Travelogues Albania

09/03/2023-09/04/2023 Edward and Julia pick me up at the hostel early in the morning and we head to the beautiful Bogove waterfall. We are rewarded for getting up early: apart...

06/29/23 I had specifically positioned myself in front of this stable because it looked the 'cleanest' there... At around 01:00 AM, I woke up feeling raindrops on my face. The...

May 12, 2022: Berat, Kuçova, Belsh F. Berat, the city of a thousand windows, which was officially appointed a museum city in 1961 and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site...

Mrizi i Zanave Agrotourism, also known as Fishta Farm, is more than just a traditional farm. It is a large-scale agricultural operation that specializes in gastronomy and...

After leaving Gjirokastra behind and driving towards the mountains at nearly 30 degrees Celsius, we were accompanied by a strong and extensive thunderstorm. It rained and...

In less than 8 hours, we visited 4 countries. Who can say that? And in the end, we arrived in paradise! Hello Albania...

After the breakfast buffet set up in the courtyard, each of us had to engage in the annoying task of packing our suitcases and somehow closing them. After everyone successfully...

Since meals are not included in the price of the hostel where we are staying, breakfast was ordered for us and brought to the hostel courtyard at 8:00 am, where it was set up on...

Shkodra is a cozy, chaotic city with a great, oriental-inspired atmosphere on the Albanian border with Montenegro.We stayed at an artistically inspired hostel called 'Mi casa es...

Today we are up very early, so we find ourselves on a little exploration walk along the river below the Kravica Falls before 7 AM. We will head straight to the falls before the...

Phew, the day OFF has really done me good. First there were eggs and bacon (of course just for me 🤪🤪 and the dogs 🤪🤪), traditionally on the camping stove 🫣awesome.... Then...

And traffic seems to be an impassable obstacle everywhere. But there is a trick on Albania's roads, a different form of communication away from traffic lights, crosswalks, and any...

Back from the Theth Valley, back to the beginning of our journey in Albania, back to Lake Shkodra Resort. We want to spend the last few days in Albania peacefully by the lake....

Today another long stage was planned. Shkodra is one of the largest cities in Albania and is located on Lake Shkodra, which the country shares with Montenegro. But first, I...

The southernmost point of our Balkan tour! Why can't a vacation like this last forever?

Today, we started at 10:00 am with a rehearsal with a girls' choir. We would perform a concert with them in the evening. The rehearsal took place in a Catholic church. We...

In the morning at our remote spot in the Pindos Mountains

31.03.23 Today, with a wonderful mountain panorama, I continued the last part through Montenegro until the Albanian border. After crossing the border, it only took a few...

Today a short tour. After starting, I quickly realized that motorcycling is not my thing today, although the routes were great again. I also had to wash laundry and it still...

So ein richtig schönes Hotel mit Pool, Bar und allem Drum und Dran? Nein, keine Angst. Wir bleiben bei unserem Wohnmobil. Allerdings ist uns aufgefallen, dass auf dem Balkan...

At the shore of Orikum with Genti's small boat

Continuing with the western side of Albania, the expectations were high! We were promised Caribbean beaches and secluded bays. Well... Albania may not be the number 1 holiday...

Tirana is an exciting city, still undergoing major changes and developments. There were many construction sites and attractions that we couldn't visit because they were covered...

Finally get to try out my new hiking shoes, Albania has so much to offer.

Departure from Lake Skadar

In Shkoder, the past few days have been calmer after the long nights in Tirana. From there, the journey began to the 'Hike' Valbona to Theth. More on that in the next blog post.

We celebrate our last stop at the Albanian Sea!

Day 83: Today we start again early and reach the campsite at Lake Shkodra (Lake Shkodra Resort) by half past ten. The place is definitely one of the best we have seen on this...

Today we visited an old military airport. It has been out of operation since the war. Slowly, nature is reclaiming the area. And where plants grow, animals soon join. So, in...

We have arrived in Albania. Entry from Greece was completely problem-free. 5 minutes for passport and vehicle registration check, and that's it. It was noticeable that the road...