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  1. easteuropeangateway avatar

    Re: Athens to Albanai (help)

    by easteuropeangateway 23 April 2012

    Your journey is feasible. Train to Larissa see http://www.athensguide.com/practicalinfo/railwaylarissa.htm There are two buses a day…

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    RE: Τι λικνίζοντας τον κόσμο σας αυτό το Σαββατοκύριακο;

    by Hellis 23 April 2012

    Well you're speaking to the grecophile here. Yes I hear the trip to Albania is okay - it's about the only thing I haven't done but take…

  3. m007mignott avatar

    Athens to Albanai (help)

    by m007mignott 23 April 2012

    I need some assistance leaving Athens to Tirane, Albania, Is this possible? 1) Train Athens to Thessalonika, Greece (Hopefully getting…

  4. gmf26 avatar

    4 Weeks Eastern Europe July/August

    by gmf26 22 April 2012

    Hi All, I'm a first time male backpacker traveling solo- 33 years old. I have been to Prague and Vienna before so I'm going to stay…

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    Re: 4 weeks in central europe- logical route needed!

    by gmf26 22 April 2012

    Probably a good idea to start a new thread...thanks. I'm way new to all of this. Will do. Thanks for reassurance regarding $$. Any…

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    Re: 4 weeks in central europe- logical route needed!

    by gmf26 22 April 2012

    Hi All, I've found this thread useful in my upcoming July trip that I'm about to book. Thanks! I do have some questions that you…

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    RE: A List Soviet Bloc

    by eti 21 April 2012

    What do you mean with 'A list' and why are Romania and Bulgaria not on it? Those were as hardcore Warschau pact as the other ones... Oh,…

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    RE: Does this place exist?

    by Fieldgate 21 April 2012

    A few places off the top of my head matching OP's description: - a few small towns between Ajaccio and Bonifacio on Corsica - San Pedro…

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    Re: Help with itinerary

    by vladjack 20 April 2012

    dinokate, I would suggest this: you take a room for 4-5 nights in, say Kotor or Budva. From there, you can/should visit Perast, Herceg-Novi…

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    RE: Serbia/Kosovo stamp issue

    by Larzh 19 April 2012

    #17: The Serbian government considers Kosovo as an integral part of Serbia. If you enter Kosovo from a third country, they will therefore…

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    RE: Montenegro-Greece by car

    by Jeroen 19 April 2012

    Don't worry about the roads, most major ones have been widened and are fine now. Potholes can be anywhere though so you always need to…

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    RE: Very Rough Itinerary- Am I on the right track?

    by Liberat 18 April 2012

    Why two days in Morocco? The interesting part of Morocco is inland: Fez, Marrakech etc. To go there you'll have to fly. If you take a…

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    RE: Corfu Advice Much Appreciated

    by battybilly 18 April 2012

    Hi.... *aphroditee9. Welcome to Thorn Tree. I hope you have a very happy and long stay here - with all of us. Corfu - I know very well.…

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    Re: 1st May in Albania

    by lucyinalbania 18 April 2012

    Don't worry only the schools and other institutions will be closed, but you will find enough shops, bars, and restaurants which are open…

  16. vladjack avatar

    Montenegro-Greece by car

    by vladjack 17 April 2012

    Hello, I plan to have an easy ride from Podgorica to Corfu by car on May 1st. I just need to choose optimal route through Albania. It…

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    RE: From Corfu to Ohrid

    by tjd123 17 April 2012

    Personally I would take the route through Albania if you have the time. Its true that the roads aren't great, and bus rides take a while,…

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    RE: From Corfu to Ohrid

    by everbrite 17 April 2012

    >I would say your best option is to cross the border via Greece to Bitola. From Bitola you can get either a bus or train to Skopje. No…

  19. easteuropeangateway avatar

    RE: Bari>Durres>Podgorica

    by easteuropeangateway 17 April 2012

    Further to the above see also travelling around Albania.

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    RE: Bari>Durres>Podgorica

    by easteuropeangateway 17 April 2012

    From Durres get the train or a bus/furgon to Tirana. 1 hour on Train and about 40 minutes by furgon. From Tirana get a bus or furgon to…

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    1st May in Albania

    by h537319 17 April 2012

    Could you tell me how does 1st May looks like in Albania? Is it true that everything (shops, restaurants) is closed, and public transport…

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    Re: Guidebook edition recommendations (Albania, Croatia, Montenegro)

    by tony619 16 April 2012

    Thanks for the tips! Going with a LP / Bradt combo of books!

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    Bari>Durres>Podgorica

    by captainpugwash 16 April 2012

    Using ferry for Bari(Italy)>Durres(Albania) crossing which I can book on-line, from there I would like help on the best means of transport…

  25. Alex_Carioca avatar

    RE: Albania for Dummies

    by Alex_Carioca 15 April 2012

    Lucy, much appreciated for your time and tips. Jimmy, I tend to travel more independetly, but will check the website anyway. Thanks …

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