Youth Exchange

Balkan Flavors United: A Fusion of Taste and Tradition

Balkan Flavors United: A Fusion of Taste and Tradition

Balkan Flavors United: A Fusion of Taste and Tradition is an Erasmus+ Youth Exchange in Popova Shapka, North Macedonia from 17 to 23 November 2026 for young people aged 18–29 from North Macedonia, Albania and Serbia. Accommodation and meals are covered and travel costs are reimbursed (up to €285). There is no fixed deadline; apply as soon as possible.

Key details

Type
Youth Exchange
Dates
17–23 Nov 2026 · 7 days
Location
Popova Shapka, North Macedonia
Who can apply
Aged 18–29, from North Macedonia, Albania, Serbia
Participants
4 per country + 1 group leader · 15 in total
Working language
English
Costs
Accommodation and meals covered · Travel reimbursed (up to €285)
Organisers
Host: Infinium
Certificate
Youthpass
How to apply
Online application form · infopack (PDF)

What you will do

  • Sharing traditional recipes and food stories
  • Cooking fusion dishes
  • Creating a joint digital cookbook
  • Intercultural evenings and cultural visits

Questions & answers

Who can apply to Balkan Flavors United: A Fusion of Taste and Tradition?

Young people aged 18–29 who live in North Macedonia, Albania or Serbia.

Is it free?

Accommodation and meals are covered and travel costs are reimbursed (up to €285).

When is the application deadline?

There is no fixed deadline; apply as soon as possible.

How do I apply?

Use the application form on this page and read the infopack first. The host organisation selects the participants.

Details are taken from the organiser's call and infopack. Please check the infopack before applying.

Eligible Countries

North MacedoniaAlbaniaSerbia

Description

A youth exchange in the mountain resort of Popova Shapka, near Tetovo, about Balkan food heritage. Participants share family recipes and food stories, create fusion dishes and put together a joint digital cookbook using storytelling, photography, video and responsible use of AI tools. This application form is for participants from North Macedonia, Albania and Serbia.