Prespa region is situated on the Balkan Peninsula and it is shared between three countries: Albania, Greece and Macedonia. This region that includes two natural lakes and high mountains with great significance for biodiversity where endemic and globally threatened species can be found. It has been already two years since I worked for development …
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The forgotten trail connecting Voskopojë with Vithkuq
Voskopoja and Vithkuq have seen past glories back on 18th centuries when these villages were the most important centers of the region. Voskopoja still sees many visitors today comparing with Vithkuq. Both of the villages are very rich in old churches and nature and have a lot of potentials to attract visitors. Since these two …
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Balkan Caving Exchange
As you might know from my Facebook page, earliear this month I was in a caving exchange held in Bulgaria. This is the second exchange that we organized in Bulgaria. Last year it was only between Bulgarians and Albanians young speleologist and this year it was followed by a bigger exchange with the participation from more …
Pictures around Permet
During the communism time Permet was called a hero city because the National Libration Movement held the congress in town and elected the provisional government of Albania. It was also used to be called the city of flowers or roses and I was always wondering why. One doesn’t really see much flowers in the center …
Caving at Maja e Arapit, Albanian Alps
Maja e Arapit or Harapit is located near Thethi village in Albanian Alps and it’s well known for its 800 m climbing wall. In the foot of this mountain is located the cave with the same name. This is a vertical cave that goes generaly up. The exploration for the cave Maja e Arapit has …
Gjipe beach – a beautiful rock climbing spot
Gjipe bay is sandwiched by two well known beaches in southern Albania – Dhermi and Jale. Unlike these two beaches, Gjipe is still unspoiled by modernization. To get there one has to pass Dhermi beach and turn off at the sign “Manastir”. By a high clearance four wheels is possible to get by car at …
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Hiking in Rrugova Mountains, Kosovo
Rrugova mountains, part of the Dinaric Alps are very close to the city of Peja. The highest peak of these mountains is Guri i Kuq 2522 m. This area offers a lot of activities for the nature lovers. You can climb mountains, hike on the shepherds’ trails, rock climbing in the canyon of Lumbardhi and …
Mali i Thate – The Mountain Separating Prespa and Ohrid Lake
1200 meaters of height that really worth to be climbed for having the wonderful views to the largests lakes of the Balkans – Ohrid and Prespa Lake. Valamares and Ostravica mountains can also be seen from Mali i Thate. This mountain range separating Ohrid and Prespa Lake is most frequently climbed from Macedonia side at the peak …
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Gramoz mountain – the highest in southern Albania
Gramoz is the highest mountain in southern Albania, 2524 meters. It sits on the border of Albania with Greece. The hike to the summit is easy with a gently ascent on mule paths and meadows on the left side (northen side) of the gorge at Starje village. The orientation to get to the summit ridge …
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Around Tbilisi
Last month I was in Georgia – a beautiful country in coucasians, very lifely, nice people and great hospitality. Tbilisi is the capital and the bigest city in the country with about 2 milion inhabitants from about 4 milion living in the country. I was very suprised to find night clubs open everyday of the …
Vlora in Pictures
Recently I was in the beautiful city of Vlora which is a popular destination during the summer time due to its coast line. While the city center is nice with paved roads, palms and restaurants, the periphery looks very poor and interesting to be visited. Well, they might be strange places for some people to …
Kepi i Rodonit
Many friends ask me which is the best place to camp and/or barbecue near Tirana, reachable by normal car (non 4weals). Here is your answer guys… I would say there are many wonderful places close to Tirana for hiking, camping and barbecue. One of them, where I go often, is Rodonit cape (Kepi i Rodonit in Albanian). Kepi i …
Take the Train – Albanian Experience
If you haven’t tried yet traveling by train in Albania, probably you have seen around that is an experience not to be missed. It’s extremely cheep, just 110 Leke (about 1 USD) for a return ticket Tirana-Durres, while by bus or minibus you would pay 300 Leke. While is extremely slow for the long distances …
PHOTO: The Mosque in Tirana
This is the mosque on the main square (Skenderbeg) of Tirana, Albania. The picture has been taken by a HTC Legend mobile phone through using HDR (high dimension range) camera software. Check out this software and feel free share your experience with the mobile apps at the comments section below.
PHOTO: Children in Pellumbas village, Albania
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Trekking Through Albanian Alps – Photo Essay
Here I’m posting some pictures of an adventure trek through Albanian Alps. This was one of the most adventures trip I have done so far with some cool adventures friends (Andi, Jorn, Kai, Felix, Malte, Vaith). We hiked 4 days in the most remote parts of Albanian Alps on unmarked trails and slept in tarps …
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PHOTO: A little shepherd near Kruja Albania
I met this little dude when I was leading a group of friends on a hike to Zezë stream, near Kruja, Albania. He has 3 cows and 4 goats and is very happy that he recently got 2 french goats which produce more milk than normal ones in Albania do. He told us he likes …
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One day in Kruja – Travel tips
Are you planing to visit Kruja? Here are some tips what to do in Kruja in a one day visit. Kruja is a town in north-central Albania. Located 20 km from the capital. Most of the tourists who visit Albania ends up at least for one day in Kruja for visiting the Kruja castle and …
Peaks of the Balkans Trail – In the "Southern Alps of Europe"
Ancient paths, glacial lakes, high passes, dramatic mountains and rich cultures from three countries are just a small taste of what wait you in this oasis of untouched natural beauty and traditional villages close to the borders of Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro. Here is a short introduction to the “Peaks of the Balkans”, the name …
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