19 Oct 2026
What to Buy in Albania: Authentic Souvenirs and Where to Find Them
Carpets, felt caps, filigree, copperware, olive oil, raki and mountain tea: the best Albanian souvenirs, where to buy them and how to spot the real thing.
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Castles in Albania range from Ottoman fortresses with people still living inside to small hilltop ruins, and these articles are guides to several of them. Many date back through Byzantine and Ottoman times, and most give wide views of the surrounding valleys. Our guides visit the castle quarter of Elbasan on the old Via Egnatia, the castles of Libohova and Tepelena linked to Ali Pasha, and Preza Castle near Tirana's airport. Others cover Antigonea, Labova e Kryqit and Bogova Waterfall in the same regions.
19 Oct 2026
Butrint National Park: A Visitor’s Guide to Albania’s Ancient City
Plan your visit to Butrint National Park: its Greek, Roman, Byzantine and Venetian layers, the key sights, how to get there from Saranda and practical tips.
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19 Oct 2026
Day Trip to Ohrid from Tirana: What to See in One Day
Planning an Ohrid day trip from Tirana? Here is the route, border advice, what to see in one day – from Kaneo to St Naum – and a realistic timetable.
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19 Oct 2026
Visiting Kotor and Budva from Albania
How to visit Kotor or Budva on a day trip from Albania: the route via Shkodër, what to see in each town, Sveti Stefan, border tips and how to choose.
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19 Oct 2026
Kosovo Travel Guide: Prizren, Peja and Pristina
A practical Kosovo travel guide: Prizren’s old town and fortress, Peja and the Rugova Canyon, Pristina’s landmarks, and how to get there from Albania.
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19 Oct 2026
Festivals and Events in Albania Through the Year
From Dita e Verës in Elbasan to the Korça Beer Fest, the Gjirokastër folklore festival and Independence Day: what happens when across Albania’s year.
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19 Oct 2026
Where to Stay in Albania: The Best Bases for Every Kind of Trip
Tirana, Shkodër, Theth, Berat, Gjirokastër, Saranda, Ksamil, Himarë or Korçë? How to choose the right bases in Albania for hiking, beaches or culture.
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19 Oct 2026
Albania with Kids: A Family Travel Guide
Shallow sandy beaches, castles with legends, the Dajti cable car and boat trips: how to plan a relaxed family holiday in Albania with kids of any age.
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19 Oct 2026
The Old Villages of the Albanian Riviera: Qeparo, Vuno and Himarë
Discover the old hilltop villages of the Albanian Riviera – Qeparo, Vuno and Himarë – with stone lanes, churches, castle ruins and tips for a respectful visit.
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19 Oct 2026
In the Footsteps of Skanderbeg: Krujë, Lezhë and Tirana
Follow Albania’s national hero Skanderbeg through Krujë Castle and its museum, his memorial in Lezhë, Tirana’s Skanderbeg Square and the monastery where he married.
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19 Oct 2026
Berat or Gjirokastër? Comparing Albania’s UNESCO Towns
Berat or Gjirokastër? Compare Albania’s two UNESCO-listed Ottoman towns – atmosphere, sights, time needed and who each suits – and see how to visit both.
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19 May 2026
Bogova Waterfall: The Cold Pool an Hour From Berat
Under Mount Tomorr, a short walk through a gorge leads to a waterfall and a pool cold enough to make August bearable.
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