One of the questions that comes up a lot for people considering visiting or moving to Albania is “is Albania safe?” and it’s understandable given the bad reputation Albania has internationally. But as a long-term resident I can already promise you that you will be...
Tirana is the capital city of Albania and offers a variety of transport options to its residents. Like any other big city some of these are better or worse depending on the time of day, the person, or the destination. Today I will share the best ways to get around...
Dita e Verës (literally translated as ‘Day of Summer’) is celebrated across Albania on March 14th, and it is a public holiday with a long-standing tradition and great significance for the Albanian people. This holiday often earns confused looks from...
March 8th is International Women’s Day across the world, but it’s also Mother’s Day in Albania. But how come that Albania has repurposed International Women’s Day into Mother’s Day? And how is Mother’s Day usually celebrated? The History of International Women’s Day...
The 7th March is celebrated as Teacher’s day in Albania, but did you know that it actually has an important historical meaning? I for sure didn’t when I first heard about Teacher’s Day. Let’s explore why the 7th March is Teacher’s Day in Albania and when it all...
