‘Sup, Skopje?

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Skopje, the capital of the Republic of North Macedonia (or just “Macedonia”) is totally unlike anywhere else we’ve been before.  The downtown area is packed full of gigantic statues and grandiose neoclassical buildings.  They are supposed to look older, but all were constructed since 2010 as part of the “Skopje 2014” project.    The purpose Read More …

Oh, Hi Ohrid!

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After three days in Bitola we were ready to get on the road to our next destination.  However, we weren’t sure if we’d be able to since it had snowed about 6″ and we had neglected to buy snow chains or tires.  Technically we were required to have snow chains and contemplated buying some, but Read More …

A Sojourn in Sofia

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Hello Sofia! Leaving Serbia we continued southeast into Bulgaria.  At the border crossing there was a short queue of vehicles.  When we made it to the front of the line the immigration officer stamped our passports and a customs offer asked how much alcohol and cigarettes we were bringing into Bulgaria.  We replied three bottles Read More …

Niš, Serbia

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Is There Quiche in Niš? On to country number 16!  Although we were only in Serbia for a couple of days, it was interesting to experience the culture in another of the former republics of Yugoslavia.  Niš (pronounced “Nish”) is in the southern part of Serbia and was a convenient and interesting stopping place as we Read More …