Albania is one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. Though it increases in popularity each year, the country is largely ignored by tourists, who still think of it as a post-communist backwater (as if the world hasn’t changed in the last 30 years). Yet this is a land of untouched natural beauty…
We haven’t met many people who have traveled in Albania, but when reading some travel stories and blog posts about it, we got the impression that the coast is very beautiful. Also, it seems that the towns in the coast are quickly becoming very popular holiday destinations, not only for ba…
No t many people can tell you much about Albania and its capital Tirana. The country, isolated from the rest of the world during the communist era, has undergone massive changes in the past two decades. The city of Tirana was once grey and dull, but today boasts colors, charm and loads o…
You may have heard of the Albanian Riviera and its beaches, once catchwords of true backpackerdom – their names were synonymous with unspoilt sands backed by rolling hills covered in olive groves, rustic accommodation right next to the water, and grilled meats and cold beers for the e…
Albanian food is a sumptious blend of Mediterranean and Balkans cuisine. The produce is rich and colorful, while the meat is tender. With foods characterized by the rural areas, mountainous regions and coastline, there are so many exciting flavors to try in Albania. Get ready for divi…
Albania is one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. Though it increases in popularity each year, the country is largely ignored by tourists, who still think of it as a post-communist backwater (as if the world hasn’t changed in the last 30 years). Yet this is a land of untouched natural beau…
