The Ultimate Guide to Learning Albanian
Albanian is a fascinating language and while you can certainly “get by” temporarily by just speaking English, for you to really become part of the community and handle aspects of everyday life confidently, learning Albanian is important. Check out this article with our favourite tips for learning Albanian Read More…
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Is Albania safe?
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...
The Best Ways To Get Around Tirana
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...
Celebrating Summer’s Day in Albania – Dita e Verës
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 foreigners,...
The Transformation from Women’s Day to Mother’s Day In Albania
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...
7th March Is Teacher’s Day in Albania
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...
7 Fun Ways to Learn Albanian With Friends
Learning a foreign language is a challenging and rewarding journey. Sometimes it can feel a little bit lonely, so why not get together with your friends to make the journey more interesting? Today I’m sharing 7 ways I’ve used to learn Albanian with friends. Host an...
The Ultimate Guide to Learning Albanian
Learning Albanian can seem like a daunting challenge, but it is just like learning any other language out there. There are some key steps that you need to follow as well as some tips that will really help you to get ahead - and we’ve collected them for you in the...
Receiving Mail From Abroad in Albania
So, there is something you really urgently need. It's not availble in your area. You search all the logical shops in Tirana - and no luck. So the next logical thing is to order online, right? But sadly you have no idea how to do that so you resign to picking up items...
The Ultimate Guide to Albania for Digital Nomads
Albania for Digital Nomads: Summary So, are you considering stopping by in Albania as a digital nomad but you want to know what it’s really like? Then read on for a review of Albania for Digital Nomads by someone that works remotely (and travels) but has been in...
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Moving to Albania
Considering Albania as your new home in Europe? Great, but before you start packing your bags just yet, there are some questions to ask yourself before moving to Albania. Hey, I’m Jess from the Real Albanian Team and I’ve been in Albania for 5 years at the time of...