with the nearby Western influences makes Macedonia very rich in history as well as modern culture. Year round mild weather and an abundance of green are big draws as are its long ski season in the mountains.

What To Do

Skopje is the capital and largest city. A huge earthquake in 1963 flattened much of the city and the rebuilding process has been mixed ever since. There are both Christian and Muslim influences everywhere, which makes for some interesting scenes. The Kale Fortress overlooks the city and is well worth a visit. The old bazaar has been running for centuries and is a fascinating place to do some craft shopping or just get a feel of the culture.

The town of Ohrid, overlooking the Lake Ohrid, is Macedonia’s tourist center. The town itself is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and is most famous for its ancient Byzantine churches, basilicas, and monasteries, many dating back to the 11th through 13 centuries AD. There is also an ancient walled fortress above the city, which is popular with travelers. Of course, the location on the gorgeous lake is an attraction in itself, particularly during summer months.

Getting There

The most direct way to get to Macedonia is to book a flight into Skopje Aleksandar Makedonski International Airport (code: SKP). Airlines from all over Europe fly into Macedonia, but few long-haul flights are available so you might want to fly into Athens and take a train. The airport isn’t close to the city center and no public transportation is available except taxis.

Where To Stay

There are hostels in Skopje and of course hotels as well. There are several hostels in Ohrid and plenty of hotels to choose from, but as with anywhere, the better and cheaper places tend to book up in advance so plan ahead.