This post is continued from Part 1, so backtrack if you haven’t seen it already. The following destinations were chosen based on roughly the same criteria I used for my Top 10 Destinations in South East Asia. In short – charm, girls and fun; I aim to be objective is this regard. So let’s go…
Naughty Nomad’s
Top 5 Destinations in the Balkans
5. Belgrade, Serbia
Belgrade by night
What’s its Charm?
Belgrade has some really nice pedestrian streets and a stroll up to Kalemegdan fortress is truly romantic, especially under snow fall.
What’s Fun?
The drinks are cheap and the nightlife is legendary throughout Eastern Europe.
And the Girls?
There are more blondes here than other parts of the Balkans. If that’s your thing here’s the place to be!
Bottom line: A walk around Kalemegdan and the famed nightlife gets this place on the list.
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4. Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina
Not as peaceful as it seems...
What’s its Charm?
Old town rocks!!! The Muslim influence is very visible.
What’s Fun?
Just hanging out, smoking sheesha and soaking up the atmosphere of Stari Grad (old town). The nightlife here is insane, the weekend’s here are actually too crazy. See link below.
And the Girls?
Varied, in a good way. See my Sarajevo city guide for a full breakdown.
Bottom line: One of the coolest cities in all of Europe.
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3. Hvar Island, Croatia
Port side
What’s its Charm?
It’s a beautiful island on the Dalmatian coast, need I say more?
What’s Fun?
This is the NUMBER 1 party spot on the Adriactic. Expect to go to bed when the sun comes up. There is also plenty of watersports and things to do.
And the Girls?
Expect to get laid. Check out my Hvar Island guide for a full breakdown.
Bottom line: Avoid in low season. Come here is want to seriously rip it up. I loved it.
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2. Skopje, Macedonia
More than meet the eye!
What’s its Charm?
A cute old town, cheap beer and friendly locals.
What’s Fun?
Everynight here is an adventure! Weed and women are plentiful.
And the Girls?
I love Macedonian girls, easily the friendliest in the region. See my Skopje city guide for a full breakdown.
Bottom line: Macedonian girls will make you want to stay. I’ve been here twice and it’s still the first place I’d go back to in the Balkans.
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1. Montenegro
A view from Kotor fortress
What’s its Charm?
Move over Tallin, Montenegro shits over anything I’ve seen in Europe. To try and describe the beauty of places like Kotor and Budva is futile. You need to come here. This country had me speechless.
What’s Fun?
Not only is Montenegro visibly awesome, a trip to Budva will have you raving. This an Eastern European party mecca! Click link below.
And the Girls?
Wow. Girls from all of EE come here… Like Hvar, take your pick! Quality is even better here. Check out my Budva city guide for a full breakdown.
Bottom line: It’s Naughty Nomad’s number 1 for a reason. GO! On that note, I suspect low season might be a bit sedated if you’re looking to party.
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Here’s a list of ALL my Eastern European city guides:
Athens, Greece
Bucharest, Romania
Budapest, Hungary
Budva, Montenegro
Chisinau, Moldova
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Hvar, Croatia
Kiev, Ukraine
Minsk, Belarus
Ohrid, Macedonia
Pristina, Kosovo
Riga, Latvia
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Skopje, Macedonia
Tallinn, Estonia
Tirana, Albania
Thessaloniki, Greece
Zadar, Croatia
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