Eastern Europe Without Tourists: You Haven’t Been There Yet

Sometimes you just want to get away, but where to? It seems like we’ve been everywhere, all the top spots have been visited multiple times, and we want something new and unusual. In that case, we have options for you! How about Eastern Europe? After all, there are places there no less beautiful than those you’ve already seen. Let’s take a look!

Kotor Bay in Montenegro

In terms of impressions and views, this is something between Norwegian fjords and the Swedish coast. Only here it’s warmer and prices are lower. The city of Tivat is located right in this bay, and ferries crisscross the bay so you can see it from all sides. The excursion plan includes a visit to the city of Kotor. It’s bright, clean, with palm trees and scorching sun. Don’t forget to bring a sun hat.

Čachtice Castle in Slovakia

Slovak nature drives you crazy with its beauty. Here, not far from the city of Trnava, stand the ruins of Čachtice Castle. Looking at the surrounding views, it’s hard to believe that the most bloodthirsty killer, Countess Báthory, once lived in the castle. But she’s no longer there, and you can stroll carelessly through the grounds and admire the surrounding views.

Sighișoara in Romania

In Romania, everyone goes to Bran Castle — to visit Count Dracula. But he only occasionally stayed in this castle; the town of Sighișoara is considered his birthplace. The future hero of Bram Stoker was born and spent his childhood there. True, now his former home is a vampire-themed restaurant. But a day’s walk around the city is definitely a must; you can’t just stay in Bucharest all the time.

Neum in Bosnia and Herzegovina

The Adriatic Sea washes not only Italy, Croatia, and Montenegro. A small piece went to Bosnia and Herzegovina, namely the city of Neum. This is a resort town, so it has all the amenities for vacationers. You can get there from Sarajevo or by ferry from neighboring countries.

Ovčar-Kablar Gorge in Serbia

A gorge is always beautiful, and if there’s also a winding river, it’s simply indescribable. Besides national parks, Serbia has the Ovčar and Kablar mountains, which form a gorge, with the Morava River winding below. In this gorge, there’s a church right in the rock, but it’s difficult to reach. The place is not very touristy, so there are practically no amenities.

Colosseum in Croatia

Yes, indeed. The Colosseum is not only in Rome but also in the Croatian city of Pula. The amphitheater is the same age as its Roman counterpart. Everything is the same, just with fewer tourists. And events are still held there. Not gladiatorial fights, of course, but concerts and festivals — absolutely.

Mavrovo National Park in Macedonia

If you haven’t been here, it’s a big omission in your travel history. Generally, Macedonia is somehow not popular with tourists, but that’s its advantage — there are very few tourists. That’s why national parks are so quiet, and ski resorts are uncrowded. Mavrovo National Park abounds with rivers, lakes, mountains, waterfalls, caves, and Red Book animals! And in winter, international competitions are often held at the local ski resort. A good recommendation for those who would like to ski in the Alps. But here it’s no worse and cheaper.