‘I wish the stones here could talk’: an epic hike through Kosovo’s Accursed mountains

A trek along the Kosovo section of the Via Dinarica offers majestic Balkan scenery, magical stories and sobering reminders of this area’s recent history

We skied three countries in one day: a backcountry tour of the Balkans

Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro converge in the Accursed Mountains, offering skiing days where you see more countries than you do other skiers

Wild east: five Balkan countries to discover for your next holiday

Done Spain, Italy and Greece? These countries offer spectacular landscapes, unspoilt swimming spots, ancient towns – and affordable prices

Mountain highs: trekking without borders in the Balkans

It’s no easy stroll … but a spectacular new Balkan trail provides soaring peaks, lake views and memories of friendly locals – and real endeavour

Moving pictures: a film festival in Kosovo

Kosovo is known more for conflict than culture, but at a film festival in the country’s prettiest town, Kim Willis finds partying and arts mix to great effect

Instant weekend … Pristina

The capital of the world's newest country, Kosovo, is a safe and compact city, perfectly proportioned for a weekend break

‘All human life is there’

Uganda, India, Kosovo ... innate inquisitiveness has led newsman Jon Snow the world over.

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What’s hot in … June

Greece is dirt cheap this month as the Kosovo crisis is deterring tourists.