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Shkodër: A Guide to Albania's Northern Capital
Rozafa Castle, the Marubi archive, carp from Southern Europe's largest lake, a city on bicycles, and the 7am buses to Theth and Koman. How to do Shkodër well.
Theth
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The Valbona to Theth Hike: Everything You Need to Know
How to hike Albania's most famous trail, the Valbona to Theth crossing over the 1,800 m pass: route, direction, transport, costs, and when to go.
culture
The Burrnesha: Albania's Sworn Virgins and a Tradition Fading from Memory
The burrnesha were Albanian women who took an oath to live as men under the Kanun. Fewer than a dozen remain. Here is what the tradition was, and why.
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Hiking in Albania: A Complete First-Timer's Guide
Albania has some of the wildest mountains and least crowded trails in Europe. A practical first-timer's guide to when to go, where to start, and what to actually expect.
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10 Hiking Trails in Albania That Will Make You Forget the Beach
Albania's hiking trails pass through accursed mountains, hidden canyons, and alpine lakes. Ten routes from easy day walks to multi-day treks.