Explore the capital city of Tirana, with its bustling streets, colourful buildings, and lively cafe culture. Check out the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Berat, known as the \”city of a thousand windows,\” and the picturesque town of Gjirokastra, with…
Embark on a Balkans cat-skiing holiday in North Macedonia to enjoy the ultimate off-piste skiing & snowboarding adventure. Welcome to our North Macedonia Ski Trip for the 2024 season! Last year, our PowderMad clients had an unforgettable experience, carving through…
A ski holiday usually means a trip to the Alps, or perhaps Scandinavia or the Pyrenees. If we’re feeling flush maybe a US or Canada or powder hunting in Japan. But rarely do any of us consider a somewhere more…
When given the chance to go to a country I have not visited to do an activity I have never done, I didn’t even take a breath before saying yes. I mean what’s not to like about a North Macedonia…
The best European overlanding tours take in one or more countries, using various forms of transport to really experience a place. So rather than just hopping in an out of an airport terminal at a city, why not embark on…
When you compare it to the majesty of the ocean it’s easy to forget the unadulterated joy a windsurfing on a lake can bring you. So, we’ve decided to compile a list of the 10 best windsurfing lakes in Europe.…
North Macedonia is a well-kept secret among powder-hungry adventurers and this ski touring safari holiday is an experience not to be missed! The big mountains and lack of infrastructure is a recipe for a great ski-touring holiday. Surrounded by sea,…
Based on Shar Mountain in North Macedonia, join us on a wild freeride CatSki adventure that you will never forget! It is a well kept secret among the powder hungry adventurers, we provide first class of cat ski freeride service.…
Snowcat skiing in North Macedonia has grown in popularity over the years, and the Sar mountains is a wonderful place for those who love to freeride ski. The natural make up of the Shar mountain plateau allows easy, high point…
Pack raft, wild camp and hike on this thrilling adventure in the Western Balkans adventure holiday. See the best of Albania and North Macedonia. Location/Region highlights Immerse mountains, authentic rural villages, a genuine culture and an exceptionally hospitable locals is…
The mountains of North Macedonia are not the first place you would consider a backcountry ski touring or splitboarding expedition. However an enviable snow record, lack of local freeriders and limited tourism combined with it’s stunning food, friendly locals and…
The mountains of North Macedonia are not the first place you would consider a backcountry splitboarding expedition. However an enviable snow record, lack of local freeriders and limited tourism combined with it’s stunning food, friendly locals and low prices make…
Does Europe overland travel by train capture your imagination? Well there are two continent wide rail passes that make your adventure affordable and convenient. This guide to Interrail and Eurail passes provides information about both and helps you understand which…
Fancy joining a ski expedition to a less well known corner of Europe? Then check out this North Macedonia skiing adventure by Snowbusters. It is a combination of road trip and ski-touring in FYROM. This is the first group trip…
Europe offers a vast amount of varied paragliding, and without doubt some of the top spots on the planet. But if you want to paraglide European style where should you go? Fortunately for you, we’ve written about the 23 best paragliding sites in Europe below.…
There are plenty of possibilities for Europe rafting holidays. With a whole continent to explore, one that is crossed with mountain ranges and rivers, the problem you’ll have is choosing which European whitewater to explore, rather then finding somewhere to…
Overland tours are an incredible way to see the world. It’s only by travelling overland – either in or on a bus, car, train, horse or your own two feet – that you can really experience a place, meet people…
The six countries that constitute what was the old Yugoslavia (seven if you count the much-disputed Kosovo) make an incredibly rich and varied destination for a Balkans overland holiday. With stunning scenery – including one of the world’s most beautiful…
