Not that long ago one of the most sequestered dictatorships on earth, as of the early 1990's Albania has rejoined Europe and has some dramatic scenery and sites to offer -- not to mention bargains!

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Fascinating Tirana, Albania, and its Renaissance

 Fani Kurti Interested in a highly rewarding destination in Europe that´s a little “different” and off the beaten track (and which probably no one else you know has visited)? Check out one of Iberia´s newest destinations, the intriguing capital of Albania (Shqipëri in Albanian), the small, mostly Muslim in the Balkans with an impenetrable language which spent 46 years of the postwar 20th century isolated under the secretive and Stalinist totalitarian dictatorship of Enver Hoxha. After a rough…

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The beautful beach destinations of Albania's Ionian Coast – the 'Abanian Riviera'

master2 Albania is one of the most underrated and least touristed corners of Europe, with fantastic history, cuisine, and scenery, and a prime example of that scenery is the Albanian Riviera along its 172-kilometre (107-mile) Ionian Sea coast, a place where the sun stretches across the deep sea 300 days per year; where there are splendid configurations of rocky and isolated small beaches; and the mountains and hillsides are covered in Mediterranean vegetation and dotted with charming villages…

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Why is Albania on ourblogger's list of '10 Remarkable Places to Visit Before You Die'?

It's a wide world full of wonders, and articles "places to see before you die" have become commonplace in recent years. Thinking about the question, I have my own list, and it includes not just the expected, but also some places you might not expect. Let's have a look - and if you agree, disagree, or have your own bucket-listers, please tell me about them in the comments!read post

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