wanderers hostel best place to stay in shkoder

Wanderers Hostel: The Best Place to Stay in Shkoder

04/10/202431/03/2018 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

In Tirana, we parted ways with Simon. He went to Kosovo, and we continued our Balkan road trip through Albania. But until he left, he talked on and on about this wonderful travelers’ oasis called The Wanderers Hostel (not The Wanderer’s Hostel, mind you!). He said it’s the best place to stay in Shkoder! He said we might meet him there again, but nothing was certain when it came to him. That is because he didn’t believe in mobile phones and other such technology. He left us in the middle of the night, to catch his bus, without saying goodbye, and uncertain if our paths …

Radio Bar Tirana: Discover the Best Spot for a Night Out in Albania

04/10/202426/03/2018 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

If you ever have the chance to visit Tirana Albania with some time to spare and wish to have an interesting drink in a very cool atmosphere, drop by Radio Bar Tirana. The interior of Radio Bar looks quite retro, and the covered terrace can seem a bit whimsical, with cubic shelves filled with plants of all sorts, plus some nice lighting. What to drink at Radio Bar Tirana In their menu, you’ll find classic drinks or you can try something new, should you feel slightly adventurous. Tim, for example, had a green drink, based on cucumbers. It tasted very fresh and healthy. …

Tirana Albania: Discover the Creative and Colorful Capital

07/10/202417/03/2018 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

We left behind the peaceful Lake Ohrid in North Macedonia and headed towards the busy, noisy, colorful, and lively Tirana Albania‘s capital. When we got to the border between North Macedonia and Albania, I was a bit worried about my passing, as I was the only one without a passport, just with an ID card, and Albania is not in the EU. But everything was OK, and I got over this stressful moment and enjoyed the Balkan road trip afterward. The mountain scenery of Albania is beautiful: rocky, green, wild, and majestic. It made me think about the Carpathian mountains, actually and …

A rainy day trip by bus to Bitola

20/12/202417/03/2018 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

The next day, Ana and Tim went to visit Ohrid Town. Although Simon and I had already been there the day before, we still went to town to get a bus to Bitola, in Pelagonia Valley. We all went on the same shuttle bus from Lagadin, but we went our separate ways once we got to town. About Bitola, North Macedonia Located in the southwest of the nation lies the city of Bitola in the Republic of North Macedonia. It has a long history that dates back to ancient times and is the second-largest city in North Macedonia. The stunning architecture, thriving culture, …

Day Trip to Ohrid: Discover 5 Amazing Lakefront Attractions

04/10/202417/03/2018 by Mirela Letailleur (The Travel Bunny)

In the morning, Simon and I had a quick breakfast, then went on a day trip to Ohrid Town. Meanwhile, Ana and Tim decided to spend a lazy day by the lake, in Lagadin. The buses come quite frequently and on time on the shore of Lake Ohrid. You pay the fare with the driver. Therefore it’s all very simple and easy, should you decide to travel this way. About Ohrid Town The town of Ohrid is a historic and cultural center located in North Macedonia, on the shores of Lake Ohrid. It’s famous for its beautiful setting, with the …