The Balkans are a region that produces more history than it can consume. – Winston Churchill For three decades Albania was the most isolated country in the world. While the nation has come a long way in a short amount of time, progress is slow and superstitions remain. After seven months in the country, Robie … More Stranger Things: Albania
I tried visiting Albania, But I couldn’t find it on the map. – Oscar Wilde The best thing about traveling around Europe is the rail system. It’s fast, scenic, affordable and easy. Unfortunately, it doesn’t extend into the Balkans. Except for a few rail lines in the north of the peninsula and sporadic connections in … More 10 Tips for traveling the Balkans by bus
Food is our common ground, a universal experience. – James Beard In Sarandё Robie and I had time to explore the city’s many hangouts. Arriving in January we found few dining options open in the off season. Come March places that had been closed since the holidays began welcoming customers as more restaurants reopened across … More Our top picks for the best places to eat in Sarandё (and a few to avoid)
You’re not Albanian if you don’t have a Nokia phone, a Samsung TV and a Mercedes-Benz. – local saying If Dante wrote The Divine Comedy today, the first circle of Hell would be reserved for Albanian drivers. While Italians can’t keep within the lanes, Chinese cabbies don’t know how to read and Mexicans run red … More Where old Mercedes go to die
Albania, Albania, you border on the Adriatic. – Coach in Cheers When we told my parents we were headed to Albania, my mom had to use an atlas to figure out where it was. So for anyone else who only knows the country from the Cheers song played to the tune of “When the saints … More Where’s Albania?
You have good days, you have bad days. But you never have a boring day. – John Kennedy “Is it always so cold here?” I asked the Albanian taxi driver as he took us to our new apartment. “This? No, this is only for today. And tomorrow. Maybe the day after. But next week will … More The one with the miserable day
Reid & Robie 