Serbia and Montenegro holidays
‘People dance on tables’: welcome to Belgrade’s kafana pub culture
Serbia’s ‘tavernas’ are fusing traditional food and drink with new cuisines and rousing live music as they evolve to attract a younger crowd
The Balkan express: from Belgrade to Bar by railway
Over 435 bridges and through 254 tunnels, this spectacular scenic railway is one of Europe’s most stunning rides, says Ben Lerwill
Back to the Balkans: 20 years after the Bosnian war
It is 20 years since the start of the Bosnian war, and on a new tour of the Balkans Liz Boulter finds a vibrant region striving to escape its troubled past
What a blast! Serbia's Guca trumpet festival
Who said brass bands were boring? At Serbia's Guca festival the trumpet players are superstars and the dancing goes on all night. Edwin Hasler joins the party
Europe's wildest party
Visit Guca's high-spirited, boozy festival of Balkan gypsy music, and brass bands will never sound the same again. Garth Cartwright joins in the mayhem
A style all of its own
Its turbulent history doesn't make Serbia an easy holiday destination, but Ian J Griffiths is captivated by a country rich with untapped potential.
Festival
With Glastonbury off the map in 2006, Serbia's Exit Festival is set to fill the gap.
Rough diamond
Better visit the 'jewel of the Adriatic' before the developers over-polish it, says David Allsop.
Notes from a very small island
A revamp of the once-legendary Sveti Stefan hotel looks set to put Montenegro back on the map. Go now, says Gemma Bowes, before everyone else does.
Can Balkans hit the big time?
Still waters
In its heyday Montenegro attracted royalty. Today, its harbour towns and unspoilt coast are luring back the visitors, as James Wallman discovers.
Sounds of the underground
Having just hosted a major international music festival, Belgrade's revival is well under way. And, says George Wright, if the nightlife is anything to go by, there's plenty more to come.
