Questions tagged [balkans]
A region in southeastern Europe including Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Greece, Kosovo, Macedonia and Montenegro, etc.
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How to calculate cross border fees for rental cars in the Balkans?
I'm a Turkish citizen planning a visa-free travel in the Balkan countries and I'm planning to rent a car starting and ending in Skopje, North Macedonia and travelling to Albania, Montenegro, Bosnia ...
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Can I take bear spray across land borders in the Balkans and Caucasus?
I am walking to the Caucasus and bought some bear spray for self-defence against bears in Slovenia. If I disclose that I have bear spray in my tent bag to the border guards along the way, are they ...
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Based on current restrictions; will I (Canadian) be able to travel in the Balkans in December if I have relevant covid tests? [closed]
I am thinking about travelling to Serbia, Albania and Croatia in december; will I have any issue as a Canadian assuming I am vaccinated?
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Is breakfast in the Balkans only coffee?
I went through Albania, Macedonia, and Bulgaria recently, and noticed that in the morning, the local cafe are full of people but everyone only orders a cup espresso or a bottle of water. Is that the ...
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Can 15 days stay be repeated
I have a 5 year multi-entry Schengen visa. I use it to travel to some of the Balkan states, where I’m allowed to stay in some for up to 90 days at a time.
What I do not understand, is
may I stay in ...
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Crossing the Skadar Lake by boat or bicycle
I will be making a trip to Skadar Lake from the Montenegrin side. I searched a lot to find out if there are any services that take you to the Albanian side as well.
I know that I can visit the ...
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Are there any prepaid mobile data cards that cover more than one non-EU balkan states?
I am planning a rail trip through the Balkans, but I would like to have a internet connection in case of any problems.
One option would be to buy a new prepaid sim card in every country, but that ...
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Bringing computer hardware to Albania crossing several Balkan countries
if I have to bring cryptocurrency mining hardware (A disassembled PC and several GPUs) from Germany to Albania. What are the problems I could face on border control and customs in the countries I am ...
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Buses in the Balkans
I'm currently planning a trip through the Balkans, flying back home at the end of it from Dubrovnik. I've found good resources for pretty much everything, however, information (in English, at least) ...
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Is it possible to pay for the bus at Skopje airport with euros or a credit card?
Some friends and I are visiting Skopje next week. We want to take the bus from the airport to the city centre. I've read many times that you can pay nearly everywhere in Macedonia with euros. Is this ...
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Is laziness about stamping passports common at the Bosnian-Montenegrin, Montenegrin-Albanian and Macedonian-Kosovan land borders?
The concerned person, a Dutch citizen, is going on a bus tour in former Yugoslavia, travelling Germany-Austria-Slovenia-Croatia-Bosnia-Montenegro-Albania-Macedonia-Kosovo. They only hold a passport ...
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What paperwork is needed to cross non-EU Balkan borders with a rental car?
Obviously when travelling by public transport, all I need to cross non-EU Balkan borders (meaning Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro and Serbia) is my identity card.
However, what if I ...
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Where can we rent or buy a tent for Balkan road trip?
I am planning a road trip through Macedonia, Albania, Montenegro and Kosovo this summer. We will fly into Skopje and get a rental car there. Besides other accommodation, we also want to camp for a ...
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Rome2Rio alternative for the Balkans/Eastern Europe?
So I've quickly come to find out that Rome2Rio is terrible when it comes to Eastern Europe and the Balkans.
Here's some examples:
When trying to go from Levoča (Slovakia) to Lviv (Ukraine), R2R ...
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What red tape might arise when crossing borders in a rental car (Macedonia to Croatia)?
I will be renting in Skopje, Macedonia and dropping the car in Zagreb, Croatia. I am aware the cost is high, but I just want to make sure I won't have any trouble at the border.
What costs might ...
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Best itinerary for a three week trip in the Balkans? [closed]
Me and my boyfriend are visiting the Balkans on 25th June. We only have three weeks so most likely can't do all of this so if there's any you think we should cut off(or add on) let me know! Although ...
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Where are these old Yugoslavian monuments?
I came across a list of old Yugoslavian monuments that look quite interesting. Actually, I already saw the one in Podgarić and it was really impressive. Now I wanted to locate the rest of them, but ...
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Is it common to pay for taxi in advance in the Balkan countries?
Is it common in Balkan countries to pay for a taxi in advance?
We have taken a water taxi and been asked to pay in advance and paid not to the driver, but to his "boss". Then we arrived half way and ...
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Train prices in Montenegro
Does anyone know where to find pricing and train times for trains within Montenegro, more specifically between Kolašin and Podgorica? I see train times on The Train Line but the site that it forwards ...
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Which are the non Schengen countries that allow entry for Schengen visa holders?
There are countries in the Balkan area that allow entry if you have a Schengen visa but am not able find a definite list of all those countries. Knowing that will save me getting a visa for all those ...
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Timetables and fares for bus or train travel between Sarajevo and Dubrovnik/Split
Does anyone have a link to timetables and fares for buses or trains between Sarajevo and Dubrovnik, and Sarajevo and Split in June 2014?
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How to register while wild camping in the Balkans?
Many countries in the Balkans have the regulation that you must register your stay with the authorities after, let's say, 24 hours of crossing the border into that country. Registration is easy when ...
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Can I apply for another visa while in another country?
I am a Filipino passport holder and let's just say that I currently have a valid visa (and am living in) an Eastern European country that is not part of the Schengen system. Should I want to visit a ...
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Bucharest to Sofia
What are my options to get from Bucharest (ROM) to Sofia (BUL)?
I tried searching for a bus, but I only get 100€ option - link. This can't be the only one. I can see the train option on dbbahn, but ...
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How common are petrol stations in SE Europe/Balkans?
I'm planning a motorcycle trip around the Balkans/southeastern Europe (incl. Romania and Bulgaria), this year. How common are petrol stations in this part of the world? And would they always be ...
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Bosnia during Easter
I'm looking to go somewhere over the Easter Break (06/04/12 -09/04/12) where I won't be affected by shops, attractions and services such as trains closing, will I be affected by such things in Bosnia ...
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What is the most interesting route from Sofia, Bulgaria to northern Albania? [closed]
I'm trying to decide which route to take from Sofia Bulgaria, where I am now, to northern Albania, but I don't really have much idea what specific points of interest are along the way.
I could just ...
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Where in the Balkans is free camping permitted?
This question is a spinoff of the question about wild camping in Europe since none of the answers cover the area where I am now with my tent and sleeping bag (-:
Do any of the following countries in ...
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Roadtrip in Southeastern Europe [closed]
I'm already planning my next vacation in next May or late August/early September. I'm planning to visit the Southeastern part of Europe. Im especially interested in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, ...
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What bus and train routes exist between Greece and the Republic of Macedonia?
I'm planning to go from Ionian coast of Greece (specifically, Preveza) towards north and east, and cross over into the Republic of Macedonia (visiting at least Skopje and Ohrid).
What would be the ...