The strangest part about Skopje is the city center. Since the government pumped a lot of extra money into beautifying the capital, the statue and fountain situation seems to have gotten a little out of hand. Along the river and down the main roads you’re bound to see several statues of prominent figures in Macedonian history, or whoever else they felt like honoring.
There’s an Arc de Triomphe of Macedonia, you’ll see London’s old red double-decker busses driving around everywhere, and the light-up fountains and statues are reminiscent of flashy Las Vegas. It’s a city worth seeing partially because of its identity crisis.
I met some people who bussed in and out on the same day, and just wandered city center for a few hours. But to see Old Town, appreciate the statues and fountains when they light up and night, and check out the fortress, I recommend staying two days in Skopje.
The bus station here is impressive with a dozen ticketing windows, shops and cafes, all under a tall, dark building. Tickets are available for all over Europe and even to Turkey. It’s located next to a massive mall with a grocery store to stock up on snacks before long bus trips.
Selfie sticks moving around with people attached to them. Love it! Also your description of Belgrade as “cold, concrete, with lots of edges.”
What an incredible trip. I loved your pictures and description. We visited Slovenia last year and it definitely needs some further exploration.
I agree, I recently saw Slovenia described as the New Zealand of Europe! Makes me wish I spent more time there
This looks like it was such a cool tour! I think it would be a beautiful place to travel and I like the idea of taking the bus to travel around.
Most people rent a car to travel the Balkans, but I’m glad to have found out it’s totally doable by bus too!
Very inspiring images. I hope I make time soon to visit the Balcans. Great tips about taking the bus.
Thanks, it’s a really beautiful part of Europe
Wow this is amazing! I would love to visit other countries
What fun! I wish I was in a position to travel for more than a week at a time.
When I was working, I traveled for only a week at a time too. It’s wasn’t ideal for me, but I was still able to see a lot in a week abroad!
Wow, looks and sounds like an amazing vacation. I would love to visit one day, love your photos.
Thank you!
Your post reminds me of my amazing visit to Serbia a few months ago. I had such a wonderful time. Do recommend everyone to visit the Balkans.
What an amazing trip! All these pictures looks beautiful. I am so curious to visit there.
Thanks! I highly recommend it… prices are so cheap in that area too!
Wow! This sounds like the ultimate Bucket List vacation! I’m so jealous right now!
Most of these countries have rich history, well I came to know for m my world history. It would be great to experience and see this culture for myself.
Definitely, so many different cultures to experience in such a small area too. And totally safe these days!
These are all cool photos! Love it! I wish to travel more next year. Croatia, Montenegro and Macedonia are countries I like to visit someday. Thanks so much for sharing your epic travel adventure.
I really loved all three of those countries. Good luck!
This sounds like it would be an amazing adventure. I have never really travelled anywhere like this before but to do it by bus to go to the countries sounds like so much fun.
It was quite an adventure for sure. Busses make it so easy to get around, and you can interact with locals too!
What a whirlwind in six weeks to be able to see nine countries. This would definitely be an experience of a lifetime to be able to share!
It was definitely a whirlwind, but it helps to have so many countries so close to each other. Thanks for reading 🙂
This looks like it was a great destination! I would love to visit.
What an amazing itinerary, I would love to explore other countries for 45 days!
Ok, first off, I am extremely jealous of your trip! Wow, what a wonderful experience! Secondly, your pictures are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your journey with us!
Thank you!
I actually love traveling and now I REALLY want to get out of Spain. I want to see the world. I want to learn about new cultures and places. I loved your trip! I wish I had the time and means to do a similar one!
If you’re in Spain, maybe you can keep an eye on weekend Flixbus or Ryanair deals! I’m jealous of Europeans for being so close to so many different countries… good luck!
I would love to visit Slovenia again, my dad’s side of the family is from there, and I was there when I was younger but don’t remember much. Fun adventures you had!
I hope you can make it back out there one day, so much natural beauty and cute little villages!
I totally envy this kind of freedom to travel around the world. I hope I could also get the same spirit as you did travelling from around the world. You totally inspired us in searching for more trips in this world. Thank for posting.
Thanks for reading!
Wow, such an impressive amount of time to explore these places in such a short period. I bet there were some amazing views. Moments that will last a lifetime.
Looks like an amazing trip. I would love to visit Bled, Slovenia. That picture which you captured is amazing and I must say everyone wants to visit that place. I am adding this place to my bucket list.
Thank you! Bled is only an hour by bus from Ljubljana, so pretty easy to get to!
I loved seeing your pictures and reading about your adventures. The pock marks would have made me sad. I do love to travel though…and I know not all history is good history
Well said, Bosnia & Herzegovina had a pretty rough history, but it’s stable now and safe to travel though
Nine countries in 6 weeks. Wow! That is something I’d love to do one day. In fact, if I’m being really honest, I’d love to travel 6 to 12 weeks out of every year. Now that would be a dream come true!
Wow! What an inspirational post about such a beautiful spot in the world! You have certainly showcased a few places that i will be putting onto my travel bucket list. Thank you so much for such wonderful insight!
All I can say is a big WOW! As In! I am amazed and actually envy your trip! I wish I could be just like you and have some experience like this.
This vacation sounds amazing! 9 countries in 45 days, lots to do and see!