This Friday, I spontaneously decided to travel to Niš, Serbia’s third-largest city, which is about two hours south of Kragujevac, to visit Serbia’s other Fulbright English Teaching Assistant. We spent a lovely weekend exploring the city and its attractions, although some places were closed ahead of Sunday’s parliamentary election.
On Sunday, as I was making my way back to Kragujevac, news of the election results began to emerge, marking a historic political turning point as the student-backed movement challenged the ruling party’s long-standing hold on power. It is a remarkable time to be living in Serbia, and I’m eager to see how the political landscape evolves in the coming weeks.
I have taken a few trips to Belgrade, which is about an hour and a half away by car, or a little over two hours by BlaBlaCar (a carpooling service similar to a shared Uber) or bus. I have also visited Novi Sad, which is approximately two to two and a half hours away by car.
Belgrade is the biggest city in Serbia and has many cultural attractions that make it a 'must-see' destination. However, I really loved my time in Novi Sad because it had more distinctive European architecture and a strong sense of community. I was able to attend a flea market there where I found high-quality antiques and clothing at reasonable prices.
