All our Albania guides tagged first time.
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.