Even though Nis is the third largest city in Serbia, it is one of the more overlooked to visit. People often find themselves in Belgrade and Novi Sad and don’t venture far enough to visit this beautiful city. My friend has lived in Belgrade for a while now and had yet to see Nis herself. So we made the plan to venture there together for a few … [Read more...]
Category: Serbia
14 Incredible Things to Do in Belgrade Serbia
If you find yourself in Serbia and looking for things to do Belgrade, you certainly won’t want for activities to do in this dynamic city. The city is also larger than I expected with the “New Belgrade” on the west side of the river. This part had some of the more socialist “brutalist architecture” buildings. It is also the less popular place for … [Read more...]
Photo Essay: Brutalist Architecture in Belgrade Serbia
I have always been fascinated by Brutalist Architecture. I don’t know what it is. Maybe the combination of form, function, and ideology that created something both ugly and beautiful. What is Brutalist Architecture? I know when I mention the term “brutalist architecture” it makes a lot of people wince at the idea. Like, what is that? The term … [Read more...]
Museum of Aviation – Belgrade, Serbia
I’m a bit of a plane geek. Or rather an aerospace geek. It all started back when I was a kid wanting to be an astronaut or a military pilot. Sadly my eyesight was too poor for such a job possibility but it didn’t stop my constant love for the technology. I tend to try to visit these museums whenever I find myself in various parts of the … [Read more...]
Hotel Review: Hotel Lepenski Vir – Serbia
Have you got your accommodations for tonight? – Alexander Asked No not yet, we are thinking maybe to check out the hotel in town. – I replied Well there is only one hotel in town – he answered That makes sense, it is a very small town – I replied It does however have 500 rooms Wait…what? We sat there talking with Alexander … [Read more...]
First impressions: Serbia
There is something about Serbia. I really can’t put my finger on it but sadly most of my knowledge and understanding of the country comes from the 90s, during the wars in the Balkans. I was young then and my memory of it these days is hazy but watching the news you learned that the Serbians were the aggressors in the war. The enemies. We may not … [Read more...]