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Kicevo in North Macedonia - with local guide

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You may remember Musli and Shefik who we met at the campsite on Lake Ohrid? Shefik runs a restaurant in Kicevo, located between Lake Ohrid and Skopje, and invited us to come and visit. Of course, we could not refuse. And wow, what a fantastic and interesting day we had!

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Ohrid in Macedonia - The Jerusalem of the Balkans

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Located on Lake Ohrid, Ohrid is a lovely holiday town in North Macedonia. The city has a long history and is today one of the most popular tourist destinations in North Macedonia, especially in the summer. Ohrid's beautiful lakeside location, together with its rich history, makes it an ideal holiday destination. Here you will find great opportunities for swimming and boat trips, restaurants, shopping and several historically interesting sights.

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Struga in North Macedonia - a charming holiday town

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Struga is a small town in North Macedonia located on Lake Ohrid. In summer, the town attracts many tourists, and it is not difficult to understand why.

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Museum on water in North Macedonia

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Museum on water, Bay of the bones is located on Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia. Here they've done what we've wished for in many historical sites we've visited - they've recreated what it might have actually looked like in the past! In this case, we're talking about prehistoric settlements. on the waters of Lake Ohrid.

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Blue Eye - "Syri i Kalter" source in Albania

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The source "Syri i Kalter", Blue eye, is located in southern Albania, not far from the city of Saranda. We drove here directly after our visit to Butrint, and must say that the road to the mountains is absolutely beautiful. It feels like nature is doing well, because it is intensely green and right next to it the clear mountain water flows in a wide channel. But this is of course nothing compared to what we will soon see and experience.

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Tropea in Italy - enjoy holidays in Calabria

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Tropea in Italy took us by storm. The cliffs are high and the village sits at the top overlooking the deep blue sea and white beaches. This medieval town is filled with cosy alleys and outdoor cafes where you can enjoy food and wine. A holiday in Calabria feels just right right now!

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Syracuse in Sicily - a Unesco World Heritage Site

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Today we visited Syracuse, on the east coast of Sicily. Syracuse is a city with a long history. In fact, it was founded in 734 BC by Greek colonisers. With half a million inhabitants at the time, it was the most powerful of Greece's colonies across the sea and a direct rival to Athens.

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The historic town of Noto in Sicily

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Today we visited the Sicilian town of Noto. Noto is located south of Syracuse and despite its small size (24,000 inhabitants) is well worth a visit. In 2002, the town and its church were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, and it's not hard to see why. 

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Ancient temples in Agrigento, Sicily

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Agrigento on the southern coast of Sicily is famous for its ancient temples, dating back to the 4th century BC, in the Valle dei Templi. The Temple of Concordia is the best preserved Doric sanctuary in Sicily, and perhaps in the world. The oldest is the Temple of Hercules, with its tall columns.

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Boat trip to Neptune's caves - Alghero, Sardinia

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The caves of Neptune, or Grotta di Nettuno as they are called in Italian, are located outside Alghero in Sardinia. Neptune's caves were discovered by fishermen in the 19th century and the cave system is one of the most famous on the island. A lovely boat trip took us there and it was very convenient in the summer heat. Come to the Neptune Caves in Sardinia!

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