Albania feels like a hidden chapter of Europe, where Ottoman charm, mountain villages, and quiet coastlines unfold without the crowds. This collection shares thoughtfully planned itineraries, UNESCO sites, and authentic experiences across the country, from the stone streets of Gjirokastër to the historic beauty of Berat. You’ll find practical travel tips, lesser known stops, and inspiration for exploring one of Europe’s most captivating, and still undiscovered, destinations.
These are the plans I put together for our day in Vlore. We will arrive in Vlorë around 11:00 AM and do a short historic stop before heading to our hotel. Since we are staying near the water at Hotel Gold, it makes the most sense to see …
Krujë is one of those places in Albania that feels easy to visit but still full of history. It is close enough to Tirana for a day trip, but it has enough to see that you can easily spend several hours wandering through the old …
As I plan my upcoming trip through Albania, I’ve been putting together lists of places I don’t want to miss in each destination. Përmet is known for its natural beauty, quiet charm, and mountain scenery and this is a list of photo spot ideas I’m …
Gjirokastër, Albania often called the “Stone City” is one of those places that feels like it was made for photography. Between the layered slate rooftops, cobblestone streets, and mountain backdrop, it’s hard to take a bad photo here. If you’re visiting and want to capture …
There are certain places I visit where I already know before I arrive I’ll want to slow down, take it all in, and capture it in a way that helps me remember exactly how it felt to be there. Berat is one of those places. Known …
This is my list of ideas on what to do Permet Albania. We are spending one night here and staying at Mosaic House, using this as a relaxed stop between destinations. About Përmet Tucked into southern Albania along the Vjosa River, Përmet is a small, …
Gjirokastër is one of those places that feels completely untouched by time. If you’re looking for Gjirokastra Albania Places to Visit, this is the list I created before my trip. Stone houses climb the hillside, narrow cobblestone streets wind through the old town, and nearly …
Tirana is one of those cities I didn’t know much about at first, but the more I started planning this trip, the more interesting it became. It feels like a place where nothing has been overly polished. Ottoman influences, communist era buildings, and newer modern …
A thoughtful list of what I want to see in Shkoder Albania before I go. Shkoder sits near the edge of the Albanian Alps, close to Montenegro, with a lake, rivers, mountains, and a long, layered history. From what I’ve read, it’s one of the …
A List of Sites I Plan to See Berat is one of those places I keep coming back to while planning this trip. The photos almost don’t look real. White houses stacked along the hillside, windows catching the light, and a castle sitting above it …