Albania Travel Tips: Everything You Need to Know Before You Go (2026)
Practical Albania travel tips from a local: visa rules, money, SIM cards, transport, safety, language, and cultural etiquette. Updated for 2026.
Food & Drink
Albanian food is simple, seasonal and generous: grilled meat, fresh vegetables, byrek for breakfast and raki whenever there’s something to celebrate. I write about what to order and where to eat it, in Tirana and around the country, from traditional tables to rooftop bars.
Start with: Albanian food: the complete guide · Where to eat in Tirana · Rooftop bars in Tirana
Food & Drink
Albanian food is simple, seasonal and generous: grilled meat, fresh vegetables, byrek for breakfast and raki whenever there’s something to celebrate. I write about what to order and where to eat it, in Tirana and around the country, from traditional tables to rooftop bars.
Start with: Albanian food: the complete guide · Where to eat in Tirana · Rooftop bars in Tirana
Tirana Walking Tour: 3 Self-Guided Routes Through the Capital (2026)
Walk Tirana like a local with 3 self-guided routes covering history, food, and art. Insider tips from a 40+ year resident on what to see, eat, and skip.
25 Best Things to Do in Tirana (A Local’s Guide for 2026)
25 best things to do in Tirana picked by a Tirana native. From Skanderbeg Square to raki bars, with costs in EUR, insider tips, and honest advice for 2026.
Albanian Food: The Complete Guide by an Albanian
Key Takeaways Albanian cuisine is a unique blend of Mediterranean, Balkan, and Ottoman traditions — fresh ingredients, olive oil, and
Pazari i Ri: Tirana’s Reborn Bazaar
Key Takeaways Pazari i Ri is Tirana’s historic bazaar, fully renovated in 2017 into a thriving food and market destination
Italian pasta near roman ruins in Durres (at “gropa”)
I love to travel and write about my experiences, it’s obvious right? Well, this time I traveled, again, to the
An “Olive Garden” Albanian style!
When I was going to university in the states, it was customary to try different places to eat. One of