St Naum monastery, Ohrid
A trip to Macedonia is not complete without heading to Ohrid Lake. Straddling Albania, the lake is huge enough to seem like a sea. It’s one of the oldest and deepest lakes in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage site. The main town is bustling. Much better to head around it to places like the small, beautiful town of Radozhda, on the western shore (about 30km from Ohrid Town) and very close to Albania. Or drive in the opposite direction to Saint Naum. And then you’re really touching the border with Albania. You’ll navigate the usual small, winding roads, for long stretches run parallel to the lake itself, see amazing scenery and then suddenly, you’re at St Naum. Don’t be fooled by first impressions. From the outside, it looks like you’re about to head into a holiday camp. And it is very touristy. Need the toilet? Pay. (Or head into the lake). Want to buy a plastic Spiderman laying prone on the ground firing a gun? (Yep, really.) The front end is full of little shops selling...