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What are some typical ways to socialize, either with local people or with other expatriates? Are there groups or clubs that you can recommend?
As a family with small kids we didn't get out much. There are different groups you can join through facebook or within the embassy community for working out, hiking, etc. We took tennis lessons which were affordable and there's a diplomatic match annually. Some people went on wine and rakija tastings. - Jun 2023
I struggled to make local friends but was very happy to have a few friends who were international diplomats and others who were contractors at the Kosovo Army base so I wasn't constantly in the "Embassy bubble" but the Embassy community had great wine and cheese events and a fun book club. - Aug 2019
I found most of my friends through my job. There is a pretty strong Internations community, though. - Jan 2019
There are vineyards, Lake Ohrid, traveling, hiking Matka Canyon. - May 2016
Live music, eating out, clubs (but they get hopping' late at night, like 1am). - May 2014
There are plenty of options. There are associations, jazz festivals, concerts, bars, night clubs, coffee shops, restaurants, museums, pretty much everything is available. - Sep 2013
Lots of choices. Restaurants, clubs, parties, BBQs, playgroups, etc. The International Women's Association is very active, with over 160 members, and is a great intro into society. I highly recommend joining! http://www.iwaskopje.org/ - Aug 2009
You can be as socially active as you choose. There are often embassy sponsored social events and even more frequent casual gatherings of friends. - Mar 2009
People mostly congregate in little groups at people's houses - Mar 2009
Tons! Most people entertain casually in their homes very frequently. But this is up to you. The International Womens Associaion is very nice. - Jan 2009
