One city discovered by three explorers: energetic Nina, beautiful Grace, and “e hallakatur” Pia with one mission – explore the capital off the mainstream sites. When you travel to Albania you certainly cannot skip the capital. Tirana awaken from the communist period has changed into a loud, crazy and colorful city. Besides the quite chaotic...Read More

One city, a second visit, three curious ladies and two days to look behind the curtains of “little Paris of Albania”. When traveling through Albania you certainly have heard of Korça before, not necessarily regarding the town in the Southeast of Albania, rather because of the beer brand. The first time we went to Korça was the Beer Fest, also called Festa e Birres which is one...Read More

Our country is widely known under the name Albania, our language Albanian, and us Albanians. There are many theories about the etymology of this name. However, we, do not call our country Albania. Instead, we say Shqiperi for our country, Shqip for the language, and Shqiptar for the people. These names are believed to have...Read More

While getting older, maybe also a bit wiser, becoming more mindful about the environment and the growing trend of vintage in several bigger cities not only in Europe but in other countries as well, my interest of secondhand shopping increased. “We have vintage everywhere.” When I arrived in Albania...Read More

One city conquered by two ladies in just four days – double trouble in the capital of the North Once or twice we have been to Shkodra before, well actually just passing through with a glimpse of the trademark of the city the ancient Rozafa Fortress on top of hill...Read More

Three chicks, one city, five impressing stories in two days – trying to discover the real Pogradec. Traveling through Albania you don’t necessarily stop in Pogradec. On your way to Korca or Ohrid in North Macedonia, taking the road along with the beautiful...Read More

A few more facts about Albania, their people and mentality… Religion friendly country When exploring Albania, it might strike your attention that a catholic or/and orthodox church and/or a mosque can be found in the very same area of a city. During the communist period, all religions practices were banned.Read More

More facts about Albanian habits… Going for an evening walk During the day the streets seem a bit empty and abandoned. Well, of course, the heat doesn’t make it quite enjoyable outside, so the Albanians hide at work or home. As soon as it cools down in the evening, people get together to take a...Read More

Albania's most important characteristics are the language and Skanderbeg, well and the Mercedes Benz and probably the Raki as well. So, the following 5 facts explain a bit more about that and give a few impressions of the country and its people, which can make visitors and guests wonder.Read More

Albanian cuisine is famous for its meat dishes. There are several stews called “Tave” with different kinds of meat. From goat to lamb to chicken – it is a paradise for meat lovers. The best thing is that most of the meat is from local farmers, who keep their animals or cattle mostly free ranged,...Read More