Traveling the Balkans is the online platform for cooperation of various organizations that work on the promotion of responsible tourism in the Balkans.
Whilst the Balkans are mainly perceived stereotypically as unsafe and not secure due to its history of war, we present and familiarize visitors with the region in an entirely new way – revealing the routes and paths that will leave all newcomers inspired. We intend to show the qualitative places, historical and archeological wealth, local traditions and cultures/customs, and the breathtaking beauty and power of nature here.

Tajan

Nature Park

Upon an invitation from a friend from the Zavidovici club “Atom” we came to visit the Tajan Nature Park and ride our bikes from Kamenica (not far from Zavidovici) to Ponijeri. What used to be a part of a mountaineering association “Tajan” became so active over time that it developed into a real club.

Hvar is becoming a cyclotourist destination

New bicycle routes

Cyclotourism has been growing more popular worldwide in the past few years, including Croatia. The bicycle map of the Tourist Association (TZ) of the Split-Dalmatia County offers only one route from Hvar to Milna and a ride across macadam roads from Milna to Grablje, followed by the road leading over Brusje and then back to Hvar. The total length is 24,1 kilometers.

Belgrade among the last on the list of ecological cities of Europe

Poor position of cities in the Balkans

There isn’t a single city from east European post-communist countries among the top ten of greenest cities of Europe. The only one on the list of 30 cities is Belgrade at the 27 place.

Train line Sarajevo – Belgrade – Sarajevo in operation again

After 18 years, a direct train Sarajevo – Belgrade – Sarajevo is in operation again. There were 20 passengers on the first ride. According to the timetable, the train will be starting every day at 8.15 am from Belgrade and return from Sarajevo at 11.35 am all year long.