Blaznavac - Two visits Blaznavac is a fun and quirky cocktail bar. It's a hidden gem in Dorcol, Belgrade. It's a perfect spot any time of the day, from early mornings with a coffee to afternoons enjoying the sunshine and cocktails. Look for the neon painted elephant and birdcage at the entrance, quite the eclectic decor, very deceptive, take the time to explore all the nooks and crannies. It is much bigger than you think. Definitely an insta heaven with the quirkiness decor, very loungy, a cosy spot for everyone. You feel like you are sitting in a cosy backyard full of lush greenery. A diverse and high-quality cocktails list, It's a blessing that the mixologists don't drown the cocktails in sugar syrup. The team are warm and welcoming, also bursting with energy and very attentive. Come for one and stay for a few, with the extensive menu there are lots to keep you busy. Fun fact: The bar is named after the former owner of the house, Živojinu Blaznavca, who was a manager of the city from 1879 to 1887. They have made great use of the garden and the former stables.

The Village Coffee Shop - One visit A lovely little coffee shop to stop over on your drive from Krushevo (or Ohrid) to Mavrovo. Beautifully designed and very modern, with quirky features. The owners were an absolute delight, very kind with positive energy and vibe. The coffee was great, and a real treat. A perfect stop to break up the drive and support a wonderful local business.

Leonardo Pizza - Two visits Located in the heart of the old town, the best pizza in Ohrid, Macedonia. Super friendly staff preparing your authentic Italian wood fire pizza, with crispy thin crusts. If you are a fan of pineapple on pizza, they have hawaiian available (yes I know it's forbidden, but I am a fan). Great value only €4.30 for a large pizza, very tasty and a large choice of toppings. In addition to pizzas a full menu of pasta, meat and salads also. Restaurant is very cosy with a beautiful aspect when dining in with wonderful views of a church in a garden. 📷credit: Leonardo Pizza Free delivery, pick-up and dine in is available. Payment by credit card is available.

Sally and I have made the PledgeForOurPlanet by offsetting our travel carbon emissions every month via B1G1. We all can innovate and persevere in tackling our biggest challenges. Our home Our future Our planet Together we have the power to fight climate change so that our home remains the beautiful place we know. Not only have we made a pledge to our planet, but we also contribute weekly to global worthy causes via B1G1 to provide a helping hand to those that need it most. By doing so, we are also playing our part along with all the other amazing businesses out there in driving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, fight inequality and injustice, and tackling climate change for the next 15 years. Our impact so far.

Tara River Canyon is one of the deepest river canyons in Europe. It is protected as a part of Durmitor National Park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The canyon is also the 2nd largest in the world, following Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA. The canyon is around 1,300 meters (4,300 feet) deep. The canyon stretches from near Bistrica in Montenegro to Hum in Bosnia and Herzegovina, over 82 kilometres (51 miles). The last 36 kilometres create the border between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. The best place to view the Tara River Canyon is Ćurevac Point.

IN Gallery Hotel & Spa - Six nights Three nights turned into six nights, at this newly launched design boutique hotel from early 2021 with the best view of the Resurrection of Christ Cathedral of Korçë. A lovely village surrounded by beautiful mountains, amazing old homes, architecture and the old bazaar. A great destination for night life too. Hotel & Spa The rooms were spacious, modern designed with gorgeous bathrooms and lovely balconies. We found the Deluxe Double Room very comfortable for our six night stay. The mattresses on the beds were too soft for us, but very cosy all the same with high quality linens. When booking the hotel I recommend emailing direct to discuss the rooms available and details. One of the very few hotels with a Spa & Hamman, unfortunately we didn't get to experience it, but it looked beautiful and would be the perfect relax and escape during your stay. A great menu of treatments available. Breakfast, is self service with coffees as you prefer to order. The spread was a great balance of healthy fruits, yoghurts, nuts to your traditional pastries and eggs to order. Rooftop Restaurant Best steakhouse in Korce, the meat was absolutely incredible, cooked to perfection. A large selection of meat for you to choose your preferred cut. We dined throughout the week most days and each and every meal was incredible from the soups, to the salads, to the mains. Cocktails were exceptional and the wine list was extensive with a mix of the top Albanian, Italian and French red and whites. The views from the rooftop restaurant and bar were mesmerising over the beautiful orthodox church. Gerti and team were delightful. We loved connecting with Gerti and our hearts warmed when he arrived early for his shift to wish us farewell on our future travels and presented us with the most generous gift and said 'So you will always remember us as you travel, a piece of us is with you. Every time you look at the church you remember your time with us'. Its moments like these that we are eternally grateful for the precious people we meet while we travel and creating beautiful friendships around the world. A very special thank you to Elena also for her local tips and organising our transfer to Macedonia, it was always a pleasure chatting with Elena and also seeing first hand her talent in creating flower table arrangements for events, it made us wish we had a birthday to celebrate with friends. We loved chatting with the team and feeling part of the family, they all worked well together and loved interacting with guests.

Restaurant-Pizzeri "Kashah" - One visit A sweet and cosy restaurant for good quality food. Located in the heart of the Bazaar, with indoor and outdoor dining. The owners were very friendly, helped you navigate the menu to ensure you selected the best dishes of the day with great service. The food was delicious, especially the pizza. Great value and large serving sizes, a wide variety of dishes available and a great selection of traditional cuisine.

Gonia Restaurant - Two visits If you are lucky enough to be visiting this charming coastal village Himare in Albania, you must be sure to dine at Gonia. The owners are absolutely delightful; the food is mouthwatering, very fresh Greek with a twist. Christina, the chef/owner, is happy to share her favourite dishes of the day and surprise you. Must try the saganaki and lamb, absolutely divine! We were also very impressed with the dumplings. The wines are all local (from Greece), and the house wine is homemade and delicious. The restaurant is cosy and very comfortable; you will be ready to settle in for the afternoon, enjoying the food, ambience and wines. A lovely outdoor dining space with breathtaking views. During the colder months, we visited, so indoors was preferred, but you will be guaranteed sensational views when the sun is shining; they were still lovely on an overcast day. We dined at Gonia twice during our 5 days in Himare and were overwhelmed each visit; we just wanted to try every dish! The heart and home of Himare, cannot recommend it highly enough.

FindFour - One visit A great find in Korce, a venue restaurant, lounge and bar with a terrace. Located in a lovely area, with a menu of traditional Albanian food, Italian cuisine and some Asian favourites. We sat on the sun-filled balcony enjoying a bottle of Italian wine and traditional snacks, the meatballs and spring rolls were divine. A perfect place for a quick bite at great value with friendly staff.

Shend E Vere - One visit We stopped into Shend E Vere for a nice glass of wine during the afternoon following our lunch at nearby restaurant Villa Domenico. Located in the heart of the Old Pazar Korce, in the centre of the square, perfect place to enjoy a drink and watch the world go by. The outdoor seating basks in sunlight and they also have food available should you have an appetite. Staff were very warm and friendly too and great value drinks.