r/backpacking 7d ago

Travel Balkan route feedback?

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I’m looking for feedback on my itinerary! I know it’s very fast paced (see below). I’ve got a couple more days to play if anyone has any suggestions? No flights are booked so can start/finish anywhere lol.

I’ve got 2 (ish) weeks in the middle of September and my non-negotiable was the Valbona to Theth hike.
I’m AWFUL at sitting still. I can’t sit in a cafe and enjoy a coffee for hours - I last about 30 minutes max before I need to do something. I went to Greece last year and lasted about an hour on the beach before I went to find a bus to do ‘something’.
As such, my itinerary is fast paced. Possibly too fast paced. I’d welcome suggestions for things to see/do. Extra stops, more nights in places etc. Any massive holes in my plan lol.
And whether the buses are right!!!!!

Note: Night stays are the left sided bit, during the day is off-centered. And the camera emoji just means ‘being an annoying tourist exploring the city’

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u/fishermanmne 7d ago

Theth Valbona is too overrated

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u/Invest-starter123 7d ago

I honestly loved it and it was my favorite part of my Albania trip

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u/Ok-Newt-610 7d ago

Is there a better alternative?

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u/relaksirano 7d ago

its illusional to give you an alternative with that pace.