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Do you think you’ve got what it takes to help build In Your Pocket’s leading European brand in Macedonia? We’re currently looking for people with editorial, sales and/or travel-related skills who’d like work with us on a flexible, part-time basis. The money isn’t great and the hours can be antisocial, but if you’re more interested in building a career with Europe’s foremost city guide publisher than getting rich quick with a dull multinational, then we want to talk to you now. Candidates must be based in Skopje, speak excellent English and be able to work to tight deadlines. Good connections in Ohrid would be a bonus.
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OUR FYR Macedonia HIGHLIGHTS
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Kale
People have been camping out on the strategically placed hill above what is now the bazaar area since before the Bronze Age. A town was first started here in the early Byzantine era (6th-7th century), the big blocks dragged from Scupi, the nearby town that was destroyed in the 518AD earthquake.
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Beerhouse An
Impeccable service and sumptuous surroundings with a magnificent summer terrace, although it brands itself as a beer house Beerhouse An is in actual fact a fine Macedonian restaurant.
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Stone Bridge
The kind of hotel that makes anyone but the richest of millionaires feel like a homeless wretch, Stone Bridge comes with shades of Ottoman opulence, a shiny lobby, glistening brass fittings and equally well-polished staff.
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Holiday Inn
A great beast of a hotel situated in an enviable position close to the Kej and just across the river from the old bazaar. Featuring all of your Holiday Inn favourites including the usual agreeable rooms, facilities include baths in all the bathrooms, some balconies, non-stop erotic television, minibars and room service.
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St. Pantelejmon Monastery
Built in 1164 by Alexis Comnène (Aleksij Komnen), the grandson of Emperor Alexis the First, the humble looking Orthodox St. Pantelejmon Monastery hides within its walls a treat beyond comparison for anyone with even a passing intereSt.
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My partner and I stayed for one night in City Hostel and had a really nice and relaxed time there. The place is clean and tidy and very welcoming. Breakfast is delicious and the host - Bobi is one of the most helpful and friendly hostel owners we ha[...]
Ah yes, cats do roam freely. What's unforgettable about it is the smell of cats that permeates the place.....yuck! Otherwise the atmosphere is warm and interesting. We couldn't stay to enjoy it - - the smell of cats was too overwhelming.[...]
I like it when you have bands on the weekend nights.Service is slower then I expected,but overall not bad at all. Actually I like it! One of my favorite places in Skopje Macedonia[...]
A very good place in the centre of Skopje. The atmosphere is very good at night. And during they day they have delicious food :D[...]
They do not answer their phone. I have been calling several times and no-one is answering the phone.
EDITOR - We hope you weren't in labour for childbirth at that moment... perhaps try their email instead.[...]
Lotus taxis are always clean, the drivers kind, and they give receipts! Highly recommend their service![...]
We highly recommend Nase taxi. The cars are clean, the drivers are kind, and they always give receipts.[...]
Some of staff were very rood. And it is not clean.[...]
This is the best hostel i have stayed. You have dinner and breakfast for free. Best staff.[...]
The best place in the world![...]
It's great![...]
This is very very bad hostel 'cos this is actually not hostel, it's private house, with no shower !!! while I was staying there I was trying to spend whole time outside, and go there just for few hours of sleep... I would not recommend it to no one [...]
Omg don't get me started about mojitos and the wings! Travel the whole world and you won't find any better! Omg[...]
I am from New York and I LOVE New Age! I was there a few months ago and I cannot manage to forget the hot mulled red wine. It was as magical as the scenary itself, case and point, ducks and cats roam free all around, just as relaxed as you will be t[...]
Great shopping centre, I love the way you did the food court. Great job.[...]