The biggest award and recognition in the culinary world is certainly the Michelin star.  When you hear that Michelin reviewers are coming to a city, know that the city is the future culinary “star”. Last year, one of such cities was Belgrade. What makes the Serbian capital exceptional in terms of gastronomy is its geographical […]

Located less than 90 minutes from Belgrade, Novi Sad is Serbia’s second city and the administrative center of Vojvodina province. Sometimes overlooked, it’s an ideal destination for a short break or weekend away from the capital.  If you can, stay in the charming Stari Grad or Old Town from where all the main sights are […]

Our friend journalist from Egypt, sent us an article she wrote about some Serbs that spread the word about Serbia. Thank you, Maydaa, for your article and your time to think about our country. Surely, we could say a lot more on this subject, and we will soon give our own article. Spreading countries’ cultures […]

DURING A RECENT stint living in central Serbia, I became obsessed with kajmak, which, if you can imagine, is like a lovechild between cream cheese and salty French butter. Made from the skimmed fat of cows’ milk and then mixed with salt, its consistency can vary from rather runny and milky (new) to more like clotted cream (old). My […]

Like any other cosmopoliten city Belgrade is full of great restaurants.  Whether you would like a sushi restaurant, an American steakhouse, an Italian restaurant, a Thai eatery or exotic Cajun cuisine – you will find it all. Off course, most of restaurants serve Serbia traditional food, that is hearty and tasty, with lot of meat. […]

In the heart of Belgrade, the vibrant and resilient capital of Serbia, a slow and colorful transformation is taking place. Once ugly and industrial, the historic neighborhood of Savamala has emerged in recent years as the thriving epicenter of the city’s cultural life. Following decades of neglect, Savamala is now blossoming back to life as […]

In the backroom of a small house in Pirot in southeastern Serbia, a handful of women are fighting to keep an ancient craft alive. Their dexterous fingers race up and down large wooden looms, weaving the bold geometric patterns distinct to Pirot carpets. Once celebrated throughout Europe for their beauty, Pirot carpets graced the walls […]

This astonishingly inexpensive country is one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. But get in quick: the genre-jumping Exit Festival – annexing a medieval fortress in Novi Sad each July since it began as an anti-Milošević protest – was awarded the Best Major European Festival title. Belgrade is being mentioned in the same panting breaths as Berlin […]

Martin Newman explores a relatively undiscovered Balkan nation that’s going up in all departments. We are publishing the full article that Martin wrote about Serbia. The minibus ground to a halt at the top of a steeply treacherous incline. “The driver won’t go any further,” our guide Djina told us, turning in her seat. “It’s […]

Picture everything you want from a classic European country, then add a level of quirk that you won’t find anywhere but the Balkans. Serbia is one of Europe’s more sizeable countries, and yet it remains largely overlooked by travellers who tend westward rather than venturing east. Sure, there’s the infamous, ambiguous history that hasn’t quite […]

Renowned world tourism experts recommend destinations to be visited in January 2014. Belgrade, the capital of Serbia, is on that list! Serbia’s capital is buzzing year-round but a January visit, despite the cold, will be a heartwarming experience, and the newly rebranded Air Serbia (www.airserbia.com) is offering tempting promotional fares. Orthodox Christmas falls on 7 January. […]

If You are tired from chaotic and furious regime of city life, Serbian villages are the best place to find an oasis of peace. Whether You need active or real vacation, villages are perfect place to visit. Serbia eco tourism offers organic and healthy food, crystal clear sky, fresh and unpolluted air, domestic animal, thick […]

Soulfood Serbia is a short promotional video of the National Tourism Organisation of Serbia representing autochthonous food and beverages. Gastronomic products featured in the video are an essential part of the country’s tourism offer.

It’s not often that you get to enjoy a train journey through some of the most dramatic scenery in southern Europe in the company of the Queen, the former Soviet leader Leonid Brezhnev, the one-time Emperor of Ethiopia, Haile Selassie, and Jawaharlal Nehru, the first leader of an independent India. But there I was tucking […]

Everyone loves Belgrade. Throughout my 15-day Balkans trip, I heard from fellow travelers, hoteliers, and others about what an amazing city it was. From the famous nightlife to the great grilled meats to the cafe culture, the capital of Serbia came highly recommended. I arrived in said city at 5:45am after a 10-hour night train […]