Our hotel was located in the tourist resort of Golem, near Durres. As is usually the case, aside from wide, sandy beaches and a multitude of hotels and restaurants, there were almost no attractions. This unassuming town proved to be an excellent base for our excursions. Our first stop was the nearby town of Durres. Since I had already visited the city three years ago, I was able to show Julek around like a professional guide.