• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar

Wanderlustingk

  • HOME
  • BLOG
  • ABOUT
  • TRAVEL
    • The Netherlands
    • New York State
    • France
    • Belgium
    • Other European destinations
  • EXPAT LIFE
  • CONTACT
    • Work With Me
    • Disclosure and Privacy Policy
    • Jeju SEO Tool: Free SEO Writing Tool
  • Navigation Menu: Social Icons

    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter

Albania

Planning your trip to Albania? Tips on the best things to do in Albania and your perfect Albania itinerary with buses.

Your Albania itinerary: The best things to do in Albania

April 18, 2018 by Karen 4 Comments

One of my favorite trips of last year was visiting Albania.  We only had a week in Albania, which is a bit on the low side, but enough to get you hooked on visiting this beautiful country in the Balkans, but I’ve expanded this itinerary to include the best things to do in Albania with the help of friends.  I include a complete itinerary for our trip to Albania, which was done entirely by bus besides one organized trip to Valbona.  I hope that this Albania itinerary inspires you to visit this beautiful country!

…

Read More

Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Albania, Budget Travel, Europe, Uncategorized Tagged With: balkans

Planning to go hiking in Albania? Read about one of the best hiking trails in Albania, Theth to Valbona. This hiking route provides stunning views of the Albanian Alps. Read a detailed guide on what to expect from your Theth to Valbona hike and what not to do on your Theth to Valbona hike.

Theth to Valbona: What to know about hiking on Albania’s most beautiful trail

April 23, 2018 by Karen 7 Comments

If you’re considering hiking in Albania from Theth to Valbona, this post is for you. I’m an amateur hiker who decided that I’d do my first proper full-day hike while in Albania. Admittedly, the hike didn’t go as smoothly as I wanted as I ended up carrying my large backpacking…

Still, I’m so glad that I decided to hike in Albania. The views were beautiful. This post contains tips for hiking from Theth To Valbona, what to bring with you for Theth to Valbona, and what to expect from Albania’s most famous hiking trail.

…

Read More

Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Albania, Europe, Travel Tagged With: Adventure Travel, balkans

50+ beautiful photos of Albania to inspire you to visit the Balkans. See the most beautiful places in Albania through beautiful travel photography and why you need to visit Albania.

50 beautiful photos of Albania that will inspire you to visit Albania

December 27, 2017 by Karen 5 Comments

After visiting Kosovo last year, I was told that I needed to visit Albania. I started looking up photos–and I was sold instantly.   I visited Albania this summer and it was my favorite trip of 2017 hands down.  Why? The beautiful nature, incredible hiking, historic cities, warm weather, delicious byrek, and decent prices… What else could one ask for in a vacation?  Keep scrolling for beautiful photos of Albania, including photos of the most beautiful places in Albania that we visited.  I truly hope this post inspires you to visit Albania. 

…

Read More

Filed Under: Adventure Travel, Albania, Europe, Sustainable Tourism, Travel, Travel Photography Tagged With: Adventure Travel, balkans, beautiful places, europe, nature, off the beaten path travel, photography, Travel

Tips on what to wear in Muslim countries for women, including tips for appropriate clothing for women in the Middle East for female travelers, and Muslim clothing coverings for women.

What to wear in Muslim countries for female travelers by country

December 25, 2017 by Karen 12 Comments

Let’s get this out of the way: not every Muslim country in the world is the same all around the world; what is appropriate to wear in Muslim countries differs by country and this is your guide to as many Muslim majority regions/countries that I could find advice for.  Even within one country, what is appropriate clothing in one Muslim country might vary between the city and the countryside.  Keep reading on how to dress appropriately for various Muslim countries for female travelers with tips on what to wear in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa by country….

Read More

Filed Under: Albania, Borneo, Brunei, General Travel Tips, Jordan, Kosovo, Local Guides, Malaysia, Middle East Travel, Sustainable Tourism, Travel, Travel Gear Tagged With: Asia, Brunei, Malaysia, Travel, travel clothing, travel tips

Thinking of visiting Berat, Albania? Read three reasons why you must visit Berat and about the history of Berat, one of Albania's most beautiful cities. Read about the history of Berat, the architecture in Berat, and a surprise that you'll find in this historic Albanian city!

Why you must visit Berat, one of Albania’s most beautiful cities

April 25, 2018 by Karen 1 Comment

When I first started researching Albania, I wondered why I hadn’t heard of many of these places. Albania has been left off a lot of lists and I’d like to do my part in helping people discover the beauty of Albania.  When I started researching my Albania trip, I ended up becoming obsessed with Berat after seeing photos of its stunning Ottoman-era houses. It’s easily one of the most beautiful cities in Albania and I’ll be covering three reasons why you must visit Berat, Albania….

Read More

Filed Under: Albania, Europe, Travel, Travel Photography Tagged With: albania, balkans

Primary Sidebar

About

Authors of Wanderlustingk

Karen. American expat and cat lover from New York City who lived in Amsterdam…. Then, Paris. Now, living in The Hague, the Netherlands. Happily married to Jacob.

Categories

Groups

Planning a trip to Europe? Join my facebook group for advice for traveling in Europe!


If you're a female travel or lifestyle blogger, join my Facebook group for bloggers! We have a supportive community.

Popular Posts

Secret New York: 30+ off the beaten path spots in New York City to love

20 Things Nobody Tells You About Visiting New York by a native New Yorker

First Time Guide to Amsterdam: Three Days in Amsterdam itinerary by a resident

The most beautiful temples in Kyoto, the city of a thousand temples

Covered Passages of Paris: A free self guided walking tour of Paris arcades with map

Disclosure

Note: We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Please check our disclosure page for more information.

Copyright © 2021 Wanderlustingk