The hike from Valbona to Theth is part of the Peaks of the Balkans Trail and is the most popular sections of the trail. Instead of hiking for multiple days, many hikers, including myself, choose to just do this section as a day hike. It’s a beautiful hike that takes you up through the mountains …
Berat, Albania is a lovely, compact city to visit that’s home to a castle and plenty of wandering lanes. It’s a picturesque city and some of the charm just comes from walking the streets of the historic city center. It doesn’t take a lot of time to see the highlights of Berat, so it deserves …
At a first glance, Quito’s bus terminals and public transportation can feel overwhelming. There’s three bus terminals and several options to move across the city. In this guide, I’ll cover how to travel to reach of Quito’s bus terminals and give you some more insight on how to effectively use public transportation within the city. …
One service that constantly comes up as you research your trip to Peru is PeruHop. This company is marketed toward gringos as an easy alternative to local buses throughout the country. There are multiple routes so you can decide exactly how long you want to travel. With door to door bus service, it can feel …
There are plenty of Bolivian bus horror stories littering the internet. As you research your trip and read these stories, you may start to feel like buses aren’t a great way to travel the country. I’ll admit that there are some things to watch out for, but you absolutely can take buses in Bolivia. In …
Buses in Ecuador are a bit more complicated than they need to be. The schedules themselves are confusing and then there’s the extra caution you’ll need to take while on the bus. That’s not to scare you off from taking the bus in Ecuador, but it’s rather a heads up that you’ll need to put …
Ecuador is a lovely country to visit. It’s one of the most diverse countries in the world in terms of ecology and there is no shortage of natural beauty. Whether you’re going on a wilderness adventure or just hopping from city to city, these Ecuador travel tips are perfect for first time travelers and will …
Peru has no shortage of great sights. Cusco alone is a hub for activity and the gateway to Machu Picchu. Beyond Cusco, you’ll find deserts, beaches, mountains, jungle, and so much more. But as you’re planning your trip, don’t forget to look beyond the destinations and for the things that you might not have considered. …
Bolivia has no shortage of things to do including the Uyuni Salt Flats, Death Road, and the cities of La Paz, Sucre, and Potosi. But as you travel Bolivia, you’ll be sure to notice some quirks about the country. That’s where this blog post aims to help. Rather than letting you struggle through things on …
Buenos Aires is the capital of Argentina and its largest city. It’s a popular city to visit and I’d argue that it’s most traveler’s favorite city in South America. There’s just so much to see and do in this city alone that you could spend weeks here and never see it all. Before you plan …
