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EPISODE · Aug 30, 2026 · 9 MIN

Independence Day Prep and a Lake at Dawn

from North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski · host Stefan Trajkovski

Stefan marks his last morning in Ohrid with a final swim at Biljanini Izvori, visits the National Workshop for Handmade Paper for the last time, and watches the old town prepare for Independence Day. He reflects on the UNESCO deadline, the cost of a month by the lake, and plans his next leg to Bitola. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to North Macedonia: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full North Macedonia guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Biljanini Izvori, National Workshop for Handmade Paper, Dabov Specialty Coffee Ohrid, Old Bazaar Restaurant, Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, St. John at Kaneo, Pier 82 Cafe & Restaurant, Chinar tree. Covered: Ohrid local neighborhood life, Ohrid handmade paper workshop revisit, Independence Day preparation in Ohrid, Reflecting on the UNESCO lakeside development deadline and Lagadin protest, Cost of a day in Ohrid, late summer, Planning departure to Bitola. Chapters:00:00 Biljanini Izvori01:35 National Workshop for Handmade Paper03:10 Chinar tree04:44 St. John at Kaneo05:47 Pier 82 Cafe & Restaurant07:14 Old Bazaar Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ohrid #NorthMacedonia #LakeOhrid #OhridTravel #BiljaniniIzvori #OhridOldTown #MacedoniaTravel #UNESCO #BalkanTravel #OhridFood #SvetiNaum #TravelPodcast #OhridPearls #DigitalNomadBalkans #IndependenceDay #TavčeGravče #OhridSummer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

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