Trekking to Buni Jezerce, the Great Valley of Lakes Trekking to Buni Jezerce, the Great Valley of Lakes was originally published in April 2024 Known as Buni Jezerce in (Shqip) Albanian, the Great Valley of Lakes undoubtedly stands as one of the most breathtaking destinations in the Accursed Mountains. Making a great addition (or detour) to the […]
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How to get from Tirana to Valbonë How to get from Tirana to Valbonë was originally published in March 2024 I had some free time between two work trips (Turkmenistan and Lebanon) and that free time happened to fall in mid-October, right over my friend Bekah and I’d birthdays. So we decided why not go
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Podgorica: A Quick Guide to Montenegro’s Capital Podgorica: A Quick Guide to Montenegro’s Capital was originally published in 2024 Podgorica doesn’t get a lot of love from passersby. I had seen plenty of statements describing it as Europe’s most boring capital and that it was ugly and a dump but to be honest, I quite
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Day Trip to Matka Canyon from Skopje Day Trip to Matka Canyon from Skopje was originally published in March 2024 If you’ve found yourself in the Macedonian capital of Skopje and you’re looking for an easy day trip from the city and to get out into the nearby Balkan nature, a day trip to Matka
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Getting to Athens by Metro from the Athens Airport Getting to Athens by Metro from the Athens Airport was originally published in 2024 I found myself in Athens on a whim, actually. I was supposed to be headed to Beirut from Tirana via a layover in Athens when I received a message from Pia, the
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Visiting Nessebar, One of Bulgaria’s Oldest Cities Visiting Nessebar, One of Bulgaria’s Oldest Cities was originally published in 2024 Nessebar, a coastal city situated along a narrow peninsula along the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast ended up being one of my favorite stops on my impromptu Bulgaria itinerary in October 2023. The town is recognized as
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Visiting Pristina, Kosovo’s Capital City Visiting Pristina, Kosovo’s Capital City was originally published in 2024 Pristina, Europe’s newest capital city sits cradled in the heart of the Balkans, welcoming travelers with its rich tapestry of history, cafe culture, and eclectic architecture. I had always been curious about Kosovo and the greater Balkans region after spending
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Hiking the Peaks of the Balkans Trail Through the Accursed Mountains Hiking the Peaks of the Balkans Trail Through the Accursed Mountains was originally published in 2024 Looking to trek what may be one of the most beautiful alpine areas of Europe without the crowds that the more famous Dolomites or Swiss Alps attract? Meet
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A Two Day Tirana Itinerary + The Best Things to Do in Tirana A Two Day Tirana Itinerary + The Best Things to Do in Tirana was originally published in 2024 Tirana is hands down the most interesting European capital city (according to me at least). The city is vibrant and bustling, featuring an eclectic
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Lastovo Island Travel Guide: Croatia’s Favorite Remote Island Updated December 2023, Lastovo Island Travel Guide was originally written in October 2018 Lastovo Island is Croatia’s most remote inhabited island, located in South Dalmatia. Lastovo still remains fairly untouched and off the main Dalmatia Island tourist trail of Brač, Hvar, Vis & Korčula. Lastovo is the largest
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