Blog — guide to Serbia

Articles about Serbia's destinations, cities and places.

Apartments in Serbia: where to find them, what they cost and how to choose

Apartments in Serbia: where to find them, what they cost and how to choose

From Belgrade and Zlatibor to spas and lakes — the real nightly price, apartment versus studio, and what to check before you pay a deposit.

Holiday cottages in Serbia: the whole place for your group, by rivers, lakes and in the mountains

Holiday cottages in Serbia: the whole place for your group, by rivers, lakes and in the mountains

When a cottage beats an apartment or a cabin, where to find them on the Drina, Srebrno Lake and in the mountains, what they cost and why the rules on celebrations matter most.

Log cabins in Serbia: where they are, what they cost and what to check before booking

Log cabins in Serbia: where they are, what they cost and what to check before booking

Zlatibor, Tara, Divčibare, Golija and Uvac — where the cabins are, what a night costs, the deposit and what to check, especially in winter.

Rural tourism in Serbia: where to go, what to expect and what it costs

Rural tourism in Serbia: where to go, what to expect and what it costs

From the villages around Zlatibor and the stone houses of Stara Planina to the homesteads of Vojvodina — where to go, what half board costs, and what a farm gives you and what it does not.

What to eat in Serbia: regional cooking and how to handle a kafana

What to eat in Serbia: regional cooking and how to handle a kafana

Leskovac grills, Pirot sausage, Užice komplet lepinja, Vojvodina fish soup and Šumadija roasts — what is eaten where, and what nobody explains to visitors.

Monasteries of Serbia: routes, frescoes and what to know before you go

Monasteries of Serbia: routes, frescoes and what to know before you go

Studenica, Sopoćani, Manasija, Mileševa and Fruška Gora — how to build a route that makes sense, how many monasteries fit into a day, and what awaits at the gate.

Apartment, room, cabin or house: which accommodation in Serbia fits your trip

Apartment, room, cabin or house: which accommodation in Serbia fits your trip

Seven types of accommodation in Serbia, what each really costs and who it suits — from apartments and spa rooms to log cabins, cottages, hotels and farm stays.

Banja Vrujci: a guide to a spa break an hour from Belgrade

Banja Vrujci: a guide to a spa break an hour from Belgrade

Thermal water at 26–28 °C, pools, log cabins and quiet below Suvobor — how to reach Vrujci, when to go, where to stay and what to see nearby.

Wine roads of Serbia: nine regions, from Fruška Gora to Negotin

Wine roads of Serbia: nine regions, from Fruška Gora to Negotin

Fruška Gora, Vršac, Negotin, Župa, Tri Morave and Šumadija — where the wineries are, when to go, what a tasting costs and how to plan a wine weekend.

Spas of Serbia: Vrnjačka Banja, Sokobanja and Banja Vrujci — which to choose

Spas of Serbia: Vrnjačka Banja, Sokobanja and Banja Vrujci — which to choose

What each spa treats, what accommodation and board cost, when to go and which is best with children — a comparison of Serbia's three most popular spa towns.

Duvan čvarci in Valjevo and the Mišić Days in Mionica: autumn in the Kolubara district

Duvan čvarci in Valjevo and the Mišić Days in Mionica: autumn in the Kolubara district

What duvan čvarci are and why they exist only around Valjevo, when the Mišić Days take place and where to stay — Banja Vrujci, Divčibare and the Ribnica canyon.

Serbian holiday vouchers — how to get them and where to use them

Serbian holiday vouchers — how to get them and where to use them

Who is eligible, how to apply, where vouchers can be used and what to watch out for when booking.

Serbian lakes in summer — where to swim and where to fish

Serbian lakes in summer — where to swim and where to fish

Silver Lake, Palić, Perućac, Vlasina, Zlatar, Zaovine — the water, the beaches and who each lake suits.

Family holidays in Serbia — 7 destinations kids love

Family holidays in Serbia — 7 destinations kids love

From Zlatibor and Divčibare to Silver Lake and spa pools — destinations with activities for children, gentle trails and calm beaches.

Rafting on the Drina and Tara — a complete guide for your first descent

Rafting on the Drina and Tara — a complete guide for your first descent

Which river to choose, when to go, what to bring, how long it takes and what it costs. Everything you need before your first rafting trip in Serbia.

Serbian spas: which one to choose for a wellness weekend

Serbian spas: which one to choose for a wellness weekend

Vrnjačka, Sokobanja, Koviljača, Prolom, Niška, Vrujci — how they differ, what they treat and who each one suits.

Winter holidays in Serbia: which ski resort to choose

Winter holidays in Serbia: which ski resort to choose

Kopaonik, Stara Planina, Zlatibor, Divčibare and Zlatar — how many runs, who they suit, what they cost and where to stay.

15 websites you shouldn't skip when planning a trip

15 websites you shouldn't skip when planning a trip

From Google Flights and Rome2Rio to Wise, road reports and Wikivoyage — the tools experienced travellers open automatically, and the order to use them in.

Travel agencies in Serbia: operators, sub-agents and how to choose

Travel agencies in Serbia: operators, sub-agents and how to choose

The difference between a tour operator and a sub-agent, how to check the licence and travel guarantee, and what to look for in the contract.

Coaches and minibus transfers: getting to your destination in Serbia and abroad

Coaches and minibus transfers: getting to your destination in Serbia and abroad

Coach, door-to-door minibus, your own car or a flight with a transfer — which is cheapest when, and what to check with a carrier.