The remote village of Theth in the Albanian Alps has become popular with hikers in recent years. I managed to hitchhike to Theth from Shkodra, getting rides on these remote roads by a number of awesome Albanians. The next day, I got up early to capture the sun rising behind the mountains and hike a very scenic path to the village of Valbona, which is more accessible thanks to a paved road, but lacks the vibe that remote Theth has.

Sunrise behind Theth Church, Albanian Alps

While Montenegro's coast wasn't my favourite part of the Balkans, I loved the mountainous landscapes of Durmitor National Park. I was lucky to hitch a ride with a few guys from the hostel to the start of the hike to Bobotov Kuk, the highest peak of Durmitor. This view from the parking area offered a first taste of the amazing views I was going to experience that day.

Road in Durmitor National Park

When I visited Durmitor National Park in Montenegro, I did several of the spectacular hikes in the national park. This shot is near the peak of Bobotov Kuk, the highest point in Durmitor, offering spectacular views on the Alpine landscape.

Bobotov Kuk

Durmitor National Park in Montenegro is home to some of the most impressive mountain landscape in the Balkans. After an exhausting hike to an ice cave nested in the Alpine landscape, I arrived at this mountain village on my way back to my hostel in Durmitor in the afternoon.

Mountain Village near Durmitor

The coast of Montenegro is scattered with historical old towns and sunny beaches.

Captured	September 14, 2019
Location	Budva Municipality, Montenegro
Camera	BuyNikon D5500
Lens	BuyNikon 18.0-140.0 mm f/3.5-5.6
Exposure Time	1/800s
Aperture	f/6.3
Focal Length	20mm
ISO	100

Old Town Beach in Budva

Nearby Photos

Sunrise behind Theth Church, Albanian Alps

Road in Durmitor National Park

Bobotov Kuk

Mountain Village near Durmitor