Absolutely Love North Macedonia: The Balkan Peninsula’s Hidden Gem

🚫 Formerly "Republic of Macedonia," renamed "Republic of North Macedonia" in 2019. Now called North Macedonia. ✈️ Visa & Transportation 💟 Visa: Multiple-entry Schengen visa or visas from Bulgaria, Cyprus, or Romania grant 15-day visa-free access. (Otherwise, apply for a visa in advance!) ✈️ Getting there: Fly into Skopje International Airport. Use long-distance buses for basic travel, or rent a car for freedom! 📍 Must-Visit Spots 💟 Skopje Fortress 🏰: Perched on a hill ⛰️, it’s the city’s highest point with panoramic views. 💟 Old Bazaar: Ottoman-era charm 🕌, perfect for souvenirs ✔️, Turkish coffee ☕, and local snacks. 💟 Lake Ohrid: Crystal-clear waters 🏊♂️—stroll along the shore 🚶♀️ or take a boat tour 🚢. 💟 St. John Church ⛪: Cliff-top beauty with stunning frescoes inside. 💟 Mavrovo National Park: Mountains ⛰️, forests 🌲, streams 🏞️—a hiker’s paradise 🥾. Ski in winter! ⛷️ 🥩 Food Recs 🔥 Cevapi: Grilled minced-meat sausages 🍖, served with flatbread, onions, and kaymak (creamy cheese). Juicy and addictive! 🔥 Tavče Gravče: Traditional clay-pot baked beans or meat casserole 🫙, richly spiced and aromatic. 🔥 Baklava: Flaky pastry layered with nuts 🌰, drenched in honey syrup 🍯—sweet but not cloying! ✨ Travel Tips ☑️ Language: Official language is Macedonian, but English works in tourist areas. ☑️ Currency: Use Macedonian Denar (MKD). Euros accepted in some places, but carry local cash. ☑️ Season: Best in spring (Apr-Jun) or autumn (Sep-Oct). Summer can be hot 🥵, winter is cold in mountains ❄️. #HiddenGems #TravelTheWorld #MustVisitPlaces #OffTheBeatenPath #NorthMacedonia #TravelGuide