An Insiders Guide to Tirana
This past Sunday, I found myself at Bedouin Lake-one of the city’s newest gems nestled within the elegant Lake View Residence complex on Rruga e Kosovareve. Opening its doors at the crack of dawn (7:00 AM) and welcoming guests until…
Looking for the best pizza in Tirana? Whether you’re a tourist or a local, this guide covers the must-try piceri in Tirana, rated for cheese, crust, vibe, and cost. Editors note: These rankings are generally that anything above a 3/10…
“The best ciabatta I’ve had in Albania. Maybe Europe.” Yep. That’s how this story begins. Yesterday, we visited the grand opening of NÖJE, a sleek, self-serve Nordic-inspired bakery nestled in the Lake View Residence area of Tirana. From the first whiff…
As I’ve seen many confused comments around the web about Tirana Bus stations (and international bus hubs), I made it a point to walk over and check out the Ring Center (Asllan Rusi) Bus Station. This spot, known by many…
First Impressions of TIA I’ve flown into Tirana 5-10+ times in the last year, and wanted to write a few notes of things I knew would help when I landed for the first time. I always enjoy the compact size.…
I’ve been hearing different pricing from everyone I talked to about Taxi’s and Cabs in Tirana, so I wanted to get some pricing info and share it here. I messaged each of these companies on WhatsApp and requested pricing from…
Frutza, a new juice bar and specialty coffee spot in Tirana, has quickly become a favorite among locals and visitors. I was able to stop by recently to check out their options. Open for about four months, it already boasts…
After visiting some of the other museums in Albania, such as the eye-catching National Historical Museum near the Skanderbeg square, and the Bank of Albania Museum, I wanted to visit this Natural Science Museum. (Muzeu i Shkencave të Natyrës) Most…
Heads up: Xheni Fast Serves Up Delicious Food at Unbeatable Prices Xheni Fast is a restaurant that’s easy to miss. (Xheni translates to Jenny, so it might be labelled as either.) It’s tucked away in plain sight on the main…
Did you know you can take 60-90 minutes of your day and get a glimpse of Albania’s past through the eyes of currency? We took a hour and enjoyed a personalised tour of the Bank of Albania (Banka e Shqipërisë.)…