We crossed into North Macedonia from Greece at the Medzhitlija Border Crossing receiving a warm welcome from the border officials and a friendly warning that the week to come would be a rainy one! The short drive from the border to Bitola was on one of the worst pieces road we’ve ever encountered – add pouring rain and our spirits were somewhat low. So we were more than happy with the somewhat sloping parking to spend the night outside of the Ancient Macedonian City Heraclea Lyncestis. The following morning we left for Lake Ohrid in search for sun!
Ohrid is the largest city on Lake Ohrid. In 1979 and in 1980 respectively, Ohrid and Lake Ohrid were accepted as Cultural and Natural World Heritage Sites by UNESCO.
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22 Comments
Should we just give up on ice-cream tasting? 🤔
Happy stay! Lovely video. Thanks
In the mid 50s my dad toured through the former Yugoslavia in a combi van. According to him it was the most beautiful of all the European areas he visited during his travels. I always wanted to go there but somehow was always drawn to Italy and never made it. Looking forward to seeing those regions through your upcoming videos.
It will get better when you get them coats off . Looking forward to some sunshine 😊
Welcome to our country! Enjoy 😊
I would like to tell you the road gets better but I will lie. The motorways have improved drastically but on the side its either good or bad. As for the desert "Trilece" my favorite. Burek also a delicacy, in Serbia there should be even better one. If you stay in Ohrid should get trout from the area.
Wonderful to see all these places that we will never be able to visit through your 📸
What about some turkish delight 😋
Guys where is the video that shows your opinion on Albania. I hope that you make one.😢
Compared to some of the roads in the Transkei, that road looked not so bad, and at least it was not an obstacle course to drive around cows and goats and dogs, although the Transkei also has it beauty. Lake Ohrid looks really beautiful from your video.
Great content as usual 😊
North Macedonia reminds me of Ireland before we joined the EEC/EU. And thanks to the hard working Germans we got funds to improve our roads and infrastructure. We are now a first world economy with an excellent road network and are a net contributor into the EU coffers. I am so glad (and thankful) for what our European neighbours/friends have done for us. I'm a big fan of the EU project. methinks that Macedonia could benefit from being in the EU family.
What a wonderful way top spend 20 minutes. Thanks guys for sharing these videos with us, I know that it takes a lot of time and effort so rest assured we all appreciate it.
I loved…
– That amazing lake, how clear is that water
– that cherry blossom tree
– that cute black dog who was perfectly behaved on camera, Lisa was imagining the early morning barking, it wasn't him, it was the cat !
– Andre's face when trying to explain/understand why you were in North Macedonia
– the fact that it seems to have worked out and you are enjoying it
– Lisa's constant positivity about everything, even the mediocre ice creams !
You are now the Pothole Meisters…. Keep safe and looking forward to the next update.
By the way, what drone do you have ? a DJI mini ?
You need to explore the Albanian side of lake Ohrid. the Town of Pogradec and City of Korca. Pogradec was a flower town during Communist era Korca was known as the most cultured city in Albania. I know you already been to Albania Riviera and going to Albania again is a-bit of overkill but it will be amazing if you can see the lake Riviera of Albania. Last year we did 6 days in Saranda where we sun and tanned and 3 days in Pogradec where we really cooled and relaxed from the beach vibe. It was an amazing experience doing it that way
Hi guys. I love your videos, I have been following your travels since the first Albanian video. I am originally from Kosovo, Albanian living in Western Australia since 1999. When you visit Kosovo you must visit the city of Prizren, also Gryka e Rugoves . Pristina the capital city is where I was born is also nice. There is a nice place to park your caravan which I will tell you about in the coming videos. Safe travels 😃 👍
Really lovely video as always and yet again you get us itching to travel further afield! The parkup would be so monetised here in the UK, in fact it would probably have a height barrier! Anyway, keep these lovely videos coming and have fun 💙
Fun fact: Tsar Samuil ruled the Kingdom of Bulgaria in the middle ages at a time where a Macedonian nation was non-existent.
Always need food after watching your channel, don't know why…..
Hope you enjoyed your stay in my homeland MACEDONIA. You should return to Ohrid and Bitola as you missed a fair bit!
Go to Zagori. You still have time before the flock of tourists arrive.
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You should have stoped by florina or nymfaio before exiting greece they are right on the highway!They are both amazing and you could see it all in half an hour tops if you were in a hurry!Google them to see what you missed 😛
You guys picked the worst road to get in😂