After you have seen all there is to see in Shkoder, my advice is that you book a Komani Lake ferry ride. Bookings can be arranged via your host (at least that’s how it was at the Wanderers Hostel). You will actually pay for a trip on a small bus to the lake plus the boat ride itself. You can book one-way or return tickets. Bus ride to Komani Lake You should have your breakfast early in the morning and be ready when the bus arrives. Make it a light breakfast, though, as you’ll be off on a bumpy ride! Several portions of the road …
After checking in at the Wanderers Hostel and having a coffee on its terrace, I went with Ana to shortly visit Shkoder Albania and find something to eat. Continue reading to discover the best places for eating, drinking, and exploring when you visit Shkoder Albania. Where to eat in Shkoder The city center is mostly Rruga Kole Idromeno, a pedestrian area with some lively terraces. It was just 5 minutes away. Thus, we found ourselves at a table, with a drink, waiting for some food in no time! By the way, if you’re a vegetarian, Albanian cuisine should be to your liking, as you will find …
In Tirana, we parted ways with Simon. He went to Kosovo, and we continued our Balkan road trip through Albania. But until he left, he talked on and on about this wonderful travelers’ oasis called The Wanderers Hostel (not The Wanderer’s Hostel, mind you!). He said it’s the best place to stay in Shkoder! He said we might meet him there again, but nothing was certain when it came to him. That is because he didn’t believe in mobile phones and other such technology. He left us in the middle of the night, to catch his bus, without saying goodbye, and uncertain if our paths …
If you ever have the chance to visit Tirana Albania with some time to spare and wish to have an interesting drink in a very cool atmosphere, drop by Radio Bar Tirana. The interior of Radio Bar looks quite retro, and the covered terrace can seem a bit whimsical, with cubic shelves filled with plants of all sorts, plus some nice lighting. What to drink at Radio Bar Tirana In their menu, you’ll find classic drinks or you can try something new, should you feel slightly adventurous. Tim, for example, had a green drink, based on cucumbers. It tasted very fresh and healthy. …
We left behind the peaceful Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia and headed towards the busy, noisy, colorful, and lively Tirana Albania‘s capital. When we got to the border between North Macedonia and Albania, I was a bit worried about my passing, as I was the only one without a passport, just with an ID card, and Albania is not in the EU. But everything was OK, and I got over this stressful moment and enjoyed the Balkan road trip afterward. The mountain scenery of Albania is beautiful: rocky, green, wild, and majestic. It made me think about the Carpathian mountains, actually and …
