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Albania · 31 July 2026
Theth-Valbona trek: how to do the most famous trail in the Albanian Alps
The Valbona-Theth pass in 6-8 hours: elevation, difficulty, gear, lodging in both valleys and why this trek has become essential in the Balkans.
Albania · 8 July 2026
Shkodra and its lake: the capital of northern Albania
Rozafa, the cathedral, the bazaar, Lake Shkodra and why this city is the logical base for the Albanian Alps. A 1-2 day guide.
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Albania · 12 June 2026
Krujë, the Skanderbeg city: what to see in half a day
The castle, the Skanderbeg Museum, the Bektashi tekke and the Ottoman bazaar: practical guide to Krujë, a must-do day trip from Tirana.
5 min
Albania · 1 June 2026
Ksamil or Sarandë: where to stay on the southern Riviera
Ksamil has the turquoise water; Sarandë has the urban life. An honest comparison to decide where to sleep when visiting Butrint, the Blue Eye and the southern Albanian coast.
6 min
Albania · 25 May 2026
Gjirokastra: the grey-stone Ottoman city
The castle, the kullë, Kadaré's birthplace and the bazaar: what to see in the most cinematic UNESCO city in southern Albania.
6 min
Albania · 18 May 2026
The Koman ferry: how to do Albania's most cinematic ride
Timings, prices, how to reach Koman and continue from Fierzë: practical guide to the Koman ferry and the connection with Valbona and Theth.
6 min
Albania · 11 May 2026
Berat, the city of a thousand windows: complete 2-day guide
Mangalem, Gorica, the inhabited castle and Onufri's iconography: what to see in Berat, how to arrange visits and where to eat in Albania's heritage capital.
6 min
Albania · 4 May 2026
The Albanian Riviera: which villages to choose and which to avoid
Dhërmi, Himara, Ksamil, Qeparo, Borsh: the honest map of the Albanian Riviera, which village fits which traveler, and how August has changed the coast.
7 min
Albania · 30 April 2026
Best time to visit Albania: month by month, north and south separately
Albania is two overlapping climates. When to go to the Alps, to the Riviera and to the Ottoman cities — with the optimal window for combining all three.
6 min
Albania · 26 April 2026
Budget for travelling Albania in 2026: real prices by zone
What an Albania trip really costs in 2026: accommodation, food, transport and entrances. From 35 €/day backpacker to 150 €/day Riviera in August, with updated figures.
6 min
Albania · 22 April 2026
What to see in Tirana in 2 days: an honest guide to Albania's capital
Skanderbeg, Bunk'Art, Blloku and the converted pyramid: Tirana's essentials, with real timings, 2026 prices and what you can skip without regret.
6 min
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