Albania is a great destination for foodies. From hearty meat dishes to fresh vegetables and quaffable wines to wash it down with, food is at the heart of the culture. You will never go hungry on Albanian food, that’s for sure. But where do you start? Here’s our guide to traditional Albanian dishes and wine,
While Albania may be known for its beaches, there are lots of interesting things about this Balkan superstar. From Stephen Fry’s almost royal connection to the communist leader’s love for British comedy, here are 12 fun facts about Albania. 1. Albania is home to more than 170,000 bunkers Communist dictator Enver Hoxha was a paranoid
Travel journalist Laura Sanders has visited Albania twice with us and guest blogs this week to explain the problem with coining Albania the “Maldives of Europe.” You will not catch me referring to Albania as the “Maldives of Europe.” For one, that only refers to the 25% of the country made up of coastline. The
Are you travelling in Albania with us and keen to know who will be leading the way? Meet Alfi, one of our two awesome adventure guides there. Like Aurora, Alfi hails from northern Albania but he also leads our South Albania holidays. Alfi loves nothing more than teaching guests about his country and being in
Where to find hot weather & adventure in the Balkans in September 2025
- Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Destinations, Inspiration, Kosovo, Montenegro, Responsible travel, Serbia, Uncategorized
- Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Montenegro
Booking your September sun holiday in Europe and not sure where to go? Look no further than the Balkans. Croatia, Albania, Montenegro and Bosnia & Herzegovina all remain hot and sunny well into October (which is why lots of our trips run until then). In fact, our active holidays such as hiking and kayaking trips
Inside our traditional guesthouse stay overlooking the Vjosa
- Albania, Destinations, Homestays, Inspiration, Responsible travel, Uncategorized
- homestay, South Albania
Are you exploring southern Albania with us? This mountain farmhouse in Përmet on the Vjosa river is sure to whet your appetite. Built more than 120 years ago, Kristaq and Florida Kalllufe’s family home is truly unique. Now listed as a National Monument of Culture, you’ll have the chance to stop there the night before
Albania isn’t short of lakes, thanks in part to its karst limestone topography. There’s no less than 1,040 lakes in Albania (240 natural and 800 man-made), putting it in the running with Italy which has 1,500. So how on earth do you decide which ones are worth visiting? From the Thailand-esque Komani to wildlife-rich Shkodra,
The Undiscovered guide to Tirana
- Albania, Balkan cities, Family Travel, Inspiration, Uncategorized
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Once an uninspiring communist city, Tirana is now a bustling metropolis with surprises around every corner. Whether you’re just passing through, or you’re looking for an affordable city break, it’s worth spending at least a day in Albania’s capital. Here we’ve listed some of the must-visit places in Tirana and our favourite food find just
Guest interview: Montenegro to Albania cross-border hiking
- Albania, Guest Interviews, Inspiration, Montenegro, Reviews, Uncategorized
- Hiking Holiday, Montenegro
Ever considered hiking the Peaks of the Balkans (POTB)? Read what our past guest Simon and his hiking group YOLO thought. In July 2024, they embarked on our week-long Montenegro to Albania hiking adventure, which includes a snippet of the POTB trail. Here’s how they got on. British hiker Simon Crowther first laid eyes on
It’s been a while since we last caught up with one of our awesome local guides. And following International Women’s Day on 8th March, it’s only right that the next guide we introduce you to is one of the badass women we work with. Meet Aurora. She’s a guide, biologist, teacher, wildlife photographer, conservationist and