Undiscovered Balkans

It's wonderful to see our Family Albania and Montenegro Hiking Adventure featured in today's Guardian newspaper! 

Book it for summer. 👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/tours/7-day-family-hiking-montenegro-and-albania/

This #WorldBookDay, explore the Balkans through potted histories, travel memoirs and novels that capture the spirit of the region. Our book recs will transport you there, whether you're planning a trip or simply dreaming from home. Read more 👉undiscoveredbalkans.com/best-books-about-the-balkans/

Bosnia & Herzegovina’s hiking trails are an undiscovered treat. 🇧🇦 Come explore remote mountain villages and blue river canyons on our hiking trips, from day routes near Sarajevo/Mostar to long treks on the Via Dinarica https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/the-best-hiking-trails-in-bosnia-and-herzegovina/

North Macedonia has entered the chat ☀️Our new activity holiday in this small but vibrant Balkan country is here. Join us to sail Lake Ohrid, spot pelicans on Prespa, kayak river canyons, ride horses and learn how to beekeep. 🍯 
https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/tours/north-macedonia-activity-holiday/

Katie and kids joined our Montenegro Family Adventure. 🌟 It’s easy to get the kids addicted to the outdoors when there’s beginner-friendly rafting, canyoning and even zip-lining in epic scenery!
Book now 👉https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/tours/family-multi-activity-holiday-montenegro-mountains/

Where can you find the clearest starry skies in Europe? 🌟Come for a Balkan adventure, stay for the meteor showers over Lake Skadar or the endless stars above the Adriatic sea. We know the best spots 👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/a-guide-to-dark-skies-and-star-gazing-in-the-balkans/

Here's a taste of Albanian summer. 🇦🇱 ☀️ 

Our adventures here begin in May, all expertly guided by locals who'll introduce you to some of Albania's best hidden beauty spots. Full details below. 

👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/albania-holidays/

It's been a weekend of love... and wine! Feb 14 in the Balkans is not just for lovers. St Tryphon, patron saint of winemakers, shares his day with St Valentine's. Find out more 👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/recipe-gibanica-cheese-pie-for-st-tryphons-day-on-february-14/

Happy Galentines' Day to all the adventure girls out there! 💛

'Over the years we’ve welcomed many besties onto our trips in Montenegro and beyond. Here are some of our top ideas for a galentines adventure in the Balkans.

And for more, check out 👉 https://www.undiscoveredbalkans.com

Can you road trip between Balkan countries to extend a trip? Yes, but it is tricky! We've been driving here for decades and share our tips on documents, insurance, border crossings and scenic routes. 👉https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/driving-in-the-balkans-montenegro-croatia-albania-bosnia/

NEW TRIP ALERT! We've got a fresh adventure to float your boat in Montenegro. 🛶

Join our family packrafting adventure for some properly epic exploration of the stunning Tara River canyon, with wild camping. Enquire now! 👉 https://undiscoveredbalkans.com/tours/family-packrafting-holiday-montenegro/

#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

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/

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

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/

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

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

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/

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/

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

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/

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/

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

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. 👇

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/

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 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. 🎉