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Balkans tourism

Balkan States Come Together Over Dinaric Arc Parks

2014-04-22 by Aleksandr Shatskih

A Montenegro valley - courtesy Dinaric Arc Parks

Six countries in the so-called Dinaric Arc have begun to establish a National Parks association of the same name. In a meeting in Podgorica in February, the Dinaric Arc Parks Association came into being with prospective offices in Montenegro, Croatia, and Serbia.

Tags: Balkans parks, Balkans tourism, Dinaric Arc Parks, National Parks, WWF

Hidden Balkans Hotel Gems: Grand Hotel Tirana

2011-08-18 by Phil Butler

Grand Hotel Tirana

In our efforts scouring the web for information on the Balkans, we often run across all kinds of attractions, great and small. Not the least important people, places, and things having to do with travel, hotels can often be obscured from view – at least online, that is. The other day we ran across just such a hotel gem presented itself. The Grand Hotel Tirana, while a bit hard to find online, offers a hospitality value worth mention.

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Zabljak – Montenegro’s Most Popular Ski Centre

2011-02-07 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Durmitor

Situated 1,456 meters above sea level, Zabljak is at the center of the Durmitor mountain range. The town is the highest in all the Balkans, and represents the choice destination for travelers seeking the best skiing and snowboarding in the region.

Tags: Balkans skiing, Balkans tourism, Balkans travel, Durmitor, Javorovaca, ski deals, skiing, Stuoc, Tara River, Zabljak

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