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Ramadan Bayram in Skopje’s oldest Mosque

How does a Ramadan Bayram prayer look to someone from a Christian family? Probably similar to Easter, but without the women, for whom we know don’t pray in the mosque according to their religion. I...

A journey around Christmas and two New Year’s Eves in 15 days

Macedonia is “the land of the holidays”. Citizens of this small Balkan country love to celebrate with friends and family in a lively atmosphere round full tables. With about twenty public and religious holidays it... Happy New Year and a Merry Christmas

Don’t just peek over: Join in! (How to travel like a local to the Cyclades islands)

The geography bit The Cyclades archipelago is situated to the south of the Aegean Sea within close reach from the Greek capital city. The ancient name for this cluster of islands derives from the circle... Useful tips and information
Easter in Greece

Easter in Greece

Highlights of the most important holiday of the year It is difficult to describe the intense feeling of the Greek Easter. There are socially apparent and publicly displayed alterations of mood (from joyous to sad,... Easter eggs symbolizes Crucifixion
Corfu – a little piece of Paradise in the Ionian Sea

Corfu – a little piece of Paradise in the Ionian Sea

Whenever I think of sea, sun and the beach I think about Corfu – a wonderful island in the Ionian Sea. It may not be the largest island in the Ionian Sea but it certainly... useful tips and information
Holiday in Greece – villas instead of white little houses, off-road vehicles instead of donkeys

Holiday in Greece – villas instead of white little houses, off-road vehicles instead of donkeys

I am preparing for my summer vacation in Greece for the fourth year in a row now. I usually dislike travelling to places where you can’t see or learn anything new, so we go to...
Fethiye – a town of magical nature and turquoise colour

Fethiye – a town of magical nature and turquoise colour

If towns and seas were named by their colour, then Fethiye would be called turquoise. It isn’t easy to see all of Fethiye in a few days. There is something for everybody. History, culture, beaches,...
Asure, the oldest dessert in the history of mankind

Asure, the oldest dessert in the history of mankind

The traditional, centuries old Asure is not simply a dessert. It is foremost a symbol of sharing, solidarity, love, wealth and above all a symbol of our life together. It is the tenth day of...

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