It´s a tough decision when low on time during travels so if you´re in Albania and not sure which Unesco site to visit, Berat v Gjirokaster, I hope this quick guide helps.
Tag: Europe
Rome Half Day Layover Guide
Do you have a layover in Rome? Only have a couple of hours to explore between trains? Here are two half day layover itineraries to explore Rome. Roma is the capitol of Italy and the ancient Roman Empire…history comes to life on its streets! Find 2 half day itineraries and plenty of local tips!
Southern Italy Tour – Puglia
11-day Italy adventure heading to Naples, Matera and the Puglia region in September 2026! Experience culture, cycling and cuisine! Get off the beaten path and get confident with solo travel with an intimate group.
Cycling Stories from Bosnia
Bosnia and Herzegovina was definitely the most surprising and favorite stop on my 51 day journey cycling through the Balkans. Read some adventurous stories, learn about Una National Park and how to ride the Ciro Trail. Stops in Mostar, Sarajevo, Bihac, Trebinje and more!
Cycling Stories from Croatia
What you might see and encounter on a trip to Croatia. Stories cycling from Zagreb to Dubrovnik and a lot more as part of a 51 day bike touring journey through the Balkans, from Vienna to Athens. Stops in Brac, Dubrovnik, Split, Zabreb, Varazdin, Plitvice, Sibenik and more!
Expectation v Reality of Bike Touring
What you expect going on a bike touring trip through Europe in the Balkans versus what the reality actually is in doing so. Some of these expectations/reality may surprise you!
Cycling Stories from Montenegro
Some stories from my experience cycling in Montenegro. As part of a 51 day bike touring journey through the Balkans, from Vienna to Athens. Stops in Kotor, Virpazar, Lake Skadar, Petrovac, Herzig Novi and more!
Cycling Stories from Albania
A 51 Day bike touring journey through the Balkans, from Vienna to Athens. Some stories from my experience cycling in Albania. Stops in Tirana, Permet, Shkodar, Apollonia, Berat, Ohrid and more.
Albania is Ready for Exploring: Where To Go
Put this lesser known country, soon to be popular destination of Albania on your radar! This still affordable European country just North of Greece offers it all: mountains, beaches, historical sites, food, architecture, culture and tradition, cycling and more. Visit the jam packed and quickly developing Albania soon or you’ll be sorry. Here are my typical, non typical recommendations for your visit.
Cycling Stories from Greece
A 51 Day bike touring journey through the Balkans, from Vienna to Athens. Some short stories from my experience cycling in Greece. Stops in Meteora, Heraklion (Crete), Athens, Peloponnese, Olympia and Ioannina.
Cycling Milano to Venezia, Italy
Cycling Milan to Venice Italy. A 5 day solo bike tour and what I recommend checking out along the way.
Liechtenstein Isn’t Just a 2 Hour Stop!
Ever heard of the tiny country of Liechtenstein? Well it is quite the beautiful stop over in Europe and there are more activities then anyone believes available. Don´t fall for the checklist stop over to get another country off the list but instead stay and see what it has to offer over several days! You will be happy you did and will probably wish you had even more time in this treasure of a country.
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS TaG 