u/ConfectionPublic

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Hi! I’m planning a ~45 day Balkans trip for Sept/Oct and would genuinely love some opinions from people who’ve traveled around the region before :)

I’m trying to strike a balance between seeing enough places while still traveling slowly and actually enjoying them. I tend to prefer atmosphere/café culture/random wandering over rushing through landmarks.

A few things I’m especially into:

\\\* post-Yugo / socialist history + architecture

\\\* beaches without super resort-y vibes

\\\* nightlife and some partying but not too clubby, mostly bars and live music

\\\* slower travel / staying places long enough to settle in a bit

Current plan is:

*Ljubljana — 2 nights

*Belgrade — 4 nights

*Sarajevo — 8 nights

*Mostar — 4 nights

*Trebinje — 2 nights

*Žabljak — 3 nights

*Kotor — 4 nights

Then an Albania roadtrip:

*Shkodër — 2 nights

*Theth — 3 nights

*Tirana — 4 nights

*Berat — 2 nights

*Gjirokastër — 2 nights

*Dhërmi — 2 nights

*Himarë — 2 nights

Then bus to Athens

*Athens — 3 nights (I have to fly in and out of a schengen region)

A friend will probably join from Bosnia onwards, especially for the Montenegro + Albania sections.

Mainly wondering:

does this pacing feel good or am I underestimating travel fatigue?

anywhere you’d personally cut?

anywhere you think deserves more time?

is Trebinje worth adding?

and how is the Albanian Riviera in early October?

Would really appreciate any thoughts/advice/reality checks from people who’ve done similar trips :)

Is anyone interested in going to Champhai tomorrow? It seems that no shared cabs are running on Sunday and a private is too out of budget.

We are two people and we promise to be as entertaining/quiet as required.

Preferably 2-3 other people to split with

Heyy!

Does anyone have suggestions for the best karaoke in aizawl for tonight? It's too rainy and cold so would love a comfy bar

Preferably one that serves beer/alcohol.