Europe

There simply is no way to tour Europe and not be awestruck by its scenic beauty, epic history and dazzling artistic and culinary diversity.

RILA MOUNTAINS

We took a road from the village to Pionerska Hut (1585 m), from there we took a chair lift up to 2150 m. Our five hours hike has started here. We enjoyed spectacular views and beautiful landscapes at an altitude of 2305 m. The Seven Lakes are located in Northwestern Rila and are probably...

SOFIA

Busy two nights at the capital of Bulgaria located below Vitosha Mountain. The city’s landmarks reflect more than 2,000 years of history, including Greek, Roman, Ottoman, and Soviet occupation. Sofia was founded 2,500 years ago. Over the centuries, it has been given several names –...

KRATOVO

Kratovo is significantly distinctive in its high arched stone bridges, original Medieval architecture, lush mountain pastures, cobblestone narrow streets, and welcoming and friendly local people. It’s nestled in the pit of a volcanic crater and it’s famous also for its Ottoman-era towers...

TETOVO

Late afternoon visit of a historical city built on the foothills of Šar Mountain and divided by the Pena River. Impressive Šarena Džamija and the Arabati Baba Teke still stand as two of Macedonia’s most significant landmarks of its Ottoman period.

TRESKAVEC MONASTERY

Great ride to the 13th century Treskavec Monastery which rises from Mt Zlato (1422 m), a bare massif replete with impressive twisted rock formations. The monastery is half-ruined, though restoration work is slowly underway. Vivid frescoes, including a rare depiction of Christ as a boy...

PRILEP

We made shortstop and visit of the city, which was the capital of the medieval kingdom of Kings Volkasin and Marko, which explains a large number of churches and monasteries in and around the city. In historical sources Prilep was first mentioned in the year 1014, the city was built on...