Exploring The Independent Republic of Vevcani | They Have Their Own Passport???

I had no idea that there was a region within North Macedonia that considers itself an independent state and even has their own passports! If you are interested in unique, off the beaten path destinations that few people know about, then Vevcani is a place you should definitely check out!
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[@sashakotovski9996]

Thanks for promoting our country Macedonia and Ohrid my town Alina. You are amazing and very sweet girl we need more wonderful people like you ❤️

[@kenm.3761]

I love that you visit places that are not as famous, you open up a whole new world-love what you do.

[@AlinaMcleod]

I'm very glad :) The little places definitely deserve attention as well.

[@meralcamgurdal1221]

Hi ! Alina I have been watching your videos for months and I love each one ,I live in Plovdiv city in Bulgaria,I have been Skopje two times ,but as soon as possible I want to see Ohrid and Vevchani they seem very attractive,thank you for sharing these entertaining and informative videos with us

[@cakulev]

Glad you are making these videos from Ohrid. Ohrid is a unique city in many ways. Not just the nature but also with the history and culture. There are very few cities with so many layers of different influence. City with the Christian monuments dating from the 5th century which is a rarity, first University in a way from the 10th centrury or a place where cyrillic was invented , city where a letter from Saint Sofia from Leo from Ohrid started the schism and separated the West and East for ever now as we see, city that probably was also a sit and in control of the Rus (it is said that the Vladimir letter went to Ohrid when they were accepting the Christianity), then the Ottoman invasion with its consequences on the church and conversion of many churches into mosques... lucky that you are there. People are also very nice. Great place to live with its serenity

[@vinodpund1574]

Very beautiful and nice information about Macedonia

[@bigozimak]

I've heard that the people of Vevchani are very proud, and it shows. What a beautiful, clean village (err Republic lol), and it blows my mind that their carnival has been going on since the 6th Century. That must be some kind of record.

[@rahulrasam]

An excellent and informative video! Definitely learned something new today. Stellar music and drone shots once again. Big thanks to Zlatko for his valuable local insight.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Glad you enjoyed it :)

[@zlatkomanevski932]

Thank you very much Rahul!

[@davidellis5141]

Vevchani looks absolutely amazing ! Seems frozen in time. We can always count on you to find hidden places. Awesome as always Alina 😃

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@itzbudal4ee924]

El be bratu i ti nekvas

[@glenn2878]

Thank you Alina for a very beautiful and informative video. This place is now on my travel bucket list. You have quickly become one of my (actually my favorite) travel vloggers. Keep on being your own special beautiful.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Aw thank you very much! Hope you get to check out Vevcani!

[@Sciambolanja]

Been there almost three years ago, loved the atmosphere and I was able to get their souvenir passport at the entrance of the spring's park

[@Oxygen8P]

Thanks for the the video Alina, hope you return to Macedonia soon and see what else is there to see and experience. Best wishes!

[@gediminasmurauskas7817]

Hi Alina! I very much enjoyed your tour of the ‘independent’ municipality of Vevčani! Vevčani very much reminds me of the "Republic of Užupis" (Užupio Respublika), which is actually a unique neighborhood of Vilnius - the capital of Lithuania. In 1998, neighborhood residents declared the “Republic of Užupis”, along with its own flag, unofficial currency, President, cabinet of ministers, a constitution, and anthem. Bohemian Užupis is dotted with street murals and installations like a bronze angel, a riverbank mermaid sculpture, and the tongue-in-cheek constitution of the self-proclaimed “Republic of Užupis” mounted on wall plaques. Artists’ studios line narrow streets alongside local-designer boutiques, hip cafes, and global eateries. The “Republic of Vevčani” and the “Republic of Užupis” share the same unique spirit of creative ‘bohemian’ independence! Hopefully, you will experience this unique spirit again soon, when you visit the Baltics and Lithuania next year (ideally, during the summer season)! The “Republic of Vevčani” is indeed wonderful!!! Thanks for sharing, Alina!

[@iwasthere01]

Uzupis is way too lovely, well i am going to be honest, right now my favorite countries where to spend time like a local are North Macedonia and Lithuania. I just feel at home in those 2 countries. Cheers from Venezuela!

[@albertsaplys8661]

I didn't realize there was a small republic within the tiny country of Lithuania. I believe that Lithuania and Belarus and Ukraine and Poland should unite into one country like we were a few centuries ago We were once the largest country in Europe. My associations with Ukrainians is that Ukrainian women are such good communicators. Alina you are absolutely no exception.

[@braziliaan]

I have been to Užupis, but couldn’t find the place where the passports are stamped. A nice neighbourhood, though.

[@torehaaland6921]

A very enjoyable video. This place was new to me, and i think that a stay there centered around the festival could be the time to opt for. 😀

[@pawancheekmarican320]

Interesting town with old world charm. Thank you Alina.

[@S.Lim_Innovations2LC]

Very nice, Alina. Cozy city to raise little ones... Love the walk way with water stream/estuaries; a romantic evening would go great, along with the sun fading into darkness. The walkway lights dim enough to set the mood for a great evening. The food looks delicious; heart warming with local wines... a taste to reminisce about a beautiful destination. Thank you Slatka (Sorry if I spelled your name wrong), for sharing your city. As always, thank you beautiful. 👍👍🌾🌷

[@zlatkomanevski932]

Thank you Stephen 👍

[@J.Rahaman]

Beautiful vlog & you were looking amazing!! 🧡👍

[@saveandinvestwithgiorgiolo8375]

Very informative video Alina. Never knew Vevcani existed despite having been to North Macedonia. Many thanks and keep up the excellent videos

[@MediaMaverick_]

How refreshing to see a travel blogger who actually has great technical skills. Really nice videography (and editing). Also nice that host shows locations rather than continuous stand up selfies. Bravo!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you!

[@timsummers870]

Nice Alina! I'm really enjoying your trip to Macedonia. Your choice of music is great too.

[@sakisgr1396]

Macedonia is in Greece, this nearly formed nation of north Macedonia is a whole different thing

[@sakisgr1396]

@Bill O'Coy dude please learn some history!!! Macedonia is in Greece! Any newly formed Bulgarian speaking former Yugoslav nation that wants to steal Greek identity and names should be called something else. They are lucky they are even called Northern Macedonia at all. But MACEDONIA is Greek!

[@timsummers870]

@@sakisgr1396 She already explained that in her video. But Macedonia is a country too, I don't care.

[@sakisgr1396]

Your comment is absurd. Macedonian Greeks have existed in Macedonia IN Greece since ancient times!!! Just the fact that they accepted and settled more Greeks who were escaping Genocide in Turkey doesn’t make the region of Macedonia in Greece any less Greek...

[@shaclo1512]

don‘t listen to right wing greeks, call it what you want.

[@balakrishnav5229]

I live in India with many languages, cultures, with many diverse ways of living, I advocate decentralization for development and growth, vevchani is done, and doing is right, i support

[@zlatkomkd2545]

Nice Alina!🙂 Explore our Macedonia has a lot to see!🙂

[@bobbyabrahamnatureloverdsp9104]

Hi Friend, thank you so much for introducing this hidden gem.We all heard about Macedonia but i hadn't heard about "Vevacani" before. What a charming place it is... oooh..... amazing. Thank you so much.

[@triviace]

I did not know about this place,Thank You for sharing your discoveries.

[@ShigeruWakita]

Wow 😳 I can’t believe it’s only 3,000 population in Vevcani and they are independent!!! So nice, clean and beautiful 🤩 Foods and Wine seem so delicious as well 🤤

[@ohrid59mk76]

its not real independency !

[@davidmihailovski5264]

It was kinda independent for a short period of time back in the 90s but it didn't last long. The residents consider themselves citizens of 🇲🇰 but in 2000, the 'republic' was classified as a micronation to promote tourism, and it seems to be working :)

[@robertshaw2602]

Hi Alina, I really like the old buildings in Vevcani and the church was amazing with the painted ceilings and artwork. It always is interesting to see old building as in Australia we were only settled in 1788 so not many structures here are older than a couple of hundred years old. I first saw many in Germany but nothing like today in Vevcani. The food also looked fantastic and fresh and defiantly it helps having a local to show you around. Great video!

[@tripreporter6096]

Hoi, Alina, well done and another late comment from my hand due to biz reasons. Less flights, less passengers, but more issues!. Vevcani looks like a real special place, nice impressions, good work. Stay safe and healthy, please.

[@dimitar10rw]

Great video as always :) I'm from Vevchani (beside the passport we also have own money currency). Поздрав

[@maxplanck9055]

Good to see new tourist destinations, north Macedonia is new to me, great to see you promote new and obscure fun places to visit, good job Alina👍✌️❤️🇬🇧 much love

[@sashakotovski9996]

Please only Macedonia North is joke for some neighbours ☺️🇲🇰

[@huboftruthbymichael1921]

Awesome experience going there and special thanks to Zlatko for his sharing with you and us. I know you always find these interesting places, but this is one of the tops. All the while I was watching this, I had the thought that there are many parts of a lot of countries that should be simple places like this. I think it presents something that should always be at the heart of a city and how to enjoy life the right way. Great video, Alina! You keep hitting the great ones, and we are in debt to you for you sharing and caring heart you always give to us. Cheers!

[@zlatkomanevski932]

Thanks Michael

[@missmuffet3874]

Another excellent and interesting presentation from Alina. This place looks well worth a visit as well as being inexpensive. That deer was so so cute 💖.

[@brianwilson8506]

Hey Alina, you passed 80K subscribers! I just noticed that. Congratulations!!! I agree with David Ellis below, the area appears to have stopped in time, providing a great, live snapshot of history. It's believed the village of Vevčani was founded during the period from the end of the 6th century to the beginning of the 8th century (Wikipedia). I imagined certain areas with medieval residents walking the streets, bridges, drinking fresh river water, fishing and hunting in the surrounding forests. Absolutely stunning. As always, thank you and stay safe.

[@albusha5150]

Fall and winter are also nice in the Balkans but nothing like spring and summer. Wish you visited in spring. Little deer scene, heavenly!

[@Svetlana-says-it-as-it-is.]

Another one 😊 so we started with Transnitria and now looks you keep discovering them. Alina is now my go to girl for hidden places.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Aw thanks, Svetlana! :D Yes, Transnistria was definitely the start of things!

[@Svetlana-says-it-as-it-is.]

@@AlinaMcleod You obviously do your research really hard or maybe the places find you, I don’t know. I am looking for lists of countries that don’t exist in the map but I cannot find a exhaustive one because they keep coming and I even have one not far from where I live. There’s nothing wrong with groups of people creating their own countries and ethnicities and trust me it’s not new nor unusual we just don’t seem to pay attention to them.

[@Realjulius184]

Hey I have been there aswell! Nice springs they have over there. Glad you enjoyed it again. 😁👍🏻

[@alichoi3828]

So many places in Europe hasn't been discover by travelers yet. It's really interesting to see this kind of vlog that shows some places out there. I hope I can visit even one of them.

[@MitosVC]

Seems that the inhabitants of this region value two things the most. The first is independence. And the second is peacocks 😄 Well, passport is a quite original souvenir idea. Considering its local name and the image of the grapevine on the cover, the Russian expression "выпивать на посошок" (drink the parting cup) sparkled with new colors, You know ✨ 😁 Btw, hope the covid isn`t such an important event for them. It will be boring if everyone comes to the next carnival wearing the same masks 😅 Very picturesque and peaceful area with a very nice "Mountain Flower" kindergarten/primary school and cozy, also just some kind of mountain St. Nicholas сhurch. So beautiful decoration and that blanket from Shiroka Laka village makes it even cozier 🤗 An interesting narthex, I guess, and candlesticks with water, never seen anything like this before. Special thanks for showing us these wonderful spiritual places 💙 And I thank Zlatko for helping You with this. It looks like he is one of those about whom we say "скромность украшает человека" (modesty adorns a person). Another good man and friend in your AMazing travel collection 👍🏻 And yes, I think this is the cutest scene in this video - 12:46, not least because of your genuine childish reaction 😄 ❤️ P.S.: I just think... is it Natalie Imbruglia or not? - 13:27 🤔

[@zlatkomanevski932]

Thank you very much Mitos for the beautiful words 👍

[@MrBasic71]

Definitely great place to visit or stay.

[@jerryaschenbrenner712]

Enjoyable as always Alina!

[@flannel_punk]

Great content! I love how you explore the eastern side of europe and show its hidden beauty as opposed to just going to the famous countries in northern (nordic/scandinavia) and western europe. I would love to see you travelling around the Caucasus region, which include the countries Armenia, Georgia, Azerbaijan & parts of southern Russia, and middle eastern countries - specifically Israel & Lebanon (I've researched these countries and it appears that they are the safest countries in the middle east for female travellers so that's cool.)

[@Lubsana86]

Lovely place and amazing video. Thank you for sharing your day with us. I really like how you take your time to explore the places you visit, spend some time to feel the real pulse and rhythm of local life. So much better that just rushing through and just skimming the surface like some travel vloggers. Never considered visiting Macedonia before but might be something to consider down the road. Cheers

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you! I know some travel youtubers can get a feel for a place quickly and be able to produce good content in a couple weeks to summarize, but I find I need AT LEAST a month lol.

[@Lubsana86]

@@AlinaMcleod Sounds great and that is exactly what I meant. You try to do things in a way that will not burn you out and make travelling not so enjoyable. Keep up the good work, your channel will grow really big as I believe you got really good and interesting style and content. At least in my opinion. Looking forward to watch your future travels and videos :)

[@deninova2185]

Zlatko seems so nice and you guys looked so cute together! Not sure what his relationship status is but you just look like a perfect match! I loved everything about this video!😀

[@AlinaMcleod]

Lol he’s a great guy, but he’s married and has a wonderful family.

[@zlatkomanevski932]

Thanks Deni 😉

[@shiva.chennai]

Deni you are so lovely.just Google vijaybala7123(no space) and put some comment please.you are really open minded and so generous.

[@gkschick6804]

Lovely quaint village. The food looked amazing! Had to look closer to figure out what was hanging down beneath the roof overhang in those sacks at 6:37 of the video. Is probably corn and is used for winter animal feed. Keep the great content coming!

[@TrevSligo]

That was utterly charming! Such unique travel videos. Thank yo for showing us.

[@1SeanBond]

Beautiful just Beautiful! Wow that's just where i would love to see! Excellent job on editing & camera work Alina! Luv&Peace from Sask Canada 😉⚘

[@davidchow935]

Good luck all the way Alina , God Bless .🤗

[@monkvegeta-thepursuerofpea7217]

This woman has a beautiful face. Especially her eyes.. A brunette with blue eyes is just a delight to the spectator's eyes.

[@jordan9339]

This is how the food should look like on Balkans. And it is amazing. Yes, you can eat very good hamburgers, but that's real Balkan food. Everywhere I go, I try to find what and how locals eat and drink.

[@AlinaMcleod]

The food quality here has been fantastic!

[@jordan9339]

@@AlinaMcleod I know. We have many similar dishes in Bulgaria, and I often travel in weekends to Serbia or Macedonia just for lunch. Roasted meats are their strength. We also have Айвар/Лутеница in Bulgaria. Even in nonslavic Greece and Turkey there are also many similarities in cuisine. And also there are differences, but the food is always very good. Never been in Romania, though, shame on me. But I feel I won't be disappointed.

[@AlinaMcleod]

Romanian food is FANTASTIC!

[@alecvetter807]

Happy Thanksgiving! I am thankful for a wonderful vlog!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Happy Thanksgiving to all the Americans out there!

[@j.wikstrom2308]

What a wonderful day you had there😊 great filmed as always✌ Thanks Alina🤗

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you very much, Jonas!

[@franciscoespiritu9378]

very nice place, i love the food in Vecani restaurant... how wonderful tour... good luck, keep safe always....

[@Reporterfy]

Beautiful wildlife nice video

[@nathansparrow1416]

I think that deer really wanted some of the lovely exotic salad for a change from dead leaves !

[@nyonyopraia]

Alina always took me to these kind of places. Love it.

[@jonathanweiss6313]

Alina, Look at you feeding Bambi that's cool means you`re a gentle souled person of nature! Even though a gated park! I do the same on my farm for years! Great views and commentary! Interesting about this state and my own passport I learn something new every day on your channel! Graffiti in town this is terrible! The food looks amazing! Thanks for sharing everything and you're hard work too! Be safe!

[@emilemil9503]

Спасибо, Алина! Мне очень понравились последние места вокруг озера Охрид и Вевчани. Очень хорошие места.

[@lidiarenaud4685]

I ve already travelled to the village of Vevcani, you can spend good time in nature and climb mountains aound. I read that the village will offer Via Ferrata activity, it will be great ! Thanks for this visit and stay safe

[@TheCommonMann]

Having Thanksgiving and we're enjoying your Great video, Thanks for your hard work

[@AlinaMcleod]

You are most welcome! Happy Thanksgiving!

[@hoseaharoen7346]

Hi Alina...Good morning...Amazing...Fantastik...tank you Information ...thanks..💖👍

[@igorigor6240]

Красивые места , необычайная природа

[@laineslowski]

The little deer is so precious!

[@Jasonhappy73]

Hello. Alina. It's long time no see. Thank you for always good videos. Watch out for COVID-19 and watch out for colds and flu.

[@JLowe-uu8lr]

Wonderful vid love it!=8)👍👍👍👍👍👌😎

[@NataEugeneTravel]

Amazing video!

[@tommy2z2z]

cool. glad you include the churches - very important part of real culture

[@iwasthere01]

The story of my life while traveling. Rent a place for a week. Stay there for 2, 3 or a month :p Be careful, it seems you will stay 3 months in North Macedonia as happened to me :D

[@josephpilla5480]

Lovely relaxing place

[@Yulisourcing]

The restaurant is nice, the deer so cute

[@robertn-77]

really enjoyed this video, Thank you!

[@stayrospaparunas3062]

I always put a like in Alina video...we say it here,blind trust...

[@gabrielaognjanova3333]

Beautiful video thank you😍

[@h1nkok1321]

Good video and beautifull Alina as always!

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thank you very much!

[@balakrishnav5229]

Thanks

[@AlinaMcleod]

Aw thank you very much!

[@АльбертИванов-ш6б]

Тишина и спокойствие даже дикие животные выходят к людям круто !

[@annyvitoria2662]

You are awesome. Thanks for The tips

[@mohammadtariqsaeed8128]

Amazing place 👍

[@annyvitoria3074]

12:24 this place is beautiful

[@ExplorewithSvetlin]

Love your vlogs! One advice would be if you can now always switch between us and canadian dollars - it gets confusing:)

[@AlinaMcleod]

Thanks! You mean stick to one or the other? I am trying to transition to all USD since that's most understandable for the widest variety of viewers on this channel. But sometimes of course I forget being Canadian and thinking in my own currency.

[@lisaannpennington3958]

Maybe always include writing showing both Canadian and US 💵 💲amounts. This way travelers from both countries can benefit.

[@chabirajpersaud9647]

Keep it up!

[@leonorlopez7932]

Good morning 🙏 lovely 😍 Tour! Greetings from 🇺🇲 🤍

[@leonorlopez7932]

I love your live streams ❤ 🙏blessing ALINA. PROUD OF YOU, YOU ARE A BRAVE YOUNG LOVELY GIRL.. MY LOVE FROM HOUSTON, TEXAS.🕊

[@leonardovillanueva4870]

интересно Видео Алина, прекрасные пейзажи 😁

[@pelicanrouge9188]

Merci pour le voyage belle alina

[@limazulu6660]

Good video. Can't wait for your next Albanian adventure!

[@sdr_mwan6821]

awesome #alip_ba_ta #fingerstyle 🙏🙏

[@jayeshavaiya5546]

Super,👍🇨🇦🇮🇳

[@smolarec1]

hi Alina, you could ask for a citizenship of Vevchani by the way! Probably you are welcome there!)

[@danieldinenno8484]

Hi ALI...YOUR EYES ARE THE COLOR OF THE SKY....and my flag 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷♥️🙋‍♂️

[@MrManin71]

Красавица и умница, видео - супер!

[@michaelveernda3974]

Well done!

[@annyvitoria2662]

4:21 Beautiful hair,earrings and makeup

[@annyvitoria2662]

Happy Thanksgiving

[@DavidL23.]

Hello Alina! 😊🙏👋 I hope your having a wonderful beautiful marvelous blessed day! Happy Thanksgiving! 😄👍🦃🍽🍗🍁 This is Really a super wonderful beautiful fantastic magnificent amazing incredible video masterpiece! 😄👍❤️💯🇲🇰📹👏🏆🌟 Vevcani looks absolutely wonderfully beautiful amazing magnificent fantastic place. 😄👍🇲🇰💯🏆🌟 Wonderful beautiful glorious forest areas and rivers. St. Nikola church looks really beautiful. Beautiful architecture. The food looks really wonderfully delicious! 😄👍💯🇲🇰🌟 I would definitely like to visit Vevcani one day! 😁👍🌟 Thank you so very much Alina to share with us your wonderful beautiful marvelous fantastic incredible magnificent amazing travel adventures around the world! 😊👍❤️👏💯✈️🧳🌎📹🥇🏆🌟Your the best world traveler! I always enjoy watching your videos! I wish you Alina a wonderful beautiful marvelous blessed day and Happy Thanksgiving to you and to your wonderful family. Take care and be safe Alina. 😊🙏❤️👋👍🌟 Береги себя и будь в безопасности Алина. Хорошего дня! 😄👍👋🌟

[@ilipence406]

Great video, thanks Alina! Please be careful in Albania and consider the fact that it is a muslim country.

[@anouksophia7399]

Thank you for this wonderful video, the mask you are wearing, looks like you can breath, can you tell what type it is?

[@AlinaMcleod]

Yes, these kind are my favorite for wearing long term, they are called NH95.

[@Gary_and_Linda]

How cold is it there now? Any idea what January weather is like for their festival?

[@AlinaMcleod]

In Ohrid is was around 10 celsius during the day and 0 at night. In January that whole region probably stays around 0 to a bit below.

[@peterstreiff3811]

I❤ *Vevcani* . The Video is amazing.

[@trajkotrajkovski388]

Odli;na reklama- prekrasno prikazano mesto

[@Myeshaandali]

whoever is reading this comment may his her parents live long for 100 years ameen

[@sarbjeetmaan2121]

Nice vlog

[@金鑫-e7z]

The way you talk it’s very nice and Attractive

[@abubakarbinkhalidkhalid4898]

Nice good luck