Called one of the sunniest places in Europe with its Mediterranean climate and 270+ days of sunshine a year, Saranda is a great spot to stay if you’re looking for something a little more urban and close to some of the best sights in Albania- like the Blue Eye and...
Leaving the port city of Vlorë, to make our way to Saranda in the Albanian Riviera, we embarked on a drive that was likely the most winding, narrow, and treacherous I’ve ever been on….especially in a great big coach! But oh my, what a beautiful drive it was. This post...
Founded in 588 BC, Apollonia was a significant trading port and cultural centre for about 50,000 people, many of whom settled here from nearby Corfu. In the 3rd century AD, however, an earthquake hit and forced the city into decline. Nowadays it is a huge site, though...
Even though it was after midnight before we got to bed we, well I should say I, was up with the roosters bright and early at 6:20 am on our first full day in Albania. Even though I was still soooo tired I couldn’t resist getting up and heading out to the balcony to...
As I was starting to write up my notes about the first day of our trip I thought maybe I should take just one step back and give you a little introduction to the country of Albania. Unlike me, you probably haven’t read several books and blogs about it over the past...
Albania. Not likely a country you could point out with confidence on a map, and I’ll admit I couldn’t have done it either before we booked our trip, but my goodness this is one country you should make it a mission to learn where it is and all about it. And then you...
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