Albania is a beautiful country situated in the Balkans, with a vast history submerged in religious, cultural, and ethnic traditions. Ever since I started blogging about my experience as a tourist, and now as an expat residing in Albania, I have had numerous requests on writing a blog post on what to pack for Albania. Since Albania, like other European countries, has a varied climate throughout the year, a packing list for Europe in September would differentiate from a packing list for[...]
If you plan on visiting Albania, then you must put the Albanian Alps on your trip's itinerary. The northern areas of Albania are filled with lush green valleys and mountains, small towns and villages, and some very exciting hiking trails. Hiking is very common in Albania, even for travelling from one village or town to another up in the north. One such very important hike is from Theth to Valbona. Valbona is a small village in the Kukes County of the Albanian alps. It is esse[...]
Albania offers a vibrant culture with scenic beauty unlike others in the entire Balkans. Once you’ve set foot on Albanian soil, you’ll be mesmerized by the hospitality of its people, the abundant delicacies it has to offer and homemade artistic pieces that you can take back as memorabilia from your trip. There are plenty of options to take home as unique Albanian souvenirs, from homemade items to perishable goods. The beauty of these souvenirs is the craftsmanship that cannot be[...]
Anyone who plans on visiting the Balkans or dreams of backpacking across Europe must visit Theth. A remote retreat in the heart of the Albanian Alps might be the next destination you’re looking for. If you’re clueless about what Theth is and what you can do in a remote village in Albania, then this article is for you. Where’s Theth Theth is a small village, situated inside Shkoder County in Albania. The small village of Theth is more than 2700 ft. above sea level. Although[...]
The unofficial cultural capital of Albania - Korca - is only a three-hour drive from Tirana and a breathtaking spot for tourists from all over the world. Korca is recognized for its architectural significance which dates back to the 13th century. From beautiful churches, mosques, museums and walkways, there is a lot to see and explore in Korca. Also known as the City of Serenades, Korca promises to serenade you towards its beauty and charm. Not a lot of tourists know about this[...]