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Stories about Belgrade
Serbian cuisine takes its influences from all over, naming
Mediterranean, Hungarian, Austrian and Turkish among them. The
richness of this diversity has translated into the richness of the
traditional and hearty dishes. Although vegetarian food is not
totally neglected in the city, Belgrade is definitely for meat
lovers. Seemingly all traditional dishes feature meat of some
variety. As in...
By 'Bibi'
For those of us who have chosen to live in Serbia long-term, taking care of an elderly parent
across the globe can present a challenge. Nursing home care in many countries is very costly
and savings are soon drained. Having a sibling close by or someone who can visit frequently
isn't always an option and worrying about their well-being...
By Linda Woodard
I am a die-hard fan of Serbia and its people, plain and simple. Since my
first visit there in 2005, I tried to "spread the word" about what I
had seen and experienced via word of mouth only, never thinking to do it
virtually like so many now are. But none-the-less, since it is now so
common...
By Olga Vernon
Belgrade city officials on a massive
dog hunt to "clean the streets" before the presidential, local and general
elections.
A massive protest against the City of Belgrade and all of its officials
will be held on Saturday, April 21 at 14:00, in front of the Parliament
building in Belgrade. Th...
By Vesna Pajevic
Plans, resolutions and best intentions are a part of our New Years
ritual often lasting no more than a few days after the event. Very few
among us actually realise these dreamed up goals. This is because for
the realisation of our plans what is important are not dates, nice
calendars, pens or notepads ...
By Vladimir Dulovic
Most people incorrectly think that Kafana “?” is the oldest house in the city. Find out which houses are older.
Belgrade is a very old town. It has been an urban settlement at least from the beginning of the Roman rule during the first decades of the New Era. However, Belgrade is also a town with a very...
By Vladimir Dulovic
With spring in fool swing Belgrade’s famous green markets are in bloom, but there is much more to them than just buying fruits and veggies
Faced with a demand to show them something authentic in central Belgrade, more than once...
By Vesna Pajevic
Every inhabitant of Belgrade will tell you they have a favourite place and that it is very special. Of course, you'll also be told that only a few know about it. On the other hand, people who came from a province, also have their “special“ places in Belgrade, but everyone is familiar with these! For examp...
By Vlada Dulovic
Laid back locations with authentic river atmosphere are an indespensable part of Belgrade's charm
For those that have to stay in the city as the sun blazes on Belgrade in scorching 35+ degrees, there is little choice for genuine refreshment in the open air but to head to the rivers. After days of tropic...
By Vesna Pajevic This morning, while I was on my way to the office, I saw a black cat crossing the road.”Seven, nine, thirteen”, - it flashed across my mind, and I barely managed not to spit three times and move three paces backwards. Namely, my neighbour was behind me, and I didn’t want to spoil the impression of a young, educated woman, which, I would say, succes...
By Vladimir Dulovic
What happened to the habit of going to the
movies?
The list of cinemas in Belgrade is probably at its lowest ever. Browsing
through it you will find two multiplex cinemas located in popular
shopping malls (Kolosej and STER City Cinemas in Usce and Delta
...
By Alpha Juliet
For a stay longer than a few nights, hostels provide an excellent option,
and can be found at a mere fraction of the price of a hotel or short term
apartment. The first step is to do your research. I recommend starting on
...
By Vlada Dulovic
How to stay faithful to traditions and still not confuse tourists.
When asked about the problems that they faced during their stay in Belgrade,
many foreign tourists have noted that they had trouble reading the names of
the streets written in Cyrillic letters. Indeed, most of the plaq...
By Kiki Spiwak
I'm going to assume you live in Belgrade or another Serbian
city. You're planning on being here for a while maybe, too. Learning at the
least basics of Serbian should be something you aim for.
There are various ways to learn the language. And here, I'll give you
some w...
By Alpha Juliet
For some reason, in preparation for my upcoming trip to Belgrade, I came
across several sources in which comments were made about the unusually
beautiful people in Belgrade.
The young women would be tall, gorgeous, and of model quality, they could
grace the best runways in Milan or Paris, I hear...
By Kiki Spiwak
Raising children in a foreign country could be a bit scary.
Or, maybe not...
Now, for starters, I started the research for this topic for my dear
friend, Tissa. She? due in the next couple of weeks. While she?
currently back in the UK, she plans to come back to Beog...
By Mirjana Mihajlovic
What's in hiding in the underground of the city? May be
the rich history of the nation, dark secrets buried deep below, or just
hiding place for criminals of today. Well,Underground Belgrade has it all
together... and more than that.
Experienced ecologist ...
By Vlada Dulovic
One monument is about to cast light on the values of our time. If it wasn't a sad story it would well be worthy of a surrealist.
The rays of spring sunshine raising the spirits of the winter-weary
Belgraders remind us that April 15th, the date set for the re-openi...
By Vlada Dulovic
Despite its hills and tall buildings until last year Belgrade had no vantage point.
The opening of the rebuilt Avala Tower (Avalski toranj) in April last year saw not only the reappearance of a Belgrade land...
By Kiki Spiwak
Like many foreigners, we all came over with our mobile phones from our
home countries. Once we have decided how long we want and can stay in
beautiful Belgrade, we must decide what to do about a mobile phone.
Now, everyone has different needs. Such a decision can be based on m...
By Vlada Dulovic
Most sites about Belgrade and Serbia warn you to prepare yourself for
horrifying quantities of meet lurking around every corner, three times a
day.
This is, to a large extent, true and if you're into cheap and tasty
street food or into greasy but oh so flavorsome Balkan specialties, you
...
By Vladimir Dulovic
If you don't have an idea what kafana
is, you have not been around Belgrade for long.
Kafana is one of the institutions that defined Belgrade
and without them, days and nights in the city would never look the
same. This specific local kind of cafe is a pl...
By Kiki Spiwak
So. Anyone who knows anything about Serbia knows that this past weekend
(Oct 9-10, 2010) was a weekend of pride. Just completely different
prides.
On Saturday, I joined over 10,000 attendants in the Family March. Now,
the Family March was a peaceful and amazing demonstration against the G...
By Kiki Spiwak
Many people always ask me what I think about Serbia, how I feel about
this or that. And I love the questions. So, now& it's about getting a
little personal - the inside of my mind as an American trying to make it
in a foreign country.
It has been too long since I've written an...
By Ivana Vukotic, Singer of Vrooom
If you find yourself in Zemun quay in early morning, stop by to one of
the boats on Danube and have a coffee, but don't order food.
For a good breakfast, go to a stre...
By Ana Kvalheim
Four years of living in England is a long enough period to realize that I
am not missing only local yogurt, burek or pork knuckle with cabbage from
my hometown.
When one goes to live abroad gets another, sometimes clearer perspective
of both the advantages and disadvantages of their native p...
By Vlada Zivanovic, Journalist of Danas
Despite its size, Belgrade is a metropolis that one can meet in a day.
Main spots are mostly downtown and it's easy to visit them by foot.
But first things first...
...
By Jelena Mitic Palavestra
Recently, I bought new, so called prosumer camera. Neither expensive
professional camera with changeable lenses nor just simple
point-and-shot. Ideal for photo-enthusiast like me.
I checked the users manual, I glanced at functions, but to really examine
what this thing in my hands c...
By Milos Teodorovic, journalist in
Radio Free Europe
I don't like getting up early in the morning. Never. It's just not my cup
of tea. Nor coffee. Sorry, can't tell you anything about breathing up the
morning breeze and enjoying reading early editions. But as far as I am
concerned, this is not what Belgra...
By Dragan Popovic
If someone were to ask you to write a text about what you would show a
stranger in three days in the "Balkan Inn" - as Belgrade is sometimes
referred to - what would you write with certainty that you have not made
a mistake. I was recently asked this question by my affable
brother-in-law Enric...
Weather Forecast Belgrade
Official Dinar
Middle Exchange Rate
Middle Exchange Rate
EUR
110.6402
USD
85.9876
CHF
88.9462
GBP
131.1524
Thanks to its excellent service, charm and warmth, Tribeca can
legitimately be called one of the best of Belgrade's many exclusive
restaurants. The blend of the best of local and international
cuisine, the rich wine list and fine ambiance is sure to leave an
impression. First time visitors, easily won over by the aromas,
...
Shopping the Old Way
By Vladimir Dulovic
With spring in fool swing Belgrade’s famous green mar...
A Food Lover's Guide to BelgradeSerbian cuisine takes its influences from all over, naming
Mediterranean, Hungarian, Austrian and Turkish among them. The
ric...
So, You Want to Raise Children in Belgrade, Huh?
By Kiki Spiwak
Raising children in a foreign country could be a b...
Belgrade's Street Names Saga
By Vlada Dulovic
How to stay faithful to traditions and still not confuse ...
Olympus Has Fallen
Disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped inside the White House in the wake of a terrorist attack; using his inside knowledge, Banning works with national security to rescue the President from his kidnappers....
Disgraced former Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped inside the White House in the wake of a terrorist attack; using his inside knowledge, Banning works with national security to rescue the President from his kidnappers....
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