serbia by besides the obvious
This page collects all the Travel Stories from Serbia by Besides the Obvious. We are updating our content on-goingly, immediately after we are visiting any new places. So stay tuned for the most frequent & new articles. Serbia is a landlocked country in Central and Southeast Europe. It is situated at the crossroads of the Pannonian Plain and the Balkans, bordering Hungary to the north, Romania to the northeast, Bulgaria to the southeast, North Macedonia to the south, Croatia and Bosnia and Herzegovina to the west, and Montenegro to the southwest; while claiming a border with Albania through the disputed territory of Kosovo. Serbia has a population of almost 7 million, with Belgrade as its capital and largest city.
As you might know, our mission is to share something relevant. Something authentic, something real, something cool, something interesting, something personal & something different, via our travel stories & images. We are focusing on ideas from local sources. Giving tips that are usually unknown to travelers and foreigners. Guides to secret places that only the guy from the given neighborhood could know about. To the hidden picturesque view. And recommending everything besides the obvious. The local real feel, the adventure of discovering the unknown, the authenticity, the culinary guide to the meals that locals are really cooking and eating at home, and much more. Hope you will explore our Travel Stories from Serbia. Feel inspired and enjoy the journey, as much as we do!
travel stories from serbia
Belgrade in 2025: A City of Contrasts, Chaos, and Unstoppable Charm
Graffiti covers walls while old ladies sell wildflowers outside tiny churches. Belgrade moves fast, but never forgets where it came from. It’s not polished. It’s not predictable. And it’s never boring. Travelers in 2025 won’t find the next Barcelona here. Instead, they’ll find something deeper. A city that opens up slowly, layer by layer. The…
Saint Sava Cathedral – Belgrade’s Soul in Stone
Belgrade rarely makes the top of most travel lists. Yet, once you arrive, it captures you completely. With gritty charm, layers of history, and vibrant soul, this Balkan capital offers something different. It feels lived-in, loved, and utterly real. Unlike polished cities with postcard perfection, Belgrade shows its scars—and that’s its power.
Things We Don’t Like About Belgrade
We’ve written about how much we love Belgrade — the chaotic, soulful Balkan capital that draws you in with its contradictions. But real travel isn’t about falling for a place blindly. It’s about seeing it whole. And to tell the full story, we need to talk about the things we don’t like about Belgrade. This…
