Albania, As Seen By an American Basketball Player
Basketball in Albania from an American perspective. Jakobi Bonner shares his story about living in this relatively unknown country where rivalries are fierce.
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Tips for Hiking the Peaks Of The Balkans Trail
The spectacular wild, rugged borderlands of Montenegro, Albania, and Kosovo are traversed on the newly established Peaks of the Balkans Trail.
Albania: Wide Open and Wild
Albania was wild open when Ed Placidi visited many of the beach resorts like Ksamili beach, Shkodra with its center of grand promenades, and the crags of Valbona.
Hitchhiking in Albania
Hitchhiking through Albania. Jayne Dear meets a young Turkish women who isn’t afraid to hitchhike–and they tour the whole country by thumb.
Dhermi, Albania: The Hidden Seacoast of Europe
Albania has a great charm of its own, and it was heavenly to be so isolated, but will Dhermi, Albania’s innocence be trampled on when its secret is out?
West Balkans by Train, Bus and Ship
Super traveler Max Johnson visits the West Balkans (once called Yugoslavia), with stops in Durres, Albania, Belgrade, Serbia, and Podgorica Montenegro.
Albania’s Remote Northern Mountain Region
Hiking in the dramatic and steep ‘Albanian Alps’ in the north of the country, Michal Kranz learns that his perception of Albania changed after a visit.
Gjirokastra Castle Albania: Layers of History
Gjirokastra Castle sits atop a hill in rural Albania, it’s a trip through history to explore it and the nearby village.
Nagorno-Karabakh, Heart of the South Caucasus
Lying at the crossroads between East and West, Nagorno-Karabakh is a self-proclaimed landlocked nation located at the heart of the South Caucasus.
Albania by Bike Photo Gallery
Albania by Bike A photo gallery by Melissa Adams Read the story about the bike trip in Albania
Albania: Crossing a Balkan Land by Bike
Albania: Biking where it’s old and in some ways, new, past horse carts, country farmers, striking mountains, and enjoying fresh grilled trout en route.
Albania: The Tail Wags the Dog
GoNOMAD’s David Rich visits Albania and finds friendly people, great historic sites and unspoiled beaches.