Albania

Only had a long weekend — about 10 days — in Albania, based in Shkodër. More than enough to fall for the place. Did Butrint ruins on day one and spent the rest of the time just walking and eating. The tavë kosi situation here is no joke — some of the best eating I've done anywhere. stunning unspoil…

Albania is a genuinely beautiful and interesting place. Albanian Riviera is worth every superlative thrown at it. The qofte is legitimately excellent. stunning unspoilt Riviera beaches gave the trip real depth. What I struggled with: the tourist infrastructure around the headline sites in Shkodër i…

Albania wasn't high on my travel list. A friend pushed me to go and I'm genuinely grateful. The first full day in Sarandë reset everything — the scale of Llogara Pass and the quality of the tavë kosi were immediate signals that I'd misjudged the place completely. incredibly cheap became my personal…

Took the family to Albania for 15 days and it worked better than I'd hoped. The kids were fascinated by Berat old town (City of a Thousand Windows) — more than I expected from children who usually resist sightseeing. Food was manageable: even the pickiest eater in our group found things to eat, and …

We chose Albania for our honeymoon and it was perfect for us. The romantic atmosphere in Sarandë at night, the drama of Berat old town (City of a Thousand Windows), the intimacy of small restaurants serving sufllaqe — all of it added up to exactly what we were hoping for. extraordinary warmth towar…