Macedonia & Skopje,
Macedonia is probably the most exotic and poor place in Europe, a landlocked small Balkan nation of mountains, lakes and ancient towns with Islamic, ottoman and European architecture.
The capital of Macedonia is Skopje, is known for its sprawling Old Bazaar quarter and historic buildings turned museums, including the National Gallery of Macedonia, housed in a 15th-century Turkish bath complex. The southern city Ohrid, on a lake of the same name, has a medieval townscape and a recently restored hilltop castle.
The place feels more like middle east because of Islamic influence that is present at every step, the traditional food is of oriental origin too.
The country is safe to visit but is not a touristic destination however once there is quite a lot to see and since the country is not so big is easy to do everything in 2-3 days. Accommodation options are abundant and for all budgets, local food is cheep and testy, you will spend some 50 Euro a day for mid range accommodation and food.
Best to visit as part of your Balkan car tour ( Bulgaria, Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro, Serbia)
Safety: Good
Cost: Medium Low
ATM coverage: Good
Currency exchange: YES
Local transportation: Decent
Hotels: Good
Mobile networks / WiFi: Good
Roads: Good
International transport: Decent
People attitude to tourists: Decent
Here are some pictures from my trip:
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