With the summer tourist swarms behind, fall and winter are actually two of the best times to visit Europe (Oktoberfest aside). Flights are cheap and tours will be half-dead, which makes it a perfec...

The majority of Macedonia’s festivals are centered around religious occasions or on a number of crucial events in the country’s long struggle for independence first from the Ottoman regime to Yugos...

Macedonia sits along a transitional zone between a continental and Mediterranean weather, which sees hot summers and moderately cold winters with snow in the mountains. Three separate climate zones...

Macedonia’s long, turbulent history began well over two millennia ago and as a result of their position in the heart of the Balkans, has seen numerous empires come and go. As a result, Macedonia is...

Citizens of EU countries and visitors from the USA, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand may enter Macedonia visa-free with an ID card or valid passport for a stay up to 90 days. Citizens of a large ...

Language Macedonian is the official language, spoken by about 66 percent of people, with Albanian used by 25 percent. Many young Macedonians are conversant with English as it is now taught in schoo...

Skopje Alexander the Great International Airport Located 11 miles from the capital, Skopje International Airport is the larger and busier of Macedonia’s two air hubs. Its terminal is brand new, hav...

Macedonia Taxis and Car Rental Taxis are the most popular means of travel for visitors to Macedonia, but it’s advisable to avoid drivers soliciting rides at train and bus stations. For the best ser...

The hub for shopping in Macedonia is the fascinating markets and bazaars located in Skopje, Orhid and every other town in the country. The two major cities have the obligatory malls, more varied in...

Skopje and Orhid are the center of restaurants and nightlife in Macedonia, although Skopje’s recent revision of its licensing laws has seen the end of late-night dance parties and other revelry, ev...