Panama’s Bocas del Toro Archipelago turned out to be a little different from what we expected beforehand: sure, we found the beautiful palm-backed beaches we came to expect from other places in the Caribbean, but other parts of the islands presented themselves as noisy, dusty and far from idyllic. We quickly realized that your experience…
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What to Know About Hiking the Lost Waterfalls Trail in Boquete, Panama
The Lost Waterfalls Trail was our favourite shorter hike in the beautiful highlands surrounding Boquete. While it’s a little tougher than the nearby Pipeline Trail, it’s still very manageable and we were rewarded with three pretty waterfalls, which were impressive, even in the dry season. The hike, which is also known as Tres Cascadas (Three…
13 Amazing Things to Do in Albania’s Beautiful Theth Valley
Theth was one of our favourite places that we came across on our trip through Northern Albania. The whole valley is very picturesque, with its little stone houses, pastures and the backdrop of dramatic limestone peaks, plus it’s a fantastic base for day hikes into the surrounding Albanian Alps. A lot of people seem to…
A Guide to Climbing Mount Korab From the Albanian Side
Mount Korab sits right at the border between Albania and Northern Macedonia and at 2,764m or 9,068ft., its summit is the highest point of both countries. During our recent trip to Northern Albania, Stefanie and I decided to tackle the amazing climb to the top from the village of Radomirë. We found the hike to…
The Best Things to Do in Durrës, Albania in One Day
We didn’t hear the best things about Albania’s second-biggest city before visiting, but I’m happy to say that Durrës enchanted us pretty quickly with its many historic buildings and the pretty location by the Adriatic Sea. That said, the main complaint of other visitors seems to be that the city gets crowded with beach-goers in…
Urbex in Albania: Our 5 Favourite Abandoned Places in the Country
Albania’s turbulent past means that there are many interesting historical traces all over the country. A lot of places have been turned into memorial sites and museums, like Shkodër’s sobering Site of Witness and Memory. Other sites have been given over to abandonment and decay, and are great destinations if you’re like us, fans of…
A Complete Guide to Taking Albania’s Komani Lake Ferry, With or Without a Car
We saw the ferry across Lake Koman described as one of the most beautiful boat trips in the Balkans, and after taking the trip, we have to concur. The boat winds its way along the narrow fjord-like reservoir between steep limestone cliffs and forested mountains, with tiny hamlets and isolated farms perched on the slopes….
The Ultimate 10-Day Itinerary for Northern Albania
Albania might look tiny on a map, but on our recent visit, we quickly realized that it’s a super diverse country with lots of amazing landscapes and historic cities, and that you definitely need to bring some time to really do it justice. The part that really blew us away was the beautiful northern half…
A Great One Day Itinerary for Sheffield, UK
To be honest, Sheffield wasn’t high on my list of must-visit places in the UK, but I based myself here for a few days to explore the nearby Peak District National Park and quickly realized that the place has its very own gritty charm. Apart from lots of traces of the local industrial history, there…
7 Fun Things to Do in Bakewell in England’s Peak District
Bakewell had everything I expected of a small town in the Peak District: narrow lanes, old stone cottages, a pretty riverside setting and cute cafés serving local specialities (Bakewell Pudding, anyone?). It’s also said to be one of the most frequently visited tourist destinations in the National Park, but as someone who’s been to the…