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We’ve driven some interesting roads during our time in the Balkans, but this really pushed our van to the limits! Would you believe this was a numbered road on the SatNav? We really need a 4x4 for our next adventure…⁣

Join us in this week’s episode as we leave the snowy wonderland of Mavrovo National Park and attempt to find an alternative route down the mountain. Paved roads really aren’t our thing, so we test out a mixture of snow, mud and low-hanging tree branches on a track that was certainly not designed for minibuses.⁣

Later we make it to the famous Lake Ohrid where we’re treated to another incredible driving road, and a surprise encounter with some wonderfully hospitable locals.⁣

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There we were, waking up and jumping straight in to the hot, sulphurous waters of the second spring we’d visited in two days, way out in the Macedonian countryside, full of optimism for the day ahead. However, it wasn’t long until things began to take a turn for the worse…⁣

This episode isn’t all roses, and what happens ends up causing us quite a bit of bother! It’s worth a watch so you can avoid making the same mistake we did.

Will we make it in time to one of North Macedonia’s most beautiful National Parks? You’ll have to tune in to find out!⁣

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We invite you to come along with us on a virtual journey as we join two mountain shepherds on their daily duties to a remote family hut in the Accursed Mountains of North Albania. Also known as the Albanian Alps, these wild mountains are home to the fierce Kelmendi tribe and their descendants. ⁣

In this episode we drive one of Albania’s most incredible roads to reach the once-inaccessible villages that lie beyond.⁣

We visit the historic ruins of the Kelmend region’s oldest church and learn how the tribe fought off the Ottomans and the communists, holding onto their Catholic beliefs and traditional values for centuries. ⁣

We follow to shepherds for a day, battling with heavy rain and unforgiving wind. We venture through the mountains to a remote shepherd’s hut. Here we find our guide’s family tending to their livestock and seeking shelter from the elements. We are invited in for rakia and Turkish coffee and even get to sample some yogurt from their herd of goats.⁣

Join us on this unique journey as we discover more of the fascinating Albanian Alps, on YouTube NOW! Click the link in our bio or swipe up in our Stories!⁣

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This film is a behind-the-scenes look at a photographic project we are working on in the North of Albania; you can view our other work from this project over on @lbjournals.

Join us as we embark on a journey to reach one of Albania’s most remote villages, nestled within the mysterious Accursed Mountains. ⁣

In this episode we explore the mountainous wilds of Northern Albania. Setting off at sunrise, we struggle with the hostile terrain over four hours of intense hiking, accompanied by our guide, before reaching the small village of Mregu. Cut off from the rest of the country, this village is home to only a handful of residents, lying around 3 hours from the nearest city with no road access.

Here we meet one of the village’s last remaining residents, who welcomes us into her home and shows us her way of life. We learn about the challenges of remote mountain living, how to live entirely self-sufficiently, and about the depopulation of this incredible area as Albania speeds into the 21st century.⁣

We conclude this episode with a stay by the incredible Komani Lake, an intense lightning storm and some crazy driving through the city of Shkodër as we make plans for our final days in Albania.

Join us in this mini documentary as we discover a unique way of life hidden within the Albanian Alps, on YouTube NOW!

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Photo essay available to view over on our lbjournals website

Join us as we explore Albania’s lesser-known alpine town in the foothills of the famous Accursed Mountains- otherwise known as the Albanian Alps.⁣

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In this episode we explore what the town of Puka (Pukë) is all about. One of the highest towns in Albania, there is plenty of breathtaking scenery to absorb, with the Albanian Alps serving as a perfect backdrop to the newly renovated town centre.

Despite its small population, there’s tons to see and do as we highlight by meeting two local guides and budding hoteliers. We explore the stunning surrounding area before meeting with international charity 1 More Tree. Here we learn the importance of sustainable tree planting in areas such as these as well as learning of the devastating effects of an invasive caterpillar species that is plighting Albania.⁣

From here we meet up with Marie Shkjau, owner of Devin Agrotourism farm in the village of Qerret I Madh. Here we discover how traditional living and rural life can be combined with tourism to create a very special experience for anyone lucky enough to venture to this corner of Albania. We sample some local organic cuisine and preserves, and of course some rakia!⁣

If exploring the North of Albania excites you as much as it does us then check out our friends’ page @northexperience_al.⁣

Join us as we discover the most beautiful area of Albania you’ve probably never heard of, on YouTube NOW!

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Join us as we experience Albania’s famous Osum Canyon and sample some of the delicious local wine, produced in a quaint village just outside of the ancient city of Berat. ⁣

In this episode, we arrive in Berat to catch up with an old friend @isufbraho. He kindly lets us stay in his beautifully renovated hotel, located in the picturesque historic centre of the city.

We then head to @alpeta_winery in Roshnik, nestled away in the mountainous outskirts of Berat. Here we discover local flavours and sample organic wine and rakia as well as indulging in the food that is grown here. We marvel at the sustainable business and learn about the special wine produced from grapes that only grow in this particular region from our host @arditfiska. ⁣

After the winery, we venture into Osumi canyon, famous across Albania for being its largest and most impressive canyon.⁣

Join us as we discover some of Albania’s most beautiful natural landscapes, on YouTube NOW!

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Good morning, everyone! We hope you’ll join us on this adventure as we experience one of the craziest roads we’ve ever attempted to drive. ⁣

In this episode, we end up on the notorious SH74 road in an attempt to find a scenic route to the historic city of Berat. We’d heard many warnings about this road but wanted to experience it for ourselves, and it turned out to be just as bad as we’d imagined. We’ve only ever had to turn around less than a handful of times, as this was one of them. ⁣

How far will we make it before we say enough is enough? ⁣

Join us as we put our LDV Convoy through it’s paces and push it to the max. Let us know if you’d drive this road in the comments!⁣

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As always big thank you to @undyingheads for creating the perfect soundtrack to our travelogues- make sure you check them out!

Join us as we experience Albania’s natural wonders and ancient past.⁣

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In this episode, we visit the Lixhat e Bënjës, a naturally occurring hot spring that’s been moulded into a perfect secluded swimming spot. We explore caves carved by mountaineers and military forces and enjoy bathing in the warm thermal waters on offer. ⁣

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After, we visit the city of Gjirokastër and discover the best preserved example of Ottoman history in the Balkans and the birthplace of Albania’s former dictator Enver Hoxha. Here we explore the narrow, winding streets, old Bazaar and attempt to find a non-dodgy garage to get our van repaired.⁣

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As always big thank you to @undyingheads for creating the perfect soundtrack to our travelogues- make sure you check them out!

In this episode we’re back in Albania! It’s been two years since our last visit to this incredible country and we’ve got plenty of exciting adventures awaiting us here. ⁣

We reluctantly left Macedonia, a country that left a permanent imprint on our lives. A country with beautiful rugged mountains and miles of unspoiled nature. A country with the most hospitable and welcoming people we’d encountered. ⁣

However, we were excited too, because Albania had also left these same imprints on our memories from our previous visit there two years ago. ⁣

In this episode we cross the border and arrive at a historic city in the South East of Albania; Korcë. We delve in to local byrek, known to be the best in the country, visit the Old Bazaar and discover a natural beauty spot on the edges of Lake Prespa which requires an incredible off-road drive to get to it. This is not to be missed!⁣

Will the old LDV be up to it? And will Albania live up to our expectations from our first visit?⁣

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Would you love Macedonia as much as us? We just can’t get enough of the country, and this video is precisely why!⁣

We begin wild camping on the shores of Lake Prespa, sitting on the corner of three countries in one of the most beautiful locations we’ve ever had the privilege to camp.⁣

Then we head off in search of some abandoned buildings and end up at a former Yugoslavian hotel with a dark secret hiding inside.⁣

Finally we meet up with some super hospitable locals and join them for some Orthodox New Years Celebrations in true Balkan style!⁣

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We enjoy pushing our van to its limits, so why not explore some of the most treacherous roads in the mountainous Southern regions of the country of N. Macedonia in this week’s episode of Rusty Roadtrips?⁣

Starting at the top of a hazardous mountain track complete with landslides, snow and ice, we make our way down and head East. We meet a friendly local man who shows us the way to an awesome mountainous area where we camp under the stars with the Greek border and Macedonia’s tallest mountain in sight.⁣

We then head further East, attempting to drive an even more perilous mountain track all in the hope of finding a shortcut to Lake Prespa.⁣

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