Kosovo
Prizren: The Mosques & Monuments of Ottoman Kosovo
Prizren, the cultural capital of Ottoman Kosovo during the centuries-long occupation, remains the country’s most atmospheric city. And despite being Kosovo’s second-largest, Prizren is among the best-preserved Ottoman towns in the Balkans. If it weren’t for all the traffic, a walk through Prizren really would feel like a trip back to the Middle Ages. In
The Rugova Valley: Solo Trekking in Kosovo’s Accursed Mountains
The Rugova Valley, part of the Western Balkans’ Accursed Mountains group, is one of the most scenic parts of Kosovo. But few travelers make it out to this remote part of the country, and information on hikes in the region is scarce. While I didn’t end going on the hike I’d originally planned, I can
Exploring Northwest Kosovo: Peja, Visoki Dečani Monastery & Gjakova
Kosovo as a whole is about as obscure as it gets when it comes to travel in Europe. And those that do visit typically stick to Pristina and Prizren. The off-the-beaten-path northwest portion of the country, however, is home to scenic mountains and multiple UNESCO World Heritage sites. Both Peja’s Patriarchate of Peć and the Visoki
Visiting Gračanica Monastery, Ulpiana & the Pristina Bear Sanctuary
Kosovo’s capital of Pristina is seen by many travelers as a place to pass through quickly. As atmospheric as the city center is, it has relatively little to offer tourists. But what often go overlooked are three fascinating, yet entirely distinct, attractions on the city’s outskirts. Gračanica Monastery, the Ulpiana Roman ruins, and the Pristina Bear
A Day in Pristina: Experiencing Europe’s Youngest Capital
Kosovo’s capital of Pristina isn’t going to win any beauty contests, while the city only has a handful of significant tourist attractions. But Europe’s newest capital is buzzing with energy and brimming with potential, making it an exciting place to explore even for just a day. In the following Pristina guide, we’ll be covering the