Vlorë, Albania: A Local’s Guide to the City and Its Beaches
Vlorë is where Albania declared its independence in 1912 — a big coastal city that marks the meeting of the
Travel & Leisure
Various posts about traveling, tourism and leisure in Albania.
Travel & Leisure
Various posts about traveling, tourism and leisure in Albania.
Kruja Day Trip from Tirana: Skanderbeg’s Castle + the Old Bazaar
A Tirana local’s guide to Kruja: the castle, Skanderbeg Museum, and the Ottoman bazaar, 45 minutes from Tirana. Furgon vs taxi vs tour, costs and tips.
Ohrid Day Trip from Tirana: The Insider’s Honest Guide
A Tirana local’s guide to the Ohrid day trip: the border crossing, Lake Ohrid, St Naum, Pogradec, costs and whether to self-drive or book.
Blue Eye Albania: What It’s Really Like (A Local’s Guide to Syri i Kaltër)
Albania’s Blue Eye spring explained by a local: how to get there from Saranda, whether to book a tour, swimming, crowds and honest tips.
Theth Day Trip from Tirana: Can You Actually Do It?
Theth from Tirana in one day, a local’s honest guide: road conditions, the Blue Eye, self-guided vs tour, costs and what to expect.
Komani Lake Day Trip from Tirana: Is It Worth It? (A Local’s Guide)
Albania’s most dramatic day trip, explained by a Tirana local: the Komani Lake ferry, the Shala River, self-guided vs tour, costs, tips and how to book.
One Night in Shkodra — Albania’s Most Underrated City Woke Up
An unplanned night in Shkodra — a sold-out play at the Migjeni Theatre, a packed boulevard, the old bazaar after dark, and why Albania’s most underrated city is about to get much bigger.