Paw the traveller

Lush vegetation, the mighty Danube, bountiful vineyards, and the legend of the sad love of two young people who firmly decided that when they can no longer live, they will be together forever, even in death. Yes, it's all Janda! Where is Janda? Janda- Paw traveller Janda is waiting for you at the foot of Koševac hill on a slope that reaches the very bank of the river Danube. A bit sleepy but rustically beautiful in its original way. It reminds us of what most of us, while we were chasing urban facilities, cafes, restaurants, a well-organized promenades...for the weekend, forgot that it exists and that it can be pleasant and relaxing to spend a day in a village without facilities, surrounded only by nature, lush greenery teeming with life, birds and wild animals. Janda is a paradise for those who love long and endless nature walks, but also for fishermen and cyclists, and all those who have an exploratory spirit. There is nothing on Janda. There are no well-maintained roads, shops,...

Barske Štufade - Spičan specialty that pushes the boundaries Gornji Sustaš-Paw traveller During our visit to Gornji Sustaš, a small place above the city of Bar, we had the privilege of trying the phenomenal meal "Barske štufade", a traditional specialty of the Spičan region, which was prepared by Mrs. Zorica Vulezić for her "slava" family celebration, according to her mother-in-law's recipe. Zorica and her husband Slavko were our very kind hosts at the "Holiday Home Vulezić" , where we spent seven days, and who made our stay more beautiful in many ways. Although a novel could be written about the kindness of the Vulezić family, we will still return to the topic of travel tastes and fantastic "štufade" meal! "Barska štufada" is a dish that pushes the boundaries in the preparation of beef , even though it is made from very simple ingredients, beef, turmeric, vegetables, rosemary, pepper... you can certainly adjust the spices to your ...

Old Slankamen nestled on the "Sea" of Danube Wineries, čarde- small restaurants on the river banks, the beach, hunt for Hun treasure, dark legends from the past, hammam, church more than 500 years old, remains of fortresses built by the Celts, salt water spring... Do you really need more reasons to visit Stari Slankamen?  We didn't, and... Paw traveller Thinking that morning located in Slankamenacki Vinogradi, where we could go for having a coffee and possibly lunch, we headed towards Stari Slankamen . The road is solid, and the landscape beside the road is beautiful. Orchards, meadows, fields on all sides, and then completely unexpectedly, the road passes through an earthen gorge and the view bursts from the top of the serpentine to Stari Slankamen . If you didn't know you are in Serbia, you would think it was the sea! Oh, oh, the wide Danube , the flat Srem , and the Tisa flow in nearby, so the width seems even wider. And if it happens that the Danube attracts thund...

  Fragosika, cactus, or fruit? Fruit on a cactus! In markets abroad, and recently in our country, you can buy fragosika, a type of cactus originally from Mexico but widely distributed throughout the Mediterranean. I don't know if this unusual fruit is the most popular summer fruit in some countries, but considering of its benefits, you should at least try it because it cures diabetes, lowers cholesterol, and is also an excellent source of calcium, potassium, vitamin C, and magnesium. I tried it for the first time when I was a child, and one of my favorite aunts - Olga, told me in the vernacular language that it was called "mother-in-law's tongue" ... Now, did my aunt had some evil mother-in-law with a wicked and prickly tongue, so she independently and imaginatively gave this name to this unusual plant, or is it called like that by the people in certain parts of Montenegro, I would not be able to say for sure. Anyway, after more than three decades I found fragosika in...

Pasticio- Paw traveller Traveling is exciting in itself, as much because of getting to know new cultures and landscapes as it is because of the new tastes you will try. If you like to try the classic and authentic food of the countries you travel to, what most people traveling to Greece should not miss is the traditional pasticio. I tried pasticio for the first time ten years ago in an ordinary family restaurant on Zakynthos, and I liked it at first bite. I made it several times at home in my own modified version because some ingredients are hard to find here, but regardless of the modifications, it was excellent. Pasticio is a simple food , layered pasta with meat, cheese, and béchamel sauce, served for a family lunch. It is best when stewed for about three hours and served a day later. Cinnamon is added to minced beef stewed in tomato sauce, giving this dish a special aroma. The dish is prepared from a special type of noodles that looks like spaghetti but are much thicker and hav...

Ljubovija- Paw traveller When we left for Ljubovia, I didn't expect anything, so maybe that's why I got so much. I don't know how to describe what delighted me so much in this part of Serbia, but the excitement was certainly awakened by the river Drina. Ljubovija is beautiful , so ordinary but warmhearted and friendly because of the people who live there. Just like that, as soon as you step into the streets of Ljubovija, you feel welcome as if you are a part of this small town, almost like a local. Ljubovija is for those travelers who enjoy being by the water , for those who like an active vacation with fishing or rafting, but still like to have access to urban facilities. For true adventurers who push the boundaries, nearby is the canyon of the river Trešnjica , a natural asset of exceptional importance, where you can see griffon vultures , which, apart from here, are only living in the canyon of Uvac. The second most important inhabitant of this canyon is the fish Huche...

Rakia among Serbs as a cure for death! Although I'm not fond of "rotten fruit" as I usually call such types of fruit derivatives, I can't resist to good homemade rakia. I prefer quince, apricot, or peach, but good old plum rakia, for which Serbia is most famous , is not far behind on my top list. Rakia is a cult drink in Serbia. It may seem to someone who is not from the Balkans that we are exaggerating, but for Serbs, rakia is like some surreal magical creation , an unsurpassed medicament with no equal. Paw traveller In addition to drinking, we also use it abundantly for healing rituals from various ailments. For example, if you have a sore throat, make a rakia poultice, if you cough, rub rakia on your chest, if you have a fever, socks soaked in rakia are the right thing, and it is understood that it also cures rheumatism and arthritis, and who knows what else... And, we believe that you can also use it instead of lotion. If you put aside the fact that you smell like...