We had spent most of the day trapped between two snowslides on the remote, narrow mountain road coming out from the Valley of Vermosh in the Albanian Alps. It was late, dark, freezing night when we finally got unstuck and made it to Tamare village. After a quick meal, we headed straight for our next destination: the secluded valley of Vukel and Nikc. Driving to Vukel … [Read more...]
A Winter Trip To The Remote Vermosh Valley, Albanian Alps
Upon getting out of the tent, we witnessed winter in all its harsh potency. A bleak, damp, dismal morning had dawned over Shkodra Lake in northern Albania. We packed lazily and nestled in the warmth of the car. We were ready to depart for where the winter would only be harsher. On this second day of our road trip, we would head to the majestic Albanian Alps, and particularly, … [Read more...]
A Czech Dude Acid-Tripping in the Norwegian Woods
Subtle bundles of meridian sunlight penetrated the foliage and reached the forest floor. Enormous conifers and thick clusters of hazelnut trees seemed to rejoice in the warmth. Delicate smoke wisps ascended idly from the forgotten campfire towards the forest canopy, and ash danced in the air. A charred teapot lay on top of the embers. The quiet would have been absolute if the … [Read more...]
A Trip to Shkoder and Shkodra Lake in Albania
A sunny winter morning, backpacks shouldered, we were walking along the busy streets of the Albanian capital city. We were headed for the office of The Lada Guys: a company renting Russian-made Lada Niva 4x4 cars. We got ours and named it Lad. It was going to be our transport means – as well as our home, basically – for the next couple of weeks we'd spend exploring the … [Read more...]
3 Winter Days in Gjirokaster: Travel Guide
Overwhelmed with awe we regarded our new surroundings as we ambled through the timeworn city of Gjirokaster. We had just arrived there after a 2-day hike from Delvina over Mount Gjere. It was one of the last days of 2020. We had planned to settle and welcome the first days of the 3rd decade of the 21st with due comfort. The epical images of human effort harmonized with majestic … [Read more...]
A Winter Hike in Albania: From Delvina to Gjirokaster over Mount Gjere
The day after our hike in Butrint National Park, we found ourselves in the town of Delvina. We spent leisurely hours, strolling along the town's cobbled streets and around its picturesque neighborhoods. We were in bed early. It would be an early one tomorrow. The program held a 30-km hike over the ridge of Mount Gjere and on to Gjirokaster. The darkness was strict and … [Read more...]
A Winter Trip Along The Komani Lake In Albania
Having spent a few days exploring the western portion of the Albanian Alps, it was now time to head over to the eastern one. Instead of taking the main road, we decided to try to make it from Shkoder to Bajram Curri along the Drini River. The success of this attempt was far from certain as, apart from driving, it also required catching a ferry along the Komani Lake. We weren't … [Read more...]
A Winter Hike from Saranda to Butrint National Park
At a cold and overcast daybreak, Boxing Day 2020, we woke up in our sea-looking accommodation in Saranda, Albania. Breakie, a cup of tea, and we got to do the last bits of packing. We were about to begin on our winter hike to Butrint National Park. This is a 94.24 km2 area stretching over and around Butrint Lake, south of the city of Saranda. It encompasses a variety … [Read more...]
Borsh Castle, Albania: Day Trip From Saranda
Borsh Castle, also called Sopot Castle, is a ruined fortress situated on a rugged hilltop above the village of Borsh in the Albanian Riviera. The structure's origins date back to antiquity, and its current standing remnants were put together during several reconstruction phases throughout the Middle Ages. Borsh Castle remained in use and maintained its strategic importance well … [Read more...]
In Ban Lep Karok, Chumphon Province – South Thailand Road Trip pt. 17
Day #17 (6/7/20) Distance travelled: 258.7 km The sky was a beautiful orange as we rose from our slumber. We had to make a quick exit from the tent as the temperature was steadily rising by the sun's hot rays. Where else to go but the sea! We had a nice, rejuvenating swim, and took our time as this was our last morning there. Dimi pointed out the island we could see in … [Read more...]
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