I toured my way through these countries on my Balkan Road Trip. My costs are significantly higher than if you were to do the region by yourself. Since I was on such a tight schedule, booking the Balkan Road trip made my life significantly easier. But with that ease came a price. And thus, I spent lots of money.
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2012 has been an extremely fun year for me. I travelled 4 continents and 14 countries. So I figured I would give you a summary type post about my entire year filled with my a dazzling photo of moi (har har) along with a Post line-up for each country I visited. Here we go.
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I love when you visit a country and you suddenly learn the most random facts. Then you stay a few days and you experience a few more quirky facts. And after 4 days in Albania, the oddities of the country remain and bring a smile to my lips with each reflection. So these are the Bunkers and Mercedes Benz of Albania. Among other things.
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One thing I liked about Balkan Road Trip was the convenience of getting from A to B and having stops along the way. Hassle-free for me. But there is one major problem; and that arises when getting from point A to point B is a 3 day period, there are 6 destinations to see, and 3 countries to get through. That is a lot of everything all crammed in tight. So here is my rushed through tour of a castle of a hill: otherwise known as Berat Castle.
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Some people don’t like ruins. Some people think you can see too many ruins and it becomes monotonous. Ruin, after ruin, after ruin… But for me, it is more like RUIN AFTER RUIN AFTER RUIN *drools*. I really can’t describe how much I love ruins. Walking their ancient paths and being mesmerized by the architecture that has lasted through centuries. So when I visited Butrint in Albania, it was not JUST another ancient ruin.
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My Balkans Road Trip was a 3 day tour. And for 3 days I ate lunch on the Albanian coast. Albania is sometimes a forgotten country, forgotten by the general public, not by avid travellers, but the general public haven’t infiltrated this beautiful country. This beautiful country has its coast on the same beautiful Adriatic Sea that Croatia does, a country renowned for its beaches. But Albania is pristine – Albania is free of the ambush – for now. The beautiful Albanian coast was my backdrop for 3 seafood lunches.
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Albania is titled the last unspoilt country on the Adriatic. With its history of communism – the country remained closed to tourists until much later then its bordering countries, thus bringing development much later. I was excited to explore a country described as beachy, beautiful, and a place to party. If I wanted that idea to develop into reality, I should not of had Tirana as my introduction to the country. Tirana is a big block box communist city.
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The zig zag path leads up to the 13th-century Byzantine Orthodox church of the Holy Trinity, St.Mary’s, in Berat. It is perched high on the side of a hill and is located inside the 3rd century fortress of Berat.
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Balkan Bound: If I have to go Home I’m taking the LONG WAY!
I am currently in Morocco doing a workaway. I was originally heading to Jordan next and then on to Europe. Plans change and I am now returning to Canada June 25th for a Job. I booked my Flight; Athens, Greece-Toronto, Canada. Lets recap. I am currently in: Marrakech, Morocco. I have a flight to: Milan, Italy. I fly out of: Athens, Greece. Since I want to stay out of Canada as long as possible – This means for the month of June I am Balkans Bound!
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I'm Chrystal McKay, a 23 year old Canadian girl who travels the world seeking knowledge. I am a World Citizen, Globe Trotter, and Continuous Learner. A Lover of Ancient Ruins, Castles, Churches, and all things Old and Beautiful. Follow me as I learn my way around the world.
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