We weren’t sure what to expect in Albania. At the end of WWII, Albania became Europe’s equivalent to North Korea; a secretive, closed and isolationist country. Albania spent four decades under the iron grip of paranoid extremist ruler Enver Hoxha. As a communist state, Hoxha aligned Albania first with Russia, then with China, but brokeContinue reading “Overlanding in Albania – Bari to Durrës”
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Matera, Italy – Preparations To Enter Albania
Our visits to the vet in Matera became a bit of a soap opera. The Fab Four, our four pooches, needed various inoculations and an Animal Health Certificate (AHC) to enter Albania.
The Top Motorhome Destinations Around The UK
Hitting the road in a motorhome is one of the best ways to explore the UK’s amazingly diverse culture and spectacular scenery. From the tranquil to the energetic, there are motorhome sites to suit every traveller. We’ve picked some of our favourite standout destinations for all types of motorhome holidaymakers looking to soak up Britain’sContinue reading “The Top Motorhome Destinations Around The UK”
Matera: A Stroll Through Italy’s Stone Age City
I have discovered a new Pan Tone; Magenta di Matera. It relates to the colour of my face after scaling the Gravina gorge to the ancient City of Matera in a temperature of 28°C (83°F).