Category: Albania
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18 best long distance hikes in Europe for June
18 BEST LONG DISTANCE HIKES IN EUROPE FOR JUNE. June is one of the very best months for hiking in Europe. Summer has arrived, the days are long, and most trails are finally free of winter snow. But, if you head out for a long distance hike in Europe, you’ll…
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Albania in August: what to expect
ALBANIA IN AUGUST: WHAT TO EXPECT. We don’t usually travel in peak summer. We tend to prefer shoulder seasons when there are fewer tourists and prices are a little lower. So visiting Albania in August felt like breaking our own rules. But Albania had been on our list for years,…
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Best Day Trips from Tirana: Explore Albania From the Capital
BEST DAY TRIPS FROM TIRANA: EXPLORE ALBANIA FROM THE CAPITAL. I’m going to start this blog post with one important point. And that is to say that if you can, you should explore Albania widely. Ideally spending at least one week, or longer seeing more of the country. And, whilst…
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Himare vs Dhermi: Which Albanian Riviera Town Should You Pick?
HIMARE VS DHERMI: WHICH ALBANIAN BEACH TOWN SHOULD YOU CHOOSE? If you’re planning a trip to the Albanian Riviera, you’ll soon find yourself debating between Himare and Dhermi. Both boast stunning beaches, charming vibes, and plenty of options to eat, sleep, and explore. But which one suits your holiday style…
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Our top places to visit in the Balkans this summer
OUR TOP PLACES TO VISIT IN THE BALKANS THIS SUMMER. The Balkans are a practical choice for travellers who want to explore Europe beyond the usual cities and crowds. The region offers a mix of scenic lakes, historic towns with Ottoman influence, under-the-radar wine regions, and coastal spots that are…
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Is Berat Worth Visiting? A short guide.
IS BERAT WORTH VISITING? A SHORT GUIDE. Berat is often hailed as one of the prettiest towns in Albania. With its distinctive Ottoman architecture, warm Mediterranean light, and proximity to both mountains and vineyards, it’s a destination that seems made for postcards. But is it really worth the detour, especially…
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Two days in Tirana: An easy-going itinerary
TWO DAYS IN TIRANA: A GUIDE FOR AN EASY-GOING COUPLE OF DAYS. We recently visited Tirana for the fifth time – the capital city of Albania just keeps calling us back. We love the energy of the place, it hums with a vibrancy that is difficult to describe. Residents of…
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Is Bovilla Reservoir worth visiting? An honest review
IS BOVILLA RESERVOIR WORTH VISITING? OUR HONEST OPINION. We have recently returned to Tirana in Albania. As this was our fourth visit to the city, we researched a few different day trip options and decided to take a tour to Bovilla Reservoir, also known as Bovilla Lake. This tour offered…
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Is Tirana worth visiting? Honest pros and cons.
IS TIRANA WORTH VISITING? HONEST PROS AND CONS. When it comes to planning a European city break, Tirana, the capital of Albania, may not be the first destination that comes to mind. Equally, when you plan your trip to Albania, you may consider skipping a stay in the capital. However,…
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11 best things to do in Himare, Albania
11 BEST THINGS TO DO IN HIMARE: WHERE TO EAT, SLEEP AND RELAX. Himare is an unassuming town on the Albanian Riviera. So unassuming that we nearly missed it when we spent the summer travelling around Albania. Thankfully, we didn’t, as it has so much to offer. It is one…