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Stories, tips, and updates from our travels in Albania.

Summer 2026 in Albania: Everything You Need to Know
2026-04

Summer 2026 in Albania: Everything You Need to Know

Everything you need to know about summer 2026 in Albania. New routes, events, and travel planning tips.

Easter in Albania: Traditions, Celebrations, and Where to Experience Them
2026-03

Easter in Albania: Traditions, Celebrations, and Where to Experience Them

Easter traditions in Albania across different religions and regions. Celebrations, food, and where to experience it.

Is Albania Getting Too Expensive? A 2026 Price Check
2026-02

Is Albania Getting Too Expensive? A 2026 Price Check

Is Albania getting too expensive? A 2026 price check comparing current costs to previous years.

Planning Your Spring 2026 Albania Trip: What to Book Now
2026-01

Planning Your Spring 2026 Albania Trip: What to Book Now

Planning your spring 2026 Albania trip. What to book now, weather expectations, and top spring activities.

Digital Nomad Life in Tirana: A 2025 Update
2025-10

Digital Nomad Life in Tirana: A 2025 Update

A 2025 update on digital nomad life in Tirana. Co-working spaces, costs, internet, and community.

Every Albanian Riviera Beach Ranked for 2025
2025-07

Every Albanian Riviera Beach Ranked for 2025

We rank every beach on the Albanian Riviera for 2025 based on water, sand, facilities, and vibe.

What Albanians Want Visitors to Know About Their Country
2025-05

What Albanians Want Visitors to Know About Their Country

What Albanians want visitors to know about their country. Insights and tips straight from the locals.

The Best New Hotels in Albania That Opened in 2025
2025-03

The Best New Hotels in Albania That Opened in 2025

The best new hotels and boutique stays that opened in Albania in 2025, from Tirana to the Riviera.

Albania's Tourism Boom in 2025: What It Means for Your Trip
2025-01

Albania's Tourism Boom in 2025: What It Means for Your Trip

Albania welcomed 4.7 million visitors in early 2025. What the tourism boom means for your next trip.

Sustainable Tourism in Albania: Balancing Growth and Protection
2024-11

Sustainable Tourism in Albania: Balancing Growth and Protection

How Albania is balancing tourism growth with environmental protection along the Riviera and in national parks.

Van Life in Albania: Our Guide to Campervanning the Coast and Mountains
2024-09

Van Life in Albania: Our Guide to Campervanning the Coast and Mountains

Is van life possible in Albania? Our guide to campervanning the Albanian coast and mountains.

Albania's Coffee Obsession: Why Albanians Drink More Coffee Than Almost Anyone in Europe
2024-06

Albania's Coffee Obsession: Why Albanians Drink More Coffee Than Almost Anyone in Europe

Understanding Albania's deep coffee culture. Why Albanians drink more coffee than almost anyone in Europe.

What Changed in Albania for Travelers in 2024
2024-04

What Changed in Albania for Travelers in 2024

What changed in Albania for travelers in 2024. New flights, developments, and things to know.

The Pyramid of Tirana: We Visited the Transformed Monument
2024-02

The Pyramid of Tirana: We Visited the Transformed Monument

The Pyramid of Tirana reopened as a creative hub. We visited the transformed communist-era monument.

Albania in Winter: What It Is Really Like
2023-12

Albania in Winter: What It Is Really Like

What it is really like to visit Albania in winter. Quiet cities, thermal baths, and a different side of the country.

How to Photograph Albania: Tips, Locations, and Capturing the Magic
2023-08

How to Photograph Albania: Tips, Locations, and Capturing the Magic

Tips for photographing Albania. Best light, top locations, equipment advice, and how to capture the magic.

The Vjosa Becomes Europe's First Wild River National Park: What It Means for Travelers
2023-06

The Vjosa Becomes Europe's First Wild River National Park: What It Means for Travelers

The Vjosa River became Europe's first wild river national park in 2023. What this means for travelers.

We Hiked Theth to Valbona Across the Albanian Alps — Here Is Our Honest Review
2023-03

We Hiked Theth to Valbona Across the Albanian Alps — Here Is Our Honest Review

We hiked from Theth to Valbona across the Albanian Alps. Here is our complete experience and honest review.

Gjirokastra: Walking Through the Stone City Felt Like Stepping Back in Time
2022-11

Gjirokastra: Walking Through the Stone City Felt Like Stepping Back in Time

Walking through Gjirokastra's stone streets felt like stepping back in time. Here is why this UNESCO city amazed us.

Albania Solo Female Travel: An Honest Two-Week Story
2022-08

Albania Solo Female Travel: An Honest Two-Week Story

A solo female traveler's honest experience of two weeks in Albania. Safety, highlights, and lessons learned.

Chasing Sunsets Along the Albanian Riviera
2022-05

Chasing Sunsets Along the Albanian Riviera

Chasing sunsets along the Albanian Riviera. The best spots for golden hour from Ksamil to Dhermi.

Tirana's Transformation: From Communist Grey to Europe's Most Colorful Capital
2022-02

Tirana's Transformation: From Communist Grey to Europe's Most Colorful Capital

How Tirana transformed from a grey communist capital into one of Europe's most colorful and dynamic cities.

What We Actually Spent in Two Weeks in Albania: Full Budget Breakdown
2021-10

What We Actually Spent in Two Weeks in Albania: Full Budget Breakdown

What we actually spent in two weeks in Albania. Full budget breakdown with prices for food, hotels, and transport.

Albanian Food Completely Surprised Us
2021-07

Albanian Food Completely Surprised Us

Albanian food completely surprised us. From byrek breakfasts to seafood feasts, here is what we discovered.

The Koman Ferry: Europe's Most Beautiful Boat Ride?
2021-04

The Koman Ferry: Europe's Most Beautiful Boat Ride?

Our experience on the Koman Lake ferry, often called Europe's most beautiful boat ride. Was it worth it?

How We Fell in Love with Berat
2020-10

How We Fell in Love with Berat

How the UNESCO city of Berat captured our hearts with its white houses, castle views, and warm hospitality.

Albanian Riviera vs Croatian Coast: Which One Wins?
2020-07

Albanian Riviera vs Croatian Coast: Which One Wins?

We compare the Albanian Riviera to Croatia's Dalmatian Coast. Beaches, prices, crowds, and which wins.

Albania Is Europe's Last True Hidden Gem — and It Will Not Stay That Way
2020-03

Albania Is Europe's Last True Hidden Gem — and It Will Not Stay That Way

Why Albania is Europe's last true hidden gem and why that will not last much longer.

Our First Time in Albania: What Surprised Us, What We Loved, What We Wish We Knew
2019-11

Our First Time in Albania: What Surprised Us, What We Loved, What We Wish We Knew

A first-timer's honest account of visiting Albania. What surprised us, what we loved, and what we wish we knew.

Why Albania Should Be Your Next Trip
2019-06

Why Albania Should Be Your Next Trip

Why Albania deserves a spot on your travel bucket list. Beaches, mountains, food, and prices that seem too good to be true.