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As I mentioned in the Uncovering Belgrade’s Hidden Summer Gem post: the city (when it comes to visitors and tourists) is the most crowded during the summer months. The nights are fun but during the day it can get pretty… Continue Reading →
Serbia is a traditional country and quite conservative when it comes to LGBTQ+. Basically, it has a ‘don’t ask – don’t tell’ mentality. However, being a capital has its perks, as the attitude in Belgrade is more relaxed and safer than… Continue Reading →
photos: Iva Mastilović Just between the Bohemian Quarter Skadarlija and the Cetinjska Street 15, hidden behind a big green door full of graffiti, there lies April bar. A place where you can finally get a drink and dance without the… Continue Reading →
photos: Marijana Janković Fuck you Corona, Dim is back on track! Today at 5 pm is the reopening of one of the best bars in Belgrade, located in Cetinjska Street 15, and I am really happy about it. Ali Güney… Continue Reading →
For those who have never partied in Drugstore: it’s a new kind of creative space, turned from an industrial space into a clubbing, concert, cocktail, theatre, arts and cinema venue. The dark interior reminds on a gothic styled cathedral and… Continue Reading →
October is my favourite month in Belgrade. Everyone’s finally back from their holidays and the new season starts with film festivals and interesting happenings. This autumn guide doesn’t include only exhibitions and music festivals but also interesting places and activities. … Continue Reading →
Belgrade is the most crowded during the summer months. It has a lot to offer during the holiday season. When new places open there is always a crowd. But where to go in order to avoid the masses? Here is… Continue Reading →
Belgrade never stops to deliver us new places to explore and fall in love with. Each year new things pop up all over town, putting undiscovered areas on the map and adding new spice to already established ones. I especially love… Continue Reading →
Belgrade’s Christmas lights are still hanging throughout the city but the excitement of New Year’s Eve and the cozy Christmas atmosphere are already gone. Of course, there are some slavas (celebration of family saint patron’s day) here and there but January spreads… Continue Reading →
Did you know that Belgrade has its own China town? Or a metro station? If you are looking for a local experience and want to discover a different side of Belgrade off the beaten path, you may like this selection… Continue Reading →
What’s going on in summer time? Fun days by the water, warm evenings spent on floating bars, outdoor cinemas on rooftops and crazy nights out in the city – Belgrade is in high season all summer long. Here are the… Continue Reading →
Mama Shelter is a new, artsy and quirky hotel with an amazing rooftop, which you have to visit.
Over the past few years, the coffee scene has exploded in Belgrade, bringing trendy cafés, small roasteries and coffee shops to the city. You can’t go more than two strides down a street without passing one. But where are the best new… Continue Reading →
When winter or bad weather comes, those amazing months of sipping drinks on floating river bars and open air pleasures come to a sudden halt for Belgrade. Luckily, some of the capital’s best kept secrets are its cozy living room… Continue Reading →
Belgrade. Dancing on the Edge is the first short documentary about Belgrade’s electronic music scene and the people who created it.
Bioskop Zvezda (engl. cinema star) is more than just a place to see a film. It’s a social hub for film-lovers and culture-seekers. Read more about the occupied cinema which has been making cultural waves since opening.
Belgrade is known for its unique nightlife. It’s a vibrant and lively nocturnal hub of countless bars and clubs in unusual places. Whether you want to dance till the sun comes up or just party with the young and lively… Continue Reading →
Boho Bar is Belgrade’s new summer hotspot located in the middle of the Kalemegdan fortress, the city’s most famous attraction.
Just when you thought you’d mapped out all the places you still need to check out in Belgrade, here’s another one to add to your list: Kaste Bar is Belgrade’s new hidden gem located on the Slavija Square. The bar… Continue Reading →
Recent research suggests that people seem to be buying more vinyl than they have done in decades. This record shop guide is dedicated to all vinyl diggers and music connoisseurs. It will take you on a thrilling pursuit to some… Continue Reading →
Ispeci Pa Reci is a new cake shop offering delicious, American-style home-baked treats in the Belgrade borough of Dorćol.
This is a rather unusual but a fascinating story about a little Bagel bakery, which supports women, who have been victims of violence and human trafficking.
Ferdinand is one of those spots that I knew I would love at first sight the minute I step foot in it. It is a place, where the locals meet up for home made dumplings, the finest hot chocolate and coffee…. Continue Reading →
Doing breakfast is the new going out in Belgrade. There is no better way than to start your day with a delicious meal. I’ve discovered four new breakfast spots for you. Enjoy.
This is the ultimate guide to New Year’s Eve 2016 in Belgrade, which recommends the coolest clubbing, boat parties and after hours. Find the best things to do in the capital this New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Are you looking to satisfy your sweet tooth with some pastries? This little guide will tell you where to go for cake and other sweet pleasures in Belgrade.
Belgrade seems to have got its first Vietnamese restaurant and it’s delightful. Looking for a quick lunch of soup, salad or a sandwich? Or for a comfy dinner with friends? Look no further. The answer is Restoran Istok.
Everyone, who has visited Belgrade, knows that this city has tons of really good bars, coffees and pubs. The bars, I am gonna mention here, have something in common: They all got that awesome living room style.
The ritual of having breakfast and brunch out of your own home is becoming more and more popular in Belgrade. The following places certainly seem to know how to prepare well made eggs. And they all have something in common: they… Continue Reading →
You don’t have to travel to India, to China or to the Orient to experience high quality tea. Salon de thé by Smalltree, Belgrade’s first tea room, offers loose leaf tea from almost all over the world. Located in a calm… Continue Reading →
Belgrade is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers. The river banks are dotted with floating rafts, which were turned into a range of coffee places, bars and clubs. I’d like to point out a few alternative… Continue Reading →
Fancy having a few drinks and experiencing Belgrade from above? I’ve discovered some great bars and coffee places with a splendid view.
Belgrade got a new Burger Place, which definitely deserves the hashtag foodporn on Instagram. The location couldn’t be any better: the city’s new clubbing district Dorćolmala at the former BIP brewery in Cetinjska Street 15.
Paris is always a good idea! This autumn Belgrade brings the City of Light to Karađorđeva Street in Savamala.
A hearty breakfast is quite possibly the best way to start the day off right.
I explored more of Belgrade’s most beautiful outdoor coffee places and bars for you. Enjoy.
On Friday, the 12th of August, Barutana, a club in the Kalemegdan fortress hosted an amazing event called Bizzare Bazzare.
The following are locals’ favourite Swimming Pools published on their Instagram profiles. The outdoor swim season starts usually in June and ends in September. The most crowded days are weekends and Wednesdays. (Students don’t pay on Wednesdays.)
From far away, the industrial part of Dobračina Street looks empty and boring. But if you come closer, you will discover lovely places.
Yesterday, on Sunday July 24, another lovely event took place out in the countryside of Belgrade.
These are ten wonderful things you can do while visiting Belgrade. Each of them will be a unique experience, I promise.
BIGZ was the National Printing Institution of Yugoslavia but it is nowadays one of the most famous architectural buildings of Yugoslavian modern architecture.
The Elysium Island Festival took place from the 1st _ 4th of July in Sremski Karlovci, an hour’s drive from Belgrade.
The Street Smart Belgrade Collective organized a lovely Charity Street Art Market one week ago.
Berliner’s Beer Street Festival took place from the 24 th – 26 th of June.
Outdoor Bars Part 4 – new inspiration for warm summer days and nights.
Belgrade’s first night market took place on Friday and it was awesome!
Dev9t (10.06 – 18.06.2016) is Belgrade’s most authentic, most creative, most beautiful, most inspiring festival ever.
Restaurant TRI is the perfect place, if you want to feel like at home but still experience something new.
The Beton Hala or Concrete Hall is one of Belgrade’s popular places during hot summer days.
Serbs usually eat their breakfast at home or grab something at a bakery. Today I am going to share some good breakfast places with you.
Savamala is one of Belgrade’s urban neighbourhoods, located between the central station and the right bank of the Sava River. It is known for its nightlife, streetart and creative happenings.
Dorćol Platz is a new cultural center located in the lower part of Dorćol, the former industrial district.
The weather is sunny again, so it’s definitely time for part two.
“A catch-22 is a paradoxial situation from which an individual cannot escape because of contradictory rules.”
Belgrade is a city with tons of great bars. During the nice weather season, they turn their open air areas and yards into colourful oases. This little guide, will show you Belgrade’s first five most beautiful outdoor coffee places.
Belgrade has got a new hotspot, which you will love for sure.
If you want to have a deep look at Belgrade’s soul – have a walk at Skadarlija, Belgrade’s Bohemian quarter, in the first hours of an early evening. This soft, romantic place with its charming Belle Èpoque lanterns is surrounded by a… Continue Reading →
Ada Ciganlija is a river island, which is used as a multi-faceted recreation zone by the people living or visiting Belgrade.
It’s hard to find a rooftop bar in Belgrade, which is not owned by a fancy hotel.
This boats will bring you in less than five minutes from Ada Ciganlija to New Belgrade (Blok 70) or the other way around.
When you buy handmade you are saying, „I support the quality product of individual artisans, rather than the lower prices of sweatshop labour.“ – Makadam
Once upon a time artists created from an abandoned nickel factory the most authentic place in Belgrade.
Check out our sticky-fingered guide to the best cold stuff in the capital. I’ve put together a list of top ice-cream parlours serving unforgettable frozen dishes.
Well, the most popular cake in Belgrade is the Moskva Šnit made by Hotel Moskva.
Kafana has its origin in the Ottoman Empire. It comes from the word kafa, which means coffee and is a local bistro that focuses on serving turkish coffee and alcohol beverages.
Serbians love to eat meat. You will notice that by looking through the restaurant’s menus. Of course, there are some vegetarian dishes too, but there is no big choice for people, who don’t eat meat.
The Domestic coffee (domaća kafa), or also called: Serbian coffee (srpska kafa), Turkish Coffee (turska kafa) or Black Coffee (crna kafa) has its roots in Yemen (15th century).
Burek is a family of delicious and mouth watering baked fillled pastries made of a thin flaky dough known as phyllo filled with meat, if you want it the traditional way that is. In this day and age, there is lots of different variations of… Continue Reading →
Dvorištance literally means little yard and was one of my favourite bars in Belgrade.