Balkan tourists packing their camper vans for northern Greece

In Gevgelija, North Macedonia, Alexander Alexov is preparing to make the road trip to Greece. The border between the two countries reopens on June 15, which means he will be able to travel to the Halkidiki peninsula. Over the past 30 years, Alexov has spent most summers at the Armenistis campsite in Sithonia.
Speaking to Kathimerini, he says he is extremely happy because he and his family will get a chance to enjoy the sun and the sea at this "magical place." He has already reserved a spot for his camper trailer and, as he says, "there are many people in Gevgelija and Skopje who are getting ready to drive south to Greece."

Fabio Botta from Como, Italy, has been visiting the same campsite with over a dozen friends for several years. He is not sure they will be able to travel this year due to Italy's devastating coronavirus numbers. But he's keeping his fingers crossed.<...

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