{"id":189625,"date":"2023-12-09T10:20:50","date_gmt":"2023-12-09T10:20:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/?p=189625"},"modified":"2023-12-09T10:20:50","modified_gmt":"2023-12-09T10:20:50","slug":"traveller-declares-lake-ohrid-one-of-europes-most-underrated-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsneednews.com\/travel\/traveller-declares-lake-ohrid-one-of-europes-most-underrated-spots\/","title":{"rendered":"Traveller declares\u00a0Lake Ohrid one of Europe&apos;s most UNDERRATED spots"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1> &#8216;Why is nobody talking about this place?&#8217; Solo traveller declares\u00a0 &#8216;stunning&#8217; Lake Ohrid one of Europe&#8217;s most UNDERRATED spots &#8211; and stays cost just \u00a37 a night<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>TikToker @travelsbytash posted a TikTok video that showcases Lake Ohrid<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>She describes the lake as a highlight of a trip she took around the Balkans\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>READ MORE:\u00a0The 15 best places to visit in the UK in 2024 named by Time Out<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Even in off-peak seasons, Europe&#8217;s main tourist destinations see lengthy queues and sky-high hotel prices.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>There are alternatives on the Continent, though &#8211; eye-catching hidden gems unscathed by large crowds, with stays that don&#8217;t cost the earth.<\/p>\n<p>Picturesque Lake Ohrid falls into this category, as revealed by solo traveller Natasha Whitley in a fascinating and informative TikTok video.<\/p>\n<p>Lake Ohrid, which straddles the mountainous border of North Macedonia and Albania, gives Lake Como a run for its money for scenery and is cheap as chips, with Natasha asking her 69,400 followers:\u00a0&#8216;Why is nobody talking about one of Europe&#8217;s most underrated and affordable spots that&#8217;s perfect for a weekend getaway?&#8217;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In the video she describes Lake Ohrid, a Unesco World Heritage site, as one of the highlights of a trip she took around the Balkans. A place that&#8217;s uncrowded and &#8216;so peaceful to walk around&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/08\/17\/76990885-12653171-Solo_traveller_Natasha_Whitley_known_online_as_travelsbytash_rev-a-3_1702057481450.jpg\" height=\"319\" width=\"306\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/08\/17\/76991017-12653171-Natasha_describes_Lake_Ohrid_a_Unesco_World_Heritage_site_as_one-a-4_1702057481594.jpg\" height=\"319\" width=\"306\"><\/p>\n<p>Solo traveller Natasha Whitley,\u00a0known online as @travelsbytash, reveals the delights of Lake Ohrid in a viral TikTok video. In the video she describes Lake Ohrid, a Unesco World Heritage site, as one of the highlights of a trip she took around the Balkans<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/09\/08\/77278121-12653171-Lake_Ohrid_straddles_the_mountainous_border_of_North_Macedonia_a-a-133_1702110734970.jpg\" height=\"493\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Lake Ohrid straddles the mountainous border of North Macedonia and Albania\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to MailOnline Travel, Natasha,\u00a0<span>known online as <\/span>@travelsbytash<span>, said: &#8216;Obviously you can\u2019t quite beat Lake Como, with its beautiful scenic towns like Bellagio. However, Lake Ohrid is actually twice the size of Como [138 square miles vs 56 square miles], which I didn\u2019t realise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>&#8216;And I would say the water is more stunning &#8211; it\u2019s crystal clear.&#8217;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Natasha reveals in the clip that for her three-night trip she stayed at Sunset Lake Hostel in Ohrid town, North Macedonia, on the northeastern shore of the lake.<\/p>\n<p>The price? Just \u00a37 a night.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Sharing the various activities tourists can participate in, she says on the clip: &#8216;You can go kayaking or stand-up paddle boarding, which looks so good.<\/p>\n<p>&#8216;The most popular thing is to visit the Church of St John, which is placed right at the edge of the lake. It&#8217;s got an amazing view. It&#8217;s so picturesque.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/09\/08\/76990901-12653171-Natasha_said_there_are_plenty_of_things_to_do_at_Lake_Ohrid_from-a-128_1702110734574.jpg\" height=\"379\" width=\"306\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/09\/08\/76990881-12653171-Natasha_said_the_Church_of_St_John_comes_with_an_amazing_view_-a-136_1702110735419.jpg\" height=\"379\" width=\"306\"><\/p>\n<p>Natasha said there are plenty of things to do at Lake Ohrid, from kayaking to visiting the photogenic Church of St John (right). She said the church comes with &#8216;an amazing view&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/09\/08\/77167291-12653171-Natasha_said_her_favourite_experience_in_Ohrid_was_exploring_the-a-131_1702110734673.jpg\" height=\"597\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Natasha said her favourite experience in Ohrid was exploring the lake by boat. She commented: &#8216;The water is stunning and we went to a secluded little beach &#8211; it was just the best&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/09\/08\/78732051-12653171-Natasha_above_claimed_the_water_in_Lake_Ohrid_is_more_stunning_t-a-129_1702110734581.jpg\" height=\"359\" width=\"306\"><\/p>\n<p>Natasha (above), claimed the water in Lake Ohrid is &#8216;more stunning&#8217; than Lake Como&#8217;s<\/p>\n<p>There are also dozens of hiking trails visitors can walk if they fancy, plus a &#8216;gorgeous old town&#8217; and a park filled with tortoises (&#8216;so random&#8217;.)<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to MailOnline, Natasha said her favourite experience was a boat trip that explored the lake.<\/p>\n<p>Natasha said the voyage was organised through Sunset Lake Hostel.<\/p>\n<p>The traveller continued:\u00a0<span>&#8216;[It] took four hours, with unlimited wine and it literally only cost \u00a38 each!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8216;The water is stunning and we went to a secluded little beach. It was just the best!\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>In her TikTok video, she adds: &#8216;It is such good value. It&#8217;s run by the hostel owner, who is amazing, and he always kept filling up our glasses.&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/09\/08\/76990905-12653171-Natasha_s_boat_trip_with_unlimited_wine_was_organised_by_the_own-a-135_1702110735417.jpg\" height=\"689\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Natasha&#8217;s boat trip, with unlimited wine, was organised by the owner of the \u00a37-a-night hostel she stayed in\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/09\/08\/76990869-12653171-Natasha_described_the_food_in_Ohrid_as_really_reasonable_and_aff-a-132_1702110734676.jpg\" height=\"265\" width=\"306\"><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/09\/08\/76990867-12653171-The_TikToker_said_there_was_an_Irish_pub_in_Ohrid_which_had_load-a-130_1702110734624.jpg\" height=\"265\" width=\"306\"><\/p>\n<p>Natasha described the food in Ohrid as &#8216;really reasonable and affordable&#8217;. Another highlight was an Irish bar (right), where the drinks were &#8216;pretty cheap&#8217;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/09\/08\/77278103-12653171-Natasha_s_TikTok_video_of_Lake_Ohrid_has_gone_viral_raking_in_12-a-134_1702110735305.jpg\" height=\"433\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Natasha&#8217;s TikTok video of Lake Ohrid has gone viral, raking in 122,800 views and tempting others to book their own flights<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i.dailymail.co.uk\/1s\/2023\/12\/09\/08\/78732967-12653171-Natasha_s_trip_to_Ohrid_took_place_in_September_with_temperature-a-137_1702110737964.jpg\" height=\"640\" width=\"634\"><\/p>\n<p>Natasha&#8217;s trip to Ohrid took place in September, with temperatures in the mid-20s<\/p>\n<p>Another highlight was an Irish pub with &#8216;pretty cheap&#8217; drinks, and the food, which was &#8216;really reasonable and affordable&#8217;.<\/p>\n<p>Natasha said a must-have local delicacy was &#8216;burek&#8217; &#8211; a popular street-food pastry enjoyed in places throughout the Balkans.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>She told MailOnline: &#8216;<span>One of the bakeries in Ohrid sold unique flavours <\/span><span>of burek, including chicken curry and pizza. They were so delicious <\/span><span>and only cost \u00a31 each.&#8217;<\/span><\/p>\n<p>While Natasha said she wouldn&#8217;t rush back to Lake Ohrid any time soon, in favour of exploring new places, she told MailOnline: &#8216;I was definitely tempted to extend my time whilst I was there, as many others did.&#8217;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Natasha&#8217;s TikTok video of Lake Ohrid has raked in an impressive 122,800 views, and has even inspired some users to book flights. One person wrote: &#8216;Added to the list.&#8217; Another commented: &#8216;Wow, that looks amazing!&#8217;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>One person asked: &#8216;What time of year did you go? It looks so beautiful and warm.&#8217; To which Natasha replied: &#8216;Start of September! It was mid-20s. 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