Himare is a relaxed beach town in Southern Albania on Ionian Sea. It’s a beautiful place to spend a few days soaking Read More
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Any trip to Albania is not complete without exploring the stunning mountain ranges and regions. Head to Theth for incredible views, hiking, and so much more!
A small country sitting between Croatia, Serbia, and Albania on the Adriatic Sea, Montenegro has grown popular in recent years thanks to Read More
I had the joy of venturing to Portland, Oregon, for a friend’s bachelorette party in June of 2024, and while it was Read More
My trip to Cape Town in April of 2024 exceeded my expectations in every single way. Not only did we have an Read More
If you have a car while you’re visiting Cape Town, I highly recommend spending a day on a little road trip through Read More
I can safely say no trip to Cape Town is complete without a visit to the amazing wine country that is just Read More
If you’re planning a trip to South Africa and want to see lots of animals, but don’t have the time to embark Read More
I’m excited to announce that GPSMyCity, an awesome partner I’ve had on this blog for years now, is giving readers of valthebackpacker.com Read More
Have you ever wanted to disappear into the wilderness for a weekend, disconnecting from all technology and getting a taste of a Read More