Albania: I went to Europe’s last true wild frontier to find adventure and escape the crowds
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Albania: I went to Europe’s last true wild frontier to find adventure and escape the crowds

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery The writer reaches the top of the Valbona Pass However, Albania’s ultimate claim to being Europe’s final wild frontier is the mighty Vjosa, the continent’s last completely untouched river outside of Russia. open image in gallery Tuck in: Dining on authentic Albanian cuisine Continue for another two to three hours to Shkodër, the namesake of southern Europe’s largest lake, which teeters on the border with Montenegro. The lake’s beauty has long attracted German tourists but much of western Europe is still unaware of North Albania’s hidden beauty.

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