Almost right after we turned off the lights last night, we heard noises coming from the kitchen. We knew instantly it was rats trying to get into plastic bags. Kenric went out…
Author: Caren
We Found Ourselves in the Most Filthy Airbnb Apartment in Berat
Hello from our Airbnb in Berat, Albania. We really like most of the house, but the kitchen and the bathroom are disgustingly filthy. We washed all the cutlery, plates and coffee cups…
Good Morning, Gjirokaster
Good morning from Gjirokaster, Albania, a well-preserved Ottoman town. It was difficult to get to our guesthouse up on the hill, but these views of the UNESCO World Heritage old town and…
A Festival of Traditional Art and Food in the Old Bazaar
There was a food and art festival in Gjirokaster’s Old Bazaar. I only managed to take a few good photos because we were having dinner at a restaurant, seated on the sidewalk….
The Blue Eye of Albania
On our way to Gjirokaster from Ksamil, we visited a natural monument called The Blue Eye (Syri I Kalter). It’s a spring that gives crystal-clear water and no one knows how deep…
Rounding Up to Avoid Taking Advantage of Veggie Uncle
We didn’t do much during our five weeks in Tirana but we saw one person regularly. Every two or three days, we, or Kenric alone, would go buy fruit and vegetables from…
Albania’s Biggest Earthquake in 30 Years!
About 110 miles (177 km) north of us is the city of Durres, the epicenter of a 5.6 earthquake this afternoon; Albania’s biggest earthquake in 30 years.
Ksamil, a Beautiful Beach Town 20 Minutes from Saranda
Ksamil is a smaller beach town and is very popular among Albanians. We could see ourselves living here, but the town is dead six months out of the year.
Sarandë in Mid-September
It’s our third night in Sarandë, Albania. After staying in Tirana for five weeks, we took a 5.5-hour bus ride here on Friday. We haven’t done much exploring here either because it’s…
Transition to City Life in UB
Part 8 of 8 – (September, 2018) After leaving Mongol Nomadic, we went to Khustai National Park to spot Takhi wild horses and other wildlife. The view was great but most of…