Albania
Inside the eerie concrete remains of Europe’s most paranoid nation
It’s impossible to miss the small grey domes that sprout from mountain to coast like portobello mushrooms.
- Kurt Johnson
Why tackling these (truly) Accursed Mountains is worth it
This challenging journey through the peaks and troughs of one of Europe’s last true areas of wilderness is not for the faint of heart.
- Keith Austin
The bizarre European city that ‘belongs in a dream’
After reading how this Albanian city “rejected all comparisons”, and was a place where everything was “old and made of stone”, a visit became essential.
- Keith Austin
Amazing and crowd-free: 12 of the world’s most underrated countries
Look beyond the usual destinations and you’ll find outstanding countries that offer something different, and may well be bargain-priced and uncrowded too.
- Brian Johnston
Airline review: One of the roomiest seats in economy on new flagship carrier
There’s nothing at all to complain about on this international flight with Alitalia’s successor.
- Kristie Kellahan
14 outstanding travel experiences that will give you an insider’s view
Plunge into Morocco’s medinas, ride the rails in Japan or experience the sounds of America’s south with these insider trips.
- Brian Johnston
Airport review: Tirana International Airport Nene Tereza (Mother Teresa), Albania
Don't let the name fool you; this small international transit hub is surprisingly modern.
- Kristie Kellahan
Emerald Azzurra, Albania: Discovering the ancient ruins of Butrint
This open-air theatre was built almost 2500 years ago in a city you've probably never heard of.
- Ben Groundwater
The Museum of Secret Surveillance, Albania: The House of Leaves has a grisly past
Inside the Ministry of Spies, the air is cool and the museum is almost silent.
- Belinda Jackson
Travel guide to the Balkans in Europe: A land of blood and honey
A journey through the western Balkan nations of Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia shows a sobering history, a stark yet stunning beauty and resilience.
- Belinda Jackson