North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski

Stefan explores the quiet shores of Lake Prespa, visits the ancient ruins of Golem Grad, and dives into the local apple harvest economy while navigating daily life in Resen. ☕ 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 42 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Resen, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Krani, Golem Grad, Ezerani Wetlands, Kurbinovo, Saraj Quarter, Roastery, Leninova Blvd, Jankovec. Covered: Lake Prespa Wildlife, Daily Costs in Resen, Resen Landmarks, Apple Harvest Economy, Galičica Hiking Plans. Chapters:00:00 Krani01:46 Golem Grad04:02 Saraj Quarter06:28 Leninova Blvd08:39 Brajchino11:24 Podmocani A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NorthMacedoniaTravel #ResenTown #LakePrespa #GolemGrad #AppleHarvest #PelicanWatching #GalichicaHiking #BalkansAdventure #BudgetTravelEurope #SlowTravel #CulturalHeritage #MacedonianFood #ResenSaraj #DalmatianPelican #AutumnInMacedonia #OffTheBeatenPath #PrespaNature #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan explores Lake Prespa's Golem Grad island, watches Dalmatian pelicans at Ezerani, and navigates Resen's quiet streets during the apple harvest season. ☕ 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 41 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Resen, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Krani, Golem Grad, Ezerani, Cafe Porta - Doctor's Express Coffee House, Saraj, Leninova Blvd, Brajchino, Restaurant Ambient. Covered: Golem Grad boat trip, Resen landmarks, apple harvest economy, Lake Prespa wildlife, daily costs in Resen, Saraj museum visit. Chapters:00:00 Krani02:25 Resen04:26 Cafe Porta - Doctor's Express Coffee House06:46 Brajchino08:55 Ezerani A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NorthMacedoniaTravel #LakePrespa #Resen #GoliGrad #PelicanWatching #AppleHarvest #GalichicaNationalPark #BalkanTravel #BudgetTravelEurope #SlowTravel #ResenSaraj #MacedonianCuisine #OffTheBeatenPath #AutumnInBalkans #TravelPodcast #StefanTrajkovski #WildlifePhotography #HistoricRuins https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan explores Resen's Saraj palace, navigates local bureaucracy for his residence permit, and reflects on the quiet beauty of Lake Prespa during the early apple harvest season. ☕ 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 40 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Resen, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Lake Prespa, Saraj Palace, Roastery Coffee House, Golem Grad, Ezerani Wetlands, Leninova Blvd, Brajchino, Galichica National Park. Covered: Residence Permit Bureaucracy, Lake Prespa Wildlife, Apple Harvest Economy, Resen Landmarks, Daily Costs in Resen, SIM Card and Connectivity. Chapters:00:00 Lake Prespa03:00 Resen06:14 Brajchino09:37 Podmocani A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NorthMacedoniaTravel #Resen #LakePrespa #AppleHarvest #GoliGrad #SarajPalace #DalmatianPelican #TravelOnABudget #BalkansAdventure #SlowTravel #MacedonianCulture #HikingGalichica #ResidencyPermit #LocalLife #AutumnVibes #OffTheBeatenPath #Podmoscani #ZrnoFestival https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Day three in Resen. I explore Golem Grad island, watch the Dalmatian pelicans at Ezerani, and navigate Independence Day celebrations with local coffee and apple harvest talks. ☕ 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 39 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Resen, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Lake Prespa, Golem Grad, Krani, Roastery, Star Sokak, Jankovec Monastery, Saraj Palace, Leninova Boulevard. Covered: Golem Grad boat excursion, Resen apple harvest economy, Lake Prespa wildlife observation, Daily costs in provincial towns, Independence Day local atmosphere, Resen infrastructure and transit. Chapters:00:00 Lake Prespa03:36 Krani07:53 Resen A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LakePrespa #GolemGrad #ResenMacedonia #AppleHarvest #PelicanWatching #IndependentTravel #BalkanAdventures #BudgetTravelEurope #NorthMacedonia #SlowTravel #NaturePhotography #HistoricalRuins #LocalFoodie #MountainHiking #CulturalHeritage #TravelTips #OffTheBeatenPath #StefanTrajkovski https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan takes a boat trip to the island of Golem Grad, explores Resen's Saraj palace, and dives into the local apple harvest economy. ☕ 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 38 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Resen, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Krani, Golem Grad, Lake Prespa, Roastery, Saraj, Dve Liri, Stopanska Banka, Church of Sts Cyril and Methodius. Covered: Golem Grad boat trip, Resen local economy, apple harvest season, banking and residency, Galičica hiking plans, local dining costs. Chapters:00:00 Lake Prespa02:43 Resen05:14 Stopanska Banka07:48 Church of Sts Cyril and Methodius A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NorthMacedoniaTravel #LakePrespa #GolemGrad #Resen #Pelagonia #AppleHarvest #GalicicaNationalPark #BalkanTravel #SlowTravel #OffTheBeatenPath #MacedoniaFood #TavceGravche #WildlifePhotography #Pelicans #HistoryOfResen #SarajPalace #TravelOnABudget #ExpatLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan moves from Ohrid to Resen for the autumn season. We drive over Galičica, visit the Saraj museum, and talk about the cost of living in Macedonia's quietest lake town. ☕ 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 37 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Resen, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Tsar Samoil Square, Saraj, Cafe Porta, Krani, Star Sokak, Galičica National Park, Golem Grad, Ohrid. Covered: Moving to Resen, Cost of Living in Resen, Lake Prespa Wildlife, Residence Permit Process, Local Food and Culture, Galičica Hiking Plans. Chapters:00:00 Ohrid02:41 Cafe Porta05:35 Resen08:10 Saraj10:09 Lake A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Resen #LakePrespa #NorthMacedoniaTravel #GalicicaNationalPark #AppleHarvest #GolemGrad #PelicanWatching #BudgetTravelEurope #SlowTravel #MacedonianFood #SarajResen #AutumnInBalkans #SoloTravelMacedonia #LivingAbroad #ResidentLife #PrespaLake #HikingBalkans #CulturalHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

On my final morning in Ohrid, I walk the empty lanes of the old bazaar before the sun gets high. The lake is lower than it was in July, and the summer festival is silent. I talk about what this means for the city, how to navigate the bureaucracy if you are staying longer, and where to go from here. ☕ 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 36 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Samuel's Fortress, Dabov Specialty Coffee Ohrid, Church of St. John at Kaneo, Plaošnik, Frogche, Komercijalna Banka, Plate Bistro, Chinar Tree. Covered: Lake ecology and water levels, End of summer festival atmosphere, Daily costs and budgeting in Ohrid, Residence permit bureaucracy, Local dining and coffee culture, Departure preparations. Chapters:00:00 Samuel's Fortress01:24 Dabov Specialty Coffee Ohrid03:15 Plaošnik05:05 Komercijalna Banka06:56 CoWorkOhrid08:28 Plate Bistro A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NorthMacedoniaTravel #OhridLake #BalkanRoadTrip #DigitalNomadLife #UNESCOHeritage #TravelBudgetTips #OhridSummerFestival #ExpatLifeInMacedonia #SlowTravel #LakeOhridEcology #VisitNorthMacedonia #TravelPodcast #StefanTrajkovski #BalkansAdventure #CulturalHeritage #SustainableTravel #OhridOldTown #ResidencePermitGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan hikes Galičica National Park for his final full day in Ohrid, reflects on the quieting summer season, and plans the autumn road trip to Tikveš. ☕ 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 35 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Galičica National Park, Musa Peak, Sveti Naum Monastery, Lake Ohrid, Prespa Lake, Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, Biljanini Izvori, Kaneo. Covered: Galicica National Park hiking, Lake Ohrid ecology, UNESCO preservation efforts, Ohrid departure preparations, Local food costs, Autumn travel planning. Chapters:00:00 Galičica National Park01:14 Kaneo03:14 Trpejca05:08 Pier 82 Cafe & Restaurant07:03 Bitola A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NorthMacedoniaTravel #OhridHiking #GalicicaNationalPark #LakeOhrid #BalkanRoadTrip #UNESCOHeritage #TravelPodcast #StefanTrajkovski #AutumnInBalkans #DigitalNomadLife #OhridFood #ResidencyPermit #TravelTips #EuropeOffTheBeatenPath #SlowTravel #WildlifeWatching #MountainViews #CulturalHeritage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan finalizes his Ohrid residency paperwork, enjoys a farewell meal and beer while reflecting on the lake's changing levels, and prepares to depart for 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 33 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Centar, Stara Čaršija, Halkbank, Dabov Specialty Coffee Ohrid, Lake Ohrid, Kaneo, Samuel's Fortress, Church of Saint Sophia. Covered: residency bureaucracy, lake ecology, farewell reflections, travel costs, departure logistics. Chapters:00:00 Centar01:12 Halkbank02:24 Ohrid04:12 Church of Saint Sophia05:48 Bitola07:09 Tikveš08:26 Pier A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NorthMacedoniaTravel #OhridLake #DigitalNomadLife #BalkanRoadTrip #UNESCOWorldHeritage #TravelBudgetTips #OhridFoodGuide #VisitNorthMacedonia #LakeOhridSunset #ResidencePermitEurope #BitolaCityBreak #TikveshWineRegion #SustainableTravel #BalkanHistory #TravelPodcast #StefanTrajkovski #OhridSummerFestival #WaterConservation https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

On his final day in Ohrid, Stefan takes a last swim at Biljanini Izvori, revisits the Lake Ohrid water level concerns, and stays for one last coffee and dinner before heading to Bitola for Independence Day. ☕ 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 31 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Biljanini Izvori, Roastery, Samuel's Fortress, Old Bazaar Restaurant, Church of St. John at Kaneo, Bitola. Covered: Ohrid departure, Lake Ohrid water levels, Final day reflections, Ohrid food cost, Planning next leg to Bitola. Chapters:00:00 Biljanini Izvori01:00 Roastery02:14 Samuel's Fortress04:53 Church of St. John at Kaneo06:21 Ohrid A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #LakeOhrid #Ohrid #NorthMacedonia #TravelBalkans #OhridTravelGuide #BiljaniniIzvori #SvetiJovanKaneo #OhridOldTown #BalkanTravel #ExploreMacedonia #OhridFood #TavceGravce #UNESCOWorldHeritage #SamoilsFortress #TravelVlog #BalkanCoast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

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/

Stefan hikes Galičica National Park for a last long view over both lakes, swims at Biljanini Izvori, and reflects on the UNESCO deadline and the summer winding down in Ohrid. ☕ 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 29 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Sveti Naum, Galičica National Park, Biljanini Izvori, Old Bazaar Restaurant, Dabov Specialty Coffee, Kaneo Cove, Plaošnik. Covered: Galičica National Park hiking, Ohrid late-summer atmosphere, UNESCO lakeside development pressure, Cost of a day in Ohrid, Local food: tavče gravče and burek. Chapters:00:00 Sveti Naum01:14 Hilltop wind02:26 Dabov Specialty Coffee03:37 Biljanini Izvori05:00 Old Bazaar Restaurant06:26 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NorthMacedonia #Ohrid #GalicicaNationalPark #LakeOhrid #BiljaniniIzvori #OldBazaarRestaurant #DabovCoffee #TavceGravce #BalkanHiking #OhridTravel #SvetiNaum #UNESCO #SustainableTravel #OhridPearls #BalkanFood #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan explores the old bazaar, talks to a pearl artisan, tries local sweets, and reflects on the cost of a day in Ohrid. He also plans a hike into Galičica National Park and catches up on the UNESCO lakeside deadline. ☕ 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 28 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Dabov Specialty Coffee Ohrid, Filevi family workshop, Plate Bistro, Old Bazaar Restaurant, Retro 45 Café, National Workshop for Handmade Paper, Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, Samuel's Fortress. Covered: Ohrid old bazaar crafts, Ohrid pearls and handmade paper, Ohrid food and costs, Ancient Theatre and fortress dig, Galičica National Park planning, UNESCO and lakeside development. Chapters:00:00 Dabov Specialty Coffee Ohrid01:29 Filevi family workshop05:32 Plate Bistro06:43 National Workshop for Handmade Paper08:43 Retro 45 Café09:30 Old Bazaar Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ohrid #OhridOldBazaar #OhridPearls #HandmadePaper #TavceGravce #LakeOhrid #NorthMacedonia #GalicicaNationalPark #OhridSummerFestival #TravelNorthMacedonia #BalkanTravel #OhridGuide #SlowTravelBalkans #OhridCafes #SamuelFortress https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan climbs Samuel's Fortress amid new archaeological digs, swims the clear water below Kaneo, and grapples with UNESCO's five-year ultimatum over lakeside construction. Plus the cost of a full Ohrid day and the Lagadin SUP protest still bobbing on the water. ☕ 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 27 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Samuel's Fortress, Kaneo, Church of St. John at Kaneo, Dabov Specialty Coffee Ohrid, Pier 82 Cafe & Restaurant, Frogche, Plaošnik, Ancient Theatre of Ohrid. Covered: Samuel's Fortress excavations, UNESCO Lake Ohrid ultimatum, Swimming at Kaneo, Ohrid food costs, Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, Galičica National Park plan. Chapters:00:00 Dabov Specialty Coffee Ohrid02:12 Kaneo03:34 Frogche05:15 Plaošnik06:33 Fisherman's House Kaneo07:52 Apartment interior night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ohrid #LakeOhrid #NorthMacedonia #SamuelFortress #SamoilFortress #Kaneo #SvetiJovanKaneo #OhridOldTown #Plaosnik #AncientTheatre #TavceGravce #OhridTrout #FishermanHouseKaneo #UNESCO #GalicicaNationalPark #BalkanTravel #MacedoniaTravel #OhridLake https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan takes the lake boat from Ohrid harbour down to the Monastery of Sveti Naum, swims in the crystal springs, and talks to locals about UNESCO's ultimatum, the Lagadin protest, and what the next five years mean for the lake. ☕ 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 26 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Ohrid harbor, Sveti Naum, Lagadin, Old Bazaar Restaurant, Samuel's Fortress, Pier 82 Cafe & Restaurant. Covered: Sveti Naum day trip, Lake Ohrid boat trip, UNESCO lakeside development pressure, Lagadin SUP blockade, Local food: tavče gravče, Ohrid fortress excavations. Chapters:00:00 Sveti Naum01:53 Boat engine, pier ambience03:03 Lagadin04:13 Garden, cicadas05:28 Old Bazaar Restaurant07:25 Quiet room, night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NorthMacedonia #Ohrid #SvetiNaum #LakeOhrid #OhridTravel #Balkans #TravelPodcast #UNESCO #SustainableTravel #OhridLake #SvetiNaumMonastery #MacedoniaTravel #LakeTrip #OhridOldTown #BalkanTravel #TravelGuide https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan takes an early swim at Kaneo, watches the town wake up after the summer festival, and gets pulled into the Lagadin SUP blockade story. Plus the cost of a simple Ohrid day, the UNESCO pressure on the lakefront, and what it means to live somewhere this beautiful and this contested. ☕ 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 25 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Kaneo, Dabov Specialty Coffee Ohrid, Old Bazaar, Samuel's Fortress, Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, Old Bazaar Restaurant, Biljanini Izvori, Fish House Kaneo. Covered: Lagadin SUP blockade and local protest, UNESCO pressure on lakeside development, Ohrid old town crafts: handmade paper, pearls, Samuel's Fortress excavation work, Local food: tavče gravče, Ohrid trout, Boat trip planning to Sveti Naum. Chapters:00:00 Kaneo01:39 Lagadin03:12 Old Bazaar04:47 Old Bazaar Restaurant06:01 Biljanini Izvori07:31 Dolni Saraj09:26 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ohrid #NorthMacedonia #LakeOhrid #Kaneo #SamuelFortress #OhridPearls #TavceGravce #SvetiNaum #OhridSummer #BalkanTravel #UNESCO #Lagadin #OhridOldTown #TravelMacedonia #AncientTheatre #OhridLake #MacedoniaTravel #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan catches his breath after the Ohrid Summer Festival closes, swims at Lagadin, visits the Bay of Bones, and tastes the first figs of the season. Plus, the cost of a slow day at the lakefront. ☕ 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 24 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Dabov Specialty Coffee Ohrid, Ancient Theatre of Lychnidos, Plaošnik, Biljanini Izvori, Bay of Bones Museum, Lagadin, Fisherman's House Kaneo, Church of St. John at Kaneo. Covered: Ohrid post-festival atmosphere, Bay of Bones museum visit, Lagadin beach and SUP blockade, Ohrid trout at Fisherman's House, Costs in Ohrid, Boat trip to Sveti Naum planning. Chapters:00:00 Dabov Specialty Coffee Ohrid00:48 Ancient Theatre of Lychnidos02:12 Lagadin03:55 Lakeside04:47 Fisherman's House Kaneo06:05 Frogche A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ohrid #LakeOhrid #NorthMacedonia #MacedoniaTravel #OhridSummer #BayOfBones #SvetiNaum #OhridTrout #TavcheGravche #BalkanTravel #DigitalNomadOhrid #OhridOldTown #OhridFestival #Lagadin #TravelMacedonia #UNESCO #OhridLake #BalkanAdventure https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan spends his third day in Ohrid exploring the ancient site of Plaošnik, learning about St. Clement's legacy, and taking a swim at Biljanini Izvori. He shares practical costs, from coffee to lunch, and reflects on the town's history and summer festival season. ☕ 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 23 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Plaošnik, Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, Biljanini Izvori, Frogche, Samuel's Fortress, Retro 45 Café, Ohrid harbour. Covered: Plaošnik and St. Clement's history, Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, Swimming at Biljanini Izvori, Local food: tavče gravče and burek, Costs in Ohrid, Practical admin in Ohrid. Chapters:00:00 Plaošnik03:14 Biljanini Izvori04:43 Lakeside05:51 Frogche07:02 Retro 45 Café08:26 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ohrid #NorthMacedonia #LakeOhrid #BiljaniniIzvori #Plaoshnik #OhridSummerFestival #TravelBalkans #BalkanTravel #OhridOldTown #SvetiNaum #OhridPearls #MacedonianFood #OhridSwimming #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #Kaneo #BalkanHistory #UNESCO https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Day two in Ohrid begins with a sunrise swim at Kaneo, a visit to the handmade paper workshop, and a busy afternoon watching the Ohrid Swimming Marathon finish at the harbour. Plus the cost of a slow lakeside day, summer festival crowds, and a quiet evening at a fisherman's table. ☕ 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 22 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Kaneo, Church of St. John at Kaneo, Dabov Specialty Coffee Ohrid, National Workshop for Handmade Paper, Plate Bistro, Biljanini Izvori springs, Ohrid harbour, Fisherman's House Kaneo. Covered: Ohrid Swimming Marathon, Swimming spots in Ohrid, Ohrid handmade paper workshop, Local food in Ohrid, Summer festival scene in Ohrid, Practical costs in Ohrid. Chapters:00:00 Kaneo01:31 Dabov Specialty Coffee Ohrid03:19 Plate Bistro04:50 Crowd at harbour05:36 Quiet hilltop evening06:40 Fisherman's House Kaneo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ohrid #NorthMacedonia #OhridLake #SwimmingMarathon #Kaneo #SummerTravel #OhridOldTown #BalkanTravel #Lakeside #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #OhridSummer #TravelEurope #Pape #Gutenberg #OhridTrout #LakeLife #Macedonia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan arrives in Ohrid after the drive from Krusevo, settles into a new flat in the old town, and takes a first evening walk along the lakefront. He gets a feel for prices, watches the sunset from the fortress hill, and starts planning the weeks ahead. ☕ 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 21 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Ohrid, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Kaneo, Church of St. John at Kaneo, Samuel's Fortress, Plate Bistro, Ohrid old town bazaar. Covered: Arriving in a new city, Ohrid old town walking, Cost of living and food, Practical residency admin, Planning local excursions. Chapters:00:00 Ohrid01:23 Kaneo02:53 Samuel's Fortress04:19 Plate Bistro05:06 Lakeside promenade evening06:12 Quiet old town street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Ohrid #NorthMacedonia #BalkanTravel #OhridLake #SamuelFortress #StJohnKaneo #OhridOldTown #DigitalNomad #ExpatLife #TravelPodcast #BalkanRoadTrip #LakeOhrid #MacedoniaAdventures #OhridSummerFestival #SvetiNaum #TravelBalkans https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

On his final full day in Krusevo, Stefan confronts the steel cage around the Makedonium, watches the paragliding championship's last flights, and reflects on the town's living heritage amid crumbling houses. A final chomlek at Krushevska Odaja and a cool lake swim close the loop. ☕ 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 20 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Krusevo, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Makedonium, Meckin Kamen, Lion cafe, Krushevska Odaja, Krusevo Lake, Saint Nikola Church, Old Bazaar, Manchu Matak street. Covered: Makedonium restoration details, Paragliding championship final day, Old town heritage decay, Krusevo Lake swimming, Local food: chomlek, burek, lokum, Farewell to Krusevo. Chapters:00:00 Makedonium01:41 Old Bazaar03:20 Clifftop04:58 Krushevska Odaja07:28 Duomo Lounge and Bar09:22 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Krusevo #NorthMacedonia #Makedonium #IlindenUprising #Paragliding #BalkanTravel #KrusevoLake #VlachHeritage #TošeProeski #Chomlek #Lokum #MacedonianFood #TravelBalkans #HiddenEurope #MountainTown #KrusevoRepublic #AdventureTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

On his last full day in Krusevo, Stefan visits the Makedonium's scaffolding, trades stories with a local baker, takes a final swim in Krusevo Lake, and savours chomlek at Krushevska Odaja — all while tallying the true cost of a slow day in North Macedonia's highest town. ☕ 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 19 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Krusevo, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Makedonium, Mečkin Kamen, Krusevo Lake, Krushevska Odaja, Patisserie Istra, Saint Nikola church, Old Town, Gumenje. Covered: Makedonium restoration status, Paragliding championship final day, Old town heritage decay, Local cuisine and costs, Krusevo Lake recreation, Farewell to Krusevo. Chapters:00:00 Makedonium01:47 Old Town03:10 Mečkin Kamen04:55 Patisserie Istra06:08 Gumenje A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Krushevo #NorthMacedonia #BalkanTravel #Ilinden #Paragliding #Chomlek #ToseProeski #VlachCulture #Makedonium #OldTown #LakeSwim #TravelEurope #BalkanRoadTrip #AugustInTheBalkans #SlowTravel #FoodieTravel #HistoricalSites #MountainTown https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan walks the Gumenje plateau as the Ilinden monument's restoration hides its stained glass, visits the Toše Proeski Memorial House, and reflects on heritage, decay, and a town that keeps its stories even under scaffolding. ☕ 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 18 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Krusevo, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Makedonium, Toše Proeski Memorial House, Krushevska Odaja, Old Bazaar, Saint Nikola Church, Krushevo Lake, Café „Old School", New Town. Covered: Makedonium restoration status, Toše Proeski Memorial House interior, Heritage decay in Krusevo, Local food: chomlek and tavče gravče, Krusevo Lake swim, Evening taverna music, Krushevska Odaja restaurant. Chapters:00:00 Makedonium02:52 Krushevska Odaja04:39 Saint Nikola Church05:25 Krushevo Lake06:47 New Town A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Krusevo #NorthMacedonia #Makedonium #ToseProeski #Ilinden #BalkanTravel #MacedoniaHistory #KrusevoLake #Paragliding #BalkanFood #TravelPodcast #MacedoniaTourism #VlachCulture #MijakArchitecture #SummerInMacedonia #MacedoniaTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan leaves Krusevo after nine days, catching a last paraglider dawn, a final swim, and a taverna send-off with chomlek and local wine. Then he's on the road to Ohrid, with practical notes on buses, costs, and what to book ahead. ☕ 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 17 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Krusevo, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Krusevo Lake, Café Old School, Krushevska Odaja, Makedonium, Паб Истра, Ohrid. Covered: Farewell to Krusevo, Road trip to Ohrid, Local food: chomlek, pastrmalijia, Paragliding observations, Practical travel notes: buses, costs, paperwork. Chapters:00:00 Mountain town dawn01:04 Makedonium02:09 Café Old School03:23 Krushevska Odaja04:33 Паб Истра05:53 Ohrid07:04 Festival street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Krusevo #NorthMacedonia #TravelBalkans #Paragliding #Ohrid #BalkanRoadTrip #MacedonianFood #Ilinden #Krushevo #Europaragliding #HikingBalkans #TravelMacedonia #SummerInMacedonia #OldTown #LakeSwim #AdventureTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan's last morning in Krusevo: a final look at the paraglider dawn, a visit to the Saint Nikola church clock tower, a lingering lunch of chomlek, and a quiet evening reflecting on the town's history and what it costs to stay. He also checks on the practical details for the road ahead to Ohrid. ☕ 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 16 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Krusevo, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Krusevo Old Town, Saint Nikola Church, Makedonium, Krusevo Lake, Krushevska Odaja, The Village Coffee Shop, Duomo Lounge & Bar, Meckin Kamen. Covered: Farewell to Krusevo, Paragliding championships observations, Local cuisine: chomlek, tavče gravče, Daily cost breakdown in Krusevo, Saint Nikola church and Makedonium visit, Reflections on Ilinden history. Chapters:00:00 Saint Nikola Church01:18 Panorama Hotel & Spa02:31 Church courtyard03:36 Makedonium05:01 Duomo Lounge & Bar06:19 Taverna interior07:17 Krushevska Odaja A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Krusevo #NorthMacedonia #MacedoniaTravel #BalkanTravel #Paragliding #Ilinden #KrusevoRepublic #VlachArchitecture #MijakHouses #KrusevoLake #Chomlek #MacedonianFood #TravelPodcast #MountainTown #SummerInMacedonia #KrusevoFestival #TošeProeski #Pelagonia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan spends his final full day in Krusevo with a lakeside swim, a last taste of local food, and a quiet evening watching the paragliders land as the sun sets over the Pelagonia plain. He also reflects on the town's cost of living and what it means to slow down. ☕ 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 15 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Krusevo, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Krusevo Lake, Old Bazaar, Makedonium, Krushevska Odaja, Pizzeria Roma, Toše Proeski Memorial House, Mečkin Kamen, Panorama Hotel and Spa. Covered: Krusevo Lake swimming and recreation, Local food: chomlek, burek, lokum, Paragliding championship observation, Makedonium and Ilinden history, Old town architecture and daily costs. Chapters:00:00 Krusevo Lake01:50 Old Bazaar03:26 Mečkin Kamen05:13 Toše Proeski Memorial House06:49 Pizzeria Roma08:07 Saint Nikola Church A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Krusevo #NorthMacedonia #MacedoniaTravel #BalkanTravel #KrusevoLake #Makedonium #ParaglidingMacedonia #WhenInKrusevo #VlachCulture #ToseProeski #Ilinden #TravelPodcast #BudgetTravel #HiddenEurope #MountainTown #CulinaryTravel #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan reaches day six in Krusevo with a dawn watch of the paragliding championship, a full-day hike toward the forest and Musa peak, and a quiet evening of local food and cool mountain air. He also breaks down the real costs of a high-altitude day in this festival-town summer. ☕ 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 14 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Krusevo, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Mečkin Kamen, Gumenje, Makedonium, Krushevo Lake, Stara Čaršija, Church of St. Nikola, Паб Истра, Krushevska Odaja. Covered: Long-distance hiking and trail scouting, Paragliding championship observation, Daily cost breakdown, High-altitude summer climate, Old town evening ambience. Chapters:00:00 Mečkin Kamen01:18 Krushevo Lake04:41 Courtyard05:52 Паб Истра07:06 Duomo Lounge & Bar08:10 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Krushevo #NorthMacedonia #BalkanTravel #Paragliding #EuropeanChampionship #IlindenUprising #MacedonianHistory #MountainHiking #HighAltitudeTown #KrushevoLake #WhenInKrushevo #FestivalSummer #TavcheGravche #LocalFood #TravelBalkans #SlowTravel #AdventureTravel #DiscoverMacedonia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

On day five in Krusevo, Stefan rises early to watch paragliders catch the first thermals, explores the town's Vlach heritage and the Makedonium's brutalist beauty, and savors the quiet, cool evenings that make this mountain town a summer refuge. With the 'When in Krusevo' festival buzzing and the European Paragliding Championships overhead, he reflects on what makes Krusevo special and what it costs to live here. ☕ 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 13 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Krusevo, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Makedonium, Tose Proeski Memorial House, Krushevska Odaja, Mečkin Kamen, Krusevo Lake, St. Nikola Church, Duomo Lounge & Bar, Hotel Montana Palace. Covered: Paragliding season in Krusevo, Krusevo festival 'When in Krusevo', Local cuisine and costs, Vlach-Mijak architecture of the old town, Ilinden Uprising history, Practical travel info: eSIM, sim cards, hiking. Chapters:00:00 Mečkin Kamen01:14 Stara Čaršija02:28 Krushevska Odaja03:39 Duomo Lounge & Bar07:31 Krusevo Lake08:41 St. Nikola Church A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Krusevo #NorthMacedonia #BalkanTravel #ParaglidingEurope #MountainTown #IlindenUprising #MacedonianFood #Chomlek #Pastrmajlija #ToseProeski #Makedonium #WhenInKrusevo #Zurla #OroDance #BalkanSummer #TravelPodcast #SoloTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan spends his fourth day in Krusevo watching the town buzz with the Ilinden festival, sampling local food, and planning a big hike to Musa peak. He also gets practical about costs and what it takes to live in North Macedonia's highest town. ☕ 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 12 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Krusevo, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: The Village Coffee Shop, Museum of the National Liberation War, Toše Proeski Memorial House, Panorama Hotel & Spa, Krushevska Odaja, Krusevo Lake, Duomo Lounge & Bar, Mečkin Kamen. Covered: Krusevo festival atmosphere, Krusevo museums and monuments, Hiking to Musa peak, Cost of living and travel in Krusevo, Paragliding championship season. Chapters:00:00 The Village Coffee Shop01:18 Mečkin Kamen02:44 Krushevska Odaja03:40 Krusevo Lake05:20 Duomo Lounge & Bar07:29 Saint Nikola Church A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Krushevo #KrushevoMacedonia #NorthMacedoniaTravel #BalkanTravel #Ilinden #Makedonium #ToseProeski #Paragliding #EuropeanParaglidingChampionships #MountainHiking #KrushevoFestival #VlachCulture #MacedonianFood #Chomlek #KrushevoLokum #Pelagonia #TravelBalkans #MusaPeak https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan spends a laid-back day in Krusevo, watching paragliders from the Mečkin Kamen ridge, exploring the old town's Vlach and Mijak houses, and tasting local treats like lokum. He shares the costs of a day in this cool mountain town and reflects on the summer festival buzz. ☕ 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 11 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Krusevo, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Panorama Hotel & Spa, Nikola Martinoski Gallery, Toše Proeski Memorial House, Makedonium, Mečkin Kamen, Krushevska Odaja, Saint Nikola Church, Museum of the National Liberation War. Covered: Krusevo old town architecture, Paragliding championships and take-off, Local food and coffee costs, Vlach and Mijak culture, Mountain hiking and lake, Festival atmosphere, Practical travel notes (roads, airports). Chapters:00:00 Panorama Hotel & Spa01:15 Nikola Martinoski Gallery02:48 Mečkin Kamen05:24 Duomo Lounge & Bar06:28 Krusevo Lake07:41 Lakeshore at dusk, cicadas A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Krushevo #NorthMacedonia #ParaglidingEurope #Ilinden #Makedonium #OldTown #VlachHeritage #Lokum #Chomlek #TravelBalkans #MountainEscape #EuropeanChampionships #AugustFestival #KrushevoLake #MacedonianFood #SoloTravel #AdventureTravel #Pelagonia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan spends his second day in Krusevo, watching the European Paragliding Championships, hiking to Mečkin Kamen, exploring the old town's Vlach architecture, and tasting local sweets. He also shares practical costs for a day in this high-altitude town, from coffee to a memorable lunch of chomlek. ☕ 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 10 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Krusevo, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Makedonium (Ilinden Monument), Mečkin Kamen, Krusevo Lake, Duomo Lounge & Bar, Krushevska Odaja, Saint Nikola Church, Gumenje district, Stara Čaršija. Covered: Paragliding Championships, Ilinden Uprising history, Krusevo old town and Vlach architecture, Local food: chomlek, tavče gravče, lokum, Krusevo Lake and hiking, Costs and practical travel info. Chapters:00:00 Mečkin Kamen01:31 Hilltop wind04:57 Krusevo Lake06:02 Krushevska Odaja07:39 Quiet room night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Krusevo #NorthMacedonia #Paragliding #Ilinden #Makedonium #MeckinKamen #BalkanTravel #EuropeTravel #MountainTown #Vlach #LocalFood #Lokum #SummerFestival #Hiking #TravelPodcast #MacedoniaTourism #CoolEscape #Pelagonia https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan arrives in Krusevo, North Macedonia's highest town, to escape the August heat. He explores the Makedonium monument, watches paragliders launch from Mečkin Kamen, and checks out the town's summer festival scene, all while keeping an eye on his budget. ☕ 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 9 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Krusevo, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Makedonium (Ilinden Monument), Mečkin Kamen, Krushevska Odaja, Duomo Lounge & Bar, Kruševo Lake, Toše Proeski Memorial House, St. Nikola Church, Old Bazaar (Stara Čaršija). Covered: Ilinden Uprising history, Krusevo old town and architecture, Paragliding season, Local cuisine and costs, Summer mountain hiking. Chapters:00:00 Bus ride01:33 St. Nikola Church02:53 Art museum04:03 Mečkin Kamen05:35 Kruševo Lake07:28 Toše Proeski Memorial House08:24 City park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Krusevo #NorthMacedonia #Makedonium #Ilinden #Paragliding #BalkanTravel #MountainTown #KrusevoRepublic #TravelPodcast #OffTheBeatenPath #SkopjeToKrusevo #Chomlek #TošeProeski #ExploringMacedonia #Pelagonia #AdventureTravel #OldBazaar #BalkanHistory https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan spends his final day in Skopje checking the city train's testing progress, savoring one last burek, and reflecting on the costs and rhythm of the capital before heading south. ☕ 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 8 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Skopje, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Drachevo crossing, NLB Bank East Gate, Stone Bridge, Macedonia Square, Old Bazaar, Kurshumli Han, Kale Fortress, Bit Pazar. Covered: Skopje City Train progress, Old Bazaar food and music, Skopje daily costs, Farewell to Skopje. Chapters:02:29 Kurshumli Han03:53 Old Bazaar05:04 The Dude Specialty Coffee06:13 Soul Kitchen07:23 Museum of the Macedonian Struggle08:35 Night city with distant train A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Skopje #NorthMacedonia #SkopjeCityTrain #OldBazaar #KaleFortress #BitPazar #MacedonianFood #Kebapi #Burek #SoulKitchen #TheDudeCoffee #TravelSkopje #BalkansTravel #SkopjeStory #MacedonianCuisine #Skopje2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan spends his last full day in Skopje checking on the new city train, catching a Foltin concert, and soaking in the evening bazaar before hitting the road. Practical tips on costs, transit, and the city's summer rhythm. ☕ 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 7 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Skopje, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Transport Centre, Old Bazaar, Bit Pazar, Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Stone Bridge, Debar Maalo, The Dude Specialty Coffee, Soul Kitchen. Covered: Skopje City Train, Foltin concert, Old Bazaar, Skopje costs, Road trip planning, Evening atmosphere. Chapters:00:00 Transport Centre00:46 Old Bazaar02:13 Stone Bridge05:00 Bit Pazar06:21 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #NorthMacedonia #Skopje #SkopjeTravel #TravelBalkans #BalkanTravel #SkopjeCityTrain #Foltin #MacedonianMusic #OldBazaar #SkopjeFood #TavceGravce #BitPazar #DebarMaalo #VisitNorthMacedonia #RoadTrip #Ohrid #Tikves #SummerInSkopje https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan hits the final stretch of his Skopje residency paperwork, discovers the city's flipbook film festival, and marks the end of his first week with a riverside beer. Practical tips on police registration, bank accounts, and the real cost of settling in North Macedonia's capital. ☕ 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 6 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Skopje, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Halkbank AD, Skopje, A1 shop near the Stone Bridge, The Dude Specialty Coffee, Old Bazaar - Skopje Old Town, Bit Pazar, Soul Kitchen - Macedonian Wine & Cuisine, Karpoš, Stone Bridge. Covered: Residency paperwork completion, Banking setup, Local SIM card, Flipbook Film Festival, Bit Pazar market, Macedonian cuisine. Chapters:00:00 Government office interior02:05 Karpoš03:54 The Dude Specialty Coffee05:07 Bit Pazar06:17 Soul Kitchen - Macedonian Wine & Cuisine07:31 Restaurant interior09:16 City street at night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Skopje #NorthMacedonia #DigitalNomad #ExpatLife #BalkanTravel #SkopjeDiaries #ResidencePermit #TaxNumber #BankAccount #FlipbookFestival #OldBazaar #BitPazar #SoulKitchen #TavceGravce #BalkanCuisine #SkopjeTravel #MovingAbroad #TravelEurope https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan hits day five in Skopje, swapping paperwork for the city's café terraces and a sunset hike up Vodno. He reflects on the quiet of August, tastes a cool Skopsko by the Vardar, and gets a local's view of the city's rhythms, all while sharing the real day-to-day costs of living here. ☕ 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 5 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Skopje, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Debar Maalo, Dude Specialty Coffee, Stone Bridge, Vodno Mountain, Millennium Cross, Old Bazaar, Bit Pazar, Kale Fortress. Covered: Debar Maalo café culture, Vodno cable car, Skopsko beer, Skopje summer ambience, Old Bazaar shopping, Nightlife and evening culture. Chapters:00:00 Stone Bridge00:54 Debar Maalo02:28 Millennium Cross03:23 Old Bazaar04:56 Bit Pazar06:25 Bar interior07:30 City Park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Skopje #NorthMacedonia #DigitalNomad #ExpatLife #SkopjeTravel #BalkanSummer #TravelPodcast #SkopskoBeer #VodnoMountain #MillenniumCross #DebarMaalo #OldBazaar #SlowTravel #CostOfLiving #BalkanTravel #SkopjeDiaries https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan tackles the final stretch of residency paperwork, hunts down a bank branch that doesn't exist, and cools off with a riverside walk as the city thins out for summer. He also checks on the promised city train and prices out a simple life in Skopje. ☕ 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 4 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Skopje, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Old Bazaar, Bit Pazar, Gastro skopje, Debar Maalo, Transport Centre, Kale Fortress, Vardar river, City Park. Covered: bureaucracy, public transport, daily costs, local food, city districts, evening ambience. Chapters:00:00 Debar Maalo01:19 Bus interior02:59 Old Bazaar04:29 Transport Centre05:47 City Park06:49 Kale Fortress08:05 City park A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Skopje #NorthMacedonia #ExpatsInSkopje #Balkans #BalkanTravel #DigitalNomadSkopje #LivingInSkopje #SkopjeLife #ResidencePermit #PaperworkAbroad #OldBazaar #SkopjeCityPark #MatkaCanyon #TravelPodcast #BalkanFood #SkopjeBus #JSP #CostOfLiving https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan tackles the final paperwork for his residence permit, explores a hidden gallery in the Old Bazaar, checks out the city train testing, and escapes the heat with an evening walk along the Vardar, all while sharing the real costs of settling into Skopje. ☕ 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 3 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Skopje, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Skopje Government Office, Old Bazaar - Skopje Old Town, Debar Maalo, Kale Fortress, Stone Bridge, Macedonia Square, Soul Kitchen - Macedonian Wine & Cuisine, Vardar River. Covered: Residence permit process, Housing and rent costs, Local transport: bus and train, Old Bazaar artisan crafts, Debar Maalo café culture, Evening entertainment and nightlife. Chapters:00:00 Government office01:39 Debar Maalo03:22 Bus interior04:23 Kale Fortress05:12 Stone Bridge06:15 Restaurant interior07:06 Vardar River A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Skopje #NorthMacedonia #TravelSkopje #ExpatLife #Balkans #Skopje2026 #OldBazaar #DebarMaalo #SkopjeCityTrain #SoulKitchen #TavcheGravche #Foltin #Macedonia #TravelBalkans #DigitalNomad #SkopjeGuide #Vardar #BalkanTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

Stefan spends the Day of the Republic in Skopje — a national holiday with a complicated past. He explores the controversial Skopje 2014 project, eats his weight in tavče gravče, and figures out the city's bus system, all while processing what it means to call this place home. ☕ 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 2 of North Macedonia Travel Podcast with Stefan Trajkovski. Stefan Trajkovski is in Skopje, North Macedonia. Places in this episode: Old Bazaar - Skopje Old Town, Bit Pazar, Macedonia Square, Stone Bridge, Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Millennium Cross, Vodno Mountain, Soul Kitchen - Macedonian Wine & Cuisine. Covered: Skopje 2014 project history and debate, Ilinden and Macedonian national holidays, JSP bus system and Skopska card, Old Bazaar and Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Vodno mountain and Millennium Cross, Macedonian cuisine: kebapi and tavče gravče. Chapters:00:00 Macedonia Square00:32 Stone Bridge02:03 Mustafa Pasha Mosque04:12 Bit Pazar05:54 Vodno Mountain07:22 City evening08:57 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Skopje #NorthMacedonia #Ilinden #DayOfTheRepublic #Skopje2014 #OldBazaarSkopje #BitPazar #MustafaPashaMosque #MillenniumCross #VodnoMountain #JSPskopje #SkopjeTravel #BalkanTravel #TavceGravce #MacedonianFood #Macedonia #TravelVlog https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/north-macedonia/

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/