Brought to Albania in the 14th century by the conquering Ottoman Turks, raki is an alcoholic beverage that’s become part of the traditional culture ...

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Over the years, culinary influences have blown in here from Italy to the west and from Greece to the south. Nearly every restaurant offers a ...

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To experience authentic Albanian food and culture at its best, try Tradita, occupying a 17th-century stone house in the town of Shkoder. Fresh and uncomplicated ...

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This is one challenging mountain. Only the experienced need apply. The country-pretty town of Theth is your point of takeoff; to get your bearings as ...

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Lake Komani was created in the 1970s—the by-product of a massive hydroelectric project. The narrow, twisting and turning body of water is edged by ...

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Albania is awash in ancient ruins and historic sites, some of them World Heritage sites. In the Fier region, near the village of Pojan, the ...

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A private home turned 12-room inn, this is the rare Albanian hotel that oozes authenticity—so many hotels are new and serviceable but lack character ...

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From this lively seaport and university town, it’s a quick ride to the heel of Italy’s boot, due west across the Adriatic. Passenger ...

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Occupying the impressively restored castle, the Skanderbeg Museum is home to statues, old books and documents, and huge paintings—all of which document the history ...

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Experience history as you hike up a steep cobblestone driveway to the strategically perched castle. Among the rewards: 360-degree views, including especially memorable ones of ...

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