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Sardines and Whale Sharks

To swim in shark infested waters isn’t always a bad thing. The magnificent whale shark can grow to the size of a school bus and weigh ten times the weight of a Great White, but the experience of being in the water circled by these giants of the sea is magical rather than frightening. TheContinue reading “Sardines and Whale Sharks”

Illyria: A Gem in Europe

This is a land of alpine meadows surrounded by dark forests and imposing mountain peaks, coastal wetlands and lagoons full of wildlife, rugged and rocky coastlines and beautiful sunny beaches. Officially known as Republike e Shqiperise, or Shqiperia, the Land of Eagles, this is also a country of long lost civilizations and cultures, ancient ruins,Continue reading “Illyria: A Gem in Europe”

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Journey to a Mediterranean Wetland Forest

We got lost pretty quickly in the dark as soon as we left the Tirana airport and I quickly learned that my rental car stalls in 2nd gear if it drops below 20 mph. Also, locals will pass you on the sidewalk if you go less than 10 mph over the speed limit. People areContinue reading “Journey to a Mediterranean Wetland Forest”