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Gjirokastër: A Guide to Albania's Stone City
The castle is 400 lekë and closes at seven, the tower houses open by family, the bus drops you a 30-minute climb below the old town. Gjirokastër, explained.
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Korçë: A Guide to Albania's Most Underrated City
A pedestrian boulevard, a restored bazaar, Albania's oldest brewery, frescoed churches half an hour away, cool evenings at 850 metres. How to do Korçë well.
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Dhërmi and Himara: A Guide to the Riviera's Two Best Bases
The village is a steep half hour above the beach, the tunnel costs 250 lekë, the boat to Gjipe 15 euro. How Dhërmi and Himara work, and which to sleep in.
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Albania's Summer Music Festivals: Kala, UNUM, Turtle Fest and Korça Beer Fest
Dates, ticket prices and transfer costs for Albania's festival season, from the imported beach festivals at Dhërmi to the beer festival locals actually go to.
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Albania's Evening Promenades: Where Every City Walks Its Xhiro
Every Albanian city keeps one street for the evening xhiro. This is the map of them all: Vlora's Lungomare, Durrës's Vollga, Korça's boulevard, and where Tirana walks.
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Renting a Car in Albania: What It Costs, What to Refuse, and Where Not to Drive
Economy cars run 15 to 40 euro a day, the deposit hold is where people get caught, and some roads are not worth the rental. Honest advice on driving Albania.