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Best of Ljubljana Experiences 2023

Welcome to the annual Best of Ljubljana Awards voting! With a population of almost 288,000 people and another million or so visiting each year, Ljubljana …

Best of Ljubljana Culture 2023

Welcome to the annual Best of Ljubljana Awards voting! Ljubljana may have a shade less than 300,000 inhabitants, but when it comes to culture the city truly …

Best of Ljubljana Getting Around

Welcome to the Best of Ljubljana Getting Around We all need to get from A to B, and C to Z at some point and if you're just visiting or not a car owner then …

Best of Ljubljana: Best Desserts

Best of Ljubljana - Best Desserts 2024 Desserts are more than just a delightful conclusion to a meal; they are a symphony of flavours and textures that can …

Best of Ljubljana Artisan Bakeries

Best of Ljubljana Artisan Bakeries 2024 Ljubljana's artisan bakeries are a haven for bread enthusiasts and pastry lovers. These charming establishments create …

Best of Ljubljana Shopping

Welcome to the Best of Ljubljana Shopping 2024! Step into a shopper's paradise, where markets, boutique stores, and shopping centres turn retail therapy into …

Best of Ljubljana Branded Stores

Best of Ljubljana Global Brand Mono-stores 2024 Ljubljana boasts many top brand names when it comes to fashion stores, where's your go-to place to shop for …

Best of 2025

Hooray, It's that time of year again... Welcome to the Best of 2025!  Get ready to enjoy and celebrate all the wonders that this fabulous city has to offer. …

Best of Ljubljana Fashion Stores in Old Town

Best of Ljubljana Fashion Stores in Old Town 2024 It's time to cast your vote! Ikona Ljubljana  While it’s true that the shopping in Ljubljana is not quite …

Best of Food & Drinks Slovenia

Welcome to the next round of voting for our Best of 2025 competition. This time we're celebrating all the wonderful things we can eat, drink or experience here …

Best of Ljubljana Culinary Shops

Best of Ljubljana Culinary Shops 2024 Ljubljana boasts a delightful array of culinary stores, each offering a taste of Slovenian excellence. From golden honey …

Best of Ljubljana 2022

What started as a one-off competition for our own amusement (and love of alliteration) with the Battle of the Burek back in 2011,

Best of Ljubljana Theatre & Performing Arts

  Best of Ljubljana Theatre and Performing Arts 2023 Discover Ljubljana's rich programme of cultural events and live performances that take place throughout …

Best of Summer 2020

Summer is officially here in Slovenia, despite the weather not getting the memo just yet and Coronavirus wanting to stick around the continent for a few more …

Best of Ljubljana Winners 2023

Wow, and just like that it’s over, but what a fabulous few months it’s been seeing our readers come out in full force to support their favourite cafes, …

Best of Ljubljana Accessories & Jewellery Stores

Best of Ljubljana Accessories & Jewellery Stores 2024 Ljubljana presents a delightful array of jewelry and accessory stores, catering to diverse tastes. …

Best of Ljubljana Shopping 2023

Welcome to the Best of Ljubljana Shopping 2023   Shopping is big business here in the capital, so whether you’re an impulse buyer, a well-informed customer, …

Best of Summer in Ljubljana 2019

Summer took a while to come to Slovenia, and the rest of Europe, this year, but it quickly made up for its tardiness with record high temperatures around the …

Best of Ljubljana Real Estate

Best of Ljubljana Real Estate 2024 Whether you're looking for a charming countryside cottage or an urban apartment, having the right guidance is crucial to …

Best of Slovenia Shopping

Welcome to our second voting category. In this round, we're looking at one of our favourite pastimes: Best of Slovenia Shopping! Yay!

Best of Ljubljana - delivery & take away

Winter is almost here in Slovenia, despite the weather not getting the memo just yet and Coronavirus wanting to stick around the continent for a few more …

Best of Summer in Slovenia

Best of Ljubljana Shopping Centres

Best of Ljubljana Shopping Centres 2024 Who doesn't  love a good old shopping expedition? We're pretty spoiled when it comes to places to spend our hard …

Best of Culture in Ljubljana 2020

Every year on 8 February, Slovenia celebrates its National Day of Culture in honour of the great 19th-century poet and cultural iconic

Best of Ljubljana Concept & Gift Stores

Best of Ljubljana Concept & Gift Stores 2024 From charming souvenirs to one-of-a-kind gifts, where do you love to shop when you're looking for the perfect …

Best of Ljubljana Home & Design Stores

Best of Ljubljana Home & Design Stores 2024 Here's this year's nominees for this stylish category. It's time to choose your favourite! Rogaška …

Best of Romantic Delivery & Takeaway

Valentine’s Day is almost around the corner. Regardless of your “feelings” towards the celebration of this holiday, which represents romance and love in many …

Best of Ljubljana: Best Cafe Terraces

  Best of Ljubljana: Best Cafe Terrace 2023 We try not to play favourites here at Ljubljana In Your Pocket, but when pushed we might just blurt out that the …

Best of Slovenia 2020 (Limited by Coronavirus)

So we've had to change up our annual Best of Spring in Ljubljana competition this year, mostly on account of the fact that most of the people in the world are …

Best of Ljubljana 2023

Everyone has their favourite hotels, restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, sights, experiences and more in Ljubljana and Slovenia, including our local In Your …

Best of Slovenia Culture

Get ready to celebrate the best of Slovenia’s thriving culture scene with the next voting category

Best of Slovenia Travel Experiences

Welcome to our first category, Best of Slovenia Travel Experiences, where you get to decide the best of the best for 2025! We’re celebrating everything that …

Best of Ljubljana Cool Summer Experiences

As we find ourselves in the middle of a mini-heatwave and craving some variety of ways to cool down, we thought we’d take a look and remind ourselves of some …

Best of Ljubljanica River Experience 2023

Best of Ljubljanica River Experience 2023 The Ljubljanica River quietly weaves its way through the city with the old town on one bank and the bustling …

Best of Ljubljana Galleries

Not only does Ljubljana have charm and character running through its centre, it can also boast to being a cultural hub. Slovenia celebrates its rich culture …

Best of Ljubljana Nightlife 2023

Best of Ljubljana Nightlife 2023   As with our previous voting chapters, 'Nightlife' was another tricky one, Ljubljana has a lot t

Best of Ljubljana: Best Specialty Coffee Places

Best of Ljubljana 2023: Best Specialty Coffee Places Stow Specialty Coffee Shop - WINNER Genuinely revolutionising the Slovenian coffee scene and way more …

Best of Ljubljana Second Hand & Vintage stores

Best of Ljubljana Second Hand & Vintage Stores 2024 With more people becoming conscious of their carbon footprint and sustainability (and the soaring cost …

Best of Ljubljana Restaurants

Welcome to the Best of Ljubljana Restaurants 2024!   In Ljubljana, culinary delight is a never-ending adventure! This char

Best of Ljubljana Museums

Whilst Ljubljana's museums and galleries are likely not the top reason for most visitors coming to the city, the breadth and scope of what's on offer is more …

Best of Ljubljana Experiences

Welcome to the annual Best of Ljubljana Awards voting! With a population of almost 288,000 people and another million or so visiting each year, Ljubljana …

Best of Ljubljana Restaurants 2023

Welcome to the annual Best of Ljubljana Awards voting!   Over the twelve years we’ve been running the Best of Ljubljana competitions, we’ve seen some major …

Best of 2024 Winners

Best of 2024 Winners On Thursday, January 11, 2024, the "Best of 2024" awards ceremony took place at the Španski Borci Culture Centre. For the 13th year in a …

Best of Ljubljana Festivals

When it comes to hosting events the Slovene capital boasts a cultural calendar that would be the envy of much larger cities. From film, theatre, music and …

Best of Ljubljana Events

Ljubljana is a city that has something for everyone when it comes to hosting spectacular annual events. From enchanting live music events to tantalising of …

Best of Ljubljana: Best Cafe

Best of Ljubljana: Best Cafe 2024 Ljubljana boasts many cafes and are popular rest-spots for both locals and tourists. Whether you want to enjoy a hot cuppa …

Best of Ljubljana Optic Stores

Best of Ljubljana Optic Stores 2024 Perhaps the most valuable of all our senses and essential to look after well. Who do you trust with your precious peepers? …

Best of Ljubljana Cafes

Welcome to the Best of Ljubljana Cafes 2024!   Café culture is a serious business in Ljubljana, each sip of coffee is a symphony and every café a haven of …

Best of Ljubljana Culture

Welcome to the Best of Culture 2024! In a city where attractions pop up like surprises at a birthday party. Slovenia's capita

Best of Ljubljana Cafes 2023

Welcome to the annual Best of Ljubljana Awards voting! Ljubljana’s café culture has always been one of our favourite things about the city. When the weather’s …

Best of 2024

Welcome to the Best of 2024! Get ready to enjoy and celebrate all the wonders that this fabulous city has to offer. We all have our favourite spots to hang out …

Best of Ljubljana 2024

Welcome to the Best of Ljubljana 2024! Yes, it's that time of year again already! Get ready to enjoy and celebrate all the wonders that this fabulous city …

44.757 glasov je odločilo, o najboljših v letu 2024, »Best of 2024«

V četrtek, 11. Januarja 2024, je v centru kulture Španski borci potekala podelitev nagrad »Best of 2024«. Mednarodni medij In Your Pocket je že 13. leto …

Best of Druskininkai

If you haven't got a lot of time to spend in Druskininkai, here are four of the top things to see and do when in town. Don't miss the 

See the Best of Canada: A brief travel guide

Canada is a vast and diverse country, offering everything from stunning natural landscapes to vibrant cities, rich history, and diverse cultures. Whether …

The Ultimate 3 Days in Porto Itinerary: Discover the Best of Porto

Planning a trip to Porto and looking for an itinerary that captures the city’s essence? Porto is an enchanting city where history meets contemporary culture, …

Discover the Best of Sun City, South Africa: Top 10 Activities

Sun City, South Africa, is a resort in the North West Province. It has beautiful accommodations, landscapes and entertainment options. When you’re at the …

The best of Braamfontein – where to eat, drink, shop and stay

Bordering the city centre and joined to Newtown by the Nelson Mandela Bridge

Exploring the Best of Northern Europe from Southampton’s Shores

Southampton’s status as a historical maritime hub and its modern facilities make it the perfect launchpad for exploring Northern Europe’s most captivating …

Downtown Katowice

Katowice's city centre was once a bleak, drab place. Just ten to fifteen years ago, early readers of this guide might find themselves standing …

Essential Poznań

With a deep and typically complex history, Poznań is rife with historical monuments and has much to offer those who enjoy outstanding architecture and diverse …

Top 5 Experiences in Rijeka

Nebo Restaurant Situated on a fifth floor of the new Hilton resort with a breath taking view over Kvarner Bay, this exciting, fine dining restaurant has been …

Why You Should Visit Wrocław on Your Next Trip to Poland

A Guide to Wrocław for Students & Young People! You may have randomly come across 'Ro-Claw' while scanning train connections across Central Europe, but …

The best of Chopin live concerts

In Warsaw, summer is for Chopin! The iconic Polish pianist's works can be heard during intimate concerts every day at 18:30 in the historic Dean's Palace at …

Best of Summer in Ljubljana 2018

 Summer took a while to come to Slovenia, and the rest of Europe, this year, but it quickly made up for its tardiness with record high temperatures around the …

Best of Summer in Ljubljana 2016

We couldn’t care less if there was a snowstorm in Ljubljana during the last week of April, for us the May Day holidays will always mark unofficial beginning of …

Best of Culture in Ljubljana 2018

This year there was a total of nine categories, and voting was held from from 18 January till 1 February, with one vote allowed per person (or device) and …

Best of Spring in Ljubljana 2018

Best (Riverside) Café 1st: CACAO 2nd (tie): Slovenska Hiša 2nd (tie): Tozd Best Café (Garden/Terrace) 1st: NEBOTIČNIK 2nd: Kavarna Zvezda 3rd (tie): …

Best of Summer 2020

Summer is officially here in Slovenia, despite the weather not getting the memo just yet and Coronavirus wanting to stick around the continent for a few more …

Best of Ljubljana 2022

What started as a one-off competition for our own amusement (and love of alliteration) with the Battle of the Burek back in 2011, 

Best of Slovenia 2020 (Limited by Coronavirus)

  So we've had to change up our annual Best of Spring in Ljubljana competition this year, mostly on account of the fact that most of the people in the world …

Best of Culture in Ljubljana 2020

Every year on 8 February, Slovenia celebrates its National Day of Culture in honour of the great 19th-century poet and cultural iconic France Prešeren, which …

Best of Culture in Ljubljana 2019

Every year on 8 February, Slovenia celebrates its National Day of Culture in honour of the great 19th-century poet and cultural iconic France Prešeren, which …

Best of Summer 2014 in Ljubljana

It's time once again to ask our readers about their favourite summertime spots in Ljubljana, namely, where they like to eat and drink, and what events they are …

Best of Summer 2012 in Ljubljana

When the temperatures heat up during the summer months Ljubljana is at its finest, with outdoor bars and cafés lining the Ljubljanica river, restaurants …

Best of Spring in Ljubljana 2019

Spring is objectively the best season, but what are the best things about spring in Ljubljana? Our local editorial team did the difficult part and narrowed …

Best of Summer 2013 in Ljubljana

When the temperatures heat up during the summer months Ljubljana is at its finest, with outdoor bars and 

Best of Summer in Ljubljana 2015

It's time once again to ask our readers about their favourite summertime spots in Ljubljana, namely, where they like to eat and drink, and what events they are …

Best of Summer in Ljubljana 2019

Summer took a while to come to Slovenia, and the rest of Europe, this year, but it quickly made up for its tardiness with record high temperatures around the …

Best of Zurich - Zürich City Tour

Enjoy a city tour in an air-conditioned coach including a short stroll through the old town and a ride with the Dolderbahn rack-and-pinion railway

Best Restaurants in Ljubljana 2016

In recent years Ljubljana has truly turned into something of a paradise for food-lovers, with countless features published in the international press (

Best Restaurants in Ljubljana 2019

In recent years Ljubljana has truly turned into something of a paradise for food-lovers, with countless featur

Best Museums & Galleries in Ljubljana 2013

For the third year in a row we celebrated Slovenia's national day of culture on the 8th of February - aka Prešeren's Day, in honour of the …

Best Shopping in Ljubljana 2019

 Come rain or shine, there’s one activity that thrills almost all of us whatever the weather, and that’s shopping. Ah yes, the simple pleasure of indulging …

Best Restaurants in Slovenia 2020

WINNERS of THE SLOVENIA RESTAURANT AWARDS 2020 The Slovenia Restaurant Awards 2020 by Diners Club – whose virtual award ceremony was held on June 2 online …

Street Food Fight 2012

Autumn is bad for your tan, but good for your waistline, as an end to Bikini season means it is a full six months before you need to worry about eating healthy …

What's been the best cover of Ljubljana's best city guide?

Over the last year we've tried to provide as diverse a range of photos of Ljubljana as possible on the cover of the guide. Although we quite like them all, we …

Best Ljubljana Restaurants 2015

Ljubljana truly is turning into something of a paradise for lovers of food. Befitting a cosmopolitan capital city, the sheer breadth of things on offer in our …

Pick Your Poison

Slovenes are rather notorious consumers of alcohol, but we suppose that when your national anthem takes its lyrics from a poem entitled The Toast it …

Best Slovenian Beer

It doesn't get much better than sitting at a café or bar along the Ljubljan

Battle of the Burek!

 We've decided that it's time to solve this most contentious of issues once and for all. The competition will likely come down to long-time favourites …

Ljubljana's Best Café

Rain or shine, spring is officially here, which means that it's time for Slovenes and tourists alike to pack Ljubljana's ample offering of cafés. Which one i

Best Hotels & Accommodation in Ljubljana

For the 3rd year in a row it's time to ask our readers which hotels, hostels and other accommodation options are Ljubljana's very best! From five-star towers …

Best Nightlife in Ljubljana 2020

The results of our 10th annual Best Nightlife competition can be found below! Ten years? Wow, the time really flies - congratulations to us too! Voting was …

Best Museums & Galleries in Ljubljana 2014

Born in 1800, France Prešeren is not only Slovenia's national poet, but also arguably its most important cultural figure - with the nation's highest …

Best Ski & Spa Resorts

Far from being a time of inactivity, winter is arguably when Slovenia truly comes alive. Slovenians are known for their love of the outdoors, and is there a …

Best Ljubljana Radio Station 2011

Ljubljana's radio stations run the gamut from pop, dance and hip hop to traditional Slovene and classical, not to mention countless news and talk programmes. …

Best Ljubljana Airport Transport 2014

One of our favourite aspects of Ljubljana is its compactness, the genuine ease that comes with moving around town to see the various sights and taste the many …

Ošterija Pr'Noni

As part of the Luka Gourmet franchise you know you’re in safe hands and can expect quality food every day of the week. Specialising in Mediterranean and …

Best Restaurants in Ljubljana 2014

When it comes to dining out, Ljubljana offers a little bit of everything, from regional Slovenian specialties and succulent

Best Quick Eat in Ljubljana 2014

We’re nothing if not versatile here at In Your Pocket. Restaurant week might be underway and we had an extensive Gourmet Feature in our latest

Best Ljubljana Accommodation 2012

After the larger than expected number of votes we received during last year's Best Ljubljana Hotels competition, this year we h

Best Ljubljana Festivals 2012

Ljubljana has festivals of every imaginable flavour - from music and films to wine and street theatre and pretty much everything in between (including …

Best Attractions in Ljubljana

Ljubljana may be a city that can be covered easily enough on foot (or perhaps bike for those who really want to get out and about), but that doesn't mean it's …

Best Ljubljana Sightseeing 2015

Summer is fast approaching, and with summer comes hordes upon hordes of tourists, eager to eat up all that Ljubljana has to offer. It may not be the biggest …

Best Ljubljana Nightlife 2012

For a place of it's size Ljubljana has a vibrant dynamic nightlife that would be the envy of much larger cities. While this is thanks in part to the huge …

Best Nightlife in Ljubljana 2017

For the 7th year in a row, we once again asked Ljubljana’s partygoers, students, beer-drinkers, clubbers, connoisseurs, cigar aficionados and overall …

Best Nightlife in Ljubljana 2019

Colourful trees, foggy mornings, chilly evenings, yes, it's definitely that time of year again – the time of year when we ask all of Ljubljana's party people, …

Best Shopping in Ljubljana 2018

Come rain or shine, there’s one activity that thrills almost all of us whatever the weather, and that’s shopping. Ah yes, the simple pleasure of indulging …

Best Museums & Galleries in Ljubljana 2012

In honour of the great Slovenian poet France Prešeren, Slovenia celebrates its national day of cultural on the 8th of Febr

Best Golf Courses in Slovenia 2012

In the past decade or so golf in Slovenia has grown from a minor curiosity into a full-fledged recreational sport enjoyed by thousands of locals and visitors …

Best Nightlife in Ljubljana 2018

Best Bar 1. ŽMAUC 21.1% 2. Centralna Postaja 16.4% 3. Lepa Žoga 14.9% Best Pub 1. PIVNICA UNION 30.9% 2. Cutty Sark 24.6% 3. Sax Pub 12.7% Best Club 1. KLUB K4 …

Best Ljubljana Nightlife 2014

It's time once again for us to take the pulse of Ljubljana's partygoers, students, beer-drinkers, clubbers, connoisseurs, cigar aficionados and overall …

Best Shopping in Ljubljana: Fashion

Not large enough to rank amongst the top 30 or so world fashion capitals, Ljubljana nevertheless has a lot of offer the fashion-conscious consumer, from large …

Best Ski Resorts in Slovenia

With winter school holidays fast approaching, it's peak ski season in Slovenia. With countless options all within a short drive of Ljubljana, we want to know …

Best Restaurants in Ljubljana 2013

This spring we undertook our biggest Best of Ljubljana competition ever, asking our readers and Facebook fans to vote for their favourite restaurants in the …

Best Ski & Spa Resorts in Slovenia 2013

If city centres across Slovenia seem a bit empty during the winter season, that's because an inordinate number of Slovenes choose to spend their snowy days and …

Best Ljubljana Nightlife 2013

As 2012 came to a close, it was time once again to take the pulse of Ljubljana's partygoers, students, beer-drinkers, clubbers, connoisseurs, bowlers, gamblers …

Best Ljubljana Nightlife 2015

2014 is drawing to a close, and it is time once again to take the pulse of Ljubljana's partygoers, students, beer-drinkers, clubbers, connoisseurs, bowlers, …

Best Hotels & Accommodation in Ljubljana 2014

For the 4th year in a row it's time to ask our readers which hotels, hostels and other accommodation options are Ljubljana's very best! From five-star towers …

Best Annual Event in Ljubljana 2014

Ljubljana may have a shade less than 300,000 inhabitants, but when it comes to hosting events the Slovene capital boasts a cultural calendar that would be the …

Best Ski Resorts & Spas in Slovenia

Winters are a difficult time for Slovenians - not because of the weather or some Grinch-like aversion to the holidays, but because having to chose between …

Best Slovenian Wines

Slovenia's wines and wine regions are about as diverse as the rest of the country, although one thing they all have in common is high quality and great taste - …

Summer 2011 In Your Pocket

In Your Pocket Europe's most trusted and widely-used locally-produced series of city guides. We currently publish guides to over 100 cities in 25 countries …

Best Fast Food in Ljubljana 2011

Perhaps the toughest question we've ever asked: What's your favourite type of fast food to eat in Ljubljana? We've included a few well-known name brand …

Best Ljubljana Nightlife 2011

For a place of it's size Ljubljana has a vibrant dynamic nightlife that would be the envy of much larger cities. While this is thanks in part to the huge …

Best Pizza in Ljubljana

Arguably the world's most ubiquitous food, Ljubljana's selection of pizzerias should be more than sufficient to satisfy the most demanding connoisseurs of th

Best Ljubljana Hotels 2011

Hotels in Ljubljana run the gamut from five-star glass towers to beautiful little old town boutiques and everything in between. But which is the best? We've …

Jewish Cemetery

The first Sephardic Jews arrived in the area that’s now North Macedonia during the Roman period and eventually settled in Skopje, Bitola and Štip. Never a …

The Bistra

This marvellous limestone massif featuring several peaks of which a number reach over 2,000 metres above sea level is rich in forests, mountain trails, caves, …

Archaeological Museum

Situated on the Old Bazaar side of the Vardar next to Skopje's landmark Stone Bridge, the Archaeological Museum of North Macedonia is the oldest museum of its …

Klaipėda

At the end of the infamous Siege of Memel in January 1945 when the Red Army finally forced the Germans out of Lithuania entirely, the city famously boasted a …

Makedonium

Opened in 1974 on the 71st anniversary of the Ilinden Uprising, this extraordinary-looking white building in a park just north of the Toše Proeski Memorial …

Carpathian Troy Open-Air Exposition In Trzcinica

'Carpathian Troy' is an open-air museum (skansen) located just southwest of Jasło on one of the most important archaeological sites in Poland. Known as 'Wały …

Kaunas

Kaunas isn’t Kraków by any stretch of the imagination, but if you’ve always wondered what it was like to spend a couple of days in a crumbling Art Deco …

Kėdainiai

Smack bang in the middle of Lithuania on the banks of the Nevėžis, the remarkable little town of Kėdainiai was first mentioned in 1372 in Herman Wartberge's …

Nida

Tradition and tourism exist in perfect harmony in Nida, the principal and southernmost settlement on the Lithuanian side of the Unesco-protected strip of sand …

Šiauliai

Just over 200km northwest of Vilnius and Lithuania’s fourth largest metropolis, Šiauliai as it’s most commonly referred to nowadays boasts a rich multicultural …

Šiauliai

Just over 200km northwest of Vilnius and Lithuania’s fourth largest metropolis, Šiauliai as it’s most commonly referred to nowadays boasts a rich multicultural …

Šiauliai

Just over 200km northwest of Vilnius and Lithuania’s fourth largest metropolis, Šiauliai as it’s most commonly referred to nowadays boasts a rich multicultural …

Šiauliai

Just over 200km northwest of Vilnius and Lithuania’s fourth largest metropolis, Šiauliai as it’s most commonly referred to nowadays boasts a rich multicultural …

Inkjar Mosque

The oldest surviving Muslim house of worship in Debar dates from 1468. Built on the orders of the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror (1432-1481), the interior …

Mount Korab

The highest peak in the mountain range of the same name, at 2,764 metres Mount Korab is the fourth highest mountain in the Balkan Peninsula. Straddling the …

Holy Trinity Orthodox Church

Consecrated on October 12, 2003 and financed by the Macedonian businessman Risto Gusterov in an unusual act of patronage that mostly went out of fashion …

Husa Medin Pasha Mosque

 Built towards the end of the 16th century on what many believe to be the site of a former church that was destroyed to make way for it, this sadly abandoned …

Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas

According to a sign above the western entrance of this gorgeous basilica-style Orthodox house of worship, this recommended church dates from 1867. Built on the …

Štip City Museum

Housed inside a gorgeous traditional house next to the Orthodox Church of St. Nicholas in the centre of the city, this fine little museum features all the …

Orthodox Church of the 15 Holy Martyrs

Although these two churches in the middle of Strumica’s Roma district are dedicated to the same holy cause, they couldn’t in actual fact be more different. The …

Strumica Fortress

With its origins dating back to the 11th century, this marvellous old structure overlooking the city was used by the Byzantines, the Bulgarians and the Serbs …

Clock Tower

Almost certainly dating from the end of the 14th century and probably built on the orders of the Ottoman military commander Gazi Evrenos, the once large clock …

Šiauliai

Just over 200km northwest of Vilnius and Lithuania’s fourth largest metropolis, Šiauliai as it’s most commonly referred to nowadays boasts a rich multicultural …

Vardarski Rid

The origins of the Vardarski Rid archaeological site date back to at least the Bronze Age and continue through to the Roman period when it’s believed that the …

Convent of the Holy Archangel Michael

Built in 1818 and located just south of the town centre, permission to construct the Monastery of the Holy Archangel Michael was supposedly given by the …

Lake Berovo

Long and thin and looking not unlike a bone, the magnificent Lake Berovo sits in one of the cleanest and peaceful areas in North Macedonia. Surrounding by …

Vilnius

Lithuania’s magnificent little capital has come a long way since the Soviet Army pulled their tanks out a quarter of a century or so ago. Brimming with life …

Lake Ohrid

Half in North Macedonia and half in neighbouring Albania to the west, Lake Ohrid is among Europe’s oldest and deepest lakes. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since …

Orthodox Church of St. John at Kaneo

Fusing together Byzantine and Armenian architectural church styles and almost as famous for its location as for the building itself, the date of construction …

Tatarčevi Memorial House

The controversial Resen-born army officer and doctor Hristo Tatarčev (1869-1952) was also a leading figure in the pre-war Internal Macedonian Revolutionary …

Palanga

A year-round health resort thanks to its relatively mild coastal climate, for a few short months between June and September each year the seaside town of …

Dr. Nikola Nezlobinski Museum

Nikola Nezlobinski was a native Russian doctor who came to Struga in 1924 to help fight malaria and who became a fanatical collector of the local flora and …

Clock Tower

Featured on the city’s coat of arms, Gostavar’s beautiful clock tower was built on the orders of Abu Qebir in 1683. Fully renovated and with an unusual wooden …

The Black Drim

The river that flows through Struga gets its name from an Albanian word meaning to shine, a fact literally reflected in the famed clearness of its water. A …

Ravna Reka

Tucked away in a beautiful valley some 17km southeast of Pehčevo along an idyllic forest road, Ravna Reka is the site of seven different waterfalls that are …

Regional Museum in Jaslo

Jasło Lollipop Museum

Jasło Lollipop Museum is a sticky, quirky little idea. The concept? To showcase, Willy Wonka-stye, the tradition of Jasło sweet production and gorge on some …

Limittted Sneaker Boutique

If you love footwear and always like to seek out something a little different from the crowd then this place is a must visit. Owner Natasa is passionate about …

Uki Uki

Who would have thought it? A Japanese place in Warsaw and it’s not a sushi bar! Their speciality is freshly made udon or ramen noodles served in pork or fish …

Bar Monopol

This regal bistro recently had its menu overhauled had its art-deco decor totally redecorated. Located in the heart of the City on the ground floor of the …

Kylemore Abbey

Slap-bang in the middle of nowhere, this neo-Gothic building set in the wilds of Connemara, has been a grand estate, nunnery and school, and is well worth the …