Ohrid, North Macedonia
Ohrid, North Macedonia
North Macedonia for vegan & vegetarian travelers
North Macedonia
Vegan Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (3/5)
Vegetarian Friendliness: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (4/5)
Best For: Salads, grilled vegetables, breads
Challenging Because: Meat and cheese are common
🥗 What to Eat
- Shopska salad (ask no cheese for vegan)
- Grilled peppers, eggplant, beans
- Fresh bread and spreads like ajvar
🚫 Watch Out For
- Cheese added automatically
- Meat broths in soups
🗣️ Survival Phrases (Macedonian)
- I am vegetarian: Jas sum vegetarijanec
(yas soom veh-geh-tah-REE-ah-nets) - I am vegan: Jas sum vegan
(yas soom VEH-gan) - No meat: Bez meso
(bez MEH-so) - No dairy: Bez mleko
(bez MLEH-ko)
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