Judilie,

I would go to Prizren or Gjakova. Kosovo is a small country and the driving distances aren't bad. Prizren is about 40 minutes from Prishtina, and Gjakova is a little over an hour. Both have a river running through town (I believe Gjakova is larger than Prizren, but I'm not sure). Gjakova has a wonderful, very old market that is open except on Sunday. Prizren has a lovely pedestrian area that's fun to walk around. Google them. You could also drive down to Skopje, Macedonia which is about an hour and a half away, depending on traffic. It's a very different city from Prishtina. We had no problem going through the border either way, although if there's a lot of traffic, it can slow you down.

When you're in Prishtina, be sure to see the (very large) picture of Bill Clinton on Bil Klinton Blvd. You should also see Germia (pronounced "Grr-mee-a") Park which boasts an incredibly large swimming pool. As you drive farther up you will see some buildings that still have bullet holes from the war. I've also heard that there are still unexploded land mines off the paths in the park.

Prishtina has very good restaurants (from the days of UNMIK when so many Europeans, Americans and other nationalities lived there). De Rada in town is one and Rio, just past The American University in Kosovo (Germia Park) is another. There are many others.

I don't know what nationality you are, but Kosovo is one of the very few countries that loves the US and Americans. As an American, that's very refreshing!

I hope you post your impression of Prishtina and Kosovo when you return. The Kosovars are some of the warmest people I've ever met. Have a wonderful time!

Thanks very much, ellencmog. I am American.