destinations
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.
Saranda
destinations
The Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër): What Changed, and How to Visit It Properly
Swimming is banned and enforced, entry is 50 lekë cash, and the car park is two kilometres from the spring. What the Blue Eye is actually like now, and when to go.
history
Butrint: 3,000 Years of History on Albania's Southern Tip
From Greek colony to Roman city to Byzantine bishopric, Butrint layers 3,000 years of Mediterranean history in one walkable UNESCO site.
destinations
Ksamil Beach: Why Albania's Most Famous Shore Lives Up to the Hype
Ksamil's turquoise waters and tiny islands draw comparisons to the Caribbean. Here is what to expect, how to get there, and how to avoid the summer crowds.
destinations
Southern Albania's Best Beaches: An Honest Guide from Palasa to Ksamil
From the wild cliffs of Palasa to the crowded sands of Saranda, a beach by beach guide to Albania's southern coastline with practical tips and honest opinions.