Still unsure where and how to get the bus to Gjirokaster tomorrow me and my friend decided to climb up to the castle to see if there was a way round the back to get to the main road and the bus.Entrance to the castle was 100 Lek ($1). There were supposed to be several churches inside the compound.We didnt see any churches and they were probably referring to all the different ruins. We could see city views from the summit.Locals still live inside the city walls an...

Today was my birthday and I was travelling south to the Unesco town of Berat with my friend who had joined me. Most westerners who come to Albania head to its Mediterranean coastline for its unspoilt beaches. Not one for beaches, I was more interested in the culture and history and planned to visit its two Unesco towns Berat and Gjirokaster.As Tirana does not have a bus station finding information on where to catch one to Berat was confusing. The hotel had mentio...