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What can I expect from Serbia?

Serbia is a country with many faces, from cities with trendy coffee shops, old fortresses and a bustling nightlife to national parks with high mountains, ski resorts and turquoise-blue lakes. It is a country that has a lot to offer. To be honest, before I traveled to Serbia, I knew nothing about this country. The eastern countries in Europe are lesser-known, which also means that places that could be crowded with tourists are not very busy here.

Belgrade, Serbia

It was much more difficult to get tourist information about Serbia than it is for other countries. I spent hours researching places in Serbia that are worth visiting and where I can book certain things. For me, the fact that everything isn’t as obvious as it is in other countries made it all even more interesting. I loved to research and read about Serbia’s history, find out about non-touristy places spread in the country, and to travel off the beaten path. Never underestimate the fun to explore something new that isn’t already on Pinterest or anywhere else!

I recognized that there is some preconception that many Europeans have about Serbia. Most people think that there isn’t much to see and many are not even sure if it’s safe to travel there, remembering the Balkan conflicts. Does any of that sound familiar to you? If yes, let me tell you it’s not true. Serbia has some hidden and unknown places most people simply don’t know about that will blow your mind! And from traveling there for two weeks through cities, country towns and national parks, I can tell you it is safe, (of course I would avoid walking alone on lonely streets at night, but that’s the same thing in every city). Serbia is a country that will surprise you when you visit it!

Things to see and do in Serbia

Explore Belgrade, the capital
Visit Novi Sad, north of Belgrade
Go on a hike in Tara National Park
Do a trip to the Golubac Fortress
Go on a cruise in Uvac National Park
Do a road trip across the country

Golubac Fortress

Serbia Travel Guides

Below you will find different blog posts about Serbia. As mentioned before Serbia is a country that makes it less obvious what there is to see, but there are lots of places that will blow your mind when you see them. It’s more like you need to read about it to know where the great spots are because many of them are kinda unknown. If you are curious to learn more about Serbia and its travel destinations, check out my posts down below! Serbia has more to offer than you will expect! 

Belgrade, Serbia

Tara National Park

Useful travel tips

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Take the Minibus from the airport to Belgrade Once you arrived at the airport in Belgrade, go outside, head left and you will find the minibus A1 that will drive you directly into the city. Try to avoid the taxis, they will try to charge you way too much for a 15min drive. When we arrived the price of the taxi was $50, so obviously we decided to take the bus, which was $3 per person.
2
Learn basic Serbian words Not everybody in Serbia speaks English, so knowing the basic words will help you a lot. I always say that learning a foreign language will open hearts and doors. I tried to say some phrases in Serbian, which was quite difficult, but people really appreciate the effort. I would have never had such great conversations with locals if I wouldn't have tried to learn the basics of their language, so I can just highly recommend you to learn simple things like "Hello", "Thank you" and "Delicious" (for restaurants).
3
Get a city pass or rent a car Get a city pass for public transport or rent a car. If you want to use public transport, it’s best to buy a city pass. If you want to rent a car it gets cheaper the longer you rent it. For example, you can rent a Hyundai i20 for $40 for a whole week - $5.70 a day, but if you rent it for 24h it will cost you $11 a day. So if you plan to travel outside the city a lot, it will be better for you to extend the car rental.
4
Download the apps CarGo & Wolt Download the app CarGo when you need a taxi. CarGo is like the Serbian Uber (there is no Uber in Serbia), it’s much cheaper than calling a taxi. Download the app Wolt if you want to order food home, instead of eating out. This is pretty much the Serbian UberEats.

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Basic Serbian

Nobody expects you to speak perfect Serbian when you arrive, but it’s always good to know the basic vocabulary because not everyone speaks or understands English. Knowing how to say simple things like “Hello”, “Thank you” and “Delicious” can open doors and hearts. 

Essentials:

Dobar Dan (do-BAR dan) — Good Day

Zdravo (ZDRAH-voh) — Hello

Doviđenja (doh-vee-JEH-nyah) — Goodbye

Cao (CH-ow) — Ciao

Hvala (HVAH-lah) — Thank you

Molim (MO-leem) — Please

Dobro (DOH-broh) — Good

Da (DA) — Yes

Ne (NE) — No

Izvini (EEZ-vee-nee) — Excuse me / Sorry

Pričati li Engleski? (PREE-cha-tee lee EN-gles-kee?) — Do you speak English?

 

In a Restaurant:

Mogu da dobim… (MOH-goo da DOH-beem…) — Can I get…

Ukusno (UKUU-snu) — Delicious

Jedan (YEH-dahn) — 1

Dva (dvah) — 2

Tri (tree) — 3

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