One of Europe’s last big wild rivers is looking like it will be saved from hydropower development.

“We highly welcome todays statement of Albanias PM Edi Ramas, that the Vjosa river will be saved and the Kalivaç dam will not be build. Following the PM’s message, this is the right time to start a dialogue with the scientists, public authorities and civil society about the future of the Vjosa and the establishment of a Vjosa National Park.

Day 8 of my incredible adventures in Albania began in the historical UNESCO Ottoman town of Berat. Come along with me as I enjoy a traditional Albanian breakfast in Berat before I check out Elbasan Castle on the way from Berat to Pogradec, Albania!

Kanionet e Osumit të gëlltisin brenda tyre dhe Ti bëhesh pjesë e aventurës. Rafting të jep mundësinë të udhëtosh me trup në të sotmen dhe me imagjinatë miliona vjet para.

Kayak ,Vrojtim zogjsh,Biçikleta dhe Hiking në Lagunën e Karavastasë- Divjakë

Maryam Salim, World Bank representative in Albania, rafts for the first time in Albania with Albania Rafting Group on the Bistrica River in Saranda.

Maryam Salim përfaqësuesja e bankës Botërore në Shqipëri bën rafting për herë të parë n

We met the President of the Albanian Rafting Federation on the banks of his beloved Osumi Canyons that he’s been fighting to protect.

Whew! What a weekend! From rafting to off-roading, these past two days have been non-stop action, and I couldn’t be happier to be sharing new experiences with some of my favorite Peace Corps volunteers!

Like a movie! Wind, twilight, escape.
Fear + merriment = adrenaline.