The Land of

Blood & Honey

LO·BAH / lo(w)o͞obə / is the short form for “Land OBlood And Honey” which is how the Balkans has historically been described. The widest circulating explanation of its etymology and this appellation is that Balkan was the nickname given to the region by the Ottomans, with bal in Turkish meaning ‘honey’ and kan meaning ‘blood’.

Other sources claim that balkan has more practical roots and comes from the same Ottoman Turkish word meaning ‘chain of wooded mountains“ as the region is full of some of the most beautiful peaks in Europe, most of which are found along the Dinaric Alps.

Whichever account holds true, the fact of the matter is the Balkans is indeed a region of extremes that both loves and defends itself fiercely – and a region you will find some of the most magnificent landscapes, hospitable people and enchanting adventures in Europe. Allow us to introduce you…

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TAILOR-MADE TOURS

TAILOR-MADE TOURS

Custom tour options specifically designed with your needs, interests, group size and budget in mind

AUTHENTIC & MINDFUL

AUTHENTIC & MINDFUL

Through our reliable local partners, we guarantee authentic experiences while striving to be mindful about our impact

SIGNATURE SOJOURNS

SIGNATURE SOJOURNS

Creatively curated signature tours for the inquisitive traveler through some of the most requested destinations

PHILANTHROPIC PHILOSOPHY

PHILANTHROPIC PHILOSOPHY

As part of our mission to support development in the region, a percentage of group tour profits is donated to local charities

ONE-OF-A-KIND ADVENTURES

ONE-OF-A-KIND ADVENTURES

Unparalled mix of both quintessential & off-the-path travel experiences unlike anything else out there

BOUTIQUE & LUXURY

BOUTIQUE & LUXURY

For the discerning traveler looking for a bit more, our quality experts source the best the Balkans has to offer for higher-end adventures

Where do you want to go?

Let us introduce you to the sexy side of the former Yugoslavia and beyond

NORTH MACEDONIA

KOSOVO

SERBIA

ALBANIA

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA

MONTENEGRO

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