Ambar is the top-of-mind place when we think of where to eat in Belgrade with guests from abroad. We’ve been there with parties big and small, people we’re close to and business contacts we want to impress. A contemplative solo afternoon drink, with sun slowly setting over the river, or being with a cheerful party […]
Do you get that feeling that photographers see what the rest of us don’t? Well, we do. That’s why we asked Mina Šarenac, a young yet established fashion photographer, for her personal recommendations on Belgrade. We talked with Mina about Belgrade style, fashion and design, and places to go. Read up what and where and […]
Five unique tastes of Serbia not to miss out? Check out or list. Even better, join our Farmers Market Tour for tasting! Directly from the stalls of the farmers and traditional mini producers whom we know by name. Ajvar, delicious Serbian pepper spread Ajvar is a roasted red pepper spread. It is the author’s absolute […]
Marko, Li and I are sitting at the outside table of my favorite wine bar in Belgrade. It’s a quiet Tuesday afternoon in early September. We are about to talk and taste some Serbian wines! Marko and Li are WSET qualified. They are those people who deeply understand grape growing and wine making. The ones who […]
On a Tuesday morning in late August, the four of us took a trip to the village of Vrmdža, in Eastern Serbia. My dear friend Dragana has been living and working in Vrmdža for three years now. My visit was due two years at least. Now I had an additional reason to visit. My friend […]
Belgrade Fortress is a cultural adventure in its own right. Walking the Fortress means you are experiencing 2000 years of history. What is there to see besides its key themes and main attractions? We selected the five gems that are less known to travelers and even to the locals! Intrigued by historical curiosities and rare […]
Belgrade museums deserve their fair share of attention. Where to start or how to choose among the Belgrade museums? If you are a classical type, visit recently renovated National Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art. These Belgrade museums offer polished interiors and facades, abundant collections and vast exhibition rooms in classical traditions of representative state museums. […]
Belgrade bars and restaurants are becoming a hot topic on travel forums. The Serbian capital is growing its reputation as the place to be and the place to eat and drink. If you would rather sit at a place recommended by locals than by Trip Advisor, read this list of Belgrade bars and restaurants. Even […]
Best al fresco dining restaurants in Belgrade? We imagined we were in your shoes and had only one or two opportunities to dine al fresco in Belgrade during our short stay. Besides al fresco dining, we considered the entire esthetics and the unique and true Belgrade spirit of the place. Belgrade offers al fresco dining […]
What to do in Belgrade in hot weather? Don’t despair! Belgrade offers plenty of things to do during a heatwave. The two rivers and the terrain that goes up to several hundred meters . The green areas and underground havens. These are the top things to do in hot summer in Belgrade. Run to the […]
Belgrade street food is more than food. Street food places are socializing spots. That is something unique to Belgrade. Ever since we were teenagers, the nightlife debutants, best of nights out ended by eating pljeskavica or fried cheese at Loki’s in Dorćol or steamy burek straight from the oven at a bakery. So, what is […]
Serbian cooking course Serbian cooking course is one of the best ways to understand Belgrade and Serbia, eat well and have an experience to remember. For more than five years, Vladimir is teaching travelers and expats in Belgrade how to prepare the most loved Serbian dishes. The star dishes of Serbian cooking course are prebranac (beans in […]
Social Dining International in Belgrade Vladimir, the charming host of Serbian home cooking classes, has built great relationships with his guests and that is how the idea popped up! Every month, Vladimir and one of his international friends who live in Belgrade host cooking class of a different national cuisine. The purpose is to make […]
Paddleboarding on Sava river is a fantastic way to experience Belgrade summer charm! Second only to our Belgrade boat tour. Paddleboarding is one of the fastest growing sport activities around the world. Anyone can do it! While on board, some prefer meditative activities and taking it easy, while others prefer racing and challenges. The choice is […]
Every travel media will tell you to walk Belgrade Fortress, then the pedestrian Knez Mihailova street with its 19th and 20th century palaces and high street fashion, to have a dinner in Skadarlija with its taverns with live music and bohemian pedigree and to stroll along the river banks. And you wonder where to head […]
Our favorite place for shopping local designers in Belgrade is located in the prettiest part of the city. The quarter is called Kosančićev Venac. And our favorite Belgrade local designer store is called Remake, run by two artists: Jovana Božović & Antea Arizanović Mutaović. Here you can shop for charming tableware, shirts and t shirts. The printed value statements resonate with us and most […]
Wines to taste in Belgrade during spring and summer You will probably want to have white wines that have not aged. Acids in these wines are still light so the wine slips easily. Another reason for drinking young whites or roses, is they are served at 8 to 12 C, so they cool you down. […]
Where to eat in Belgrade? The question asked by everyone who comes to Serbian capital. And one dear to my heart. I love hotels. I have never had a less than great experience with a hotel, especially with the hotel people. They love what they are doing and you get that vibe. They really care about […]
Interested in best wine tasting experience in Belgrade? This story begins in 1927, when Vladimir’s grand grandfather planted his vineyard near Krusevac, in Central Serbia. Six years later he was producing 200,000 liters of wine and built the state of the art winery, with all the latest technology of the time. Man of wealth and […]
Want your skin to glow after you visit Belgrade? Need some pampering and relaxation? Looking for a beauty regime for your skin while in Belgrade? Belgrade ladies are world-famous for their beauty. The genes are probably the key, but there is something these ladies do so they keep looking good and typically younger than their […]
If you like eating at the restaurant’s bar as much as we do, our Belgrade favorites list tells you where. It doesn’t always have to be fine dining and table for two to be really good. My inner rock and roll babe sometimes simply refuses to be wined and dined. And goes for great meat or […]
Love wine and want to enjoy it in Belgrade? Interested in wine bars in Belgrade? Looking for a cozy place in Belgrade to wine your cherrie? We prepared the list so you go straight to the best. Nonchalant wine bar in Belgrade Center We love Grape in Dositejeva Street for its interior Mediterranean-like stairs you can […]
Belgrade International Film Festival FEST 23 February – 4 March 2018 There is something special about sitting in the dark with some 3600 people, watching a movie. That happens on a FEST night in the theatre of Sava Center in New Belgrade. The festival is now in its 46th edition. It has something of the […]
Morning cappuccino and espresso later on in the day. Belgrade took the Italian way of brewing and serving coffee to another level. What Italians do al banco , that is standing by the bar, Belgrade does all day long while sitting comfortably. Single origin espresso became a favorite of Belgrade tastemakers so expect some seriously […]
So why were all those big shots conquering Belgrade Fortress? What is it they were after? A smart looking 30-and-something brunette from NYC is frowning at the map on her iPhone suggested by New York Times. We have just entered Kalemegdan. Natasha and her fiancé Stephen flew in from Zurich last evening and the first […]
How to have a great experience on a rainy day in Belgrade, without hiding under umbrella? Our top five picks can help. From adrenalin surge to pampering relaxation, these are the five experiences our guests loved last year. Escape. 1 hour Escape without going anywhere. The escape room games are located in the city […]
Do not fret about the New Year’s Eve in Belgrade. You will not miss the party: it starts in the morning and even has a rerun in the evening of 1 January! There is even one on 13 January. Two New Year’s Eves! In Belgrade New Year is celebrated two times: on 31 December and […]
Not all Christmases are the same. Or, in essence, they are? Five wonderful ladies, once Belgraders, who now live across the world, talk beyond the emblematic White Christmas. And introduce you to Christmas in Serbia: what to expect and what not to miss. Your memories of Christmas in Serbia Jasmina, Liverpool, UK: The traditional Christmas Eve dinner on 6 January […]
Want to shop gifts in Belgrade for your loved ones? Make good choices with ease then! Shopping gifts in Belgrade is a great experience, if you have ideas what to get and where. Let this guide help you. We carefully selected the gift ideas that show Belgrade’s creativity, design and style. Plus, we had dear people in […]
Handpick original local design and craftsmanship of Belgrade. Let us suggest unique bags, shoes, outerwear and party wear. Imagined and made by Belgrade creatives. For woman of the world. Check them out and discover more of local creativity on Made in Belgrade tour. M-ishka train case Red velvet? Grey velvet? Pastel velvet? Dust rose? Cannot make up […]
Magdalena K high heeled sandals, Lilu black leather knee high flat boots, ABO gold 2 in 1 loafers, Rish ancle high lace ups … all these beauties can be tried on and purchased in the shops and showrooms along our tour Made in Belgrade.
Fashion shopping in Belgrade this summer? Interested in original local fashion? Looking for season’s musts at sales? Read on. Belgrade can be great for fashion shopping, if you know where to look. If you dream of showing up back home tanned, refreshed and wearing unique fashion piece no-one else has – scroll down. Our Belgrade […]
Just in a few days, I am going to visit Belgrade, my home city that I left exactly ten years ago. I feel excited, although one may think there is not so much new to discover because I know all about it. However, for me, there is plenty of stuff to appreciate in Belgrade, especially […]
In addition to number of attractive public beaches (Ada Ciganlija, Ada Medjica, Lido) and hidden river spots we do not reveal this easy, there is a number of swimming pools to make hot summer in the city better.
I have this layer in my soul that connects with cities as if they are humans. Their layout comes across to me as a net of brain cells spread in different patterns. Cities with cosy, old style centres and messy narrow streets are to me like good natured approachable people that you want to hug after exchanging […]
How could Japan, Mexico, Spain, Belgrade and Turkey be connected through an art piece in 1700ies? I was amazed to come across something like this. The piece is a folding screen (biombo) with the Siege of Belgrade. It was made for a new palace of Spanish Habsburg Viceroy in Mexico, completed in 1701. The Japanese […]
