Inside St. Naum: A 1,000-Year-Old Monastery & Hidden Springs (Macedonia/Albania Border)

We traveled to the historic Monastery of Saint Naum, an ancient stone sanctuary sitting right on the scenic border of Albania and North Macedonia. Nestled on the shores of Lake Ohrid, the entire complex feels completely outside of time. In this episode of Armchair Travel, Kathy and I cross the border from Albania into North Macedonia to visit one of the most significant cultural sites in the Balkans. We explore the lush gardens, watch the famous Ohrid trout in the crystal-clear springs, and enter the ancient chapel of St. Naum. On this peaceful afternoon walk, we explore the lush upper terrace, look out over the massive Galičica mountains, and listen to the wind rustling through the trees. The journey takes us past the crystal-clear Naum Springs - where the water takes a full ten years to filter through the mountains before bubbling up to the surface. Whether you are planning your own Balkan travel guide itinerary or just want to relax and lose track of time in Eastern Europe, thank you for joining us on this shared discovery. If you enjoyed walking through this incredible piece of history with us, we would love for you to subscribe and join us on our next journey. Chapters: 00:00 - Arrival & The Nam Springs 03:42 - Chapel of St. Petka & Holy Water 05:00 - Lakeside Dining & The Ohrid Trout 07:54 - Climbing to the Monastery Terrace 09:00 - A History of Education & Borders 11:37 - Inside the Tomb & Golden Chapel #LakeOhrid #NatureWonders #AlbaniaTravel #ArmchairTravel #NorthMacedonia #SlowTravel #HiddenGemsEurope