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• Beyond grateful for this professional and personalized tour!

  38ruthm,2025年5月31日

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  5.00

  We knew very little about our family's history in Bítola because our elders who emigrated to the US in 1912 did not share those stories very often. Rante put an incredible amount of personal attention, ahead of time, into researching our family name(s) and finding what information was available. We were able to stand at the address where my grandmother's family lived. On top of this he shared the overall Jewish history of Bítola (from early times to thriving community, to tragic 1943) on an incredible walking tour which made it all come alive quite organically. He was always ready to answer our questions or to stop for a break or food or whatever we might need. Our first visit to this ancestral land was meaningful and memorable due entirely to Rante's fabulous research, deep knowledge of special local places to visit, and genuine enthusiasm for history. The city itself is very joyous and full of friendly people and colorful food, clothing, music, and energy. We look forward to returning some day soon.

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

• Brings life to history

  886hankg,2024年6月24日

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  5.00

  We booked with Rante privately. Even before we arrived he proved exceptionally valuable. He researched family and found documents in Macedonian achieves that are of great interest. Rante’s detail knowledge of Orthodox, Muslim and Jewish history brought beauty to a once iconic trading city. We are a family of 9 with 4 children. Rante delivered a wonderfun and exciting experience to all!

  

  

  

  

  

• Finding My Great Grandfather

  MonastirJoe,2020年6月18日

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  5.00

  Rante led me and my family through one of the most powerful days of my life. His expertise, energy and compassion enabled us to pull together the threads of my family's stories with historic records and local knowledge. We were able to find my Great Grandfather's house and walk the streets that my Grandfather left as a boy of 12. We also got to visit the restored cemetery where over 400 years of my ancestors are buried. This experience has led to many more discoveries about our family and answered many questions. I can never thank Rante enough for the experience.

• A truly excellent guide

  jlbPhilly,2020年6月17日

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  5.00

  Rante (Bojan) is the best possible guide one could wish for. He is extremely knowledgeable, kind, professional, friendly, and outgoing. If you have specialized interests or needs, he will be sure to accommodate them. I highly recommend traveling with Rante. You will find the experience -- and North Macedonia as a whole -- quite memorable.