Travelling with Kids – Adventure isn't just about the plane trips!
On our Macedonia travels, the kids and I stayed in Ohrid for over a fortnight. We spent our days either swimming in Lake Ohrid or exploring. It was during one of our explorations that we discovered the Ancient Theatre of Ohrid. The Ancient Theatre of Ohrid, a hidden gem buried for centuries, has emerged from …
Stobi is an ancient archaeological site located in present-day Macedonia. It has a rich history dating back to the 3rd century BCE when it was a Paeonian settlement. Later, it became an important Roman city and a significant cultural and economic centre in the region. Stobi flourished until the 6th century CE when it was …
As absolute history buffs, we could not pass up the opportunity to visit the Bay of Bones near Ohrid when we were exploring Macedonia. The Bay of Bones, also known as the Museum on Water, is a unique archaeological site situated on the southwestern shore of Lake Ohrid, one of the oldest and deepest lakes …
Travelling to Macedonia with Sunshine and Striker provided the luxury of time to seek out and explore the places and spaces often left uncovered. For example, when exploring Ohrid we heard whispers of old cave churches carved into the cliffs around Lake Ohrid and adventured out to find them ourselves. This adventure took us right …
Imagine exploring museums that are virtually empty except for you and your kids; eating delicious gelato for a mere twenty cents; or exploring ancient Roman ruins without the crowds. Welcome to Skopje with kids, an experience unlike any other. With Qatar Airways commencing flights to Skopje from Australia, visiting Macedonia has never been easier. It …
Matka Canyon with Kids Matka Canyon is close enough to Macedonia’s capital, Skopje, to make it a popular day trip destination for families. Yes Matka Canyon with kids is one place you want on your itinerary! It is a beautiful, serene location where both natural wonders and history mix. We had to visit and did …
Heraclea Lyncestis with Kids As a bonafide history buff I was keen to take in as much Macedonian history as I could on our month long trip of the country. Alexander the Great, the Roman times….even WWII. I wanted to walk in the shoes of ancient warriors and hopefully inspire the kids to want to …
When in Prilep : Marko’s Towers with Kids – Markovi Kuli Having booked two weeks in Prilep to visit extended family, I was keen to explore everything the town had to offer. Marko’s Towers called Markovi Kuli by locals overlooks the entire city, rising 180 metres above it in the northwest. It looks a little like something …
The Mother Teresa Memorial House With Kids (??????-???? ?? ????? ??????) It would surprise most readers to discover that Mother Teresa was born in Skopje, Macedonia where she lived before leaving at the age of 18 in 1928 to join the Sisters of Loreto at Loreto Abbey in Rathfarnham, Ireland. In 2009 the Macedonian government opened the Mother Teresa Memorial House in …