The Mesmerising Beauty of the Albanian Riviera

Albania is not necessarily at the top of your list when contemplating your annual holiday which is probably why it remains a very well-kept secret "The Adriatic underdog is being touted as the next Croatia among adventurous beach-seekers"..........

Enjoy Albania: Kep Merli Resort and Residences

Kep Merli Resort and Residences, Albania’s first luxury eco-resort, is set to open the eyes of discerning travellers to the luxuries of the country.....

10 Reasons 2013 Is The Time To Visit Albania

Isolated for decades under a dictatorship that was harsh even by Communist standards, Albania opened up in the 1990s and has since been hustling to catch up to the rest of Europe. On a recent visit, many locals complained that......

T20 destinations for 2015: Albania

With long stretches by the Adriatic, a fascinating history, and only a few inquisitive travellers, Albania is ripe for exploring in 2015, writes Caroline Shearing.....

Top 10 national parks in Europe: readers' travel tips

Several readers praised the rural landscape of Montenegro, which jazzual described as one of the “most beautiful countries in Europe”. They said: “Durmitor national park, in the north, is absolutely stunning and...........

Seven countries, as well as Kosovo, are waiting in the wings to join the European Union.

Croatia and Turkey started accession talks on 3 October 2005. Croatia joined on 1 July 2013. Turkey could complete negotiations in 10-15....

2015 Index of ecomomic Freedom

Albania’s economic freedom score is 65.7, making its economy the 63rd freest in the 2015 Index. Its overall score has decreased by 1.2 points, with notable declines in business freedom, fiscal freedom, and investment freedom.......

Albania: in Byron’s footsteps

It was close to midnight, without a soul on the road, and Auron Tare eased the Land Rover into high gear. A full moon pushed through the windshield......

Testing the water in Albania

he surface of the lake is perfectly still. The steep hills on either side and the high mountains beyond are empty of human life, save for the occasional lonely farmstead embedded in the hillside. There are no visible...

From Balkan backwater to must-see destination

I was at a knock-off fast-food joint eating the worst burger of my life when my whole trip to Albania changed........

Dec. 1 (Bloomberg) -- More than 20 years after Albanian refugees began arriving on rickety boats in southern Italy............................

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20 of the best bargain beach holidays for 2013

Crowds aren't an issue on this speck in the eastern Azores – its mid-Atlantic location sees to that. What they miss out on is wild, wooded landscapes, nature reserves, famously good custard tarts and one...

Pope visits Albania: 10 things you may not know one of Europe’s least understood countries

Pope Francis arrived in Albania on Sunday for a one-day visit – his first to a Muslim-majority country and the fourth overseas trip of his papacy......

Lonely Planet Dubs Albania #1 Hot Country to Visit in 2011

Every fall, travel fanatics and tourist bureaus eagerly await Lonely Planet's publication of the hottest spots to visit in the coming year. Well, Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2011 is out....