Journal

Stories from the road.

Short-form articles, seasonal tips, partner spotlights. For deep country guides, visit our travel guide.

Top 10 places in Macedonia you can only reach by car

From Matka Canyon to Kokino megalithic observatory — the 10 stops every road-tripper should add to the map.

Tesla Model 3, BMW i4 and Hyundai Kona EV on offer — charging map and real-world range for Macedonia covered.

St. Naum, Galichica pass, Struga sunset — the classic lake circuit with stops the guidebooks miss.

M+S, snow chains, AMSM advisory: the Nov 15 – Mar 15 rules in plain English — with fine amounts.

Shirok Sokak to the Heraclea ruins — where to park, which cafés are worth the detour, and when to go.

Name board, keys ready at Gate B, 20-min free parking — what to expect from the moment you land.

Green card, cross-border fee, Blace vs. Jazhince: the difference between a 20-minute crossing and a 2-hour one.

ISOFIX, luggage capacity, fuel range — we benchmarked 8 SUVs for family trips of 4–6 people.

Deve Bair border, rest stops on the E871, and why leaving at 8 AM beats any Monday traffic in the Bulgarian capital.

A 4-hour out-and-back from Skopje with switchbacks, coffee stops and 1,700m altitude at the top.