A Trip Around The Balkans
Albania
Beyond vague recollections of its Communist past, few travellers know
much about Albania. Its rippling mountains and pristine beaches, lands
littered with historical Roman ruins and pretty Ottoman towns remain
largely undiscovered. Most never see the alluring azure lakes or the
picturesque valleys occupied by immensely hospitable locals, and
instead bypass the country for its far more popular neighbours.
Following decades of isolationist rule, this rugged land still doesn’t
seem to fit into the grand continental jigsaw, with distinctly exotic
notes emanating from its language, customs and cuisine. But it’s those
idiosyncrasies that make it such an intriguing and rewarding corner of
Europe begging to be explored.
