Albania Local Guide

http://www.reuters.com/article/us-eu-albania-idUSKBN16A15S?il=0

Albania upbeat on tourism, but justice reform delays EU talks Albania expects another surge in tourists this year and the economy is making progress but Economy Minister Milva Ekonomi says it is reform of the justice system that is holding back European Union membership talks.

http://onedayitinerary.com/one-day-in-tirana-itinerary/

One Day in Tirana Itinerary – Top things to do in Tirana, Albania - One Day Itinerary Not many people can tell much about Albania and its capital Tirana. The country, once isolated from the rest in the communist era, has undergone the massive changes in the past two decades. The city of Tirana once grey and dull, today boasts colors, charm and loads of fun. One day in Tirana surely i...

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/lists/The-30-most-beautiful-towns-in-Europe/?WT.mc_id=tmg_share_fb

The 30 most beautiful towns in Europe Japanese travel agents believe these to be the 30 most beautiful towns in Europe, but only one UK location makes the list

http://www.latimes.com/travel/deals/la-tr-turkey-cruises-skipping-istanbul-20161214-story.html

Why you may visit Albania, not Turkey, on some 2017 cruises Some cruise lines won’t be stopping in Istanbul and other Turkish ports next year because of safety concerns. Passengers instead will substitute the Greek islands or even Sarande, Albania, on some itineraries.

Bumper year for tourism in Albania
http://www.travel-gazette.com/2016/12/bumper-year-for-tourism-in-albania/

Bumper year for tourism in Albania – Travel Gazette

http://www.wanderlust.co.uk/planatrip/inspire-me/lists/5-reasons-to-visit-prizren-kosovo

5 reasons to visit Prizren, Kosovo’s undiscovered gem With its rich cultural heritage, café culture and mountain backdrop, Prizren is Kosovo’s best kept secret. Here’s why you should visit and linger a while...

http://www.lonelyplanet.com/news/2016/11/24/communist-era-nuclear-bunker-museum-tirana/

Former communist-era nuclear bunker opens as museum in Tirana A former nuclear bunker in Albania's capital Tirana opened on 19 November as a museum which sheds a light on the Enver Hoxha era.

Bunk'Art 2

http://lazypenguins.com/10-places-in-albania-that-look-like-theyve-been-taken-out-of-fairy-tales/

10 Places in Albania That Look Like They’ve Been Taken Out Of Fairy Tales | Lazy Penguins Albania is a country of great history, even though many travelers do not know many things about the country, we lazy penguins can assure you that it can be a great travel destination for all kind of travelers. Situated in the Mediterranean, Albania is part of the Balkans and has hot, dry summers and...

https://www.theguardian.com/travel/2016/jun/25/albania-tirana-bunkers-museums-communist?CMP=twt_gu

Albania’s bunker museums cast new light on a dark history Bunkers from the postwar Hoxha era still litter Albania’s landscape and, in the capital Tirana, are being opened to the public as the country explores its communist past