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Western Balkans Adventure 2012 Part II

by KathrynWat 21 May 2012

After exploring the castle at Berat and shopping at a local antique store for old coins we set out again for the return journey to Vlore…
RE: Albania transport and beyond!

by Jeroen 18 May 2012

Not usually, but in summer season July/Aug there are many extra bus services run by travel agents from Kosovo to the coast (Dhermi, Vlora,…
RE: Albania bicycle trip

by Jeroen 17 May 2012

Great idea. July is hot, count on early starts and siestas. Thethi-Shkodra: the southern route is apparently ok for cycling but the 'main'…
Re: montenegro / albania by car (own) & camping

by Ovca32 16 May 2012

I was in MNE and Albania by own car last summer. I can give you some tips about interesting places, but you have to write what you want…
Re: Tranports info in Albania

by Jeroen 25 April 2012

A week for this tour will be very tight, travel in Albania is slow. I would suggest you skip Corfu for another trip or you will be in…
Tranports info in Albania

by Giacco3 23 April 2012

Hello guys, I'm an italian traveller and I'm new here.. I'm travelling to Albania and Corfù next days, i'll be there for a week at all.…
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…
Re: Montenegro-Greece by car

by vladjack 18 April 2012

Jeroen, thanks for your kind answer. I visited Gjirokastra last time I was in ALB (4 years ago). I think it is really interesting. Very…
RE: Montenegro-Greece by car

by Jeroen 18 April 2012

Some of the options you list are in fact the same: 1=2=6 and 4=5. There are roadworks on the Shkodra road, so the comfiest/fastest route…
RE: Orhid Berat

by Macedonian 05 April 2012

Take the bus Tetovo/Skopje to Tirane and change a t Elbasan for Lushje and than to Berat. Or you can catch the bus Tirana -Ioannina…
RE: Albania for Dummies

by lucyinalbania 02 April 2012

Dear drbailey, I think Albania is a perfect destination for a week holiday in a place which is not overcrowded with tourists but not…
Re: Nice beaches in Albania

by albanialocals 21 March 2012

Dear Kiernan, Don't worry all beaches will be quiet and not overly touristed in the period that you will be travelling:) I would reco…
RE: Athens to Tirana

by Jeroen 28 February 2012

>will have to be mostly via bus given the difficulties there at the moment ...you're referring to the difficulty of there being no rail…
Re: Albania Itinerary

by karldw 27 February 2012

Hi i travelled albania two times and i've a few tips/suggestions ; - If your coming from Rome i guess the best option is to take a ferry…
RE: Albania Itinerary

by Jeroen 10 February 2012

Seems feasible. Travelling without planning ahead, and finding a hotel won't be a problem. Berat – Saranda is a long trip. You could opt…
RE: 6 days on the beach

by kirstp85 03 February 2012

Saranda is ok (and from there you could do a day trip to Butrint if you're interested in seeing the ruins) but I really wouldn't recommend…
Re: 6 days on the beach

by edubote 03 February 2012

How about Sarande and Vlore? Worth the trip? I like small towns better then big cities.
6 days on the beach

by edubote 02 February 2012

Before I head to Macedonia i want to spend 6 days in southern Albania (August). Im interested in beaches. Ill be travelling alone, and…
RE: Albanian itinerary help & info on handicrafts

by Jeroen 27 January 2012

Either way, yes. I've rented a few times in Albania and they're pretty flexible, call/mail Avis and Hertz etc to see what's possible;…
RE: Destination advice needed

by paudeviatge 22 January 2012

Good suggestions above! (We'll see how things go in the next few months, but do try to convince your parents to let you go to Iran if…
RE: East coast of Italy or or Adriatic Coast by bicycle?

by neckervd 05 January 2012

The Croatian side is by far more scenic than the rather flat Italian Adriatic coast. You may also cycle over some Croatian Islands, using…
Re: From Greece to Albania

by Bako 14 December 2011

Hi am from Macedonia and southern Albania have visited several times there are very good roads follow the rules and you would not have…
RE: Montenegro and albanian coast

by Jeroen 12 October 2011

Using buses involves changing several times, but it's easy. Buses in MN need careful planning, in Albania it's easier to find connections…
RE: A very long weekend in Albania

by Jeroen 25 September 2011

Good idea - make it that day longer though... Public transport is actually very good and affordable, though buses usually only run until…
RE: Saranda to Vlora

by kirstp85 17 September 2011

The bus takes about 4 hours and costs about 800 lek. It's a beautiful journey through the mountains! Enjoy.