Travelogues Epirus and Western Macedonia

April 26-27, 2022: Monodendri, Vikos J. The Vikos Gorge in northern Greece is the deepest gorge in the world in relation to its width and even made it into the Guinness Book...

April 29, 2022: Kastoria Before crossing another border, we want everyone to write a conclusion about Greece. Each of us wrote our own conclusion without knowing what the...

but the fish are probably also on the weekend and are just resting somewhere. The funny thing is that the fisherman recognized Freddy and stated that he knows us from YouTube....

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The Vikos Gorge is located in the Pindos Mountains and stretches for nearly 10km in length. It is the deepest gorge in the world and is therefore in the Guinness Book of...

April 28, 2022: Kastoria Several Greeks recommended Kastoria, a city in Northern Greece, as one of the most beautiful cities in Macedonia. It is located directly on or in a...

Drepano Beach is a great spot for fishing, walking, and more...

After a rather tiresome drive through the northern part of Albania, we set up our campsite somewhere south of Durres (Kolonje/Vajkan) on a gravel road. The night there was very...

Ioannina liegt im Norden von Griechenland am Pamvotidasee, nahe der Grenze zu Albanien. Sie ist die ehemalige Hauptstadt der Region Epirus. Die Altstadt ist geprägt vom früheren...

One week ago today, after a four-week journey, we finally entered Greece. To be more precise, in the mountains of Epirus. This is the northernmost mountain range in Greece, and...

Last night it cooled down to 12 degrees, and Birgit is feeling cold in bed during the early morning hours. However, the rising sun quickly warms us up after we get out of bed....

After four weeks in beautiful and diverse Greece, we are taking the ferry to Bari, Italy tonight at 0:00. It's insane that we have been here for four weeks and even more insane...

After another fairly quiet night at a rest area high above Arta, we visit the “least known city in Greece.” In fact, we encounter other tourists only after several hours. I feel...

Yesterday, the ignoble Gaijin was complaining whether he should ride along the coast... Of course not! Today, it wasn't many kilometers (emphasis on NOT MANY), but it took...

On May 18th, finally it was time to get on the ferry: The Hellenic Spirit took us from Ancona to Patras. At the port, we finally spotted foreign motorhomes again. After a...

Today begins with the farewell of the children. The separation is difficult for everyone. Even the sky is crying. Birgit and I will stay a few more hours at our private beach...

Something very urgently wants to make it clear to the unnecessarily present emaciated Mother Nature, and it could maybe go in the direction that this tour should finally be...

The small coastal town of Parga with its narrow streets, beautiful waterfront promenade, and amazing views was our first stop in Greece. It was advantageous to visit during the...

In the morning I always enjoy the view from the bed for a short while. Usually it's brilliant. This morning a ferry from Corfu to Igoumenitsa passed right by our parking spot....

Another highlight followed when we met up with our friends from Berlin, Teresa, Vincent, Kathi, and Niko, a bit further south at the 'Sofas' campsite. It is also a beautiful...

We spend our night very peacefully in a small bay along the road to Vradeto, overlooking a "branch" of the Vikos Gorge. Vradeto is the highest village in the area and was only...

The viewpoint above Cape Roti

15th day: In the morning, I enjoy the tranquility of Lake Ohrid before we head towards Lake Prespa. Actually, the two lakes are quite close together, and one might think it's...

The last 2 days at the campsite flew by quickly. Fortunately, after changing our spot, we got a pitch right by the sea. Yesterday, we drove to Sagiada and spent time at the...

In early April, we set off on our first off-road tour together. Our journey took us from Ioannina through the southern Pindos Mountains to Patras. For me, it was my first trip...

75 horses are driven through Georgia twice a year, from the winter quarters in the Vashlovani Park up to the summer pastures in Omalo. That's a round trip of 250 km. The...

After a restful night in the tent, it was time to set off very early, as my camping spot was right on the beach promenade. So I quickly went to the bakery and then continued...

After a completely peaceful night, we drove 4 km to the village of Vradeto in the morning, or to the parking lot, from where we wanted to take a short hike to the Beloi...

Outside of Lefkada, on a fairly secluded part of the beach, we found a nice place to stay. The wind was blowing fiercely, and after a short time everything felt very salty. It...

What animal sounds make the frogs quack the best? Burki tried it out last night. The animal sounds came from Burki's tablet. She was most animated by bird sounds. They...