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Sourcing Goat Milk from Jakupica and Dautica for Soap Production
Irena Andonoska is another woman on the long list of local heroines who do small things of great significance for the promotion of tourism in Macedonia.
MoreFrom Skopje to Shlegovo: Crafting Jewelry from Recycled Plastic
The story of Elena Arsovska is powerful. A native of Shlegovo who realized that life in Skopje wasn’t for her and moved back to her hometown of Shlegovo (Kratovo), where she could be closer to nature and spend most of her day in the garden.
MoreWinter Wonderland: A Snow-Covered Villa Overlooking Berovo Lake
Villa on Berovo Lake with sauna
MoreHave you heard of the village of Vishni?
Active tourism in the village of Vishni. A village at 1050 meters above sea level with a beautiful panoramic view of Ohrid and Struga.
MoreFiligree Craftsmanship: My Unique Language of Expression
Before learning filigree, Lada wrote music columns for the newspaper "Nova Makedonija," some of which she transformed into the book "Dreaming."
MoreFrom Eager Learner to Competition Leader: Her Inspiring Journey
Her Crafting Journey Began in Childhood, Creating Traditional Macedonian Embroidery as Dowry Gifts for Girls
MoreThe Pandemic Gave Me the Chance to Learn How to Make Paper Baskets
Kajak introduces you to Danica Nestorovska from Skopje. A woman passionate about hiking, mountaineering, and horticulture, known by her friends for her cheerfulness and smile.
MoreMy Mother Taught Me to Make Unique Candles
Today we introduce you to Jelena Gjinoska, a woman who, by profession, is a special educator and rehabilitator, and in her free time loves writing poems, contributing to theater scripts, and enjoying art.
MoreI Make Handmade Soaps, a Craft I Inherited from My Grandmother
Our local heroine Daniela has such a humble and positive story — for years now, she has been making homemade soaps following the “secret recipe” passed down from her mother and grandmother.
MoreAnother Chapter in the Macedonian Wine Story: The Rise of a Boutique Winery
Small boutique wineries and individual producers of wine and brandy represent a new frontier for tourism in Macedonia. This is particularly true given that today’s travelers increasingly seek authentic experiences, preferring to stay with hosts who offer a personal connection. Such close interactions allow guests to truly experience and appreciate the full story behind the products, making the journey far more meaningful and memorable.
MoreRatveski Bamburci: A Tradition Told Every Twentieth Day of January
This event carries pagan elements but is traditionally held every year on the feast of Saint John the Baptist. Masked individuals take to the streets and parade through the village, believing that in this way, they will drive evil out of the village.
MoreContinuing My Grandfather's Mountaineering Tradition
For Kajak.mk, she says that she is a student at the Faculty of Security in Skopje. People know her as Nora, the girl who has been training gymnastics for 15 years.
MoreNature in Macedonia Inspires My Unique Creativity
He fell in love with this technique six years ago while hiking, where he spontaneously started collecting unique stones, which he later used to create his first piece—a flower.
MoreStories You Can Taste — That’s Why We Succeed
Kajak.mk’s Success in 2021: Four Million Pages Read Thanks to the Way We Tell Travel Stories
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