Category: Albania

Scenes from Albania: Gjirokastër, Blue Eye, Hotels, and food

Bargain or Hype? How Much Does Albania Cost for a Family Per Day?

October 27, 2026

It felt like we should have paid more for our meal. Rice balls that crunch on the outside and stay hot in the middle. Meatballs you want to drag through the side of tzatziki you ordered. Then pork tigania, a beer, a glass of red wine, and the walnut cake the boys would later call the best […]

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Bridge over crystal blue river in rural Albania in winter

Is Albania Worth Visiting in Winter With Kids? Read Our Full Honest Account

July 21, 2026

“Why Albania?” they’d ask, as they tilted their heads. “Why not?” we’d reply. Albania in winter with kids? Not the kind of thing that evokes a response of “that makes sense.” We got raised eyebrows and a few polite versions of “hm, interesting choice.” This post is what Albania in winter with kids looks like in […]

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Premier Suite living room at the Tirana Marriott, separate sitting area with city views

Is the Tirana Marriott Worth It? Read the Full Premier Suite Tour

July 15, 2026

The woman at the Tirana Marriott front desk typed for what felt like an eternity. I ran through the usual list. Overbooked? Wrong dates? The reservation that exists in your head but not in their system. “Thank you for your loyalty. We upgraded your room,” she said, sliding two keycards across the counter. “This is […]

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