Long-form guides, traditions, recipes and practical know-how — written by travellers who keep coming back.
practicalA complete guide for drivers: routes through Serbia, Bulgaria or Greece, real distances, tolls, vignettes, documents and where to sleep en route to Albania.
practicalRealistic daily Albania budget: lodging, food, beach costs, transport. Three scenarios — budget, mid-range, comfort — plus cash vs card, lek vs euro.
practicalMonth by month: sea temperature, crowds and prices on the Albanian Riviera. Which window fits your trip best — beach, mountains or a city break.
practicalCar, plane, or bus? We compare routes, travel time, and costs for getting from Romania to Albania, and when each option actually makes sense.
practicalWhat renting a car in Albania really costs, where to pick one up, which insurance to choose, and what to watch for on the road and at drop-off.
practicalYou'll get by with English in cities and tourist areas, but a handful of Albanian phrases unlocks smiles, free coffee, and warmer welcomes.
practicalHow to travel to Albania — flights, ferries from Italy and Corfu, buses from Kosovo / Macedonia / Greece, driving from Montenegro. Routes, prices, time.
practicalThe ferry between Sarandë and Corfu is the easiest way in and out of southern Albania. Crossing times, ticket prices, which boat to pick, and how to combine it with Ksamil and the Riviera.
practicalA 30-day prepaid SIM with 30+ GB costs €10–€15. Coverage is strong everywhere except deep mountain valleys. Here's what to know.
practicalMediterranean on the coast, alpine in the mountains, continental in the east — Albania has more climate diversity than its size suggests.
practicalKsamil sits at the far southern tip of Albania. Here's every realistic way to reach it — from Corfu, Tirana, Sarandë or the Greek border — with times, prices and the fastest option for your start point.
practicalBuses (and minibuses, locally called "furgon") cover most routes cheaply. Renting a car gives you the Riviera and Alps. Here's how to combine them.
practicalAlbania uses the lekë (ALL). Cards are accepted in cities; cash is king in mountains and villages. Currency, ATMs, tipping — the full guide.
practicalA car opens up the country, but Albanian roads have a learning curve. What to expect, what to avoid, and which roads are worth the rental.
practicalMost European, North American, Australian and many Asian passport holders enter Albania visa-free for 90 days. Here's the full breakdown.
practicalA simple packing list adapted to Albania's mix of beach, city and mountain — beach-and-hike season, summer-only, and shoulder.
practicalAlbania is cheap by Western standards but Riviera season prices have risen. Here are honest budgets for backpacker, mid-range and comfort travel.
practicalIs Albania safe? Yes — and the data backs it up. Here's an honest breakdown of crime, scams, driving, solo travel and the few real risks.
practicalAlbania rewards travellers who ignore the peak. The short answer: come in late May to early June , or in September . The sea is warm enough to swim, the…
practicalYes, generally — Albania is safer than most Western European cities for tourists. Here are the actual things to watch for.
practicalA rental car is the best way to see Albania beyond the beach resorts. What it costs, what to watch for in the contract, how the driving really is, and whether you actually need one.
practicalYes/no head shakes are reversed. Coffee invitations are sacred. Here's what to do — and what to avoid — to fit in like a local.
practicalReal prices for Albania travel — daily budget breakdowns for backpackers, mid-range and luxury. Cost of food, hotels, transport, activities.
practicalBus, taxi, transfer or rental — what each option costs and how long it takes from TIA to Tirana centre, the coast and the mountains.
practicalWhere to stay in Albania — by region. Tirana neighbourhoods, Riviera vs inland, Ksamil vs Saranda, mountain villages. With hotel picks for each style.
