Going beyond its gloomy reputation as a post-communist state in eastern Europe, Albania has a long and interesting history, and lots of castles. In this post, I explore that history in three important cities: Berat, Krujë, and Shkodër. … More Before the Bunkers: Ottoman Albania
I think that one of the best ways to gain insight into a culture is to learn its language. In this post, I share my experience learning Albanian in preparation for my trip to Albania. … More Learning the Albanian Language
Albania – a small mountainous country nestled on the Adriatic Sea coast between Greece and Italy. It has a reclusive past and remains one of Europe’s most underdeveloped countries, but is well worth a visit! In the second part of this two-part post, I explore the vibrant capital, Tirana. … More Tirana, Albania: Part 2
Albania – a small mountainous country nestled on the Adriatic Sea coast between Greece and Italy. It has a reclusive past and remains one of Europe’s most underdeveloped countries, but is well worth a visit! In the first part of this two-part post, I explore the country’s recent history in the capital Tirana. … More Tirana, Albania: Part 1
A chance encounter in Albania leads me to a language school in the south of France. … More An Unexpected Conversation
Albania may be in Europe, but its transportation infrastructure is unlike that in most European countries. In this post, I experience Albania’s transportation options as I make my way from Valbona, Albania to Kotor in Montenegro. … More Adventures in Balkan Transportation
The towns of Theth and Valbona in northern Albania are separated by a high mountain pass. Join me as I set off on a trek through some of the country’s most incredible scenery. … More Hiking in Albania’s Accursed Mountains
Traversing Territories 