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  1. rachach avatar

    Re: First time solo traveller-Eastern Europe Help!!

    by rachach 22 May 2012

    Hi - I'd love to hear how you got on as a solo female in Albania. I am about to start my Balkans adventure and confess I'm a bit nervous…

  2. Amagerhylden avatar

    Re: Ferry from Kotor to Durres?

    by Amagerhylden 21 May 2012

    @Macedonian: Sorry - you're right. I missed the Tirana part.;o)

  3. Macedonian avatar

    RE: Ferry from Kotor to Durres?

    by Macedonian 21 May 2012

    #10 if you read my post I already mentioned the same route :) and the prices you are quoting are bit steep. I was quoted &paid: Podgoric…

  4. Amagerhylden avatar

    RE: Ferry from Kotor to Durres?

    by Amagerhylden 21 May 2012

    Thank you so much! I think we will be renting a car once we get to Albania, so I guess we can shorten bus travel time a little if we…

  5. KathrynWat avatar

    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…

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    RE: Help needed for Podgorica-Bar-Ulcinj-some quiet beaches-Tirana-Ohrid

    by everbrite 21 May 2012

    There are no buses from Podgradec to the border. From near the border, there are buses to Ohrid. In 2004, the bus to Ohrid makes a loop…

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    Re: Cheap flights to Tirana

    by jjcale 21 May 2012

    Hello I think it is better to go to Belgium. Because you can fly with jetairfly for less then 50 euro to Tirana and also to Dubrovnick…

  8. annnna1 avatar

    RE: Help needed for Podgorica-Bar-Ulcinj-some quiet beaches-Tirana-Ohrid

    by annnna1 21 May 2012

    Dear Ruth, Trust me I did my research. The thing is I find very little info on timetables. Found this report aswell-the route via Podgare…

  9. battybilly avatar

    RE: Cheap flights to Tirana

    by battybilly 21 May 2012

    I've taken the ferry from Corfu to Saranda. Great trip - and not an expensive option, at all. A fair ol' way from Saranda to Tirana -…

  10. easteuropeangateway avatar

    Re: Cheap flights to Tirana

    by easteuropeangateway 21 May 2012

    BA fly there from London 3 or 4 times a week. Cost about £150. If you have got any lenght of travel to London look at flying to Corfu.…

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    Re: Berat to budva/kotor in one day?!

    by easteuropeangateway 21 May 2012

    You can do it in a day. You need to get to Shkoder for 16.00 last bus to Ulcinj. If you set off early from Berat via Tirana you should…

  12. battybilly avatar

    RE: Cheap flights to Tirana

    by battybilly 20 May 2012

    I would suggest Belle-Air also, but always struggle with it's website. I can never figure out just how it works.

  13. Jeroen avatar

    RE: Cheap flights to Tirana

    by Jeroen 20 May 2012

    See www.whichbudget.com. If you want cheap, consider a stopover in Italy and then using Belle Air to get to Tirana.

  14. anillos_de_saturno avatar

    RE: Cheap flights to Tirana

    by anillos_de_saturno 20 May 2012

    Without knowing your specific travel dates, nobody can provide you an accurate answer. As you prefer direct flights, take a look at Belle…

  15. battybilly avatar

    RE: Cheap flights to Tirana

    by battybilly 20 May 2012

    Hi.... What date(s) are you planning to travel? It's impossible to give exact fares - otherwise. BA do non-stop flights from Tirana to…

  16. yorkshiresherpa avatar

    Cheap flights to Tirana

    by yorkshiresherpa 20 May 2012

    Hi just wondering if anyone could tell me the cheapest flights to Tirana from the UK preferably direct? Thanks

  17. neckervd avatar

    RE: How to go from Dubrovnik to Athens via Tirana

    by neckervd 20 May 2012

    As you want to go via Tirana, you cannot do it without spending a lot of time in buses.

  18. Jeroen avatar

    RE: How to go from Dubrovnik to Athens via Tirana

    by Jeroen 20 May 2012

    http://www.balkanology.com/overview/article_croatia_to_greece.html

  19. everbrite avatar

    RE: Help needed for Podgorica-Bar-Ulcinj-some quiet beaches-Tirana-Ohrid

    by everbrite 19 May 2012

    I am not positive but I think the bus leaves Tirane for Tetevo at 0800 and 2000. From Struga, Ohrid is just 15km away and there are frequent…

  20. boyanakotor avatar

    Re: Berat to budva/kotor in one day?!

    by boyanakotor 19 May 2012

    If u wanna avoid Tirana u should go over Durres and further on to Shkoder.. If u need options from Skoder to Montenegro,plenty of info…

  21. annnna1 avatar

    Re: Help needed for Podgorica-Bar-Ulcinj-some quiet beaches-Tirana-Ohrid

    by annnna1 19 May 2012

    thanks to all for tour help. Still....any idea where and if I can find some info regarding schedules/approx. times when furgons/busses…

  22. arris85 avatar

    Berat to budva/kotor in one day?!

    by arris85 19 May 2012

    Hello fellow travellers! I have tried to find answers online but am seeming to be unable! I am in berat, Albania and want to get to budva…

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    Berat to budva/kotor in one day?!

    by arris85 19 May 2012

    Hello fellow travellers! I have tried to find answers online but am seeming to be unable! I am in berat, Albania and want to get to budva…

  24. everbrite avatar

    RE: Help needed for Podgorica-Bar-Ulcinj-some quiet beaches-Tirana-Ohrid

    by everbrite 19 May 2012

    The Tirana -> Tetevo -> Skopje bus passes through Struga. When I took it some years ago the bus only operated overnight so it made no…

  25. neckervd avatar

    RE: Help needed for Podgorica-Bar-Ulcinj-some quiet beaches-Tirana-Ohrid

    by neckervd 19 May 2012

    The Tirana - Tetovo - Skopje bus runs through Struga.

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