Albania is a beautifully diverse country located on the southeastern peninsula of the Balkan States, and although the country is not yet well known as a holiday destination it has a rapidly growing tourist industry and offers great value for visitors making it a true hidden gem that should be on any travellers bucket list. Albania is a stunning country with gorgeous coastlines, unspoilt forests and tall snow-capped mountain ranges in the winter. Tirana is the capital of Albania and[...]
There are so many great cities in Albania that many have never heard of. Albania is still a relatively undiscovered country. There’s a lot on offer when you visit Albania, from sandy beaches to a fascinating and dark communist past as well as a thriving slow food movement, here are the best 10 cities in Albania you should think about visiting. What I love about Albania is that all these cities are vastly different from one another and each offers its own unique exp[...]
Gjipe beach is one of the most magnificent places to visit in Southern Albania. It's famous for its beautiful beach which can be accessed by a 40-minute walk, boat or a 4x4. Let's get into how you can get to this beautiful paradise within the Albanian riviera! How to get to Gjipe beach Depending on how you will reach Gjipe beach will depend if you will do it as a day trip or not. If you are doing the car/hike option, this can easily be a great stopover for the morning[...]
When I travel overseas from Saranda I almost always fly out of Athens because they have incredibly cheap flights to Asia and elsewhere in Europe. There’s not a lot of practical information about travelling from Athens to Saranda or travelling from Saranda to Athens so I decided to put this handy guide together to make it a bit clearer. It’s an easy trip once you know when and where the bus comes and goes from! Athens to Saranda bus Getting your ticket in Athens It's ad[...]
The charming UNESCO town of Gjirokastra, Albania is a great destination for a night or two when visiting Albania. You may also know Gjirokastra as the city of stone or by its Albanian name, Gjirokastër (also spelled Gjirokaster). Often Gjirokastër is said to be the same as the other Albanian UNESCO town Berat but in fact, it deserves a visit as the two towns are very different although the style of the houses might be similar. Unlike Berat, Gjirokastra sits on top of a hill overlooking th[...]