Editorial director & travel writer
Ana Popa
Bucharest, Romania·Writing here since 2024-11
Ana runs the editorial line at myAlbania.online from Bucharest. She has been travelling the Balkans for a decade — first as a backpacker, then as a journalist for Vice Romania and Munții Noștri magazine. She covers itineraries, cost planning and comparisons with neighbouring countries, and edits every guide before it goes live.
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practical
Basic Albanian phrases for travellers
April 27, 2026
news
The 5 best new things in Albania to try in 2026
April 24, 2026
guide
Osum Canyon rafting — the wild side of inland Albania
April 23, 2026
cuisine
Petulla — Albanian fried dough you should eat for breakfast
April 21, 2026
tradition
Folk dress in Albania — xhubleta, fustanellë and the white felt cap
April 21, 2026
cuisine
Koran — the endemic trout of Lake Ohrid
April 20, 2026
guide
Top 10 things to do in Albania
April 13, 2026
history
The 173,000 bunkers of communist Albania
April 6, 2026
practical
How to Get to Albania — All Routes Compared
April 1, 2026
news
Travelling responsibly in Albania — a 2026 guide
March 25, 2026
guide
Top wine regions in Albania
March 23, 2026
history
Religion in Albania — a model of coexistence
March 22, 2026
cuisine
A guide to Albanian cheeses — from gjizë to djathë i bardhë
March 18, 2026
practical
Sarandë to Corfu Ferry — Schedule, Prices and Tips (2026)
March 16, 2026
cuisine
Qofte — the meatball that means home
March 13, 2026
news
Albania vs. Greece, Croatia, Montenegro — where it wins, where it doesn't
March 10, 2026
practical
SIM cards and internet in Albania
March 7, 2026
guide
Albania Travel Guide 2026 — Everything You Need to Know
March 5, 2026
cuisine
Tavë kosi — the lamb-and-yogurt dish that defines Elbasan
February 28, 2026
news
What's new in Albania tourism — the 2026 outlook
February 28, 2026
tradition
The Kanun — the medieval code that still echoes in modern Albania
February 28, 2026
guide
Top Instagram spots in Albania
February 25, 2026
guide
7-Day Albania Itinerary — Tirana, Berat, Riviera, Gjirokastër
February 13, 2026
practical
Weather and climate in Albania — coast vs. mountains
February 12, 2026
practical
How to Get to Ksamil — Every Route, Time and Cost (2026)
February 8, 2026
cuisine
The Albanian wine renaissance — Çobo, Alpeta, Nurellari and the new generation
February 6, 2026
practical
How to get around Albania — bus, car, ferry, plane
February 6, 2026
practical
Driving in Albania — rules, roads and reality
January 15, 2026
news
Avoiding the crowds — why September is the new July
January 12, 2026
guide
Albania vs Montenegro — Which Should You Visit in 2026?
January 10, 2026
guide
Top museums in Albania
January 7, 2026
tradition
Weddings in Albania — three days, three generations, hundreds of guests
January 3, 2026
practical
What to pack for an Albania trip
December 28, 2025
practical
How much does a trip to Albania cost? Real numbers (2026)
December 28, 2025
tradition
Iso-polyphony — the UNESCO-listed singing tradition of southern Albania
December 26, 2025
guide
Albania vs Greece — Which Is Better in 2026?
December 25, 2025
guide
Cycling the Albanian Adriatic — Velipojë to Vlorë
December 24, 2025
practical
Is Albania Safe to Visit in 2026? An Honest Answer
December 21, 2025
practical
When is the best time to visit Albania?
December 18, 2025
practical
Is Albania safe? Real talk for travellers in 2026
December 16, 2025
tradition
The Bektashi — Sufi mysticism with its world centre in Tirana
December 16, 2025
cuisine
Flija — the layered pancake of the Albanian Alps
December 15, 2025
guide
Top romantic getaways in Albania
December 13, 2025
cuisine
Fërgesë — the summer classic of Tirana
December 10, 2025
practical
Renting a Car in Albania — Costs, Rules and Honest Tips (2026)
December 6, 2025
tradition
Kullas — the stone tower houses of the Albanian highlands
December 3, 2025
practical
Etiquette and customs — what visitors get wrong (and right)
December 2, 2025
practical
How Much Does a Trip to Albania Cost in 2026?
December 1, 2025
guide
Top cities to visit in Albania
November 28, 2025
guide
Shala River — the "Thai of Albania" canyon by boat
November 24, 2025
history
Mother Teresa — the Albanian saint of Calcutta
November 23, 2025
news
The 2026 summer festival calendar in Albania
November 20, 2025
history
The Illyrian roots of Albania
November 12, 2025
guide
Top archaeological sites in Albania
November 10, 2025
cuisine
Mountain honey — Albania's best edible souvenir
November 8, 2025
guide
Top castles and fortresses in Albania
November 5, 2025
guide
7-day Albania itinerary — coast, mountains and old towns
November 2, 2025
tradition
Besa — the unbreakable Albanian promise
October 29, 2025
practical
Where to Stay in Albania — Best Areas + Hotels for 2026
October 14, 2025
guide
Top mountain villages in Albania
October 13, 2025