Lonely Planet's local travel experts reveal all you need to know to plan the trip of a lifetime in this latest edition of our guide to the Western Balkans. Discover the Western Balkans' most popular experiences and best kept secrets from hiking the snowcapped peaks and traditional mountain villages of Albania's Accursed Mountains; to gazing at glorious sea views from the resplendent city walls of Dubrovnik; and tasting the homespun cooking of North Macedonia, from paprika-tinged sausages to stuffed peppers. Build a trip to rememberwith Lonely Planet's Western Balkans travel guide: Our classic guidebook formatcontains the most comprehensive level of information for planning multi-week trips All-new structure and design that's easy to useso you can navigate the Western Balkans effortlessly Exciting itineraries help you create your perfect adventurewith suggestions for extended journeys, day trips, walking tours and activity-led excursions Expert local recommendationson eating, drinking, nightlife, shopping, accommodation, festivals, when to go and more Vibrant photography and maps Get fresh takes on must-visit sightsfrom Butrint, to Plitvice Lakes National Park, and Stari Bar Essential information toolkit containing tipson arriving, transport, local etiquette, using money, LGBTIQ+ travel advice, useful words and phrases, accessibility and responsible travel Connect with Balkan culture through storiesthat delve deep into local life, history and traditions Covers:Albania, Bosnia & Hercegovina, Croatia, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Slovenia Create a trip that's uniquely yours and get to the heart of this extraordinary part of the world with Lonely Planet's Western Balkans .