Good question! We’re so glad you asked. Rest assured, you’re not the only one – ‘When is the best time to visit Albania?’ is often asked! We would love to say “anytime” because we genuinely think Albania is the best place going. Whilst that is true, it probably doesn’t help you much. It’s true because...Read More
One of the questions we see most often posted on Facebook groups and Reddit pages about visiting Berat, Albania is: ‘How long should we stay? Is one night enough?” To be fair, a lot of responses now say two nights. In the beginning it was nearly always “one is enough.” That shows us that Berat,...Read More
Who’d have thought that in the early years of the nineteen nineties, a young twenty-something would spend a few months in the summer in a place no-one had heard of – and that it would become the place closest to his heart? In the summer of 1993, our founder Mark spent his first Albanian experience...Read More
Let me start with a confession. I once missed the Corfu ferry from Sarandë. It was 1994. I was living in Tepelenë, a relatively remote backwater of a town in southern Albania. Famous for its prison, one of Ali Pasha’s castles (the very one where Lord Byron stayed and was, somewhat surprisingly given his host’s...Read More
The Flamingo Revolution: Is Albania Safe to Visit Right Now? Way back in the noughties, before Albania was even a dot on the world’s tourism map, I spent a couple of years living in Vlorë with my wife and two (then) young children. There were a couple of other international families that we were working...Read More
Albania eSIM: Staying Connected Has Never Been Easier for UK Travellers The Reality of UK Mobile Roaming in Albania If you’ve spent any time in the Albania travel groups on Facebook, you’ll know that one question comes up again and again, regardless of the season or the destination: “Will my UK phone work in Albania?...Read More
Why a Private Guided Tour is the Best Way to Experience Albania Albania is one of Europe’s most exciting travel discoveries – a country of dramatic landscapes, UNESCO-listed cities, extraordinary food, and some of the warmest hospitality you’ll find anywhere on the continent. But how you choose to experience it makes all the difference. At...Read More
Albania is quietly becoming one of Europe’s most talked-about travel destinations. Its dramatic coastline, Ottoman old towns, and legendary hospitality have been drawing adventurous travellers for years. But there’s another reason to book your flights – one that’s only just starting to get the attention it deserves: Albanian wine. With a winemaking tradition stretching back...Read More
Albania is becoming a top destination for independent travellers, and solo female travel in Albania is both safe and rewarding. Known for its breath-taking landscapes, warm hospitality, and affordability, this hidden gem offers a welcoming atmosphere for visitors. While solo female travel in Albania is generally low-risk, it’s always wise to stay informed and take...Read More
The Rise of All-Inclusive Holidays to Albania from the UK: Why Albania is the New Hotspot for British Travellers Albania, once a hidden gem in the Balkans, is rapidly emerging as one of Europe’s most sought-after holiday destinations. For UK travellers, the allure of this Mediterranean paradise is stronger than ever, with all-inclusive holidays to...Read More
