Tag Archives: Balkan countries

The Albanian coast Livadhi – Vlorë, passing Dhermi, Albania

13 Nov
Palase Beach - concrete bunkers built by the former communist dictator, Enver Hoxha

The first day going to Dhermi Short description. I drove down to Jal Beach and took a swim there, then stopped and walked around Vuno village. I walked to Gjipe Beach, and on my way back, I passed Dhermi village. At Palasë Beach, I tried to camp but eventually, I found a campground at Drymades Beach. […]

From the old town of Gjirokastra to the Ksamil Peninsula, Albania

23 Oct
Gjirokastra - the greenery courtyard with vines of the Mele Guesthouse

The first day in Gjirokastra Short Description. In Gjirokastra, I went to the Old Fortress and then wandered through the traditional Dunavat, Manalat, and Cfake neighborhoods. From there, I crossed a valley and came back to the fortress. Then, I walked down to the ring road of the old town through the Old Bazaar. In […]