Ohrid by the water
Walk along a public stretch of Ohrid’s lakeshore, each find a favorite view across the water and compare your photos.
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A date with a touch of North Macedonia.
A date in North Macedonia works beautifully by the waters of Ohrid or on a short city walk with something small to share.
Browse the ideas4 plans you can actually try.
Use the country as inspiration. Check local opening hours and make a plan together.
Skopje across the bridge
Connect two public squares in Skopje by crossing a bridge and each point out one detail that captures the city.
Try tavče gravče together
Order or cook a small portion of tavče gravče and turn it into a lunch date followed by a walk.
Old bazaar with a challenge
Walk through a public section of the old bazaar in Skopje and each choose one craft or object to learn more about.
Combine two local ideas
Choose a combination. Are both ideas out of the question? Find places close to each other or spread the two ideas over two days.
Go out and taste something
- Skopje across the bridge
Connect two public squares in Skopje by crossing a bridge and each point out one detail that captures the city.
- Try tavče gravče together
Order or cook a small portion of tavče gravče and turn it into a lunch date followed by a walk.
Try two new things
- Ohrid by the water
Walk along a public stretch of Ohrid’s lakeshore, each find a favorite view across the water and compare your photos.
- Old bazaar with a challenge
Walk through a public section of the old bazaar in Skopje and each choose one craft or object to learn more about.
Try two new things
- Ohrid by the water
Walk along a public stretch of Ohrid’s lakeshore, each find a favorite view across the water and compare your photos.
- Skopje across the bridge
Connect two public squares in Skopje by crossing a bridge and each point out one detail that captures the city.
Things to do together anywhere
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You can also try these ideas in North Macedonia. Choose a place that suits you and check what's available locally.
Indoors
ALSO FUN HERE An ad for something ordinaryIn small groups, make a one-minute advertisement for an everyday object.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Just dessertSkip the long dinner and meet for just one dessert.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE One photo from a photo boothFind a photo booth and take one strip of photos together.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE One small plate to shareOrder one small dish to share and let conversation fill the rest of the evening.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Stop-motion at the kitchen tableMake a ten-second video using everyday objects.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Blind tasting at homeSet out three everyday snacks and try to guess the flavors with your eyes closed.View the idea
Outdoors
ALSO FUN HERE A team photo scavenger huntIn pairs, look for six everyday details in the same neighbourhood.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Paddleboarding with a lessonLearn the basics of stand-up paddleboarding together on calm water.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Waterfront walkWalk along a canal, pond or river and count the boats or birds you see.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Follow the signsChoose a public signpost and follow one destination neither of you knows yet.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Bridge routeWalk past three bridges and compare how they connect the neighborhood.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Watching a lockFind a public spot by a lock and watch how boats pass through.View the idea
Indoors or outdoors
ALSO FUN HERE Parallel grocery missionLook for the same unexpected ingredient in two places.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Compare oliebollenIn winter, try two oliebollen from different places.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Market breakfastEach buy one ingredient at a market and make breakfast together.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Ice cream flavor juryTry two different ice cream flavors together and give each your own rating.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Golden hour portraitsTake turns making portraits of each other in the late afternoon.View the idea ALSO FUN HERE Photo walkEach take five photos around one theme, such as windows, red or reflections.View the idea