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Places in Serbia that are ideal for traveling with a baby

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Destinations, Serbia
djerdap, Sokobanja, The Silver Lake, Tara

Many parents consider traveling with a baby a big challenge, because it requires a lot of organization and planning. That's why parents decide to take a break from traveling after having a child until the child grows up a bit. However, traveling with a baby doesn't have to be complicated or stressful at all, and it's even easier when you choose a destination within your own country, without

Traces of Vlach magic

"Before we start walking and talking about Vlachs and Vlach magic, try not to look down on their traditions and customs with scorn. The centuries-old traditions that you will hear about today are the cornerstone of their value system and the way they view the world. Also, keep in mind that they are also Christians and cherish many of our customs. And no, that doesn't stop them from believing in some things unique to their culture." With these words, the guide Rade (by the way, half-Serbian, half-Vlach) introduced himself to us before we set foot on the paths where the human foot rarely treads today. Where, if you surrender to nature, you can still feel the mystique that surrounds the name of this people. A small but well-chosen group of enthusiastic people, of various nationalities (in addition to the Serbs there were Italians, Americans and Spaniards), of different ages (from the younger generations, up to one grandmother who showed that age is just a number) in the company of the dog Freud (who, like the real Freud, eagerly looked at everything visible and invisible to us), and among whom I was, shaved in eastern Serbia, in the vicinity of Majdanpek. Before us was a long path - 18 kilometers where there were uphills, downhills, mysterious caves, overgrowth (which is the definition of a rock vault), dried up riverbeds, but also those rivers that had to be crossed. To make the trail even better, Rada's guide made sure that he told us about the legends and customs of the Vlachs that marked some places. The history of a nation is not dictated only by cause and effect relationships, but also by the geography of a place. Thus, Rade explains to us that the Vlachs were mainly miners (since the area itself is rich in mineral resources) and herders, while black and white cows, just like the ones we see on the wrappers of milk chocolates, look at us confused from the edge. The road takes us past the Felješana rainforest, which has the interesting fact that it was there first

"Before we start walking and talking about Vlachs and Vlach magic, try not to look down on their traditions and customs with scorn. The centuries-old traditions that you will hear about today are the cornerstone of their value system and the way they view the world. Also, keep in mind that they are also Christians and yes

The best destinations for an active holiday in Serbia

When we say vacation, we first think of a vacation without activities, with a lot of lying down and resting. If it's summer - we go to the sea, if it's winter - we go to the mountain to the hotel, to swim in the pool, possibly to go skiing. That is some classic thinking, but Serbia offers us much more than that.

Ascend to the mountain Rtanj: useful tips and tricks

In eastern Serbia there is a mountain on which there is a pyramid and it is a favorite place of aliens in this part of the world. Joking aside, Rtanj is a mountain that may or may not resemble a pyramid, and as for aliens - we haven't met them. One thing is certain - the climb to the mountain Rtanj is a favorite place for

8 best things to do in the Tara National Park

Tara Banjska stena, what to do in Tara National Park

If you are wondering what to do in Tara National Park, we will tell you that it offers numerous opportunities for an active, meaningful and relaxing vacation. Tara National Park covers almost the entire surface of the mountain, which certainly belongs to the most beautiful Serbian vacation destinations. Coniferous forests are Tara's trademark, and at the same time make it the most wooded mountain in Serbia and the region. The wealth of natural resources on this mountain will provide you with a real blessing during your stay. It is one of the favorite destinations for lovers of nature and active vacations. Accommodation on Tara is very diverse and you can find it in numerous villages in these areas. Tara is located in the western part of Serbia and belongs to the inner belt of the Dinarides. It is 50 km long, 22 km wide and has an average altitude of 1200 meters. Its highest peak is Kozji Rid (1591 m). It has wealth and diverse tourist values: an ecologically preserved natural environment, mountainous relief with a moderate altitude, suitable grounds for winter and summer activities, a beneficial climate, the Drina with the artificial lake Perućac. Because of all this, Tara is one of the most attractive regions in Serbia, and in many ways it is unique in Europe and the world. Mount Tara is both a summer and winter destination, and Kaluđerske Bare and Mitrovac are the two main centers for visitors. As many as 80 % areas of the National Park cover mixed forests of spruce, fir and beech. Of over 1,000 different plants, about 20 are endemic, among them the most famous is the Pančić spruce, a symbol of Tara - a relic of the Tertiary and a Balkan endemic that survived the Great Ice Age in very limited habitats in the middle course of the Drina river. These are the top 8 suggestions for what to do in Tara National Park. The proposals are mostly related to the spring and summer period. 1) Choose a walking tour where you will visit the most beautiful viewpoints of Tara There are numerous and beautiful viewpoints on Tara. The most visited are Banjska stena and Bilješka stena, followed by Crnjeskovo, Sjenič and Osluša, with

If you are wondering what to do in Tara National Park, we will tell you that it offers numerous opportunities for an active, meaningful and relaxing vacation. Tara National Park covers almost the entire surface of the mountain, which certainly belongs to the most beautiful Serbian vacation destinations. Coniferous forests are Tara's trademark, and at the same time make it the most wooded mountain in Serbia and the region.

Places in Serbia that are ideal for traveling with a baby

Traces of Vlach magic

The best destinations for an active holiday in Serbia

Ascend to the mountain Rtanj: useful tips and tricks

8 best things to do in the Tara National Park

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