The Greek Ruins of Apollonia

Founded in 588 BC, Apollonia was a significant trading port and cultural centre for about 50,000 people, many of whom settled here from nearby Corfu. In the 3rd century AD, however, an earthquake hit and forced the city into decline. Nowadays it is a huge site, though...

Kruja, Albania: Exploring this Historical and Charming Town

Even though it was after midnight before we got to bed we, well I should say I, was up with the roosters bright and early at 6:20 am on our first full day in Albania. Even though I was still soooo tired I couldn’t resist getting up and heading out to the balcony to...

Exploring Albania: Trip Summary

Albania. Not likely a country you could point out with confidence on a map, and I’ll admit I couldn’t have done it either before we booked our trip, but my goodness this is one country you should make it a mission to learn where it is and all about it. And then you...

Guide to Visiting Bath’s Roman Baths

Is it possible to visit Bath without visiting the place that gave the city its name in the first place? We suppose it is, but we think you’d be missing out on some great history and architecture if you didn’t go to the Roman Baths so we’d highly recommend a visit to...