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  1. o_akakios avatar

    Re: Trekking in Greece

    by o_akakios 20 May 2012

    The best site for trekking in Greece is: http://www.hellaspath.gr You can find many routes, download trails for your GPS navigator or…

  2. Macedonian avatar

    RE: Athens to Dubrovnik

    by Macedonian 18 May 2012

    I personally wouldn't stay in Tirana, but will choose Gjirokaster . I would start: Budva-Ulcinj In ulcinj get the furgon to Shkodra…

  3. mariha2912 avatar

    RE: Travel Plans

    by mariha2912 18 May 2012

    Thessaloniki is on Northern Greece but then you say you are interested on places much southern! Are you familiar with Northern Greece…

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    RE: Help Needed to Plan Upcoming One Month Trip To Greece

    by neckervd 15 May 2012

    So, you may check: 20th-22nd May: Athens and surroundings (Cape Sounion, Dafni, etc.) 23rd May: day trip to Hydra 24th May: bus to Delphi…

  5. o_akakios avatar

    Re: Rafting the Voidomatis River in the Vikos gorge

    by o_akakios 09 May 2012

    Hello There is an alternative rafting in Arachtos river closed to Ioannina, too. I personally find more interesting and beautiful the…

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    Re: Rafting the Voidomatis River in the Vikos gorge

    by AthensInsidersAnthia 03 May 2012

    Hello again! So… Passing through Albania is better as Konitsa is very close to Kakavia border crossing (~40km) . If you are coming fro…

  7. Macedonian avatar

    RE: Athens to Dubrovnik

    by Macedonian 27 April 2012

    If you go over land, try this. Libertas bus to Kotor/Budva http://www.libertasdubrovnik.com/voznired.pdf from There bus to Ulcinj in…

  8. 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…

  9. 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…

  10. Macedonian avatar

    RE: From Corfu to Ohrid

    by Macedonian 19 April 2012

    I have done same trip from Corfu and Lefkada many times.. if you are with car, stop in Ioannina , make detour to Meteoras as #5 suggests.…

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    From Corfu to Ohrid

    by abittix 17 April 2012

    Hi, we are planning a trip from Corfu back to Berlin by the end of July. Seems we'll have one week to experience the Balkans... We…

  12. Macedonian avatar

    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…

  13. o_akakios avatar

    Re: Trekking on Greek Peninsulas

    by o_akakios 21 March 2012

    Certainly, there are a lot of trekking routes in nothern Greece (Macedonia, Thrace and Epirus). - South Rodope mountains: north of the…

  14. mariha2912 avatar

    RE: greek public transport

    by mariha2912 12 March 2012

    Firstly you have to realise that bus network is aimed to locals, so there will be frequent service on routes locals are interested on.…

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    RE: greek public transport

    by neckervd 12 March 2012

    It's difficult to find out what you really want. After having read your previous posts, I think the following solution would be among…

  16. o_akakios avatar

    Re: Very last minute holidays in Greece

    by o_akakios 06 March 2012

    Hello I will be concentrated on your journey in nothern Greece, Macedonia and Epirus, since the majority of tourists visit the south…

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    RE: How can I get to Kalambaka from Corfu?

    by youyou895 01 March 2012

    Thank you artemis2 again! my route is: day1-day2:corfu D3:corfu-kalambaka(maybe here I can give two days) D4:meteora D5:Delphi D6-D8 …

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    RE: How can I get to Kalambaka from Corfu?

    by artemis2 01 March 2012

    1 and 2. I've just checked my usual brokers and unfortunately Igoumenitsa seems to be a rather expensive pick up location (probably due…

  19. youyou895 avatar

    RE: How can I get to Kalambaka from Corfu?

    by youyou895 01 March 2012

    Thank you to neckervd and artemis2! As a primary backpacker, I have many many things to learn. And I want to know: 1, Where can I rent…

  20. neckervd avatar

    RE: How can I get to Kalambaka from Corfu?

    by neckervd 29 February 2012

    I suppose you want to go straight to Kalambaka, without visiting the ancient theatre of Dodoni, the famous stalagmite caves and the lake…

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    RE: How can I get to Kalambaka from Corfu?

    by neckervd 29 February 2012

    Ferry to Igoumenitsa - bus to Ioannina - other bus to Kalambaka http://ktel-trikala.gr/?module=default&pages_id=20&lang=en http://www.kala…

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    The Balkans for a beginner

    by hjb112 26 February 2012

    Hello! I'm looking to travel through the Balkans at the end of April/beginning of May. I've perused the Internet extensively (yes, I've…

  23. mariha2912 avatar

    RE: Completely Confused on Greek Islands :(

    by mariha2912 11 February 2012

    Paxos and Antipaxos can be visited as a side trip from Corfu. Ithaca has frequent connections with Kefalonia. Kefalonia,Lefkas and Ithaca…

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    RE: Itinerary for a 12 day trip to Greece

    by bristolnewbie 28 January 2012

    If you want to get away from the super touristy areas don`t go to Santorini! On the other hand if you enjoyed Cinque Terre I don`t unders…

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    RE: Athens or Thessaloniki to Meteora

    by bristolnewbie 24 January 2012

    The best "base" for visiting Meteora is Kalampaka within walking distance of the monasteries. Using Athens or Thessaloniki as a "base"…

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