Mulaj Hotel: make this cool urban stay in the heart of Tirana your base to explore Albania’s capital
On the hunt for a base from which to explore Tirana? Enjoying a prime position on Tirana’s most prestigious neighbourhood, this retreat is a sanctuary for grown-up.
Mjaltë Lunxhëria, high quality honey from south Albania
This top-quality honey is produced in Lunxhëria, a mountainous region in south Albania, near the UNESCO town of Gjirokastër. Lunxhëria honey is available in three varieties: Wildflower, Chestnut and Pine.
Hotel Orange Dhërmi, the hotel to book for an idyllic Albanian escape
This sensitively restored hotel in the village of Dhermi makes a tranquil base for a go-slow Albanian retreat.
Kiribee: candles made from beeswax with a dash of love
Kiribee stands for high quality hand-poured candles made with a dash of love. All their candles are 100% handmade with the purest Albanian beeswax, natural and high quality.
5 of the best restaurants in Tirana
From fish plates to revolutionary contemporary restaurants, these are some of the best Tirana restaurants.
Bloem Flower Boutique: let’s fall in love with flowers
Bloem Flower Boutique feels like a secret garden flowering kingdom –once you've entered here you will feel as if you are in a small, enchanted wonderland.
Valza Boutique Hotel: your luxury boutique hotel on the Ionian Sea
Sitting on a hillside above the Ionian Sea, the verdant sprawl crowding in behind, Valza Boutique Hotel is one of the latest additions in town, offering a warm welcome to guests.
Dita e Verës: Cooking ballokume with Mirela of Papare The Beauty of Small Things for welcoming Spring
Traditionally eaten on Dita e Verës, an Albanian pagan holiday that signs the beginning of Spring celebrated on 14 March, Ballokume is a cookie originating in Elbasan popular throughout the country and Albanian communities in the Balkans.
Albania in spring: a travel guide
March, April and May are three of the best month to take a vacation -and not just because weather is mild and sunny. During this time of the year prices are still affordable and the crowds contained. Here are the…
Meet daKuna, the artist reviving Albania’s traditional clothing culture through drawings
With her project My Muse is Love, the Albanian artist and architect Medjana Elezi (aka daKuna) focuses on love for her country, culture and traditions, bringing them closer to younger people through modern and attractive drawings.
