Serbia
While Serbia may not initially make it to the top of your European bucket list, I’m here to tell you that Belgrade is absolutely worth a visit! Serbia is an inexpensive country to visit, which allows you to upgrade your hotel room, eat out for every meal and indulge in as many craft cocktails as your heart desires–all without breaking the bank!
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Places to See
Belgrade
Novi Sad
Nis
Stara Planina Mountains
Bukovička spa town
Activities to Do
Smederevo Fortress
Petrovaradin Fortress
Skull Tower
Manasija Monastery
Ski Kopaonik or another ski resort
Spa trip to Banja Koviljača or another town
Devil's Town rock formations
Explore Belgrade Old Town
Kalemegdan Fortress
Nikola Tesla museum
Beton Hala riverside (Belgrade)
Museum of Yugoslav history
Temple of St. Sava
What to Eat & Drink
Cevapcící
Raznjici (skewers)
Pork sausages
Grilled meat platter
Burek pasty
Pirotski Kackavalj cheese
Coffee (Turkish style)
Rakia
Sljivovica plum brandy
Places to Stay
Hotel Moskva (Belgrade)
Planning Resources:
Accommodation – I always check these three websites to see my options when booking hotels or apartments to stay in : Booking.com, Airbnb.com and Expedia.com (includes VRBO & Hotels.com)
Tours – When searching for activities and tours, I use Viator and Get Your Guide
Transportation – I stalk Google Flights for both domestic and international flights. For trains, Eurail for multi-day passes and Trainline for one-off train tickets. I often use Enterprise for rental cars, but will go with any reputable company that offers a good deal.
Serbia’s Best Hidden Gem – the old Bohemian quarter of Belgrade, specifically Skadarlija. The cobblestone streets and beautiful buildings make strolling these streets a nice addition to your trip to the city. Be sure to stop off at a cafe or restaurant here!
Alex’s Insider Tips
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Border Crossing-
be prepared to wait...our car was completely searched...every. single. bag! This was a lot considering we had started our roadtrip skiing in Austria, so we had a roof rack with skis and such. This was our first invasive border crossing search, but the border officer was a jolly man!
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Smoking-
you can still smoke inside here, even inside restaurants. Luckily a number of restaurants have a covered indoor/outdoor area, so I would recommend eating here if you aren't a smoker.
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Meat Eater's Paradise-
Serbians love their meat platters! They are delicious but also it's quite a heavy cuisine, and obviously not an easy place for vegetarians or vegans.
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Great Speakeasy Scene-
the city of Belgrade has a fantastic speakeasy scene and the cocktails are about $5-6! If you like craft cocktails, this is a great city to visit! Beware of the smoking indoors though...
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What can I expect from Serbia?
An often overlooked and inexpensive country. Serbia can easily be added to your Balkan trip, if you’re looking to experience a place that most foreign tourists don’t visit.
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September 13, 2023
