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Discover Albania
Opinionated lists from the road — where the crowds actually are, what's worth the detour and what we'd plan differently next time.
Opinion · 7 min read
6 Albanian beaches that get overrun in August — and where to go instead
Albania's coast is still spectacular in August. It's just that everyone knows it. Here's the honest crowd report — and a better swap for each.
Hidden Albania · 8 min
8 places in Albania almost no tourist reaches — and how to find them
Everyone's itinerary looks the same. These eight places rarely appear on any of them.
From the capital · 6 min
7 day trips from Tirana that beat staying in the city
Tirana is a good city and a great base. Here's what's within a two-hour radius.
Photography · 5 min
The 6 Albanian viewpoints actually worth the drive
Not every hairpin road ends in a view. These six do.
Plan better · 6 min
9 mistakes people make on their first trip to Albania
Albania is easy to travel and easy to plan badly. These are the mistakes we see most.