Dubrovnik- a beautiful day walking the wall

The Balkans

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October 3rd 2022
Arriving in Athens, then a quick flight to Tirana, the capital of Albania. Our plan was to take a multi day hike in the North which included a ferry and then into the Albanian Alps. Trying to escape the forecasted rain we quickly moved on to Shkoder, a 2 hour bus ride north to catch the ferry. Still trying to decide whether or not to do the hike, we received notice that the ferry was cancelled, du ... read more

Europe » Albania

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Between 1990 and 1992 Albania ended 46 years of xenophobic Communist rule and established a multiparty democracy. The transition has proven difficult as successive governments have tried to deal with high unemployment, widespread corruption, a dilapi... ... read more