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)
The downside is that they are located out of town, although some people find that his is actually the positive thing. The connection with the Belgrade city isn’t so good, so if you don’t have a car, it will take you at least two hours bus ride every day to the city and back, and taxi can be a bit expensive on these relations. Nevertheless, the positive sides are cheaper prices and often better service than in most of the hotels in Belgrade city center.
MOTEL SARIC
Address: Ibarski put bb
Tel. +381 11 832-5419, fax +381 11 832-5420
(Ibarska magistrala, 17 km from Belgrade)
Prices: 1/1 – 35 EUR, 1/2 – 49 EUR
Tax: included in the price
Breakfast: included in the price
Credit cards: Diners Club, Visa
Facilities: restaurant, parking, exchange office, wakeup service, TV in the room, mini bar and air-conditioning
AVALA
Tel. +381 11 390-6621
(top of the Avala mountain, 15 km from Belgrade)
Rates: 1/1 -17 EUR, 1/2 – 20 EUR, App – 24 EUR
Tax: not included in the price (1 EUR/ day)
Breakfast: not included in the price
Credit cards: Visa
Facilities: restaurant, parking, apartments with TV and mini bar
RADMILOVAC
Smederevski put bb
Tel. +381 11 341-6131, fax +381 11 341-6140
(12 km from Belgrade)
Rates: 1/1 – 36 EUR, 1/2 – 47 EUR
Tax: included in the price
Breakfast: buffet, included in the price
Credit cards: Diners Club
Facilities: restaurant, parking, conference hall (60 seats), exchange
office, TV in the room, hair-drier, room service, wakeup service
OBRENOVAC
Obrenovac, Miloša Obrenovica 189
Tel. +381 11 872-1039, fax +381 11 872-1268
(26 km from Belgrade)
Rates: 1/1 – 17 EUR, 1/2 – 30-34 EUR
Tax: included in the price
Breakfast: continental, included in the price
Credit cards: Diners Club
Facilities: restaurant, parking, garage (paid separately), lift,
conference hall (120 seats), hair salon, massage, mini bar, TV and
air-conditioning in some rooms
HOTEL IMPORIUM – SMALL GUEST HOUSE
Address: Partizanska 19 a,11080 Zemun (8 km from centre)
Telephone: + 381 (0)11 / 193 837
Mobile: + 381 (0)64 1399 587
Telefax: + 381 (0)11 / 316 4773
Bed and breakfast price: 20 EUR
All rooms are with twin beds
SUCEVIC M
Dugo Polje 1a
Tel: 390-8115, Fax: 390-7487
e-mail: suchevich@eunet.yu
www.suchevich.com
(13 km from Belgrade, 30 km from airport)
Rates: 1/1 – 52 EUR, 1/2 – 60 EUR
Tax: not included (1 EUR/day)
Breakfast: buffet, included in the price
Credit cards: Visa, Yuba, Dinacard
Facilities: restaurant, conference hall, parking, cable TV, Internet access, safe box, direct phone line, air-conditioning
ROMEO i JULIJA
Address: Barajevo, 29. Novembra 1b
Telephone: +381 11 8325 419
1000 RUZA
Address: Avala bb
Telephone: +381 11 649 248
JAPANSKI CVET
Address: Zrenjaninski put bb
Telephone: +381 11 8182 071
JEZERO
Address: Mladenovac, Marsala Tita 20
Telephone: +381 11 8211 205
LIPOVACKA SUMA
Address: Barajevo, Ibarski put bb
Telephone: +381 11 8302 184
TAKOVO
Address: Krnjaca, Pancevacki put 20
Telephone: +381 13 712 153
Country club hotel "Babe"
Milovana Milinkovica 3, village Babe
Tel/fax 826-0077
e-mail: info@cch-babe.com
www.country-club-hotel-babe.com
(68 km from Belgrade, 72 km from airport)
Rates: 1/1 – 50 EUR, 1/2 – 52 EUR, Bungalow – 125 EUR
Tax: not included in the price (1 EUR/day)
Breakfast: buffet, not included in the price (10 EUR)
Credit cards: Visa, Yuba, Dinacard, Master, Maestro, Diners Club
Facilities: restaurant, conference hall, parking, TV, telephone, mini bar in room