The Albanian Alps | 3 Days Hiking Valbonë to Theth, Round Trip

Welcome to a story about the round-trip-hike from Valbonë to Theth and back! Our first Albanian roadtrip, and first time in the Albanian Alps. Taking us from our home in Ohrid, North Macedonia, we drive across the border and up through the Accursed mountains of northern Albania. In addition to this epic hike, we will take you with us on the Koman Ferry. When we arrived at the Komani Lake Ferry, the magic of the adventure set in. Oh! We also met an unlikely friend: Charlie Boorman. We are now big fans. It was a rainy start to our hike from Valbonë, but we set out with ponchos and determination. The rain scared off many of the hikers, and we enjoyed the trail mostly to ourselves. The views were breathtaking, and in our opinion, more magical than the actual Alps! The next day we set out to explore the Blue Eye lake in Theth, taking a plunge or two, before setting in to make the return hike back over the pass to Valbonë. 01:10 Koman Ferry 06:38 Valbonë→ Theth 16:56 Blue Eye Pool 28:31 Theth→ Valbonë We loved every day in the incredible country of Albania, and absolutely fell in love with the Albanian Alps. This hike was incredible, and left us longing to return for more hiking and cultural adventures in the region. #visitalbania #accursedmountains #theth #valbona #albanianalps #Valbonë ☕ Want to support our journey in a small way? Buy us a coffee! https://buymeacoffee.com/collinandmer... Goofy & educational stories about slow travel. स्वागत; Bienvenidos; Velkommen; добредојде; Welcome; Bienvenu This is a slow travel channel, sharing stories from around the world diving into the thrill of adventures, and the stillness of full-time travel around the world. Taking an alternative, slow method of seeing the world, uncovering the highlights, hidden gems, & learning as much as possible along the way. All of the videos are shot and edited by us based on actual trips we have taken to these places. These stories are not dramatic, the content is not click-bait-y, and the destinations are not always popular. Our intention is just to make people smile with stories from around the world. We hope you enjoy them as we attempt to put the puzzle pieces of the world together. Hiking, running, birds & nature | Real food & coffee shops | Fun history & culture | Beyond the tourism highlights With love, C+M