r/macedonia

What is the best eSIM provider for reliable mobile data coverage across the Balkans — including Macedonia, Greece, Albania, Serbia, and Turkey? I’m looking for a solution where I can land in any of these countries and have my iPhone automatically connect to local networks without needing to purchase separate SIM cards in each country.

Because I’ll be moving between countries unpredictably, I want a provider that offers seamless roaming and automatic carrier switching across borders, with strong regional coverage and reliable data performance throughout the Balkans.

So I am pointing out that I have no affiliation with any of the countries in the region, I am from Budapest, Hungary, but since I have done an exchange year at the University of Novi Sad and because I am a fan of learning languages in general, I have managed to pick up and learn a decent conversational level of Serbian.

I am travelling to Skopje and Ohrid this summer and wanted to ask if the people of Macedonia would rather use English or Serbian when speaking to a tourist like myself? Is there a chance that the older generation for example would understand Serbian because of the Yugoslav days but would not speak English? Do you guys have anything against the Serbians and the language in general which would get me some weird looks if I start speaking it?

I managed to pick up some Macedonian phrases because of some songs I listen to but would not be able to hold a full conversation, but I would think (?) that the Serbian language might be closer to the people than English. Thank you and correct me if I’m wrong!

Hey everyone,

I’m a young entrepreneur interested in the cannabis/weed industry and I’ve been thinking about the possibility of starting a legal weed business in Macedonia in the future.

I wanted to ask people here what you honestly think about it. Is there potential for this kind of business in Macedonia? How do people generally view cannabis there, especially medical/legal use? Do you think the laws and market could support it, or would it be too difficult?

I’d really appreciate hearing opinions from locals, business owners, or anyone who understands the situation better.

Thanks 🙌

Hey All,

I am looking to route myself from Thessaloniki to Ohrid in June. I don't believe there are any buses that do a journey there, so I was thinking that the most direct route to move from Thessaloniki to Ohrid was to go via Skopje.

I am wondering if anyone has any insights or ideas that might make this transfer easier. Thanks!

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Скопје Pride, под слоганот "Сите нека знаат" ќе се одржи на 20ти Јуни годинава. Кое е вашето мислење?

Здраво! I will be in Skopje for work in June and love finding secondhand bookshops and old books in different languages. I don't yet have any in Macedonian, so will definitely be looking to find some beautiful old books!

Does anyone have any suggestions for shops (especially ones that might be open after 5pm, as I'll be working)? I've had success in antiquarian bookshops, but also most secondhand places, and especially love an independent bookshop with friendly owners.

I'm also looking to learn some Macedonian before I go - enough for a chat, at least. Does anyone have any suggestions for how to learn, and once I'm there, how I might get some conversation practice?

Фала многу!

Здраво на сите, Завршив курс за фризер и бидејќи научив само основа би сакал да се надоградувам. Дали можеби некој/а фризер/ка сака да прими ученик, не барам да ми биде платено сакам да продолжам да се надоградувам... Се работи за Скопје. Ако сте фризер/ка или познавате некој/а што има потреба од ученик/помошник би ви бил благодарен

Seen some posts on Reddit by locals, am currently staying here and the people seem lovely. Just seems a bit contradicting.

Само утеха, уште нема ништо. Не знам да не згрешив нешто во маил. На другар му стигнаа пред 2 дена…

So im going to ohrid with some college friends in a ride that takes about 5 hours, we've never been to macedonia and i needed some tips on the best restaurant also shisha bars, i was also curious about the boats i would prefer to find one i can drive myself as me and my friends would also prefer some alone time during the ride if that is possible i would be very much happy
Also another thing are the prices i'd like some reccomendations about cheaper places that won't ruin our wallet since were just college kids at the end 😂 thank you very much