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newsA second international airport changes the southern Riviera math — direct flights to Vlorë put Ksamil within a 2-hour transfer.
newsA new modern restaurant in Tirana, a refurbished mountain pass road, expanded ferries on Lake Komani — what we recommend trying this season.
newsHow to support local economies, choose sustainable accommodation, reduce plastic waste, and not contribute to overcrowding hotspots.
newsHonest comparison of Albania with the more famous Mediterranean rivals — what each does better, and where Albania still has work.
newsAlbania's tourism boom shows no sign of cooling, and 2026 brings the biggest structural changes the country's travel map has seen in years.
newsAugust has officially become uncomfortable on the Riviera. The smart move is to shift to September — same sea temp, half the people.
newsA unique 1-year visa, 9% flat tax for foreign income, low cost of living and a buzzing café culture — Albania is quietly becoming a Balkan nomad favourite.
newsKsamil hit 1 million visitors in 2025; Theth's tiny village is overwhelmed in August. Here's how to enjoy them anyway — or pick alternatives.
newsSomewhere around 2018, Albania's coastline became one of Europe's most talked about summer festival destinations. The formula is hard to beat: warm Ionian…
newsFrom grey, polluted post-communist capital to pedestrianised, painted, cafe-lined city in 15 years. Tirana's transformation is one of Europe's under-told urban stories.
