Entry 3: Serbia
A Carnivore’s Dream Serbian Living After almost six weeks in Croatia and Montenegro, we moved on to the former capital of Yugoslavia, the current capital of Serbia, and the most populated city in the Western Balkans, Belgrade. We spent a month there in August, our longest stay in a single place to date. It was a chance to slow down in a city we had heard about from friends but knew nothing of first hand. Our lodging was a one-bedroom apartment close to Old Town Belgrade and adjacent to the green market. We had a full open kitchen with an oven and dishwasher (we didn’t end up using either), and a larger than average living room in a building with an elevator (finally no more stairs!). It was also close to two major bus and tram interchanges, which made traveling around town easy. The best part, however, was its proximity to the attractions in the Old Town, the promenades along both the Sava and Danube Rivers, and the beautiful sunsets over the Sava while having a drink ...