March 2023. “I am enjoying reading about these exotic places that you visit – we are not brave enough” writes top commentor Pauline about these Macedonian posts and I feel a duty to put your mind at rest if you’re considering a visit. Frankly, the scariest part is the drive through Luton to the airport,… Continue reading SURVIVING SKOPJE – A GUIDE FOR THE MACEDONIAN NOVICE
Tag: North Macedonia
“Is that the Star Trek theme ?”. A Skopje cultural break.
March 2023. Us amateur bloggers like to believe we don’t really care about the blog views, but the truth is we’re obsessed with both the quantity and the quality (one Laos view is worth a dozen from France), and we’re always on the look-out for ways to boost readership unless it involves selling out by… Continue reading “Is that the Star Trek theme ?”. A Skopje cultural break.
CRAFT BEER IN SKOPJE
March 2023. Reader “Duncan” is waiting eagerly for my report on Skopje beer. Sadly, it’s no Paraguay. Or even Paisley. Yet. Mostly, in (many) restaurants and (fewer) bars you’ll find this; It’s actually “Skopsko” (Macedonian: Скопско), and my attempts to ask for “c-konko, please” in bars and restaurants met with much hilarity. About £1.40 a half litre… Continue reading CRAFT BEER IN SKOPJE
STATUESQUE IN SKOPJE
March 2023. Back from the Balkans this morning after too much beer, buses and baklava, I’ve got a thousand or so photos to weave into blog posts for you. Mrs RM has similar ambitions, and once she gets beyond having a blog title I’ll let you know. Don’t expect any Bass in her blog, but… Continue reading STATUESQUE IN SKOPJE
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