Moving from Albania to Macedonia: It Was a Long Day
Yesterday was a long day. It began in Tirana and ended in Skopje, with a brief interlude in Kosovo along the way. I left the apartment in Tirana at 5Read More…
Tag: Albania
How to Avoid Paying ATM Fees in Albania
If you want to avoid paying ATM fees in Albania you need to be selective about which banks you use. Even if your own bank hits you with fees, thereRead More…
Another Power Outage in Tirana
Today while I was working I saw my computer screen dim. Then I looked across the room towards the internet router and saw all the lights had gone one.Read More…
What It’s like to Live near the Great Mosque of Tirana
The apartment I’m renting at the moment is only a matter of meters from the Great Mosque of Tirana. Every day, when I leave the apartment and walk to Read More…
The Pyramid of Tirana: Then and Now
The pyramids in Egypt were built over 2,500 years ago. They’ve been looted and plundered but they are still standing tall. The Pyramid of Tirana openRead More…
No Electricity in My Street in Tirana Today
I had a late start today. There was a power cut on the street where I live in Tirana. That lack of electricity made it impossible or me to work. I couRead More…
A Walk Beside the River Lana in Tirana
Today I decided to take a walk beside the river Lana (Lanë). Actually “river” is too grand a word. It’s really nothing more than a stream. Small as iRead More…
Byrek: An Albanian Street Food That Can’t Be Beaten on Price
Byrek is the Albanian word for pie. Byrek is very popular. In Tirana, there are numerous little shops and bakeries selling different kinds of byrek. FRead More…
Why the Bus Is the Best Way to Travel From Saranda to Tirana
The best way to get from Saranda (Sarandë) to Tirana (Tiranë) is to travel by bus. Other than hiring a car, there are not too many other options avaRead More…
Watching the Sunset Over the Sea in Saranda (For the Last Time)
The apartment in renting in Saranda is next to the sea. Every time I look out the window I can see the island of Corfu. That’s one the things I’ll misRead More…