Breathtaking Balkans: 3 Ways to Explore Kosovo

By Sarah Bennett

Paste Magazine Writer

‘Kosovo might be the world’s youngest country but that doesn’t mean the tiny territory doesn’t pack as big a punch as its neighbors. Nestled between the Dinaric Alps and the Sharr Mountains, this Western Balkan adventure playground offers gorgeous landscapes, dense culture, and a lack of huge crowds or conveyor-belt tourist traps.

There are three unique aspects for travelers to consider when they visit Kosovo. First is the incredible access to nature. Second, the tangible living history that resides in towns and villages. Finally, these two aspects combine to form an old world community bond that still pervades many aspects of life here. The intersection of these traits is obvious in a city like Prizren for instance, which is often referred to as the country’s cultural capital. It also happens to be at the center of some of the best hikes on the entire Balkan Peninsula.’

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