Albania, the "Land of Eagles"

This small and unpopular country, known as the "Eagle Country", is said to be the poorest country in Europe. It has the same coastline as its neighboring countries Italy and Greece, but the prices are more than half cheaper.

transportation

1. London Luton Airport to Tirana

2. Fly to Corfu Island in Greece, which is half an hour away from Saranda by express boat and one hour by ordinary boat. You don’t have to go through the capital Tirana.

Before traveling, you can check the hidden trains in the UK and Europe + railcard

! Tirana Airport is small and public transportation is chaotic, so be prepared

I was a little worried before coming here because there were so few guides and the reviews were as polarized as the gap between the rich and the poor in this country. After I went there myself, I felt that the people and the scenery were nice, but the transportation was really bad.

It is recommended to rent a car, it will be much more convenient

The average temperature in December is 15 degrees. It is really comfortable to wear short sleeves and a jacket. Asians are rare in the area. You will be stared at when you walk. Remember to bring an umbrella.

Personally, I feel that compared to other European cities, thieves are not that rampant.

After arriving at the airport, I quickly went to Saranda, which was a 4-5 hour drive away. It seemed to be the most popular city. There were many European tourists, so the prices were a bit higher, but still lower than other European countries.

Ksamil:

One of the most beautiful beaches, not far from the center of Saranda, a 20-minute drive

The water is very good and clear, the depths are very blue, and you can rent pedal boats

Gjirokaster:

The world cultural heritage is also the hometown of Hoxha, an "old friend of the Chinese people". The town has an Ottoman Turkish style.

Theth:

An isolated small village with Alpine scenery along the way. The famous Blue Eyes Spring is here (low-end Jiuzhaigou)

Recommended for hiking enthusiasts, not recommended for children

The capital can be put last. If you have time, go there. If you don’t have time, forget it. The attractions are not that amazing.

!Local electronic payment is not very popular, you need to prepare cash, Euros and US dollars are acceptable