Kosovo travel guide

Peja is a town close to the border of Montenegro. It was heavily damaged during the Kosovo conflict in 1999, but has since been rebuilt. Due to the proximity to Montenegro, it has a bustling border-town-feel with a central market selling local products and Kosovo souvenirs for the few visitors. The most famous product from Peja is without a doubt the beer, birra Peja, which can be enjoyed all over Kosovo.

Pristina's appeal is not so much in its sights (for there hardly are any) than it is its very existence. Kosovo was fighting for independence from Serbia for a long time, but it only gained it as recently as 2008. Serbia still does not recognize Kosovo, which makes border-crossing between those two a bit awkward. The city of Pristina has been serving as a base for peacekeeping forces for a long time, giving the worn down city a boost of after-war prosperity. This means the cafe and bar scene is superb and nightlife even better, while the rest is a bit behind.

Kosovo has most certainly seen better days. Seemingly endless years of war have reduced some really beautiful cities to nothing more than rubble. But the spirit to live on is strong, and many of these towns are emerging from the ashes, perhaps none more so than Prizren. Prizren is alive again as domestic tourism looks for a place to relax. A combination of a remodelled old-town, iconic stone bridge and hilltop fort (with expansive views) make this old town a natural winner. With plenty of churches, mosques and temples as well as bars, cafes and restaurants, there's plenty to do day or night. Prizren is arguably the highlight of the country.