The 40 Saints Monastery in Saranda and Its Place in Local History
Today, the 40 Saints Monastery in Saranda is nothing more than a ruin, but it remains an important visitor attraction. In fact, the 40 Saints MonasterRead More…
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An Unpleasant Experiment with Albanian Sheep Milk Cheese (YAK!)
Although I remember seeing goat’s cheese on the shelves of British supermarkets, other than feta, I don’t remember ever seeing any cheese made with shRead More…
Drinking a Big Beer for the First Time at an Albanian Beer House
When I go in bars and ask for a beer, I’m often greeted with the response, “A big beer?” This of usually accompanied by hand gestures meant to signifyRead More…
For Best Views in Saranda, Go to Lëkurësi Castle
Lëkurësi Castle offers the best views of Saranda (Sarandë) and the surrounding countryside. The walk from the town takes around an hour and it’s a Read More…
Butrint: The Most Visited Cultural Tourist Destination in Albania
Today I went to Butrint. It’s a national park located a few kilometres south of Ksamil. Butrint is the Albanian name. In English, it’s called ButhrotuRead More…
Ksamil Beach During the off Season Is like a Sleeping Beauty
Ksamil Beach During the off Season Is like a Sleeping Beauty waiting for the kiss of tourism to bring it back to life. Ksamil beach is near Saranda (Read More…
Athens to Saranda: Putting My Feet up After a Long Day of Travel
A day starts for me when I get out of bed. It ends when I go to sleep. Sunday was a long day. I got out of bed at 4 pm in the evening and never went tRead More…