Skopje in 3 Days: Confused, Impressed, and Kinda Into It

Skopje was part of the plan, but I didn’t expect it to be quite so strange—and surprisingly likable. In just a few days, I wandered through oversized plazas packed with statues, explored Ottoman alleys and Brutalist blocks, ate a salad I still think about, and watched a stranger chug my wine. It’s a city full of contradictions and strong opinions, and somehow… I kinda loved it.