Gjipe beach is one of the most magnificent places to visit in Southern Albania. It's famous for its beautiful beach which can be accessed by a 40-minute walk, boat or a 4x4. Let's get into how you can get to this beautiful paradise within the Albanian riviera! How to get to Gjipe beach Depending on how you will reach Gjipe beach will depend if you will do it as a day trip or not. If you are doing the car/hike option, this can easily be a great stopover for the morning[...]
When I travel overseas from Saranda I almost always fly out of Athens because they have incredibly cheap flights to Asia and elsewhere in Europe. There’s not a lot of practical information about travelling from Athens to Saranda or travelling from Saranda to Athens so I decided to put this handy guide together to make it a bit clearer. It’s an easy trip once you know when and where the bus comes and goes from! Athens to Saranda bus Getting your ticket in Athens It's ad[...]
The charming UNESCO town of Gjirokastra, Albania is a great destination for a night or two when visiting Albania. You may also know Gjirokastra as the city of stone or by its Albanian name, Gjirokastër (also spelled Gjirokaster). Often Gjirokastër is said to be the same as the other Albanian UNESCO town Berat but in fact, it deserves a visit as the two towns are very different although the style of the houses might be similar. Unlike Berat, Gjirokastra sits on top of a hill overlooking th[...]
A visit to the beautiful UNESCO town of Berat is not to be missed on your adventures through Albania. It is one of my favourite towns in the country, and criminally underrated. Berat, Albania seems to have a charm like no other place, and there are so many amazing things to do in Berat to make you instantly fall in love with it. It’s famously known for its white Ottoman-style houses which also give Berat another name – the town of one thousand windows. It’s a small pla[...]
Travelling around Albania can be a little tricky. If you are used to rigid timetables and perfectly planned bus rides, then travelling through Albania may give you a reality check. The truth is that Albanian bus timetables are a little bit of a pain in the arse but once you understand how they work, it’s easy! For this season (2019) I myself have gathered (and from other travellers around Albania) a list of routes with the time that they are (supposed) to leave the destination. Ho[...]