Been there | Tips http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/ Welcome to Been there. Your tips on the places you know - that you love, live in or have just visited - are what make this guide. Rafting in Osumi Canyon http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26776 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/26776 Ancient Butrint http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24271
Originally a Neolithic settlement, later developed by the Greeks, Illyrians, Romans and Venetians. Comprising ruins of 6CBC fortifications, 3CBC Hellenistic amphitheatre, acropolis, 4CBC Temple of Asklepios, Roman Baths, 5C Byzantine Baptistry and mosaics, 6C Basilica, impressive Venetian tower and fortress.

A protected site with excellent museum housing original artefacts. Outdoor stalls selling local handicrafts.

Set in beautiful woodland, reached from the south via a small chain ferry. Access now possible by day tour from Corfu and northern Greek resorts. Local currency is the Lek but Euro is accepted. Prices somewhat lower than in Greece. A rare opportunity.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/24271 Kayaking from the Dhermi Hotel http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23038 The hotel is clean and has a lovely terrace and restaurant, which serves fresh fish chosen from a plate and lovely pizza.
Pick a nice day and ask to hire a kayak (1000 leke = £6) take this north for about half an hour and enjoy the mile long white sand (and bunkers!) of Drymades beach. There is a little beach bar further down if you fancy a drink.
The sea is bright blue and view of the rocks and snow capped mountains is awesome.
In the evening walk up the hill and get a 2 litre plastic bottle of wine from the shop for 300 leke a bargain. Pleasant and no hangover!
The best part of my Balkan tour.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/23038 The blloku area http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22410 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/22410 The Artificial Lake http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20231 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20231 Et’hem Bay Mosque http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20229 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20229 Mount Dajti http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20230 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20230 Street Vendors http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20228 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20228 Freddy’s Hostel http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20227 Also Freddy (the owner) was very helpful!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/20227