• Visiting Albania’s coast – where to go and what to avoid

    Visiting Albania’s coast – where to go and what to avoid

    There has been a lot of hype recently about Albania’s coast, with some calling it the “Maldives of Europe”. Is it really worth it? Here’s my honest take on visiting Albania’s coast from my recent trip, including where to go and what to avoid. Is Albania’s coast the ‘Maldives of Europe’? No. I could probably…

  • How to correctly do the Theth-Valbona Pass hike – Albania

    How to correctly do the Theth-Valbona Pass hike – Albania

    Thinking about undertaking the Theth-Valbona pass hike in northern Albania? Here’s how to prepare, what to expect, and information that I wish that I had before I started. What is the Theth to Valbona pass hike? The Theth-Valbona pass hike in northern Albania is part of the Peaks of the Balkans tour and one of…

  • Best Restaurants in Paxos, Greece

    Best Restaurants in Paxos, Greece

    Just an hour ferry-ride south of Corfu, you can find Paxos – one of Greece’s less-crowded islands. After spending some time on the island, I’m outlining where to find the best restaurants in Paxos, Greece and some of the best dishes to order! Making your way around Paxos Paxos is a fairly small island, making…

  • 10-Day Itinerary in Sicily

    10-Day Itinerary in Sicily

    Planning your next trip to Sicily? Here is a 10-day itinerary that hits the highlights of western Sicily without rushing around. Takeaway tips for a trip to Sicily Tip #1: For less than 14 days, pick a coast Don’t try to visit the whole island of Sicily in less than two weeks (I’d even recommend…

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