Tag: Mountains
The story about the gastronomy of Kratovo is a story worth tasting
“Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colors, there are only so many flavors—it’s how you combine them that sets you apart.” – Wolfgang Puck The Macedonian cuisine is rich, diverse and gourmet, in the real meaning of the word and every region has its…
A successful story of three generations, grandfather, father and grandson – a story from the Ohrid coast
You’ll hear a million stories on the shores of the Lake of Ohrid, but the story you will read today is different from the others. The story of Nikola Paskali, an ecologist, a diver and a promoter of the beauties of the Lake of Ohrid, tells us that the craft is passed from generation to…
Following her father’s footsteps and her love for the nature, she creates unique works of natural materials
Although small, our beautiful country Macedonia hides many local heroes who have interesting stories. Today’s story is about our Ohrid heroine Lidija Tanaskoska. Our beautiful Ohrid is a city of many craftsmen, local people who make handmade decorations and amazing works of art. These local heroes deserve their story to be told. Our Lidija worked…
Enjoy the beauties of Mariovo while listening to the stories of our local heroes
If you are looking for a destination in the Balkans where you can enjoy the peace and tranquility of the beautiful nature, then you should take the time to visit the Mariovo region. Today Mariovo is one of the most sparsely populated regions in the Balkans and is located in the southern part of Macedonia.…
Enjoy all levels of horseback riding in Macedonia
“You and your horse. His strength and beauty. Your knowledge and patience and determination and understanding and love. That’s what fuses the two of you onto this marvelous partnership that makes you wonder, ‘What can heaven offer any better than what I have here on earth?’ “ Monica Dickens Horses evolved as a symbol of…
Getting to know the beauties of Macedonia in an adventurous way
Today we would like you to meet Mence Jovanovska, the woman who has been a promoter of the active tourism and the beauties in Macedonia for years. Menche is eager to motivate as many women as possible to indulge themselves in a healthy and active lifestyle. For her, the sport is an important part of…
Meet the guys who will let you experience the Ohrid Lake in a different way
The spring, the beautiful sunny days are ideal for you to enjoy in a walk along the shores of Ohrid Lake and meet new people who do small things of great importance for the development of local tourism. Ohrid is ideal for active tourism throughout the spring and summer time, starting from kayaking, using SUP…
Popova Kula – the essence of wine and Macedonian tradition
Although Macedonia has a very long wine tradition, although today’s fields from Skopje, through Veles, Negotino, Kavadarci and Demir Kapija all the way to Gevgelija, are marbled with vineyards, yet the country seems to be one of the European destinations that hides many more wine secrets that are yet to be revealed. The valley of…
Tradition, culture and gastronomy spiced with the local spirit – Hotel Manastir
Hotel Manastir, Berovo is not just an ordinary hotel; it is a hotel that tells stories, not only because of its timeless beauty, but because of your memories of it, which become moments worth remembering and retelling. Manastir is a boutique hotel in the mountain, located in the heart of the cleanest area of Macedonia,…
It’s time to visit Struga with your dog
There’s nothing like the unconditional love of a pet. They show you affection, give you a sense of purpose, and greet you every day when you come home (well, maybe not if you have a cat). There are a lot of beautiful sayings, quotes and stories out there about the rare kind of magic pets…
An adventurous way of harvesting truffles and exploring the Macedonian mountains
Truffles – mushrooms that grow a few centimeters underground and are not easy to find, which is why they are the most sought between the mushrooms. Truffles have been known since the time of the ancient Egyptians, Romans and Greeks, and were rediscovered in the 19th century. They are characterized by their intense aroma, which…
The hazelnuts in my garden were the Newton apple that gave me the idea to make homemade chocolate
The ones who said that “music is the food of life” probably never tasted chocolate. There is nothing better than starting the week with a sweet chocolate story. The story is about Pece Kleckaroski , a man who never thought that one day he would produce chocolate specialties. He says that he started working as…