Rising above the sparkling Adriatic sea, the Dubrovnik City Walls are a stone fortress turned spectacular viewpoint—an unbroken loop of towers, battlements, and centuries-old tales. Systematically Built and Strengthened As defense against land and sea attacks, the Republic of Ragusa fortified the old town with centuries-old walls built between the 13th and 17th centuries. Perched …
From Tirana, it was an easy 2-hour bus journey to Shkodër - 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 Shkodër, ahead of our 10-day POB hike. Rozafa Castle sits on a triangular hilltop that overlooks the confluence …
18 July 2023My cousin wanted to see wild boars at the peak, so we did not waste time, taking the most direct (and steeper) trail to the top. Midway, we allowed ourselves a brief stop when a break in the foliage revealed the city skyline. Ten minutes later, we reached the peak only to learn …
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