Skopje Arrival: Paperwork, Bazaars, and First Impressions

In the debut episode, Stefan lands in Skopje, North Macedonia, and dives straight into the practicalities and pleasures of the capital: residence permits, bank accounts, SIM cards, and a first taste of the Old Bazaar and Matka Canyon. Get a local's eye view of costs, culture, and what it feels like to arrive in the Balkans. ☕ 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 1 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Skopje, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Skopje International Airport, Old Bazaar, Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Macedonia Square, Kale Fortress, Debar Maalo, Matka Canyon, Vrelo Cave. Covered: Arrival and orientation in Skopje, Residence permit and bureaucracy, Banking and mobile setup, Old Bazaar and Ottoman heritage, Matka Canyon excursion, Skopje city landmarks and history. Chapters:00:00 Skopje International Airport01:19 Macedonia Square02:49 Debar Maalo04:21 Old Bazaar05:11 The Dude Specialty Coffee06:48 Matka Canyon09:10 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NorthMacedonia #Skopje #SkopjeTravel #Balkans #ExpatLife #TravelPodcast #DigitalNomad #OldBazaar #MatkaCanyon #MacedonianFood #Skopje2014 #ResidencePermit #MovingToSkopje #SkopjeDiaries #TravelBalkans #CoffeeCulture #DayOfTheRepublic https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/