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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The history of Albania runs from Illyrian and Greek cities through Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman rule, and these articles explore it through places. Many historic sites are small and quiet, which makes them easy to visit in a day. Our guides visit Antigonea, Phoenice and Mesopotam Monastery in the south, Ardenica Monastery where Skanderbeg is said to have married, and Elbasan's castle quarter on the Via Egnatia. Others cover Zvërnec monastery and Ali Pasha's castles.
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
Korçë Travel Guide: What to Do in Albania’s ‘Little Paris’
Korçë travel guide: the Old Bazaar, icon museum, cathedral and first Albanian school, plus lakror, beer and day trips to Voskopojë, Dardha and Lake Prespa.
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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
Albania vs Montenegro: How Do They Compare?
Albania vs Montenegro compared: beaches, mountains, history, costs and getting around, with advice on who should choose which and how to visit both.
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19 Oct 2026
Albania’s Communist Past: 8 Places That Tell the Story
From Bunk’Art and the House of Leaves to Shkodër’s former prison cells and the ruins of Spaç: eight places that explain Albania’s communist past.
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19 Oct 2026
Apollonia Archaeological Park: A Visitor’s Guide
Explore Apollonia, the ancient Greek colony near Fier where the young Octavian studied: its Roman monuments, monastery museum, visiting tips and nearby sights.
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19 Oct 2026
Albania’s Most Beautiful Lakes
From ancient Ohrid and Prespa to fjord-like Komani, turquoise Bovilla and the glacial lakes of Lura, discover Albania’s most beautiful lakes and what to do there.
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19 Oct 2026
Why Does Albania Have So Many Bunkers?
Why does Albania have so many bunkers? Discover Enver Hoxha’s bunkerisation programme, how many were built, the main types and where to see them today.
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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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