Are you exploring southern Albania with us? This mountain farmhouse in Përmet on the Vjosa river is sure to whet your appetite. Built more than 120 years ago, Kristaq and Florida Kalllufe’s family home is truly unique. Now listed as a National Monument of Culture, you’ll have the chance to stop there the night before
If you’re in Albania, Montenegro or Croatia in July, your first question may be, “is it always this hot?” The answer is—well, yes. Welcome to a Balkan summer. ☀️ But unlike what some of the British media headlines might suggest, this is no freak heatwave. For those of us who live in the Balkans—and love
Let’s get one thing straight: many of us who love outdoor adventures as adults weren’t sporty kids at school. I certainly wasn’t. I was a chunky tween who dreaded Sports Day and usually came last. In fact, it took until my twenties to discover I even liked the outdoors. My first real adventure? A three-day
Having travelled extensively in Africa and Asia, Undiscovered Balkans co-founders Ben and Emma thought they’d seen it all—until they came to the Balkans. This wild corner of Europe continues to amaze them even after 20 years—and they’re not easy to impress. So when we say the Balkans is home to not only some of Europe’s,
Albania isn’t short of lakes, thanks in part to its karst limestone topography. There’s no less than 1,040 lakes in Albania (240 natural and 800 man-made), putting it in the running with Italy which has 1,500. So how on earth do you decide which ones are worth visiting? From the Thailand-esque Komani to wildlife-rich Shkodra,
Once an uninspiring communist city, Tirana is now a bustling metropolis with surprises around every corner. Whether you’re just passing through, or you’re looking for an affordable city break, it’s worth spending at least a day in Albania’s capital. Here we’ve listed some of the must-visit places in Tirana and our favourite food find just
If you’ve seen one Balkan country, you’ve seen them all, right? Wrong. It’s easy to lump these 12 splendid countries together, but there’s a Thai saying you may have come across which applies here, and that is –“same same, but different.” In some ways, yes, some Balkan countries share a language, history and food–former Yugoslavian
Ever considered hiking the Peaks of the Balkans (POTB)? Read what our past guest Simon and his hiking group YOLO thought. In July 2024, they embarked on our week-long Montenegro to Albania hiking adventure, which includes a snippet of the POTB trail. Here’s how they got on. British hiker Simon Crowther first laid eyes on
It’s been a while since we last caught up with one of our awesome local guides. And following International Women’s Day on 8th March, it’s only right that the next guide we introduce you to is one of the badass women we work with. Meet Aurora. She’s a guide, biologist, teacher, wildlife photographer, conservationist and
Planning to visit the Balkans this year but not sure when to go? We’ve got you. Whether you’re looking for the best month to visit Albania for sun, when to hike the Peaks of the Balkans trail or the best time to book a holiday in Croatia to avoid the crowds (hint: you’ll always dodge
