Host of JUMP with Traveling Jackie - awarded Best Travel Podcast of 2025 by iHeartRadio - and founder of JUMP Adventures - inviting you on epic adventures to Patagonia and beyond. Join Jackie behind the scenes for podcast news, adventure opportunities, and personal journey updates.
Road trip in Southern Albania (photos & stories!)
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Hello from Montana! I just returned from six whirlwind weeks in Europe, where I spent a week in Albania, then led two JUMP Adventures group trips (a bike & boat in Greece and a multi-sport adventure in Norway), and ended with a week in France, including seeing Ed Sheeran in concert! 🤩 Now I need to sleep for a week... but first, some fun for you: On my last full day in Albania, after road tripping around for a week with a friend, I decided to set myself up on a beautiful balcony (see below!) with a glass of wine and record an episode about my experience there.
In this episode, alongside details that will help you plan a future trip to Albania, you'll get to hear my stories, which include delicious food, wild landscapes, the kindness of strangers, and how my friend and I got through a rather scary mishap on a steep mountain pass (ever had to call emergency services in a foreign country/language?). Most importantly, I share the number one takeaway I have from gorgeous Albania. I invite you to grab your headphones and pull up a chair on my balcony! (I saved you a seat)
Please let me know how you like this solo, on-the-go style episode! You can reply to this email or leave a comment here - I'd love to hear from you. 🩵 Jackie |
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Host of JUMP with Traveling Jackie - awarded Best Travel Podcast of 2025 by iHeartRadio - and founder of JUMP Adventures - inviting you on epic adventures to Patagonia and beyond. Join Jackie behind the scenes for podcast news, adventure opportunities, and personal journey updates.
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