15 Reasons To Escape To The Balkans This Summer

What Are The Balkan Countries?

The Balkans region is located in southeastern Europe. Culturally diverse, yet historically connected, the region consists of a bunch of small countries. It includes Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, and Montenegro. It also includes North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Greece, and Slovenia.

1. Your tastebuds will tingle when trying Croatian Pag Cheese

2. You'll learn that good wine does not have to be expensive

3. You'll learn how to swim (in case you cannot, yet)

4. You'll discover that eggplant can be tasty when served on bread - taste Ajvar

5. You'll learn to dance like crazy to Balkan rhythms

6. You'll never forget the parties on Belgrade's floating party boats

7. You'll realize that summer music festivals are cheap and good

8. You'll get to eat Burek when you visit the Balkans

9. Drinks here are good and cheap and turn white when mixed with water - try Rakia

10. You'll learn where democracy was born and how it came to be

11. You'll discover the generosity of the people

12. You'll discover cultural differences between the East and the West

13. You'll be in a region where you can't guess the word but will learn to adapt

14. Fresh food will make you want to change your diet for good

15. Turquoise waters will inspire you to quit your daytime job for a life in paradise