March 2018

When in Krusevo 2017 DAY 3

By Sotir Gabeloski on Sun, 03/25/2018 - 15:12
When paragliding

“When in Krusevo” is an outdoor festival that was organized for the first time last year, from the 4th to 6th of August. The organizers have been working towards the second iteration of the festival this year.

It is an event that involves camping, mountain bike, hiking, paragliding, and musical events held in the nature surrounding Krusevo at night.

In the following video you can see the highlights of the last day.

When in Krusevo 2017 DAY 2

By Sotir Gabeloski on Sun, 03/25/2018 - 15:05
Galoski, When in Krusevo 2017

“When in Krusevo” is an outdoor festival that was organized for the first time last year, from the 4th to 6th of August. The organizers have been working towards the second iteration of the festival for this year.

It is an event that involves camping, mountain bike, hiking, paragliding, and musical events held in the nature around Krusevo at night.

Look into the short view of day No. 2

When in Krusevo 2017 DAY 1

By Sotir Gabeloski on Sun, 03/25/2018 - 14:53
When in Krusevo

“When in Krusevo” is an outdoor festival that was organized for the first time last year, from the 4th to 6th of August. The organizers have been working towards the second iteration of the festival for this year.

It is an event that involves camping, mountain bike, hiking, paragliding, and musical events held in the nature around Krusevo at night.

We present you a summary of the first day.

Local Cuisine of Krushevo

By Sotir Gabeloski on Sat, 03/24/2018 - 18:21
Krusev Cuisine

The traditional Krushevo cuisine combines Balkan and Mediterranean characteristics, inherited largely from Turkish tastes that prevailed during long centuries of Ottoman rule. Travelers are delighted by the taste of local tomatoes, carrots, lettuces, parsley, onions, and garlic - not to mention the rich flavor and aroma of fresh fruit, such as watermelons, melons, cherries, apricots, grapes, peaches, and others. Most herbs are collected in the local mountains and in the countryside, and are renowned for their taste, scent and healing properties.

Exploring the Unique Architecture of Krusevo

By Sotir Gabeloski on Sat, 03/24/2018 - 12:26
Unique Architecture Krusevo

Many houses in Krusevo today still keep an architecture that’s predominantly blue in color. It is believed that the dominance of blue is due to the town’s heritage of Krusevo's fortune seekers in Greece. Furthermore, there are homes that are predominantly yellow, which is believed to be inherited from the fortune seekers in Romania.

Unique Architecture Krusevo

When in Krushevo: Weekend Gateway

By Sotir Gabeloski on Fri, 03/23/2018 - 11:53
Krusevo

During your next trip to Macedonia, our suggestion is for you to visit the town of Krushevo, a perfect weekend getaway destination. You can find this small mountain paradise only 165 km away from the capital of Skopje. It is situated 1.250 meters above sea level, making it the highest town in the Balkans. Krushevo is a mix of nature, tradition, history and culture. Right here you will be surprised by the beauty that is hidden behind every corner.

Explore the Churches of Krusevo

By Sotir Gabeloski on Fri, 03/23/2018 - 11:18
St. Nikola

Churches in Krusevo are yet another architectural phenomenon, and a beautiful decor on the touristic map of Krusevo.

People in Krusevo are considered traditional and close to their inherited cultural customs and values, part of which is visiting their church. One of the four churches in Krusevo is St. Nikola.

The church St. John is called the Vlach church where many people from the Vlach ethnical group gather.