Albanian Traditions and Customs Explained: An Insider’s Guide
I will never forget the first village wedding I attended in the mountains near Shkodra. I was expecting a modest […]
Culture & Traditions
Albanian weddings, hospitality, cuisine, history, festivals, language, and the customs that define Albanian life.
Culture & Traditions
Albanian weddings, hospitality, cuisine, history, festivals, language, and the customs that define Albanian life.
Albanian Hospitality: Understanding Besa from an Albanian
Key Takeaways Besa means “pledge of honor” — it is the foundational code that governs Albanian hospitality, trust, and social
Queen Teuta, the most famous woman of the ancient world in the 3rd century BC
Article source and special thanks to: Micky Haxhiislami Queen Teuta of Illyria remains one of the most prominent female figures
Tantella: The Art of Albanian Weaving and Cultural Heritage
Table of Contents Introduction to TantellaCultural SignificanceCraftsmanship and DesignPreservation of TraditionWhere to Find TantellaConclusion Tantella is a captivating aspect of
Albanian Blogger, Culture & Traditions, Day Trips, Travel & Leisure
A Day in the Albanian Countryside: Traditional Food, Nature, and Family Fun
On a sunny Sunday morning, my family and I decided to escape the city and explore the outskirts of Tirana.
Carrying on Albania’s Rich New Year’s Traditions
As I’ve written about before, the New Year’s Eve dinner remains one of the most meaningful holiday traditions for Albanian
Albanian Costumes in Early Postcards
As the New Year starts I could not help but stop to review some of the photographs, pictures, paintings and