FYR of Macedonia Travel Forum

Hello,

Does somebody have any information about the marked trails in Galicica National Park? Where do they start, etc.

In May we met somebody who traveled with a Dutch organization (SNP travels) and he had descriptions of the trails and marks. Unfortunately, this person did not get back to me...The travel agency does not give out information without an arrangement...

Thanks,
Dennis

Hello,

Last year, me and my girlfriend (she's from Skopje so I have a great translator) tried to find the archeoligical site Trebenista near Ohrid site but we did not manage to find it.

We spoke to some old men near the village Trebenista, who told us that you could only reach the site after a hike of an hour through the hills and that the trail was not easy to find, and full with snakes.

(We had the feeling they didnt like people to visit the site, maybe because of vandalism or something).

Could somebody give me some directions how to get there, we might go to Macedonia this month...(and we're not vandals :-)

Thanks
Dennis

PS If somebody has information about hiking trails in Galicica National park, or in Macedionia in general, I would be *very* interested as well!

who knows if this hotel has a swimming pool ?

Sakav da ve prasam koga ke se odrzi ovogodinesniot Pivo fest kaj vas? na koj datum?i kolku ke trae?pozdrav

Hi all,

I am trying to find info online of transport available between Sofia and Skopje. The only link I have found is this 1

http://tis.centralnaavtogara.bg

According to this there are only 2 buses per day. However when I was there in 2007 I seem to remember there were lots more buses than that. Does anyone have any info they can help with please?

Any help much appreciated.

Keep well,
Stevie

I'm an Albanian citizen and am intending to travel to Serbia through Macedonia and back again to Albania through Macedonia. I already have the Serbian visa. What type of Macedonian visa would I need? I heard I would need a double transit visa but that option is not on the visa application form.

The options in the application form are :

1. Entry visa
2. Exit-Entry visa
3. Transit visa

Hi, I'm trying to figure out the best way to transport about 6 people from Sarajevo to Kumanovo. I'm guessing a bus is the cheapest option, but what is the shortest route? Any suggestions would be much appreciated! Thanks!

We are going to Ohrid at June 17 for a week, looked at www.visit-ohrid.com for a room or apartment and found BALABAN. It looks fency and nice, cost 40 euro a night for room, other apartments less luxurious cost about 20-30 euro.
Somebody knows it? any recomendations?
B.T.W, already read all Ohrid tips, tks. to everybody who posted!

Hi there I am attending the Scotland match in September and looking for advice. I could not get any hotels in Skopje but I found one in Tetovo the Tevoli I believe its called. Is it fairly easy and safe to travel from Skopje to Tetovo and whats the best way bus or taxi? Many Thanks

I am planning to travel from Skopje to Sofia on July 4th (great way to spend the 4th of July!!). Are there direct buses? Will I have to change buses? If so, where? Travel times between the 2 cities? If it's a long journey, are there night buses? Would appreciate any information and suggestions.

Hi I read your post about being overcharged for taxis and suggesting only to take certain kinds. Please enlighten me! as I will be traveling to Skopje in late July. Cheers

Hello,

Does anyone have any experience with the travel agency www.elitetravel-albania.com ?

Are they good ?

Thanks for any comments.

As it seems, I'll probably go to Veles in the end of June, and stay there for a few days.

I can't find any tips, so I'd like to know if any of you have any info about city?

I'm interested in any sightseeing places there, shopping, nightlife, restaurants, anything that would make my stay there more enjoyable.

Thank you in advance.

Hello,

We are going to Skopje this August and we also want to visit Tirana. We can organize this ourselves of course But I am thinking of an organized tour. Up to now I only found one from Ohrid to Tirana. Does anyone has some website or travel agencies (with website) which have regular tours or excursions ?

Thanks in advance for your answer.

Robert

hi everyone.
i believe there are no airport buses going to skopje from the airport. does anyone know roughly how much a taxi will be going to the city centre??

kind regards,

mike

Dear Vt Friends,

Do you have any info about it?I have checked macedonian railway on the net but it s in Macedonian language.How long time it takes?How much?

Thank you

What is the best way to get from Athens to skopje? I looked at flights last night and found one for $250USD and it was direct. Today when I went to book it was $1000USD and no direct flights were found? Any help would be appreciated. My end destination is Bitola.

Does someone tell me hotel's prices in Kriva Palanka?

Hi! Are there any 3,4 or 5 star hotels near Skopje airport? I'm spending 1 night in Stonebridge Hotel first, then I'm driving to Ohrid for 2 nights, and then back to Skopje via Krushevo. I'm catching a plane very early the morning after, and I was thinking of avoiding Skopje downtown and sleep in a hotel near the airport, but I can't find any. Any suggestions?

Hello,
I now live for 8 months in Skopje and I cant find info about popular parties and activities.
For example, does anybody know about colourful festivities in Turkish minority villages around Debar? I saw it once in a book but I cant find it back. I am looking for the dates of these parties, or any other info !
Any other date of popular party date in MK is welcome (other than Galishnik wedding and Struga Carnival)!
Thanks,
Xavier

Just a quick one..

I was wondering if it is possible/common, whilst staying in Ohrid, to make a daytrip over to Albania? Are there transport links to facilitate this ?

Thanks

MrLewis

Hello,
I am planning a visit to Macedonia
I really want to have the "full experience"
Does anyone know any unique traditions, activities, and/or cultural festivals
that are associated with Macedonia?
I would really appreciate the help and am open minded about any ideas in order to really get to know the culture
THANKYOU!

I am planning to fly from Istanbul To Skopje and Drive down to Greece on Mid September.FromSkopje to Thessaloniki.How is the road conditions?Also Greek border is easy topass?Are there big TIR lines?I want to hire a car in Skopje and use it in Greece for 10 days.I do not fly directly to Greece cause fligts are very expensive and we want to see Macedonia too.Also any one done this before?using a Macedonnian car in Greece.Do I need extra papers for this?
Thanks

Our route: Dubrovnik to Montenegro, then south to Tirana (Albania) then on to Ohrid and Skopje (Macedonia) before crossing into Kosovo and returning to Kolasin (Montenegro) via Pec and Berane and back to Dubrovnik, continuing to Mostar and Sarajevo (Bosnia) then Zagreb (Croatia) and then on to Belgrade (Serbia). Our concern is: Will we have difficulties getting into Serbia because we have driven through Kosovo? Any help, advice or contact information regarding same is appreciated. Thanks in advance to all who reply.

Hi travelling with my family in July and need to get from Skopje to Kotor by public transport, with possibly one stop to break the journey. Anyone got any ideas about the best routes, stop over places, or how long this is likely to take?

Many thanks

Has anyone travelled from Skopje through Pec (Kosovo) to Montenegro? Our tour is travelling this way and we were wondering how safe it is at the moment. Any advice and/or information regarding this area is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance for information offered.

Please recommend some local Website(s) that list prices for renting long term Room, flat in Skopje.

friends:

I will be on an extensive stay (4 months) in Tetovo, Macedonia.

I will need one bedroon apartment, hotel suite or large penzione.

Any suggestions on how to locate. Internet search has been futile.

Thanks

John

Anyone stayed in either? They seem okay from the website offer, but I haven't found any reviews.

Cheers,

Lisa

There are some campsites in Skopje such as:

http://skopjeonline.com.mk/detalno.asp?id=149&idpodkat=0&glavnoime=Camping&vtorid=187

any idea how much are they for per person, per day or night ? I hope they have stove or microwave for cooking food purposen ? Ideally can be close to city.