14 SEPTEMBER 2024From Shkoder, we got into Podgorica early, like 6am. Luckily, we were able to drop off our bags allowing us to walk around freely in search of coffee and breakfast. After passing several 'about-to-open' cafes, we decided to switch tactics. True enough, the Main Bus station was open and we managed to get …
From Tirana, it was an easy 2-hour bus journey to Shkodรซr - one of three starting points to the Peaks of the Balkans (POB). After a late lunch, we had the rest of the afternoon to sightsee Shkodรซr, ahead of our 10-day POB hike. Rozafa Castle sits on a triangular hilltop that overlooks the confluence …
Starting from the beautiful Grebaje Valley, the Three Peaks (Voluลกnica โ Taljanka โ Popadija) hike is one of the most panoramic with mountain scenery perfect for photography. This 10km loop trail offers the best views of the Accursed mountains and the exceptionally wild & rugged Karanfili Massif. Must-do Detour Visible throughout most of the hike, …
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One of the longest and most beautiful day of hiking through wild mountain landscapes, crossing borders and high-altitude passes that connect Kosovo, Montenegro, and Albania. This awesome journey is filled with breathtaking panoramas, serene alpine meadows and ancient shepherd trails.The highlight of this trail is the magical Tromeda 'Three Borders' peak at 2,366m. Bragging rights …
8 SEPTEMBER 2024 This detour (optional) to Gjeravica Peak is an epic hike and rated as the most strenuous of our 10-day itinerary. The hike features two main climbs for the day. The first is right at the start and the second is at the base of Gjeravica. In between are lush meadows and scenic rolling …
uneventful vs spectacularThere are two possible routes from Valbona to Cerem: the โlow/officialโ (valley) route vs the โhigh/optionalโ route via Persllopi Pass, that promises rare views of the Accursed Mountains bare stone harsh peaks. This alternate trail is one of the steepest of the Peaks of the Balkans and involves crossing from Albania to Montenegro …
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Peaks of the Balkans (POB) The 192km POB trail loops through the spectacular borderlands of Albania, Kosovo and Montenegro in the Prokletije ("Accursed") Mountain Range. Connecting characterful mountain villages by way of shepherdโs paths and unpaved forest roads, this circular hiking trail traverses breathtaking mountain passes, pine forests, high alpine meadows, glacial lakes, and green …
4 September 2023 A day of surprises...in a good way- no aches or soreness from previous day's horse ride- did two (okay 1.5 ) hikes back-to-back - a 'spur of the moment' decision that made the day truly special! I had requested for a hike up the surrounding mountains for a view of the entire …
According to Worldometer - real time world statistics provider, Mongolia is the- 19th largest country in the world by area - 3rd most sparsely populated (6 people per square mile)The landscape is largely steppe, desert, and semidesert, with 75% of the land used for livestock grazing. And that is what makes the Mongolian road trip …
If like me, you love hiking, you would probably have asked yourself how you could persuade your children to enjoy hiking and the great outdoors as much as you do. My breakthrough came when my brother-in-law needed to train for his expedition to climb Mount Kinabalu and decided to bring his seven-year-old along. Bukit Putih …
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