The monasteries of Meteora look impossible until you see them with your own eyes. Six massive sandstone pillars, each topped with a Byzantine monastery, rising from the plain of Thessaly like something from a fantasy film. Getting there from Thessaloniki by car is one of the most rewarding drives in mainland Greece — and with […]
What to Expect When Driving in Albania Albania is one of Europe’s most rewarding driving destinations, but it is not the place to wing it. Road conditions range from smooth new motorways to narrow mountain tracks shared with goats, sheep and the occasional tractor. The good news? Traffic is light outside Tirana, fuel is cheap […]
Why Drive from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes? Zadar and Plitvice Lakes sit roughly 130 kilometres apart as the crow flies, but the real drive is closer to 150–160 kilometres depending on your route. Most visitors flying into Zadar Airport pick up a hire car and head straight for Croatia’s most famous national park. The journey […]
The Ultimate Tirana to Saranda Road Trip The drive from Tirana to Saranda is one of the most underrated road trips in the Balkans. Covering roughly 270 kilometres along Albania’s stunning southern coastline, the route takes you from the chaotic charm of the capital through mountain passes, olive groves and some of the clearest water […]
The Zadar to Plitvice Lakes Drive: Croatia’s Most Rewarding Day Trip If you’re based on the Dalmatian coast and want to see Croatia’s most famous natural wonder, the drive from Zadar to Plitvice Lakes National Park is hard to beat. At just under two hours each way, it’s an easy day trip — but the […]
