Zagorochoria, often simply called Zagori, is a cluster of 46 stone villages spread across the Pindus mountains in Epirus, northwestern Greece. The villages are linked by an old network of stone paths and arch bridges, many built by local stonemasons who became renowned across the Ottoman Balkans for their craftsmanship. Each settlement has a distinct character, but all share … [Read more...]
Tzoumerka Villages: Our One-Day Road Trip Itinerary
The villages of Tzoumerka are scattered across the slopes and valleys of the Athamanika Mountains, blending naturally into the dramatic terrain of Epirus. Built mostly from local stone and timber, these settlements retain a strong sense of tradition, with architecture that reflects both practicality and centuries-old craftsmanship. Many are perched on steep inclines or tucked … [Read more...]
Pointe du Diable & Grand River South East, Mauritius
On a sunny March morning, we left Mahebourg for a short scooter ride up the east coast of Mauritius. It was the eve of Maha Shivratri, the local Hindus’ holiest day, and the road was jammed with rathas, an elaborate sort of religious chariots bearing swastika-marked effigies of deities and cows. Processions of believers pushed them to some pilgrimage site or another, … [Read more...]
South Madagascar Road Trip: Our 15-Day Itinerary
As our 2023-24 overwintering destination we chose Madagascar. Although we’d spend a full three months in the country, it soon became apparent that we’d barely be able to dabble in exploring it. A vast country with rudimentary transport infrastructure, we‘d have to be smart and selective in picking out destinations for our itinerary. And since we visited in the rain season, our … [Read more...]
Ruta De Las Flores Road Trip
Ruta de las Flores (literally the flower route) is famed as one of El Salvador's most scenic traveling itineraries. It runs for about 50 km between the town of Sonsonate and Ahuachapan, going through a diversity of lush landscapes and a series of picturesque historic villages. It would surely make a beseeming destination for our intended, brief road trip in El … [Read more...]
St Naum Monastery, Bay of Bones, Peshtani, Trpejca: Day Trip from Ohrid
Spring was underway around Lake Ohrid, North Macedonia. We were stationed in Ohrid city and were regularly checking the forecast, looking for the best days to go explore the surrounding area's splendid beauty. A week earlier, as a first excursion, we had ventured to Galicica National Park on foot. This time, as another halcyon day came, we decided to go on a scooter ride along … [Read more...]
From Korca To Prespa Lake National Park Winter Day Trip
It was a dazzlingly sunny morning in southern Albania. We had just arrived in the city of Korca from Pogradec the previous day and were about to set off exploring the surrounding area. As our destination for this day trip, we chose the Prespa Lake National Park, located some 30 km northeast from Korca. We got on the road SH3 and took a left before Zemblak village. We … [Read more...]
A Winter Trip To Pogradec And Lake Ochrid Shore In Albania
After a long night drive from Mount Korab, we ended up camping on a random piece of ground near the town of Librazhd. We were drained and slept late into the morning. Upon exiting the tent, at last, we beheld a marvelous picture. For the first time in weeks, the sky was immaculately clear, and the frozen landscape was twinkling with brilliant sunlight. We got ready lazily and … [Read more...]
Trekking Mount Korab From Radomire In The Winter
Having just failed to acquire a Covid test to be allowed into Kosovo, we left Kukes destined for Mount Korab. This is the highest mountain of both Albania and North Macedonia, reaching an elevation of 2,764 m. The plan was to drive to the Albanian village of Radomire by the mountain's western foot, sleep for a few hours, and set off before dawn for a day trek towards Mount … [Read more...]
Two Days in Kukes And The Albania-Kosovo Border
When we woke up on that beautiful natural terrace overlooking the Valley of Valbona and the plains of Bajram Curri, we had a clear plan: head to Kosovo. The idea was to extend our road trip from Albania into Kosovo, and among other places in this new country, go for some snowboarding in Brezovica Ski Resort. Sure, crossing borders these days was far from straightforward. … [Read more...]
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