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Tirana to DurrĂ«s: How I’d Make the Trip in 2026
Getting from Tirana to Durres is easy, but nobody warns you about the traffic. Bus fares, taxi apps and my timing tips after 8+ years living in Albania.
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8 Best Durres Restaurants I’d Actually Recommend (After Eating My Way Through The City)
The best durres restaurants after eating my way through the city for 5 days. My favourite traditional spot, the best pizza in Albania and what I paid.
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Albania Cooking Class in Durrës: My Honest Review
I did an albania cooking class in Durres with Erti. Market shopping, three traditional dishes and unlimited wine. My honest review of whether it’s worth it.
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Where I’d Stay in DurrĂ«s: My Personal Picks After 5 Days There
Wondering where to stay in Durres? Most guides say book near the beach. After 5 days there I think that’s wrong, and here’s the area I’d pick instead.
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The Best Time to Visit Durrës in My Personal Opinion
The best time to visit Durres isn’t August. I went in 35C heat and regretted it. My honest month by month pick after 8+ years living in Albania.
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3 Days in Durrës: My Tried and Tested Itinerary
My tried and tested 3 days in Durres itinerary after 8+ years in Albania. Roman ruins, the beach worth your time and the day trip I’d never skip.
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Is Durrës Worth Visiting? My Honest Take After 8+ Years in Albania
Is Durres worth visiting? It was my most hated city in Albania until I gave it 5 days. My honest take on the ruins, the beaches and who should skip it.
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17 Things to Do in DurrĂ«s I’d Actually Recommend (After 5 Days There)
17 things to do in Durres I’d actually recommend after 5 days there. The Roman ruins worth your time, the one I’d skip paying for, and my favourite spot.
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7 Unexpected Uses of an eSIM While Exploring New Places
Travel brings new sights, new habits, and moments that require quick decisions. After travelling through dozens of countries, having data as soon as I land has become one of those little things I really don’t want to travel without. I’ve…
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Island Hopping vs. Ship Hopping: The Ultimate Budget Breakdown for a Greek Islands Vacation
With 227 islands to pick from (not counting the mainland), Greece offers a unique opportunity to quickly hop from one place to another. From the larger islands of Santorini and Rhodes, to lively Paros or relaxing Sifnos – they’re all…
