Undiscovered Balkans
@undiscoveredbalkan.bsky.social
Amazing Adventures in Europe's Wildest Corner! The UK's go-to activity holiday specialist for the Western #Balkans. 👣
Albania 🇦🇱
Bosnia & Herzegovina 🇧🇦
Bulgaria 🇧🇬
Croatia 🇭🇷
Kosovo 🇽🇰
Montenegro 🇲🇪
Serbia 🇷🇸
undiscoveredbalkans.com
Albania 🇦🇱
Bosnia & Herzegovina 🇧🇦
Bulgaria 🇧🇬
Croatia 🇭🇷
Kosovo 🇽🇰
Montenegro 🇲🇪
Serbia 🇷🇸
undiscoveredbalkans.com
#Kosovo is the most exciting new destination for adventure travellers. Travel writer @camillabd.bsky.social shares her tales and tips from hiking and wild swimming in the Rugova Canyon. 👉https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/hiking-in-kosovo-exploring-rugova-canyon/
#balkans #travelinspiration
#balkans #travelinspiration
February 6, 2026 at 12:16 PM
#Kosovo is the most exciting new destination for adventure travellers. Travel writer @camillabd.bsky.social shares her tales and tips from hiking and wild swimming in the Rugova Canyon. 👉https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/hiking-in-kosovo-exploring-rugova-canyon/
#balkans #travelinspiration
#balkans #travelinspiration
Meet Ana, tour leader for our Montenegro Family Adventure. Ana is a pro at hiking in the Durmitor mountains, rafting on the Tara river, wild swimming and via ferrata. Get her Montenegro tips on fitness, food & more 👉https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/montenegro-meet-the-team-ana/
February 4, 2026 at 11:21 AM
Meet Ana, tour leader for our Montenegro Family Adventure. Ana is a pro at hiking in the Durmitor mountains, rafting on the Tara river, wild swimming and via ferrata. Get her Montenegro tips on fitness, food & more 👉https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/montenegro-meet-the-team-ana/
Balkan communist bunkers are some of the coolest Cold War relics you can visit in Europe. Whether decorated bunkers in Albania, or Tito’s secret nuclear hideout in Bosnia, each has a compelling story. Read our guide 👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/guide-to-balkan-bunkers-albania-bosnia-serbia/
January 30, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Balkan communist bunkers are some of the coolest Cold War relics you can visit in Europe. Whether decorated bunkers in Albania, or Tito’s secret nuclear hideout in Bosnia, each has a compelling story. Read our guide 👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/guide-to-balkan-bunkers-albania-bosnia-serbia/
Our newsletter has dropped, with inspiration for a spring escape. Where will you be: on a yoga retreat in Montenegro? hiking in Serbia? wild swimming in Albania? wine tasting in Croatia? April-June is the best time for Balkan travel.
👉 https://mailchi.mp/undiscoveredbalkans/january-newsletter-2026
👉 https://mailchi.mp/undiscoveredbalkans/january-newsletter-2026
January 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Our newsletter has dropped, with inspiration for a spring escape. Where will you be: on a yoga retreat in Montenegro? hiking in Serbia? wild swimming in Albania? wine tasting in Croatia? April-June is the best time for Balkan travel.
👉 https://mailchi.mp/undiscoveredbalkans/january-newsletter-2026
👉 https://mailchi.mp/undiscoveredbalkans/january-newsletter-2026
Looking for somewhere new to hike in Europe? 🇲🇪
Montenegro’s mountains are packed with big views, quiet trails, and unforgettable scenery.
Save 10% on our guided hiking trips here with our January offer. Travel June-October.
👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/tours/walking-holiday-montenegro/
Montenegro’s mountains are packed with big views, quiet trails, and unforgettable scenery.
Save 10% on our guided hiking trips here with our January offer. Travel June-October.
👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/tours/walking-holiday-montenegro/
January 26, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Looking for somewhere new to hike in Europe? 🇲🇪
Montenegro’s mountains are packed with big views, quiet trails, and unforgettable scenery.
Save 10% on our guided hiking trips here with our January offer. Travel June-October.
👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/tours/walking-holiday-montenegro/
Montenegro’s mountains are packed with big views, quiet trails, and unforgettable scenery.
Save 10% on our guided hiking trips here with our January offer. Travel June-October.
👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/tours/walking-holiday-montenegro/
Wine tastes better after a long walk 🍷 With new vineyard homestays, hiking trails and wine festivals, there are many reasons to plan a Balkan adventure around the glorious grape. Our handy guide helps you travel by season 👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/travellers-guide-to-balkan-wine-regions/
January 21, 2026 at 10:32 AM
Wine tastes better after a long walk 🍷 With new vineyard homestays, hiking trails and wine festivals, there are many reasons to plan a Balkan adventure around the glorious grape. Our handy guide helps you travel by season 👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/travellers-guide-to-balkan-wine-regions/
Everyone’s talking about today being Blue Monday (depressing!). But here in the Balkans, blues shimmer on lakes like Skadar, highlight the mountain and sparkle in the Adriatic sun.
Swap Monday blues for Balkan ones on an adventure holiday with us.💙
Video locations: Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania
Swap Monday blues for Balkan ones on an adventure holiday with us.💙
Video locations: Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania
January 19, 2026 at 11:36 AM
Everyone’s talking about today being Blue Monday (depressing!). But here in the Balkans, blues shimmer on lakes like Skadar, highlight the mountain and sparkle in the Adriatic sun.
Swap Monday blues for Balkan ones on an adventure holiday with us.💙
Video locations: Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania
Swap Monday blues for Balkan ones on an adventure holiday with us.💙
Video locations: Montenegro, Macedonia, Albania
Here's hoping more guests, in 2026, choose overland travel to reach us. We even offer an incentive – 15% off!
Get inspired by writer Holly Tuppen's travel to reach our Albania hiking trip.
👉 https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/took-two-under-12s-interrailing-albania-surprising-hit-3878934
Get inspired by writer Holly Tuppen's travel to reach our Albania hiking trip.
👉 https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/took-two-under-12s-interrailing-albania-surprising-hit-3878934
January 16, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Here's hoping more guests, in 2026, choose overland travel to reach us. We even offer an incentive – 15% off!
Get inspired by writer Holly Tuppen's travel to reach our Albania hiking trip.
👉 https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/took-two-under-12s-interrailing-albania-surprising-hit-3878934
Get inspired by writer Holly Tuppen's travel to reach our Albania hiking trip.
👉 https://inews.co.uk/inews-lifestyle/travel/took-two-under-12s-interrailing-albania-surprising-hit-3878934
From masked carnivals to summer music by the sea, the Balkans has a festival for everyone. Plan a long stay around an event for full cultural immersion. Read our guide to the best Balkan festivals in 2026. 👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/balkan-festivals-2026-croatia-albania-montenegro-bulgaria/
January 15, 2026 at 10:30 AM
From masked carnivals to summer music by the sea, the Balkans has a festival for everyone. Plan a long stay around an event for full cultural immersion. Read our guide to the best Balkan festivals in 2026. 👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/balkan-festivals-2026-croatia-albania-montenegro-bulgaria/
Bulgaria 🇧🇬 but not as you expect. Our new tour ditches the clichés for a week of big mountains, quiet trails, wide lakes, rich culture and full-on outdoor fun. Horse-riding, mountain biking, hiking & kayaking. Details below.
👉https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/tours/7-day-bulgaria-super-active-holiday/
👉https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/tours/7-day-bulgaria-super-active-holiday/
January 13, 2026 at 10:30 AM
Bulgaria 🇧🇬 but not as you expect. Our new tour ditches the clichés for a week of big mountains, quiet trails, wide lakes, rich culture and full-on outdoor fun. Horse-riding, mountain biking, hiking & kayaking. Details below.
👉https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/tours/7-day-bulgaria-super-active-holiday/
👉https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/tours/7-day-bulgaria-super-active-holiday/
10% off our mountain hiking holidays across the Balkans all this month. 🙌
Choose from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro or Serbia.
👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/tour-category/walking-holidays/
Choose from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro or Serbia.
👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/tour-category/walking-holidays/
January 8, 2026 at 10:54 AM
10% off our mountain hiking holidays across the Balkans all this month. 🙌
Choose from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro or Serbia.
👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/tour-category/walking-holidays/
Choose from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Montenegro or Serbia.
👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/tour-category/walking-holidays/
We're in @thetimes.com for our Lake Skadar holidays – a hot tip for May 2026. 🎉
What a fabulous surprise and start to the year!
Full article link 👉 https://www.thetimes.com/travel/inspiration/where-is-hot-in-may-msv93zzkm
What a fabulous surprise and start to the year!
Full article link 👉 https://www.thetimes.com/travel/inspiration/where-is-hot-in-may-msv93zzkm
January 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM
We're in @thetimes.com for our Lake Skadar holidays – a hot tip for May 2026. 🎉
What a fabulous surprise and start to the year!
Full article link 👉 https://www.thetimes.com/travel/inspiration/where-is-hot-in-may-msv93zzkm
What a fabulous surprise and start to the year!
Full article link 👉 https://www.thetimes.com/travel/inspiration/where-is-hot-in-may-msv93zzkm
From Serbia’s hidden canyon to Bosnian coffee rituals, Kosovo’s wild swimming spots and the dramatic Dinaric Alps, get guest blogger @camillabd.bsky.social top Balkan travel discoveries of 2026 at the link below.
👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/balkan-adventure-travel-serbia-bosnia-kosovo/
👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/balkan-adventure-travel-serbia-bosnia-kosovo/
January 5, 2026 at 10:40 AM
From Serbia’s hidden canyon to Bosnian coffee rituals, Kosovo’s wild swimming spots and the dramatic Dinaric Alps, get guest blogger @camillabd.bsky.social top Balkan travel discoveries of 2026 at the link below.
👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/balkan-adventure-travel-serbia-bosnia-kosovo/
👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/balkan-adventure-travel-serbia-bosnia-kosovo/
Looking for a calmer and healthier way to start the year? 🧘♀️
We’re offering 10% off our Montenegro #yogaretreats all this month. Just use the code HEALTHY10 when booking and get some proper ME time this May, June or September 👉 https://undiscoveredmontenegro.com/tour-category/yoga-fitness-holidays/
We’re offering 10% off our Montenegro #yogaretreats all this month. Just use the code HEALTHY10 when booking and get some proper ME time this May, June or September 👉 https://undiscoveredmontenegro.com/tour-category/yoga-fitness-holidays/
January 2, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Looking for a calmer and healthier way to start the year? 🧘♀️
We’re offering 10% off our Montenegro #yogaretreats all this month. Just use the code HEALTHY10 when booking and get some proper ME time this May, June or September 👉 https://undiscoveredmontenegro.com/tour-category/yoga-fitness-holidays/
We’re offering 10% off our Montenegro #yogaretreats all this month. Just use the code HEALTHY10 when booking and get some proper ME time this May, June or September 👉 https://undiscoveredmontenegro.com/tour-category/yoga-fitness-holidays/
Ever heard of a ‘race-cation’? It’s the 2026 travel buzzword which means tagging a holiday onto a sporting challenge.
From the Tirana Marathon to the Dalmatia Ultra Trail, read our Balkan race-cation guide for 2026/ 👇
https://f.mtr.cool/hwegkasuoy
From the Tirana Marathon to the Dalmatia Ultra Trail, read our Balkan race-cation guide for 2026/ 👇
https://f.mtr.cool/hwegkasuoy
December 27, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Ever heard of a ‘race-cation’? It’s the 2026 travel buzzword which means tagging a holiday onto a sporting challenge.
From the Tirana Marathon to the Dalmatia Ultra Trail, read our Balkan race-cation guide for 2026/ 👇
https://f.mtr.cool/hwegkasuoy
From the Tirana Marathon to the Dalmatia Ultra Trail, read our Balkan race-cation guide for 2026/ 👇
https://f.mtr.cool/hwegkasuoy
It's that time of year when we review our reviews and we're over the moon to have maintained a 5-star rating across the board!
A big thank you to everyone who took the time to leave us some positive words after a Balkan adventure this year. Swipe to see some of our favourites. 👇
A big thank you to everyone who took the time to leave us some positive words after a Balkan adventure this year. Swipe to see some of our favourites. 👇
December 18, 2025 at 11:27 AM
It's that time of year when we review our reviews and we're over the moon to have maintained a 5-star rating across the board!
A big thank you to everyone who took the time to leave us some positive words after a Balkan adventure this year. Swipe to see some of our favourites. 👇
A big thank you to everyone who took the time to leave us some positive words after a Balkan adventure this year. Swipe to see some of our favourites. 👇
Wild orchids, Dalmatian Pelican hatchlings and warm weather—there's just a few reasons to visit the Balkans in the spring.
Find more in our blog post which is packed with inspiration for a spring getaway.👇
https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/the-best-holidays-for-spring-2026-in-the-balkans/
Find more in our blog post which is packed with inspiration for a spring getaway.👇
https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/the-best-holidays-for-spring-2026-in-the-balkans/
December 16, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Wild orchids, Dalmatian Pelican hatchlings and warm weather—there's just a few reasons to visit the Balkans in the spring.
Find more in our blog post which is packed with inspiration for a spring getaway.👇
https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/the-best-holidays-for-spring-2026-in-the-balkans/
Find more in our blog post which is packed with inspiration for a spring getaway.👇
https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/the-best-holidays-for-spring-2026-in-the-balkans/
Today marks 30 years since the end of the Bosnian War.
In that time, Bosnia's tourism scene has flourished.
See how far it's come as we speak to a local guide, our recent guest, and an ex British military officer 👇.
https://f.mtr.cool/luenirkxlp
In that time, Bosnia's tourism scene has flourished.
See how far it's come as we speak to a local guide, our recent guest, and an ex British military officer 👇.
https://f.mtr.cool/luenirkxlp
December 14, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Today marks 30 years since the end of the Bosnian War.
In that time, Bosnia's tourism scene has flourished.
See how far it's come as we speak to a local guide, our recent guest, and an ex British military officer 👇.
https://f.mtr.cool/luenirkxlp
In that time, Bosnia's tourism scene has flourished.
See how far it's come as we speak to a local guide, our recent guest, and an ex British military officer 👇.
https://f.mtr.cool/luenirkxlp
In the Balkans, mountains shape everything, from traditions to the food on the table. So announcing the winner of our Christmas Giveaway on International Mountain Day feels especially timely. Congratulations to Linda Davies! A hamper of Balkan comfort food and £100 travel voucher are on their way. 🎉
December 11, 2025 at 11:15 AM
In the Balkans, mountains shape everything, from traditions to the food on the table. So announcing the winner of our Christmas Giveaway on International Mountain Day feels especially timely. Congratulations to Linda Davies! A hamper of Balkan comfort food and £100 travel voucher are on their way. 🎉
Looking to get truly off the beaten path on your next #hiking holiday?
Take inspiration from our latest post which lists some of Europe's most popular hikes and their lesser-known alternatives in the #Balkans. 👇
https://f.mtr.cool/bmryffxsfc
Take inspiration from our latest post which lists some of Europe's most popular hikes and their lesser-known alternatives in the #Balkans. 👇
https://f.mtr.cool/bmryffxsfc
December 3, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Looking to get truly off the beaten path on your next #hiking holiday?
Take inspiration from our latest post which lists some of Europe's most popular hikes and their lesser-known alternatives in the #Balkans. 👇
https://f.mtr.cool/bmryffxsfc
Take inspiration from our latest post which lists some of Europe's most popular hikes and their lesser-known alternatives in the #Balkans. 👇
https://f.mtr.cool/bmryffxsfc
Win a Christmas hamper of Balkan foodie treats + £100 for your next adventure! 🎄
We’ve teamed up with Pelagonia, the Macedonian food brand in Waitrose, for a festive giveaway. Enter by 10 Dec via the link below.
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/xilwtluckh
#Giveaway
We’ve teamed up with Pelagonia, the Macedonian food brand in Waitrose, for a festive giveaway. Enter by 10 Dec via the link below.
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/xilwtluckh
#Giveaway
November 30, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Win a Christmas hamper of Balkan foodie treats + £100 for your next adventure! 🎄
We’ve teamed up with Pelagonia, the Macedonian food brand in Waitrose, for a festive giveaway. Enter by 10 Dec via the link below.
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/xilwtluckh
#Giveaway
We’ve teamed up with Pelagonia, the Macedonian food brand in Waitrose, for a festive giveaway. Enter by 10 Dec via the link below.
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/xilwtluckh
#Giveaway
It’s one month until Christmas! 🎄 We’ve rounded up gift ideas we genuinely use while hiking, kayaking and exploring the Balkans — plus treats from the region. Perfect for outdoorsy friends, travellers and 2026 holidays.
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/llnoadxysj
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/llnoadxysj
November 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
It’s one month until Christmas! 🎄 We’ve rounded up gift ideas we genuinely use while hiking, kayaking and exploring the Balkans — plus treats from the region. Perfect for outdoorsy friends, travellers and 2026 holidays.
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/llnoadxysj
👉 https://f.mtr.cool/llnoadxysj
"Our first holiday with Undiscovered Balkans and Albania has been amazingly beautiful. Our tour guide was brilliant... Definitely recommended!" - Hazza A., 2025 guest.
Early Bird Sale! Book 2026 now with £150 off pp.
👉https://f.mtr.cool/fcektqaoaa
Early Bird Sale! Book 2026 now with £150 off pp.
👉https://f.mtr.cool/fcektqaoaa
November 14, 2025 at 12:57 PM
"Our first holiday with Undiscovered Balkans and Albania has been amazingly beautiful. Our tour guide was brilliant... Definitely recommended!" - Hazza A., 2025 guest.
Early Bird Sale! Book 2026 now with £150 off pp.
👉https://f.mtr.cool/fcektqaoaa
Early Bird Sale! Book 2026 now with £150 off pp.
👉https://f.mtr.cool/fcektqaoaa
In the Balkans, UNESCO World Heritage isn’t a dusty relic behind some museum glass. It can be hiked in, listened to, watched and celebrated.
From crumbling Ottoman towns like Mostar to Albanian Polyphonic singing, read our roundup.👇
https://f.mtr.cool/zsocfuiwjv
From crumbling Ottoman towns like Mostar to Albanian Polyphonic singing, read our roundup.👇
https://f.mtr.cool/zsocfuiwjv
November 12, 2025 at 11:04 AM
In the Balkans, UNESCO World Heritage isn’t a dusty relic behind some museum glass. It can be hiked in, listened to, watched and celebrated.
From crumbling Ottoman towns like Mostar to Albanian Polyphonic singing, read our roundup.👇
https://f.mtr.cool/zsocfuiwjv
From crumbling Ottoman towns like Mostar to Albanian Polyphonic singing, read our roundup.👇
https://f.mtr.cool/zsocfuiwjv
Heard about Montenegro's stunning coast?
Please sign the petition to save Montenegro's Buljarica. It's one of the last wild sections of beach backed by marshes. Utterly beautiful and home to countless species.
➡️ https://www.change.org/p/save-buljarica-protect-our-land-homes-and-heritage
Please sign the petition to save Montenegro's Buljarica. It's one of the last wild sections of beach backed by marshes. Utterly beautiful and home to countless species.
➡️ https://www.change.org/p/save-buljarica-protect-our-land-homes-and-heritage
November 10, 2025 at 3:12 PM
Heard about Montenegro's stunning coast?
Please sign the petition to save Montenegro's Buljarica. It's one of the last wild sections of beach backed by marshes. Utterly beautiful and home to countless species.
➡️ https://www.change.org/p/save-buljarica-protect-our-land-homes-and-heritage
Please sign the petition to save Montenegro's Buljarica. It's one of the last wild sections of beach backed by marshes. Utterly beautiful and home to countless species.
➡️ https://www.change.org/p/save-buljarica-protect-our-land-homes-and-heritage