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The Empty Places of Korçë, Albania

Vito ValentinettiDecember 9, 2020

Korçë, a small city in southeast Albania, is known for its cafes and proximity to national parks, but on this excursion, at the edge of winter during a pandemic, I found myself drawn to the abandoned factories. ...

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I Hiked: Maja Shëndëllisë Mountain (Korçë, Albania)

Vito ValentinettiDecember 8, 2020

This quick and easy hike in southeast Albania follows the road out of Korçë to the top of Maja Shëndëllisë and features a small church that overlooks the city. Hike Overview This hike is mostly on a paved road so if you're looking for a qu...

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I Stop Traveling, Hide Out From The Pandemic in Ohrid, Macedonia

Vito ValentinettiNovember 8, 2020

Well, I have arrived at the halfway point, Day #50 of 100 Days of Travel. It's time for recap and it's also time for a pause while I reassess my journey in the final days of 2020. I said at the beginning of this project that if I thought trav...

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I Hiked: Lako Signoj Peak (Ohrid, Macedonia)

Vito ValentinettiNovember 7, 2020

It's Day #49 of 100 Days of Travel! I'm back in Ohrid checking out hikes I missed on previous visits. The one I'm showing you today is so much fun that I did it two weeks in a row. It's an easy climb with some classic views of both Lake Ohrid and Lak...

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Must-See Magnificent Macedonian Memorials

Vito ValentinettiNovember 6, 2020

Welcome to Day #49 of 100 Days of Travel where I'm traveling safely around Macedonia. One of the surprises of traveling around this small country has been the war memorials. Below, I'm highlighting my favorites of these creative art sculptures. ...

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Photo Essay: Lake Ohrid in the Off Season

Vito ValentinettiNovember 5, 2020

It's Day #47 of 100 Days of Travel and I have returned to Ohrid. Macedonia's lakeside region is frequently photographed, with sweeping shots of the clear waters, stunning mountains, and ancient architecture, but I thought it would be interesting to s...

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I Hiked: Patekata od Leko (Velestovo, Macedonia)

Vito ValentinettiNovember 4, 2020

It's Day #46 of 100 Days of Travel and I'm back in Ohrid! After staying up all night in an anxiety-fueled panic attack from the US elections, I struck out for the peace of nearby Galičica National Park. Hike Overview This exceptional national pa...

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I Visited Every National Park In Macedonia

Vito ValentinettiNovember 3, 2020

It's Day #45 of 100 Days of Travel and I'm still safely traveling around Macedonia. Today, I visited the third and final national park of Macedonia so thought I would give a short recap of these outdoor wonders. 1. Galičica National Park Foun...

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What to Do in Skopje, Macedonia (COVID-19 Edition)

Vito ValentinettiNovember 2, 2020

It's Day #44 of 100 Days of Travel and I'm heading out of Skopje for the last time this year. I've spent about three weeks in the city over the past two months and want to share some of the COVID-safe activities that have kept me entertained. ...

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I Hiked: Vodno Mountain (Skopje, Macedonia)

Vito ValentinettiNovember 1, 2020

It's Day #43 of 100 Days of Travel and I'm back in Skopje to plan out the rest of my trip. You can see Vodno Peak from just about anywhere in the city and it's perfect for a quick morning hike before work (and before there are too many other people o...

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