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BOGIĆEVICA NATIONAL PARK

Bogićevica National Park is where I discovered my love for the great outdoors and nature. I had many firsts here. My first ski tour and my first real hike took place in this special place. Bogićevica is my home and I am forever connected to it’s mountains, streams and rolling green pastures. Located within the…

FISHING IN PLAV, MONTENGRO

Plav, Montenegro and it’s surrounding villages are heaven for any fisherman. Don’t take my word for it. Take the fact that the 25th FIPS Mouche European Fly Fishing Championship was held in Plav in 2019. Plav offers a unique environment for fishing that can only be found here. The three main attractions are the rivers…

GRLJA WATERFALL

Vodopad Grlja, Grlja Waterfall in English, is a powerful addition to the small village of Vusanje, Montenegro. The waterfall is powered by water from the amazing natural spring, Eye of the Grasshopper and fresh snow melt from the surrounding Accursed Mountains. The water dives about 12m down into a deep canyon, then connects with water…

DOBERDOL: REMOTE ALBANIAN VILLAGE

I discovered Doberdol after hiking from the village of Cerem on my first ever Peaks of the Balkans Trek. I’ll never forget the sound of my first morning in the village. The sound of hundreds of livestock singing in unison like an orchestra shook me out of my slumber. I couldn’t believe animals could be…

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ABOUT ME

I’m Emir, travel blogger, podcast host and adventurer. After graduating with a degree in Data Analytics, I decided to leave corporate life to explore the world creating genuine travel guides that focus on extreme sports, local favorites and adventure. I have been on the road since. I hope that this blog inspires you to write a remarkable story of your own. This is The Diary of a Balkan Kid.

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