Started the day all wrapped up and ready to go — and what an awesome hike it turned out to be! Breathtaking views, magical forests, colourful fungi, and beautiful flowers everywhere… though sadly, still no bears. We did, however, spot two graceful deer, which made our day. The storm had left quite a bit of…
The bus ride to Tara National Park was wonderfully smooth and scenic. As we began winding our way into the mountain range, I started spotting patches of what looked like white foam by the roadside — some covered in dirt. Puzzled, I turned to Jutta and asked, “What’s that white stuff on the side of…
Great day today! Jutta arrived, so we celebrated with a big lunch before heading out for a bit of sightseeing. I bravely tried the local plum rakia — let’s just say it’s an acquired taste! Tomorrow, we’re off to explore the stunning Tara National Park, about 360 km from Belgrade. Can’t wait for some fresh…
Belgrade is a city on fast-forward — full of energy, movement, and contrast. Half the people walk around beaming, the other half look like they’ve just seen the morning bus disappear around the corner. One thing I’ve really noticed since arriving in Serbia: the younger generation loves to smile, chat, and say hello, while the…
Šid is a small town that didn’t quite win me over. It consists of slot clubs, betting shops, and plenty of cafés, but only a handful of actual restaurants. I didn’t step inside any, though—the low-hanging clouds of cigarette smoke at the door were enough to keep me happily cooking up platefuls of veggies in…