All our Albania guides tagged first time.
Which Albanian ATMs charge least, why the yellow machines cost more than they look, when you actually need cash, and how tipping works. A practical money guide for Albania.
Almost every Albania plan fails the same way: too many regions and not enough respect for the roads. The method, the realistic drive times, and where to cut.
Three or four days is enough for one region done properly and not enough for the country. Which single region to pick, how to lose the least time, and what to leave out.
Albania vs Montenegro compared honestly: coast and beaches, cost and value, mountains, food, crowds and ease of travel, plus a clear verdict on which country suits which kind of traveller.
Do you need a visa for Albania? Many travellers do not, but not everyone. Here are the rules by nationality, passport requirements, what happens at the border, and customs basics.
Planning your first trip to Albania? Here is when to go, how to get around, the visa and money basics, where to base yourself, and how to skip the rookie mistakes.