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2010-03-20 Rammstein in Belgrade Arena

2010-04-01 50 Cent

2010-06-03 Elton John

2010-06-06 Bob Dylan in Belgrade Arena

2010-06-09 Eric Clapton

One of Belgrade's off-landmarks, the fast-food stand Loki was forced to shut down it's operation two days ago. David Dowse posts a fitting farewell to this charming fast food joint. I must say that I can't really feel sorry for Loki's demise, because the owner could have prevented it if he really tried. Not to worry, I'm sure another Loki will eventually pop out somewhere soon. Until then, here's a 360 panorama to remind you how Loki looked like. (comment on Loki is no more)

Couple of years ago we reported about a book in production called "Subjective atlas of Serbia" - The book is now out and it looks great, with witty pictures and commentary. You can check out the pdf edition, but I recommend that you try and buy the book if you can. [via @Vukasin] (comment on Subjective atlas of Serbia)

Girl from the West gives all of you ladies out there six reasons to marry a guy from the Balkans. Great article, and the discussion continues in the comments. (found via @PeckoPivo) (comment on Reasons for marrying a Balkan man)

Chinese market in New Belgrade's blok 70 is already an interesting place, but from 1st of February it will become even more so. Art organization Anonymous said decided to turn this shopping mall into an open art exhibition with works of several Serbian contemporary artists. The Chinatown Market is open everyday except Tuesday from 10-17h, and the exhibition will be there through the entire February, so please drop by. (comment on Art exhibit in Belgrade's Chinatown)

Say you want to visit some place and you want to experience it like locals do. Who do you contact then? You contact the locals willing to show you how they live - and that is what Belgrade Alternative guide provides. They claim on their website that "the time you spend in Belgrade, you will spend living as a real Belgrader" - hopefully there will be an option like this for every major town in the world soon. (comment on Alternative Belgrade Guide)

Have you ever wondered about why there are so many towns called Belgrade in the USA? I'm sure you did. The same question was obviously on director Miodrag Kolaric's mind too, when he decided to visit all five Belgrades in the states. You can find out more about this interesting project if you listen to his interview which he gave to NPR if you go over here and hit that audio link. UPDATE: here's how the story unfolds at Boston.com. (comment on Finding Belgrades)

Find out what dishes and guests were Tito's favorites. [via Dnevnik Eklektika] (comment on Dinner with Tito)

Visual Sound Generation, or VSG for short is a new online magazine specialized in Serbian DJs and local clubbing. Handy if you want to see what's the latest event coming up, and what clubs are currently worth visiting. (comment on Online mag about Serbian club scene)

In this new photoblog, launched just a couple of hours ago, six photo-guys want to let you know how they see Belgrade through their [mostly analog] cameras: Belgrade Raw. Check it out. (comment on Oooh baby I like it raw)

After Sunday Times enlisted Belgrade in it's top five world party cities couple of years ago, this time it's the Lonely Planet with their top ten world party cities, and this time, Belgrade takes the first place. This is maybe nice opportunity to discuss you favorite party places in the city, so feel free to suggest some in the comments or on twitter with the hashtag #belgradeparty. (comment on At the top of the "party cities" list)

So, how do I get to and around Belgrade?

Q: Where is Belgrade, anyway?
A: It's in Europe, Eastern Europe to be more precise, SouthEastern Europe if you want to be even more precise. It's a capitol of Serbia, a small country in a Balkan peninsula.
Getting to Belgrade is quite easy, check it out below.

Bus to Belgrade, Serbia

Main Belgrade bus station address: Zeleznicka 4

telephone numbers for information and reservations:

+381 11 2627-146, +381 11 2622-526, +381 11 2180-377

Smaller ticket sales outlet address: Basturist, M.Birjuzova 2-4

reservation and information: +381 11 11 2180-377, +381 11 2622-526

Belgrade bus timetables schedule: click here

Public Transport | Belgrade, Serbia

Instead of just having to read explanations, instructions and manuals on how to survive in Belgrade’s public transport system, you’ll also have to try it out for yourself. Here is how...

Driving | Belgrade, Serbia by car

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Flights and low cost | Belgrade, Serbia

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Train | Belgrade, Serbia

In no other means of transportation will you find such a big difference between how it should be and how it actually is..

Walking Around | Belgrade, Serbia

Belgrade city center is fairly small, so if you’re not in a rush, this is probably the best way to explore it in detail...

Taxi | Belgrade, Serbia

When you get tired of cruising the block for the Nth time trying to find a parking spot, or just don’t have the guts to experience one of the busses or trams, and your legs are still sore from the yesterdays bicycle ride, then catching a cab in Belgrade may seem like the best solution.

Bicycle | Belgrade, Serbia

With its eleven hills, steep streets, roads that sometimes have the word danger written all over them, and (car) drivers who somehow fail to see bicyclists, Belgrade is unfortunately not in the top ten bicycle-friendly cities around. Still, all is not lost, as there are two long bicycle paths along the Sava riverbank...