All About Serbia

So you have a long weekend to spend in Serbia's capital, and you want to make the most of it? Well, we have you covered! This guide to planning the perfect Belgrade City Break covers everything you need to have a relaxing and enriching quick trip.  Belgrade City Break...

If you're planning a trip to Novi Sad, Serbia - whether for the yearly EXIT Festival, as a day trip from Belgrade, or in anticipation of Novi Sad's turn as the European Capital of Culture for 2021 - the first non-EU city to earn that honor. Novi Sad is an incredibly...

It's no secret that we are totally obsessed with Serbia! Living in Sofia, it's a quick bus ride from Sofia to Belgrade, so we can be in the Serbian capital at a moment's notice. Yet we don't spend all of our time in Belgrade, instead, we love to explore all of the...

Somehow Serbia has gone under the radar as the perfect European getaway, yet this Balkan country has so much to offer: super cool cities, surprisingly charming villages, and stunning natural sites. Here's our checklist for planning a trip to Serbia that's as...

In a word, Belgrade is freaking cool. I don't know what it is about this city - the gorgeous architecture, the ridiculously fashionable Belgradians, the hip bars and cafés opening up on seemingly every street corner, the blooming street art scene - but every time I...

Belgrade is one of our favorite cities in the Balkans... I mean, we did write the longest guide to Belgrade possible with almost 12,000 words and 101 things to do! Between the two of us, we've spent about two months in Belgrade alone and as a result, we know Belgrade...

Belgrade is a fantastic city to use as a home base to explore more of Serbia, and whenever we are in town we never run out of things to do here. We find that one of the biggest travel mistakes people make when coming to Serbia is not giving themselves enough time to...

One of our biggest Balkan itinerary tips is to never skip Serbia! And if you're planning to come to Serbia, then you have to give yourself some time to explore Belgrade, Serbia's hip capital. Whether you're looking for recommendations for just a day or two, or you...

Since Belgrade is a pretty easy bus ride from Sofia, we are lucky to get to spend a fair amount of time exploring Serbia. We recently added it up, and between the two of us, we've spent about two months traveling, backpacking, and road tripping around the country....

Belgrade's street art is everywhere. You'll find it everywhere from the sides of new commercial buildings to Communist-era modernist buildings to architecture dating back to the Kingdom of Yugoslavia. Some artwork is political, some commemorate people who have passed,...

Too many tourists skip through Serbia in just a few days, thinking there's not much to see outside of the capital. Maybe they add a day in Novi Sad or Novi Pazar, but we find that so many travelers want to spend as little time as possible in the country before moving...

Serbia is a country of energetic cities, gorgeous nature, historic churches, and friendly people. And yet despite all it has to offer, Serbia is one of the least-traveled countries in Europe. In 2017, it had about 1.3 million tourists, a real shame when you consider...

Vojvodina is a special place in Serbia, an autonomous province that has a distinct historical and linguistic past. Throughout the centuries of its existence, Vojvodina maintained a unique identity of its own, despite being part of empires and nations as diverse as...

Serbia is a great budget-friendly destination, but it's also a fabulous place to shop. Whether you're the kind of traveler who fancies local wines, delicate candies, artisanal jewelry, cozy sweaters, handwoven rugs, or even local honey, there's a Serbian gift or...

Stephanie and I are big fans of Balkan road trips. We drive in Bulgaria often as we find it is the best way to see all the sights we want to see with the freedom of having our own vehicle to explore with. And when we planned our trip to Belgrade, we knew we wanted to...

After thoroughly enjoying our ride on Florentia Bus from Sofia to Belgrade, we were a little more nervous for our return ride from Belgrade to Sofia. The only option for a direct bus between Belgrade and Sofia was an overnight bus that left at pretty much the worst...

Belgrade has over thirty farmer's markets, but the most famous is the centrally located Zeleni Venac Pijaca, or the Zeleni Venac Market. Just a quick five-minute walk from Hotel Moskva or Terazije Square, this is a great place to stop if you're looking for fresh...

Belgrade is a beautiful city - there is no denying it. From its wide boulevards with an eclectic mix of architectural styles to its countless hip coffee shops, Belgrade is photogenic to the max. Unfortunately, not everyone seems to have gotten the memo, and Belgrade...

A visit to the Nikola Tesla Museum in Belgrade (Muzej Nikole Tesle) should be on anyone's Belgrade itinerary who likes science, being shocked with electricity, lightsabers is young or is young at heart. Dedicated to the life and works of Nikola Tesla, the museum is a...

During my first trip to Belgrade, I was sad to learn that the National Museum (Narodni Mujez u Beogradu) was being restored and that it wouldn't be open for another year. Further, I was told that it had been closed for years! Thankfully, on my latest trip, Serbia's...

The world is more connected than ever, and it has become unthinkable for many to travel without having access to a data plan on the road. If you're looking to purchase a prepaid Serbian sim card for your trip, here's everything you need to know to buy a sim card in...