There are almost daily ferries from Vlore (Vlorë) in Albania to Brindisi in Italy. We took the trip in November 2023 and here comes our description of the trip. Getting the Ferry Tickets A few weeks before the sailing, we ordered the ferry tickets at https://starlines.it. We have learned that it is cheapest to buy ferry tickets directly on the ferry company’s website rather than …
We came to Vlore (Vlorë) from Saranda and compared to the latter, Vlore is a big city! It is the second largest port city in Albania and the city is beautifully located at the shores of the Ionian Sea and the Adriatic Sea. Vlore is, however, a distinct seaside town and a bit like Saranda, the town does not have much to offer apart from …
Minibuses, minibuses and more minibuses. This is the way to travel in Albania. A very tiring mode of travel if you ask me, as I of course prefer trains. I therefore also counted down to the last journey by minibus in Albania: the journey between Saranda and Vlorë. Read about it here. How to border the minibus In Saranda (read our post about our stay …
People in Tirana and Durres lit up when we mentioned that we were going to Saranda later. At the same time, we were well aware that the city is one of Albania’s most touristic cities. So we were excited about this beautiful, southern Albanian coastal village. Getting in In this post I have written about our crazy bus trip to Sarande. However, most foreigners fly …
We have spent a lot of time figuring out how to get from Greece to Albania without your own car. There is not much information about this on the web, so here is a modest contribution: Ferry or bus? After all, no trains run across the border, so it was completely out of the question that we could travel by train. We therefore had to …
Albania was isolated from the outside world for 40 years. Whether this is the reason why the country is different from many other countries in Europe, I cannot say. But it probably plays a role. If you are interested in Albania or if you are also wondering, read along here in our 10 fun facts about Albania: 1. Small bikes It is noticeable that there …
Imagine the following: there’s a picturesque lake. On each side of the serene lake are two larger tourist towns with comfortable hotels, inviting restaurants, a charming lakeside promenade, AND a well-equipped bus station. The distance between the towns is approximately 37 km. Wouldn’t you initially think that you could easily travel by bus between these two towns? I would guess that you’d say yes. That’s …
Let it be said right away: Pogradec is one of Albania’s lesser-known or less frequently visited places; but it is absolutely still worth a visit. Let us tell you why… Getting in: Of course, we were eager to embark on our train journey and had meticulously studied the map, where the railway connecting Tirana and Pogradec was beautifully delineated. Unfortunately, our anticipation was met with …
1. Aquapark Tirana This water park is located in the heart of Tirana city, close to The Grand Park of Tirana and Tirana Zoo. We spent a whole day at this water park, much to the delight of our children. The entrance is somewhat hidden behind a small amusement park with bumper cars and trampolines. We walked there, but bus number 2 stops right in …
Tirana, the capital of Albania, is a city that fits travel agencies’ concepts such as “vibrant” and “bohemian.” So, if you are in search of a new city that lives up to the above, you have landed in the right place. A Brief Historical Overview The city, like the country, was in an iron grip for the 40 years when dictator Enver Hoxha ruled the …