So, you’ve packed your life in a couple of suitcases and moved to a whole new country. The new reality is exciting but also a tad daunting. The local rules and customs are still a mystery, and the language… It’s all Greek to you. If, in fact, it’s Serbian and you’re feeling lost in translation, […]
When exploring Serbia, you may feel a different vibe in each city. Head south and you’ll notice things getting increasingly hectic, flavorful, and passionate compared to the more unbothered north. Once you feel like the food is spicier, people are more cordial, and you don’t understand a word anyone’s saying, congrats. You’ve reached Vranje, Serbia. […]
Once again, it’s that time of the year. Everyone is running around like a headless chicken, or as Serbs put it, headless fly (kao muva bez glave). There are gifts to be bought, enormous meals to be prepared, and new resolutions to be made (never mind last year’s ones). If, on top of all that, […]
Have you noticed how tiny words in Serbian wield a lot of power? For instance, bre can convey a thousand and one emotions, and baš can make every statement more intense, even dramatic. Well, the Serbian preposition za is more subtle, but just as powerful — and essential. Only two letters, but when put together, […]
When hunger hits you in a foreign country, it’s not just an urge you need to satiate — it’s a call to plunge yourself headfirst into the culture. It’s also a chance to learn the local ways, and perhaps a phrase or two while you’re at it. Yes, Serbian grocery shopping is less about the […]
How long have you been in Serbia? The question is as simple as it gets, but when you have to answer it in the local language? Not so much. With that in mind, if time expressions in Serbian give you a headache, or if you’d like to polish up what you already know, stay tuned. […]
Have you gotten the hang of your greetings, intros, and basic vocab and grammar? Great! Now it’s time to make your words pop. Whatever you’re saying can and should become more descriptive, colorful, and nuanced. The best (and the most effortless) way to do this is by putting Serbian adverbs into action. But don’t be […]
If you’ve spent any time in Serbia, you’ve probably noticed that people take their celebrations seriously. Be it a holiday, a neighbour baking a cake, tek onako (for no reason), or a friend firing up the grill because it’s sunny — Serbs never miss an opportunity to gather, eat, and enjoy the moment. That’s why […]
You’ve had a lovely evening with a cutie you’ve met in Belgrade — they bought you a coffee, walked you home, and sent a sleep tight text? Sweet! But wait a minute! Are they already texting three other friends the same thing, because that’s just it… friendliness? Or, was that a date? The truth is, […]
Would you rather wake up to birdsong and dazzling views than in a cushy yet overpriced hotel bed? Then the wild side of the Balkans is waiting for you: raw, unfiltered, and raggedly beautiful. It’s time to go camping in Serbia. If the thought never crossed your mind and you assumed this country is all […]
