This small Balkan country is gaining a reputation as a tourism hotspot with amazing beaches, countryside and food. Find all our guides to Albania below.
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Best Beaches and beach towns in Albania: A guide to the Albanian Riviera
BEST BEACHES AND BEACH TOWNS IN ALBANIA: A GUIDE TO THE MUST VISIT BEACH DESTINATIONS ON THE ALBANIAN RIVIERA. A visit to Albania is not complete without dipping your toes in the cool, clear waters…
Is Albania worth visiting? 12 mistakes to avoid when visiting Albania
IS ALBANIA WORTH VISITING? 12 MISTAKES TO AVOID WHEN VISITING ALBANIA TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR TRIP. Albania is a small but varied country, from world class beaches to extraordinary hiking and mountain scenery.…
Camping in Albania: Why it’s so hot right now
CAMPING IN ALBANIA: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW Albania is a wonderful all round destination for campers, adventurers and backpackers. If you’re keen to explore Albania and sleep under canvas, read on to find out…
Saranda or Ksamil: Which Albanian beach town is better?
SARANDA OR KSAMIL: WHICH ALBANIAN BEACH TOWN IS BETTER? On our recent road trip in Albania, one of the decisions we were faced with, was whether to stay in Saranda or Ksamil. in the end,…
Our two week Albania itinerary: an epic road trip without a hire car
OUR TWO WEEK ALBANIA ITINERARY: AN EPIC ROAD TRIP WITHOUT A HIRE CAR. We had both visited Albania before, Emma for a brief trip to Durres in 2022 and John to Tirana back in 2019.…
Albanian Alps hiking three day itinerary: circular route back to Shkoder
ALBANIAN ALPS HIKING THREE DAY ITINERARY: CIRCULAR ROUTE BACK TO SHKODER. When we visited the Accursed Mountains, colloquially called the Albanian Alps, we hadn’t really known what to expect. We planned to walk the Theth…
Best things to do in Durres, Albania for a short and fun visit
On a brief visit to Albania, I stopped in the port town of Durres. Given it’s strategic location as a port city hinged between Italy’s Eastern coast and the Balkan coast, I expect a great…
How to get the ferry from Bari to Albania: All you need to know
HOW TO GET THE FERRY FROM BARI TO ALBANIA: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE TRAGHETTI BARI DURAZZO. Taking the ferry across the sea from Bari to Albania, seemed like a bit of a…
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John and Emma’s hiking gear. These are items we love to use when we go hiking, find them here on Amazon.
Osprey 40L, Multi, O/S
HOKA ONE ONE Mens Speedgoat 4 Textile Synthetic Trainers
HOKA ONE ONE Women’s Clifton 8
CWVLC Unisex Cushioned Compression Athletic Ankle Socks Multipack
Dr. Scholl’s Blister Cushions, Seal & Heal Bandage, 8 Cushions
Montem Ultra Strong Trekking, Walking, and Hiking Poles – One Pair (2 Poles)
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