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Shkodër: A Guide to Albania's Northern Capital
Rozafa Castle, the Marubi archive, carp from Southern Europe's largest lake, a city on bicycles, and the 7am buses to Theth and Koman. How to do Shkodër well.
Albanian-Alps
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The Valbona to Theth Hike: Everything You Need to Know
How to hike Albania's most famous trail, the Valbona to Theth crossing over the 1,800 m pass: route, direction, transport, costs, and when to go.
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Hiking in Albania: A Complete First-Timer's Guide
Albania has some of the wildest mountains and least crowded trails in Europe. A practical first-timer's guide to when to go, where to start, and what to actually expect.
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The Koman Lake Ferry: The Most Beautiful Boat Ride in the Balkans
A 2.5-hour ferry through Albania's flooded canyon connects Koman to Fierza, with sheer cliffs, turquoise water, and fjord-like scenery.
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The Highest Mountains in Albania: A Hiker's Guide to the Albanian Peaks
From Mount Korab at 2,764 meters to the sacred slopes of Tomorr, here is a practical guide to Albania's highest and most rewarding mountain peaks.