News and tips for travelers
Crossing the border with a pet: what you need
Pet passport, microchip, rabies vaccination — what you really need to bring when a dog or cat travels across the border with you.
ReadThe best time to cross the border during holidays
The same crossing that takes 15 minutes in the morning can mean hours of waiting right before a holiday. Here's what actually matters when you're planning your trip.
ReadCustoms rules for travellers: what you may bring into Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and North Macedonia
How many cigarettes, how much alcohol and how much cash may you bring in without declaring it to customs? An overview of the rules for the three most common Balkan destinations, all in one place.
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Alternative border crossings that let you skip the queues
Avoid hours of waiting at the border! Discover the best alternative crossings for Horgoš, Batrovci and Gradiška. Save time, fuel and your nerves on the way.
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Fuel prices in the region and Europe l 24.08.2026.
Planning a trip? Find out the latest petrol and diesel prices across the region and Europe. Check where it's cheapest to fill up the tank and read useful tips for saving fuel on long drives.
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Do you need a child car seat in Europe and the region?
Do you have to use a child car seat? Everything about European law, i-Size standards, the height rules for children and safety recommendations for the road.
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Important roadside assistance numbers in Europe and the Balkans
A list of the most important emergency and roadside assistance numbers in Europe and the Balkans. Find out who to call if you break down or have an accident. Save the list!
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The complete guide to vignettes and tolls in Europe: Travel without stress or fines
The complete guide to vignettes and tolls in Europe. Find out prices, where to buy e-vignettes for 12 countries, and how to avoid steep fines on your trip.
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Live border cameras: plan your trip around the queues
Avoid the queues at the border! Five practical tips on using live cameras smartly, spotting the patterns and planning a trip with no waiting.
ReadOffline navigation: what to use when you have no signal at the border
Border crossings are common signal dead zones. Here's how to download maps in advance so you're never left without navigation.
ReadDriving across the border at night: what to watch out for
Fewer queues, but also less visibility and more fatigue. Practical tips for driving at night and crossing the border.
ReadWhen to set off for the coast: how to avoid the worst summer queues
Friday afternoon and Saturday morning are the worst times to head for the coast. Here's when it's actually worth setting off.
ReadHire car and border crossings: what to check before you travel
Not every hire car is free to cross a border. Here is what to check in your contract before you set off.
ReadRoaming in the region and into the EU: what you actually pay
Calls and data within the region cost you nothing extra — but the moment you cross into the EU, the rules change. Here's what to expect.
ReadMandatory car equipment: what you must carry in the region
Warning triangle, hi-vis vest, first aid kit — what the law requires you to carry in the car before you set off, country by country across the region.
ReadID card or passport: what you need to cross borders in the region
An ID card is enough at most border crossings in the region, but not at all of them. Here is where you need a passport.
ReadDo you need green card insurance for border crossings in the region?
Short answer: for Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Montenegro — no. Here's why, and when you might still need one.
ReadWinter equipment: what the law requires in Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia and Montenegro
From when to when winter equipment is mandatory, and where it applies regardless of road conditions — an overview of the rules by country in the region.
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