I return to Tirana to explore Albania’s Ottoman and communist past, leaving me restored, reflective and already planning my next adventures.
Shkodër: Cycling Towards Clarity
I cycle from Shkodër to Shirokë, finding wetlands, a lakeside sunset, and the clarity to rethink the balanced life I had built so carefully.
Tirana: Lakes, Ruins & Wars
I leave Tirana for Belsh and Berat, finding glassy lakes, castle ruins, Ottoman streets and an unexpected war over tour-bus seats on my way.
Albania
I spend a week exploring Albania’s mountains, cities, and layered history, discovering a country shaped by isolation, resilience and change.