by Anthony Perez | Jul 27, 2016 | Europe, General, Kosovo
While you can find yourself in so many arguments of whether or not Kosovo is a nation or not, statistically, most of the world recognizes it as a nation while some don’t. Number one is Serbia. But I am not writing this to argue it’s status, I could be on...
by Anthony Perez | Jul 26, 2016 | Europe, General, Macedonia (F.Y.R.O.M.)
In the Balkans, I’ve had some incredible encounters with many incredible and friendly drivers. But the hours long journey across western Macedonia will forever remain one of my favorite journeys in my heart. I started off taking a bus to the end of Skopje with...
by Anthony Perez | Jul 25, 2016 | General, Montenegro
Montenegro is known for it’s beautiful high mountains, gorgeous rocky coastline, and infamous Kotor Bay. Coming from Croatia, I spent a lot of time traveling down the coast stopping in different cities along the way. I’ve met a bunch of people who travel...
by Anthony Perez | Jul 20, 2016 | Europe, General, Macedonia (F.Y.R.O.M.)
Skopje is certainly an interesting city. A city that actually became more interesting to me as I was there and since I hitchhiked my way out of it. From Prishtina, Kosovo, I arrived by bus passing by the city’s fortress overlooking the city center gazing at some...
by Anthony Perez | Jul 11, 2016 | General, Montenegro
“Open your eyes and see the beauty!” Most people who come to Europe check out the commercial destination in the west, missing out of the insane beauty of the Balkans. My first visit to Europe brought me to Central Europe. Hungary, Slovakia, Austria,...
by Anthony Perez | Jul 6, 2016 | General, Montenegro
First thing you might ask yourself when you see the title is, semi-hidden? Ulcinj is certainly not unknown, but also not bombarded by mass tourism. How I discovered this place is exactly how I learned about 90% of the Balkans, curiosity. At my former work desk, there...