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Theth National Park in the Albanian Alps is no longer an insider tip, but it is a place of breathtaking beauty, surrounded by karst mountains over 2,000 metres high and beech forests. This impressive mountain area is characterised by majestic peaks, crystal-clear rivers, deep gorges and idyllic mountain villages. And one of these mountain villages..

A road trip through Albania? Why? That was the initial reaction to our travel plans in autumn. But we took a chance on it anyway. And I'm glad we did! I came back with the perfect route for two weeks, lots of tips and priceless memories. I'm sharing all of this with you in this..

Berat may be one of the smaller towns in Albania, but when it comes to delicious food, it's second to none. Some restaurants in Berat are very popular with tourists, so you may need to book in advance to get a table. However, you can also look for alternative restaurants in Berat that aren't as..

Some travellers might ask if it is safe to travel in Albania. I would like to answer this question in my travel blog today. The small Balkan state on the Mediterranean has recently become an increasingly attractive holiday destination. The impressive natural beauty, majestic mountains and picturesque coastline, coupled with a great history, are winning..

Follow my recommendations to the best restaurants in Tirana. There are so many great restaurants in Albania's capital that it's hard to find the best ones! I spent a month exploring the city and tried many different cafés, bars and restaurants. The cuisine in Tirana is very diverse. You can eat pizza one evening, Greek..

Pogradec is a small town at the southern end of Lake Ohrid in Albania. The lake is nestled in a beautiful mountain landscape and attracts many visitors in summer. Pogradec is rather smal and I think this is precisely why it has retained its original, idyllic charm. There are still no tourist crowds to be..

Albanian cuisine combines various culinary influences to create an exclusive experience. Mediterranean, Balkan and, to some extent, Ottoman/Muslim elements come together here. The produce is rich and colourful, while the meat is tender. The cuisine is characterised by the rural areas, the mountain regions and the coast, and there are so many exciting flavours to..

There are beach destinations that are still little known and can offer you some great hidden gems. The Albanian Riviera certainly fits this description: its more than 300 kilometres of coastline, surrounded by both the Ionian Sea and the Adriatic, offers you some undiscovered hidden beaches. Along the rugged coastline, you will encounter rural villages..