If you’ve decided to visit Theth in Albania, it’s probably because you have seen a photo of the stunning peaks and valleys that make up Theth and Valbona Valley National Parks. The 18.5km hike from Theth to Valbona Peak (and back) walks you through this stunning landscape and ends at the top of the mountain…
The Blue Eye of Theth is a natural pool of turquoise water found on the outskirts of Theth National Park in the Albanian Alps. It may not be as well-known as its Blue Eye sibling in the south of Albania, but we found it to be a much more enjoyable experience. The cascading Black Drin…
The easiest way to get to Theth is to take a minibus from Shkodër. This can usually be organised through your hotel or B&B, and currently costs 10 EUR or 1250 LEK one-way. Our minibus had 19 passengers including the driver. It departed at 7.00am from Shkodër and arrived 3 hours later in Theth. As…
The Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër) is a freshwater spring found in southern Albania, just half an hour from the popular beach destination of Ksamil. The crystal-clear water surges upward from an underwater cave and continues down the mountain to form the Bistrica River, which is equally as beautiful. The surrounding vegetation is like a green…
Milos is the “Greatest Hits” of the Greek Islands when it comes to natural beauty and diversity of landscapes. It is a volcanic island and lies within the same volcanic arc as the island of Santorini. Whilst some of its beautiful locations, including Kleftiko, are only accessible by sea, there are enough stunning sites accessible…
Seealpsee is without a doubt one of Switzerland’s most beautiful lakes. The idyllic alpine lake is situated 1141m above sea level in the Appenzell district of Switzerland, 1.5 hours drive southeast of Zurich. When the sun is shining, the Seealpsee lake reflects the Alpstein mountains behind it to create a heavenly sight. Seealpsee can be…
Harderkulm, known as the “top of Interlaken”, is a viewing point 1322m above sea level. It offers amazing views over lakes Thun and Brienz, as well as the mountains Jungfrau, Mönch and Eiger. There are hiking trails that lead from Interlaken up to the viewpoint, as well as further hiking trails once you reach the…
