She Simply Wanders

Category: Travel-Albania

  • The Albanian Alps!

    Most people spend two, maybe three days in Theth. I spent an entire week. Though admittedly, my first several days were plagued by sickness. Maybe it was because I have a rock of a stomach and have not had food poisoning in nearly 20 years, or maybe it was because I was fatigued and thus…

  • Albania: Castles to Beaches

    After a very positive start to my road trip in Berat, I made my way farther south to the town of Gjirokaster. Gjirokaster is similar to Berat in that it is also an inland city that boasts a castle and an old city to explore. Spending one night here was perfect. Gjirokaster Castle is a…

  • Albanian Food Tour. 😋

    Both Turkey and Italy have occupied Albania- the food tells the story!

  • Albania!

    It is the land of homemade wine and brandy.  Extremely strong coffee, or bust! Espresso, anyone? Salty cheeses, always. Milk from an unrefrigerated shelf, or still warm from the cow, with rarely anything in between. Wet bathroom floors.  Dogs barking at night; dogs barking during the day! Exceptional produce and juices. Phenomenal food. But foreign…