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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

You don’t have to travel to the ends of the earth to find truly wild places. The Balkans are home to primeval forests, free-flowing rivers. and untamed mountains. Read our latest blog to discover 7 truly wild places across the Balkans 👉 f.mtr.cool/8gznsrlovm

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

Inspired by Simon Reeve’s latest Wilderness series? 🌿 The Balkans are home to primeval forests, free-flowing rivers and some seriously impressive mountains. Discover them all in our latest blog 👉

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Wilderness: 7 truly wild places in the Balkans

Off the back of Simon Reeve's latest Wilderness series, we prove you don't have to travel far to discover some breathtakingly wild landscapes in Europe.

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

We're in Forbes for #NorthMacedonia and #Serbia! Our co-founder Emma Heywood shares autumn travel tips in an article out yesterday looking at the Balkans' growing popularity: 🔗 f.mtr.cool/wz705ddfbc

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

We recently wrapped up our latest adventure in Serbia. And this being Serbia, the countryside was every bit as wild and untamed as their itinerary. Find out more about our guided adventures in this bewitching country 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/serbia-holi…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The Theth–Valbona pass is an unforgettable introduction to Albania’s high mountains, but it’s popular. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite alternative places hike in our new guide to the best hiking in #Albania.

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Why there's more to hiking in Albania than Theth to Valbona

Five more of Albania's best hikes beyond Valbona-Theth, from sacred Mount Tomorr to Mt Korab's summit and a border crossing into the Accursed Mountains.

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

The Balkans are having a moment. 🙌 Our latest newsletter is out, and it's packed with Balkan travel temptation, especially if you prefer paths less travelled. Get inspired at the link below. 👉 mailchi.mp/undiscoveredbalkans/sept…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

"Albania is in our hearts. I cannot recommend this trip highly enough." 🇦🇱 Barnes and his family joined us in June for a holiday they'll never forget and left a glowing 5 star review. Swipe to read more.

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

North Macedonia might be the best kept hiking secret in Europe, and it's perfect for a mountain + lake cool-cation.⛰️ Learn more in our guide to the best hiking to be had here. 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/best-hiking…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Skopje has been knocked down and rebuilt more times than most, and is a fascinating mix. An Ottoman bazaar sits next to Brutalist concrete, modern sculptures and marble columns. Read our full Skopje guide on the blog 👉

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The best things to do in Skopje, Macedonia: Undiscovered Guides

Explore unusual brutalist architecture, ride old London busses, shop for wedding dresses and leather slippers in an old bazaar, climb an Ottoman fortress and kayak in a canyon.

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

THIS is September hiking in Montenegro's mountains. ☀️🌧️ Blue skies one day. Cloud and mist the next. And sometimes, both. It's crazy and beautigul. All photos from our group last week Find out more about our guided hiking trips 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/tour-catego…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Balkan countries like Montenegro and Albania reward curious travellers, but a few local customs are worth knowing before you go. Read our latest blog post for the five main things not to do when visiting the Balkans 👉https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/balkan-cultural-etiquette-guide/

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

It’s been a crazy, fun-filled few weeks in the Balkans ☀️ Thanks to all the wonderful families who’ve joined our adventures this summer for some quality time together. Plan your next summer break, with us as your regional experts 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/tour-catego…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

The best kind of travel advice? Hearing it from people who've just been there. 🌟 Planning your 2027 adventure? Save this post for a little travel inspiration — and a reminder that we and the Balkans are waiting. 🇲🇪 🇦🇱 🇲🇰

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

It's been a busy summer for us with dozens of tours running all across the Balkans. Thanks to all our lovely reviewers for winning hearts & minds for the Balkans. If you're thinking of planning a 2027 holiday away from the crowds, up a mountain, avoiding extreme heat, give us a call!

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

📍 Bosnia & Herzegovina – a country where you can swap the crowds of Western European hotspots for dramatic canyons, Montana-like mountains and adventures like rafting at a fraction of the cost. 🇧🇦 👉https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/bosnia-holidays/ #travelbalkans

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Everyone who's heard of Macedonia 🇲🇰 has heard of Lake Ohrid. We love it too, but as a recent guest on our North Macedonia activity trip said, "there's so much more to see and do." Read Ginny's trip highlights 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/beyond-lake…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Forget the Alps – right now the Balkans are having a wildflower moment🌼 🌸🏔️ We've rounded up our 7 favourite wildflower hikes in the region, from the legendary Peaks of the Balkans trail to Bulgaria's Pirin mountains. Get inspired 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/wildflower-…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Some families like to stroll gently through nature. Our guests just chose a vertical hike on the Durmitor Via Ferrata, and they thrived! Try it on our 7-day Montenegro Family Adventure Holiday. 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/tours/famil…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Meet Maja Arapit — Albania’s very own Matterhorn. 🏔️🇦🇱 At 2,218m, it’s nowhere near as high as Switzerland’s iconic peak, but the similarity in shape is striking. See it on our Montenegro to Albania hiking tour. 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/tours/via-d…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

North Macedonia is Europe's best-kept foodie secret: foraging for wild strawberries on mountain hikes to tavče gravče—a slow-baked bean stew, the best cheese and world-class wines from Tikveš. We've been eating and drinking our way around this Balkan country, read our food & wine guide in the blog.

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

The quickest way to become the coolest parent on holiday? Say "yes" to this… 🇲🇪 💦 😄 Find out more about our locally-led #Montenegro Family Adventure for summer 2027 👉 undiscoveredmontenegro.com/tours/fa…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

Five stars for a week of adventure in Albania! 🇦🇱✨ A huge thank you to Marianne, Roy & Rebecca for sharing their experience after exploring Albania with us earlier this month. Find out more 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/albania-hol…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

A country of mountains, lakes and epic landscapes.📍 #NorthMacedonia is the kind of place that surprises you around every corner. In celebration of our new organised adventure here, we’ve shared 12 fun facts about Macedonia on the blog. 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/north-maced…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

We’re in the new Lonely Planet Montenegro Guide! 🎉 Our copy just arrived, and we’re thrilled to be recommended once again – for our Lake Skadar adventures, Montenegro birdwatching holiday and Villa Miela – the base for many of our holidays. A huge thank you to author Peter Dragicevich and the LP!

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Europe has a secret. And it's called Macedonia. 🇲🇰 We've just returned from our inaugural 8-day Macedonia Activity Holiday, and it looked like this... Available to book now 😄 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/tours/north…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Bosnia & Herzegovina may be out of the World Cup, but we're so proud of the team and their amazing fans. 🇧🇦 We love BiH's music, moutains, lakes, waterfalls, cities and rivers. Here's three adventures beyond the cities 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/bosnia-adve…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

📸 Here's some snapshots from Albania, where our guests have been having a whole lot of fun this last month. If Albania's on your adventure list, get in touch to join our small group trips here this summer or autumn, rated 5 stars. 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/albania-hol…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

Did you know Lake Skadar and Lake Shkodër are the same place? The lake shared by Montenegro and Albania has just become one of Europe's newest UNESCO biosphere reserves. If you want to visit, our guide covers both sides of the lake 👉https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/lake-shkodra-lake-skadar-guide/

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Our art retreat in #Montenegro has just ended and it was wonderfully inspiring. 🎨 2 spots left for September 2026 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/tours/paint…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

"We can't recommend this holiday highly enough!" Thanks to the Foster/Coll family for this 5-star review of their 'Super-Active Montenegro' holiday. Ready for your own Montenegro adventure? We still have some summer spots. Find out more 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/montenegro-…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

What an amazing two weeks holding the first ever paddlesports retreats to take place in Montenegro, with the East of England Paddlesports Society! (photos from the packrafting day). Check out our range of adventures on the water 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/tour-catego…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

You don’t need to fly to Bali or Peru for authentic cultural experiences. 📍 Some of Europe’s richest living traditions are right here in the Balkans. We’ve pulled together 10 of our favourite cultural experiences. Get inspired 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/balkan-cult…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

Is Albania safe to travel right now? Yes! We just hosted two groups in Albania who left great reviews and they felt safe. If you're worried about travelling to Albania or the Balkans, call us or read our tips for safe travels👉🏼 undiscoveredbalkans.com/is-albania-…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🎉 Wonderful news – Lake Skadar (Shkodër) has just become a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in #Montenegro 🇲🇪 and #Albania 🇦🇱. This extraordinary landscape is one of Europe's most important wetland ecosystems. Come and explore it on one of our adventures. 💙

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

On World Environment Day, a reminder of what's at stake in #Albania. 🦩 The spectacle of flamingos feeding in the Vjosa-Narta Lagoon, captured by photographer Arian Mavriqi. Sign the petition 👉 www.change.org/p/protect-vjosa-nart…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

One of #Albania's most important coastal ecosystems is under threat from tourism development. ❗️Support the call to halt works at #Zvërnec and #VjosaNarta lagoon before irreversible damage ✍️ Sign the petition - www.change.org/p/protect-vjosa-nart…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

Meet our super North Macedonia partner Vojislav 🇲🇰 an adventure travel guide who shows you the best that his small but diverse country has to offer this summer. Hike through mountains, canyons and sail on lake Ohrid - a true escape into nature & a new culture. undiscoveredbalkans.com/?p=76926

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Bulgaria, Eurovision winner 2026. While the rest of Europe catches up with Dara's Bangaranga, we propose you come and see what Bulgaria is actually like There's mountains and mineral springs everywhere, it ranks 3rd in Europe for archaeological monuments & obviously has great music culture. Join us!

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Happy 20th birthday Montenegro! 🇲🇪 Today marks the 20th anniversary of independence for this beautiful country that we’re lucky to call home. 🇲🇪 Back in 2006, our base 'Villa Miela' was a ruin and there were only a few tourists around. Much has changed, but Montenegro's beauty remains the same.

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

We’ve just published our guide to wild swimming in #Albania — 9 of our favourite spots, from glacial mountain lakes and wild rivers like the Vjosa, to thermal hot springs and hidden coves along the Albanian Riviera. 👉🏼 undiscoveredbalkans.com/the-best-pl…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Montenegro turns 20 this year. Most coverage will focus on the coast. Here's what they'll miss: the most mountainous country in the Balkans, its unique pomegranate wine, flamingos, pelicans & some of Europe's least-touched wilderness. Read on: undiscoveredbalkans.com/montenegro-…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

We've done it again 🎉 Thank you for the brilliant reviews that place our trips among the top 10% of TripAdvisor's things to do worldwide once again this year. Europe's wildest corner is waiting 👉🏼 undiscoveredbalkans.com – current special: £100pp off Montenegro trips, book now! #Balkans

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Somewhere in the mountains of Bosnia, a bizarre concrete structure rises from the forest. This is a Spomenik: abstract brutalist monuments commissioned during Yugoslav times. Read our guide to the best 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/spomeniks-b…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

Have you ever tasted homemade butter? Just one foodie delight for this week's guests on our #Albania Food and Culture Tour. From high-end restaurants to traditional mountain food, Albania tantalises the tastebuds. Book now 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com/tours/gastr…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Croatia, but cheaper? This BBC headline caught a lot of attention this week, and we're really happy to see Montenegro winning more hearts. But… #Montenegro isn’t #Croatia, and in many ways, it's better for it. Scroll to see why.👇

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Happy #EarthDay2026! The Balkans is home to some of Europe’s wildest and most biodiverse landscapes – but also some of its most fragile. The way we travel here matters. Our trips aim to support local communities and respect nature. Find out more and join us 👉 undiscoveredbalkans.com

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

Our first guests of 2026 have left Montenegro after a “fantastic week” — their words, not ours. 😀 It was a joy to introduce our small group to a side of Montenegro most never get to see. Find out why! 👉🏼https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/tours/multi-activity-holiday-lake-skadar/

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

In the Balkans, souvenirs are a cut above the usual: hand-woven kilims, socks knitted in mountain villages, copper coffee pots hand-hammered in Sarajevo's bazaar, jars of smoky homemade ajvar. Here are 10 artisan items we love: undiscoveredbalkans.com/what-to-buy…

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Undiscovered Balkans @undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Discover the best hikes in Serbia: part of our Balkan mountain trail guide series. From the Eagle Canyon to the Stara Planina on the Serbian-Bulgarian border, hiking here has much to offer, and zero crowds.⛰️ undiscoveredbalkans.com/serbia-hiki…

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