Wandering The Albanian Riviera With a Rental Car and No Reservations

Wandering The Albanian Riviera With a Rental Car and No Reservations

After finishing up our hike in the Albanian Alps from Valbona to Theth, we went to the Albanian capital, Tirana, to pick up our rental car and head down the coast (by way of Berat), with no plans other than to bum from one beach to another…

Four Must-Do Things in Berat, Albania

Four Must-Do Things in Berat, Albania

Berat is called “City of a Thousand Windows,” and for good reason, it’s iconic buildings rise up on either side of the Osum River, creating dreamy, Instagram-worthy photos. Berat is located a hair-raising two hour drive south of Albania’s capital, Tirana. Most people come to…

Albania’s Accursed Mountains: The Hike from Valbona to Theth

Albania’s Accursed Mountains: The Hike from Valbona to Theth

The hike from Valbona to Theth is a one day hike that covers approximately 14 kilometers up and over a portion of the Albanian Alps. It is often referred to as a “three day loop” because it will take about one full day of transportation…