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Culture & Tradition, Culinary, Uncategorized

Wineries in Albania a new trend

The history of wine-making & wineries in Albania dates to the Illyrian times more than 2500 years ago but we are going to focus on the present and the future of wine-making in Albania. Albania wine during the last century. The fifty years of communist isolation left us behind our neighbors in…

May 18, 2022527Views

Culinary, Culture & Tradition, News

Albanian cuisine part 1 – Best of Shkoder

Albanian cuisine: What makes Shkodra food & cuisine unique... When I decided to write about Albanian cuisine, at first I thought that a single article would be enough, then I decided to divide it into northern dishes & southern ones. The more I got into the unique dishes the more challenging it became…

May 18, 20221KViews

Hiking, Culture & Tradition, Nature

The best hikes in Albania

Best Hikes in Albania Albania consists of mostly mountainous terrain, so It is not a surprise that our country is becoming such a popular destination for hikers. We will highlight in this blog the best hikes in Albania, some well known hiking destinations, but also some others less well known and equally worth trying. We…

April 2, 2022232Views

Culinary, Culture & Tradition, News

Intelligent Lunch like a local in Shkoder

Are you tired of finding yourself in a restaurant surrounded by tourists even after you asked your hotel or hostel receptionist “where can I go to eat good food with locals”? …Well you’ve come to the right place, it is tile for you to lunch like a local in Shkoder. This list provides you…

November 12, 20212KViews

Biking, Culture & Tradition, History, Monuments

Best 10 Things To Do in Shkoder

We have put together a list of 10 Things to do in Shkoder during your journey, there are more than those but we thought this is a good start to have an idea. 1. Marubi -National Museum of Photography If you’re interested in photography, history, or both, this museum is certainly for you! On…

November 12, 20211KViews

Biking, Culture & Tradition, History

Shkodra biking culture

What’s with all the bikes here?! Yes Shkodra is known for the biking culture, you could call it the unofficial biking capital of the Balkans. Almost 1 out of 3 locals, regardless of age, gender or size, use the “bicikleta” for everyday needs. Bicikleta is not only a lifestyle here, it’s also a necessity as…

November 12, 20211KViews

Culinary, Culture & Tradition

Support Local Businesses

Want to support local businesses while you are here? Looking for something artisan handmade and unique for you or as a gift for a loved one? Here is a list of places in Shkoder that are a bit off the beaten path, but we believe to be very worthwhile. Olive Wood Store In this…

November 12, 2021899Views

Biking, History, Nature

Shkodra Lake blog

Below are some basic facts, history, and some of our own perspectives about Shkodër Lake — we hope they are helpful in learning a bit more about one of our favorite places to visit! Geography of Shkodra lake Shkodra lake is the biggest lake in the Balkan peninsula, with a surface area that varies…

February 16, 2019945Views

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