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Kosovo
The once war-torn nation of Kosovo is landlocked and bordered by
Central Serbia, Macedonia, Albania and Montenegro. It is also
surrounded by serene and beautiful mountains and boasts Ottoman
mosques, monasteries, rolling green vineyards and KLA war
memorials. All these ingredients add up to a recipe for a truly
unexpected yet wonderfully exciting and diverse holiday
destination.
The capital city of Prishtina has a growing number of shops,
bars and restaurants where tourists can indulge in a bit of local
fare, heavily influenced by Turkish and Albanian flavours. Visitors
will also find themselves becoming coffee connoisseurs as coffee
shops abound in this flourishing city.
Kosovo is a former province of neighbouring Serbia, but after a
long and violent dispute, which led to the disintegration of
Yugoslavia, Kosovo declared its independence in February 2008 and
is widely accorded recognition by international states.
Because of the support Kosovo received from the United States of
America, The Kosovar Albanians welcome anything and everything
American. Bill Clinton's autobiography is one of the
highest-selling books in the country, George W. Bush was treated
like a celebrity on his visit in 2007 and Kosovo even boasts a Bill
Clinton Boulevard in the capital city of Prishtina.
With the Serb minorities located in the north of the country,
Kosovo is a largely Albanian speaking and Muslim nation, although a
surprisingly large amount of English is spoken.
Travellers should be aware of the threat of landmines as many
were used during the Yugoslav civil war and tourists should stay on
well-trodden paths and not venture off into the bushes. Rabies is
also a common problem and many stray dogs are carriers of this
disease. Anyone planning on travelling to Kosovo should make sure
they receive a rabies vaccination.
Away from the political and historical situation of the country,
which has little effect on foreigners visiting the land, the ?ar
Mountains National Park is a key attraction and a must for anyone
who loves the outdoors where animals such as the lynx, bear, wolf
and chamois can be spotted. The ski resort of Brezovia in the ?ar
Mountains boasts fast slopes and favourable year-round climate
making it an ideal ski holiday destination.
This is just a taste of what the country has to offer, but one
thing's for sure, wherever you're from, you'll never forget the
warm and welcoming smiles and hospitality of the Kosovar
people.
Information & Facts
Customs
Perhaps understandably, Kosovars tend to be suspicious of
foreigners, and reserved in their dealings with them. A very direct
communication style is favoured. Visitors to Kosovo might be
surprised at how ingrained smoking is in the culture - being
offered a cigarette by a new acquaintance is entirely commonplace,
and should be seen as a sign of acceptance. Note that, as in many
western countries, in Kosovo "Yes" is indicated by nodding one's
head; however, if the chin suddenly becomes raised (sometimes
accompanied by a clicking sound), this indicates an emphatic "No".
Clean shoes are treated as a matter of self-respect in Kosovo.
Duty Free
At present Kosovo still adheres to Serbian customs regulations,
which state that visitors may import the following goods duty-free:
200 cigarettes/50 cigars/250g of tobacco, one litre of wine and one
litre of spirits, 250ml of eau de toilette and a reasonable amount
of perfume, one video and two still cameras, one pair of
binoculars, camping equipment, one bicycle and one musical
instrument. Weapons and ammunition are prohibited.
Passport Visa
There are no visa requirements for any national to enter Kosovo.
However, foreign passengers may be required to provide documentary
evidence to local authorities when entering Kosovo, giving a reason
for their entry and stay. A 90-day entry stamp will be issued,
which is renewable for longer stays. NOTE: It is highly recommended
that your passport has at least six months validity remaining after
your intended date of departure from your travel destination.
Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated
by travel agents and official sources.