Getting a visa for Eritrea can be a trial… Since its independence in 1993, and particularly since its crackdown on free press in 2001, Eritrea has become a difficult place to visit. Uganda is…
Not many tourists visit Shkodra. Located in northern Albania, at the southern terminus of the gorgeous Lake Skadar, it’s often referred to as the cultural capitol of the region. Despite the romance texts…
Our Montenegro Day Trip: Deserted Destinations and the Best Dogs in the Balkans Montenegro was the first stop on our January southeast Balkan road trip. We had picked up our car in Tirana, emptied…
The primary reason for our trip to Eritrea was architecture. A close second was that we hadn’t been to Africa, but had it not been for the clandestine architectural splendor of Asmara, the country’s…
The road to hell is paved with good intentions… or, our Albania Road Trip There’s nothing quite like the open road. David and I have self-driven on many of our trips, and it’s always…