Belgrade

Before the fall Yugoslavia Belgrade was the capital of the most advanced country in the Eastern Bloc so most of the locals speak English, good service is the norm and there is a positive, can do attitude. The city has various styles of architecture reminiscent of Austrian and Turkish influences. On the surface Belgrade is not the most eye pleasing city and can be a bit rough around the edges. For some that can be part of the appeal but the interiors of the restaurants, bars, cafes and clubs certainly make up for it with unique and diverse settings full of atmosphere and character.

The nightlife in Belgrade is legendary and can certainly compete as maybe the best in all of Europe. Full of beautiful people with a Mediterranean flavor evident by its cafe culture. Serbs are very proud of their food which is heavy on grilled meats & sausages, local cheese & bread and the local produce is fresh & organic. Belgrade was bombed by NATO as recently as 1999 and the most striking evidence of this can be found at the military headquarters located right in the center. Tourism is a bit underdeveloped but Belgrade is an energetic city rediscovering its tourist potential.