When it comes to tourism, the Balkan countries tend to be overshadowed by some of Europe’s larger western nations, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t a world of spectacular beauty to be found all ...

The tallest peak in the Balkan Peninsula is Musala, a mountain that measures in at 9,596 feet. Equipped with scenic beaches, towering mountains, and a massive array of ancient landmarks to explore, ...

The Balkan Peninsula remains largely unexplored by modern adventurers, and there are surprises at every turn. Pristine mountains, rich cultural traditions, and a fascinating geopolitical history make ...

Explore the history of the Balkan Peninsula from 2000 BCE to modern times. This video covers significant events and conflicts, including the Greek Civil War (1946-49), the Greek War of Independence, ...

The Balkan Peninsula is notorious for being one of the great battlegrounds of history. And yet, it possesses another side unknown to many, where ancient forests and vast wetlands harbor pristine ...

Heavy storms and a 100-year flood battered the Balkans in May, but by the end of the month, the sun appeared and I was bound for Slovenia and the northern head of the new Via Dinarica hiking trail, ...

Archaeologist have revealed the first example of Paleolithic figurative cave art found in the Balkan Peninsula. An international team, led by an archaeologist from the University of Southampton and ...

A multidisciplinary study has reconstructed the genomic history of the Balkan Peninsula during the first millennium of the common era, a time and place of profound demographic, cultural and linguistic ...

Belgrade, Serbia – The Balkan Peninsula is a destination that I have always wished to visit as the region has historically faced threats from three different major powers: the German or West European ...