SECRET NORTH MACEDONIA! Why is NOBODY Here!? 🇲🇰

[@vicky-louh.8117]

Macedonia really is underrated 💯 I visited Ohrid in winter and was probably the only tourist, however it was one of the most magical places I have ever been to. Safe travels and keep up the good videos! ❤

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks very much Vicky. Glad you’re enjoying the videos! I’d love to visit Ohrid but figured I’d focus on the north and west of the country as I was flying into and out of Skopje. Love North Macedonia though! I love it when it feels like you’re the only tourist, always good when that happens. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@baits9301]

Its hard to believe that their not in the EU , with only a population of 2 million and no homeless people . The hidden gem of Europe the Garden of Eden and the pearl of the Balkans . Please show more , great clip really enjoyed it .More mountians than any other country .

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you! Really impressed with North Macedonia, incredible place! Thanks for the information, loads more coming!! 😀

[@cosmozh]

They should stay outside EU….like UK does.

[@bitolcanecc]

Amazing, thank you so much for sharing your videos ! Amazing video from north Macedonia too! We are waiting also such a good videos from south, east, and west Macedonia 🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for watching, plenty more coming from this incredible country!

[@MehwishGasur]

great vlog sir.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you kindly

[@mariamm9460]

Wow there you are Matt standing up again in the mountains, so brave you are ⛰🤩..Love your videos and that car looks lovely ❤those views are something special as you are too ❤amazing beautiful places there ..river wow ..the place is amazing but Matt you are so so so amazing..thank you for sharing, have a good day , stay safe and well, Mariam❤☕🍰😊🌼xx

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you Mariam, much appreciated. With all those lakes, forests and wide open spaces I could have been back in Finish Lakeland - all except the mountains I guess, they’re a bit of a giveaway 😂. Glad you’re enjoying my journey through North Macedonia so far, looking forward to sharing more videos in the coming weeks. Hope all is well with you!! 👍

[@mariamm9460]

@@MattWhitingsEurope hi Matt, you are always the most Welcome 🥰I am glad you replied 😄thank you all is good with me,, hope all well with you too. yes I follow you always..🥰🚶‍♂️..🚶‍♀️lol I am feeling I walk with you , behind you 🤣 ..Finish lakeland is unforgettable 😍looking forward always your new videos , and will still watch your older which I haven't seen yet..take good care of yourself , stay safe ..have a nice day ..☕🍰🍇🍓🥪🍔🍟🥤🥤❤😊

[@Hongaars1969]

Hi Matt It must be Sunday again. How are you? The adventure continues…..How do you find some of these remote regions? Isn’t it great to get away from the madness though…why is nobody there? All I can say is “may it remain thus”. Oh look at the gorgeous puppy…sadly there are SO many stray cats and dogs throughout these Balkans… In reality, the likelihood of me actually seeing many of the places you’ve been to is in itself “remote” so I once again thank you for your persistence and for sharing your adventures. I think you’re better off not going all the way down that ridge line.. Ok, so that narrow winding road is treacherous, let alone in the rain. It is hard to believe that many of these areas are actually in Europe, they look so remote and basic. Nice rental vehicle. Great video Wishing you a good week ahead (I have been watching a lot of the Olympic Games this past week) Cheers Zoltán

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Hello zoltán, don’t they just. It’s kinda scary where time goes - if only we could slow it down ever so slightly. I forget exactly how I found this place now, it was probably just seeing the lake on a map and wondering what was there. I liked the fact that there wasn’t much information on it and the roads looked kinda narrow - thought it might be worth a look and boy was I right! It was tempting to follow that ridge along but my instincts told me to give it a miss - likely the right call. Glad I could take you along with me, there really is so much to discover in the Balkans. I certainly hope it remains quiet and peaceful for the foreseeable!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

I haven’t watched very much of the Olympics but hoping to see a bit more over the next week. I’ll try to catch it where I can!

[@pavelavietor1]

the rental car is very expensive , you need to be closer to paying les than $ 40.00, great video thank you . saludos

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Really? I thought I got a decent price on that! $40 for a week? That sounds almost too cheap?

[@LilyBranov]

Името е Република Македонија

[@ΑποστολοςΚαραλιολιος-σ9μ]

Αγαπητέ φίλε το όνομα είναι βόρια Μακεδονία ΟΗΕ αγάπη τον λαών ❤❤

[@tatjanavelkova5814]

M A K E D O N I J A ime od BOG MAKEDON. pred 30 veka ! ! !

[@zorannaumov9547]

Onley M A C E D O N I A, never north

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

I’ll keep that in mind!

[@MilenkoTrajkovski]

Makedonija not north!!!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

I’ll keep that in mind but North Macedonia is the official name isn’t it?

[@vratetegoimeto]

It's Macedonia , not north. That is why you went to the wrong place. Lake Kozjak is an artificial lake and there's nothing there to see. But, had you asked before, you would be informed about beautiful hiking trails near the lake.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

If it's just Macedonia then have a word with your government, not me! I enjoyed the day just as it was - I respectfully disagree about there being nothing there to see - the place was amazing!

[@vratetegoimeto]

@MattWhitingsEurope Well, you obviously know better than me. Good for you. About the name, I have issues with your government, not mine. And you are just showing disrespect and ignorance.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

How can calling a country by their official name be showing a lack of respect and ignorance? We shall have to agree to disagree.

[@vratetegoimeto]

@MattWhitingsEurope Asking that question just shows your ignorance. But, you are just an English man, so I'm not surprised. You visited a country without prior learning basic info about it. And now, so English of you, you are lecturing people living there.

[@LisaMQuinn]

Yes, perhaps, but relationally nice to respect their nicknames, preferences and identity as they may know more about their own soul than government NATO or UNESCO​@@MattWhitingsEurope

[@Gilmesh777]

Please don't be Ignorant. We are Just Macedonia, We speak Macedonian and are mentioned in the Bible 24 Times. Educate yourself. And enjoy my country. I don't call the UK North UK you get me...

[@Georgi.Delchev.Reborn]

The oldest Bible in the world is called Codex Sinaiticus and is written in Greek. The Hellenistic Macedonia was mentioned in the Bible not Vardar Banovina. Your oldest church Saint Sophia was built by the Bulgarian ruler Knyaz Boris I.

[@Gilmesh777]

@@Georgi.Delchev.Reborn Enjoy yourself and go sleep. It's been what 3 years you don't have a government lol 😂 look at sweeping 🧹 your own front yard before you talk trash about your superior in every possible definition neighbors 😉

[@tatjanavelkova5814]

Apostol Pavle vo MAKEDONIJA vovel HRISTIJANSTVO. MAKEDONSKI CRKVI i MANASTIRI --- 20 VEKA ! ! !

[@Gilmesh777]

@@tatjanavelkova5814 I Lidija

[@Georgi.Delchev.Reborn]

@@Gilmesh777Even without a government Bulgaria is in EU and our GDP is 7 times larger than yours. But feel free to dream about your “superiority” 👍

[@nikola_100]

Macedonia, not north. Whoever is our friend and respect and appreciate us, call us Macedonia despite of arrogant greek comments.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Macedonia Vs North Macedonia seems to be quite the discussion. Thanks for watching! 😀

[@Georgi.Delchev.Reborn]

On your currency, your IDs, your license plates and your Constitution is written North Macedonia. You can call yourself Martians if you want, but in reality your country is North Macedonia.

[@ΚώσταςΖωγράφος-θ5σ]

Βαρντασκα λέγεται Vardaska.​@@Georgi.Delchev.Reborn

[@ΚώσταςΖωγράφος-θ5σ]

Monkeydonia or Vardaska? The same..... Από την Θεσσαλονίκη την Πρωτεύουσα της μίας και μοναδικής ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΊΑΣ. ​@@MattWhitingsEurope

[@tatjanavelkova5814]

@@ΚώσταςΖωγράφος-θ5σ River Vardar in MAKEDONIJA ! ! ! ..... @.

[@Slavicpepe]

Macedonia is a country that it's territory is surrounded by 89% nature and mountains this is why Macedonia is such a small but beautiful country no wonder why all our neighbours want to take over this country. 🙂 Anyways welcome in Macedonia I hope your enjoy your time while staying here. ✌🏻😁

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you for the welcome, completely agree that this country is incredible! From what I've seen so far I'm very impressed but the journey continues! Can't wait to see more!

[@GoceDelcevMKD]

Respect to you brother ❤️ 🇲🇰

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you 😀

[@WITYTRAVELS]

The drone footage is 🔥. You always drive until you find incredible beauty, and today was no different. At least you didn't have the rain and fog on your hike like you have had elsewhere. The view from the top 😍

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you! I do love getting the drone up where I can! I refuse to stop until I find something incredible so shouldn’t need to do too much driving on this trip! Glad you liked the view! 😀

[@MS940]

Nice to see places that I didn't have time to visit. Great shots with drone. In my opinion after visiting about 90% countries of the Europe North Macedonia is in top 3 of cheapest countries in Europe. I had spending about 50e/day there which included eating, drinking, parking and filling the car, hotels not included. Neighboring Albania felt bit more expensive than I would have thought.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Interesting, I thought Albania was really inexpensive but my visit was a few years ago now! I did however find North Macedonia very cheap and there are definitely some amazing deals to be had! Enjoyed my trip there and getting the drone up in the air was a pleasure, things always look so incredible from the sky. Thanks for tuning in 👍

[@ToseGurushev]

Никогаш Северна само. МАКЕДОНИЈА

[@ΚώσταςΖωγράφος-θ5σ]

Βαρντασκα.... Vardaska..or monkeydonia.... Aπο, την Θεσσαλονίκη την Πρωτεύουσα της μίας και μοναδικής ΜΑΚΕΔΟΝΊΑΣ καληνύχτα

[@ToseGurushev]

@@ΚώσταςΖωγράφος-θ5σ Андарт вие самите се нејќете, а не другите околу вас. Од Атињаните потекнува светот😂😂😂

[@leokaloper4132]

Anyway, if you visit N.M. do NOT miss Ohrid, for some good eating and museums.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you, unfortunately I won’t be able to visit on this trip as I’ve got other plans but I’ll definitely be back at some point - I’ve heard some amazing things about Ohrid. 😀

[@BeginningsAndPaths]

I liked the serenity and the peace of these places! It's really incredible that there was quite no one around. Looking at it I can feel the calm of the mountains around and the lake. 🙏😊 ~Philip

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Yes indeed, it truly amazes me how quiet this area is, considering how beautiful the lake and mountains are I thought there might have been more people there. Thanks for tuning in! 😀

[@Mkdunited9050]

One notice, it's Republic of Macedonia . NOT "north" . Thank you .

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks, I’ll keep that in mind! 😃

[@Georgi.Delchev.Reborn]

According to the UN, UNESCO, NATO, etc. your country is called North Macedonia. Macedonia is a region in Greece.

[@tatjanavelkova5814]

@@Georgi.Delchev.Reborn MAKEDONIJA IN SOUTH EVROPA ! ! you in... wood.

[@milankrstevski6651]

PREUBAVA MAGICNA MAKEDONIJA!!!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Прекрасна част от Балкана!

[@Babel7078]

Beautiful! There are more than 40 peaks over 2000 m. in Macedonia!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

That’s amazing, plenty to explore then!

[@tomestojanovski4498]

Kozjak not koshak, koza is goat

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Received and understood. 👍

[@dgolber]

The sign says "Hunting Ground "Trebavlje" (which is translated into English.) Forbidden hunting. Forbidden lighting fires, Forbidden throwing garbage."

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks very much, really useful and interesting. 👍

[@d-rzarkocubrinoski]

Македонија.

[@tatjanavelkova5814]

@@ΚώσταςΖωγράφος-θ5σ SKOPJE TOWN IN MAKEDONIJA. fly ~ ~ fly.

[@AllenMacCannell]

Delete this. It's supposed to remain a secret. See you at Get Café

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

I can keep a secret, it's the people I tell who can't. 🤪

[@vs123]

I like damp

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

What is damp?

[@CalmKayak]

Jasen holds nuclear bunkers! But it’s also a hunting ground.

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for the information. I saw hunting in the sign, do you know what is hunted there? I didn’t realise there were any nuclear bunkers but it would make sense considering the areas history. I take it they’re not open to the public?

[@CalmKayak]

@@MattWhitingsEurope not open at all and you can't reach them. They're heavily guarded and in use by the military. Jasen is full of wildlife boars, bears, deer, etc. But only some of those can be hunted and it costs quite a bit of money. Still very "elite."

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

@CalmKayak Really interesting, those bunkers sound fascinating but if they’re still used by the government/military then that explains why I hadn’t previously heard of them. I suspect one day they’ll be retired and opened up as a tourist destination. Incredible area, I’m still surprised there were so few people around considering their close proximity to Skopje. Thanks again for all the information 👍

[@borisserafim]

Great video

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you 😀

[@brmbrm9053]

The right name is Macedonia, Republic of Macedonia 😊

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

I’ll keep that in mind. Thanks! 😀

[@Georgi.Delchev.Reborn]

According to your own Constitution and all international organizations your country is called North Macedonia.

[@tatjanavelkova5814]

@@MattWhitingsEurope EVERY BEST ! ! ! Tatjana

[@carli2302]

The Yugoslav army had 4 army areas. The third army area was responsible for the defense of Macedonia, South Serbia, Kosovo and parts of Montenegro. It's headquarters were in Jasen. It has a large bunker for 50 people (basicaly command center) that can withstand nuclear attack and attack with biological weapon. I call it "The Macedonian Area 51" :)))

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thanks for the information, really interesting to read about the command centre and bunker. It did feel like I wasn't suppose to be there but that's probably just because there were so few people around.

[@Eufrat93]

Only Macedonia thank you!!

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Got it!! Thank you! 😀

[@ΚώσταςΖωγράφος-θ5σ]

Βαρντασκα λέγεται σκοπιανε γύφτο...

[@tatjanavelkova5814]

@@ΚώσταςΖωγράφος-θ5σ...... eat yellow.

[@Watfordfc2030]

North Macedonia is extremely impressive and what’s more remarkable is when I was young and it was Yugoslavia all that the advertised was the beaches in holiday brochures lol , my god it’s an impressive place

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Interesting you should say that, I can remember talking to someone else a while back (might have been when I was in Montenegro) and they said the same about only hearing about the beach resorts in Yugoslavia! Incredible really when you consider all these other places.

[@Watfordfc2030]

@@MattWhitingsEurope it’s a beautiful beautiful county . In general I think the Balkans are incredible

[@ΑποστολοςΚαραλιολιος-σ9μ]

Αγάπη απο Ελλάδα στήνν βράδυ Μακεδονία

[@fsavoura]

one person every two hours ...I wonder why?

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Why? 🤔

[@fsavoura]

@@MattWhitingsEurope nothing to do there I guess, just natural beauty

[@mikiivona1787]

No no no

[@zlatkapopandonova7618]

@@fsavoura there are some villages ahead and over tht bridge . there are some beautiful restaurans there with good fish dish

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Next time!

[@Tota111]

Because it's just a mini copy of Serbia.

[@haxhibaba]

Our country is one with the most mountains in Europe, we got everything except the Sea 🌊

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Very true! It’s certainly a very mountainous place! Any recommendations on where to go? 😀

[@haxhibaba]

@@MattWhitingsEurope I'm not very familiar with hiking but there are some highlands or mountain associations that can offer you a better picture of our mountains, like this one SHBE Shkupi - Shoqata bjeshkatare ekologjike

[@MattWhitingsEurope]

Thank you!