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Anyone ever been to Albania? I won a stay at an Albanian resort at a Charity Event.

Posted on 12/10/23 at 2:49 am
Posted by UncleLester
West of the Mississippi
Member since Aug 2008
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Posted on 12/10/23 at 2:49 am
I have heard of Baws from here going to European cities such as Berlin, Amsterdam, Paris, London, and Rome but not much that I recall on Albania.

I was invited by a co-worker tonight to a Fundraiser that he is involved with and anyone that donated $500, which we kind of felt obligated to after not paying for tickets to the event and enjoying nice food drinks, got to draw a prize envelope from a massive basket.

Others won custom gift bags and show tickets in their envelope. We received a certificate for a 7-Day stay at a Resort in Albania.

Anyone ever been to Albania before on vacation and is there enough things to do around the Plazhi San Pietro that we should explore Airfare options, etc. and explore using it this Spring?

If so, can you get by with just English?

Thanks in advance.
Posted by Obtuse1
Westside Bodymore Yo
Member since Sep 2016
25885 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 3:12 am to
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Plazhi San Pietro


Can't help there we stayed in Orikum.

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Airfare options


IIRC there is a big international airport near there. Tirano (sp?) is the biggest city in Albania which is where the big airport is.

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If so, can you get by with just English?


Yeah, but you won't find as much English there as the majority of Europe.

You will need cash, it isn't really a card country but it is easier in the large cities I would expect. Where we stayed cards outside the hotel were basically useless. It does have a moderate amount of crime but if you are comfortable in a big US city it isn't much different.

Gorgeous beaches and water.
Posted by Fat and Happy
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2013
17070 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 4:07 am to
Probably get guns on the black market really easily there
Posted by SkiUtah420
Member since Jul 2023
372 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 4:46 am to
even though you are next to Italy its at least 3/4 Mohammaden
Posted by redstick13
Lower Saxony
Member since Feb 2007
38626 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 4:51 am to
Never been but I wouldn’t hesitate to go. We love exploring new places.
Posted by LSUGrrrl
Frisco, TX
Member since Jul 2007
33359 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 5:11 am to
I have friends that went and stayed at some plush resort on the water. They loved it.
Posted by TheOcean
#honeyfriedchicken
Member since Aug 2004
42556 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 8:37 am to
I spent about 30 days in Albania. Loved it. Reminded me a lot of Italy/Greece
Posted by Zappas Stache
Utility Muffin Research Kitchen
Member since Apr 2009
38797 posts
Posted on 12/10/23 at 3:54 pm to
I've never been but it has started getting hyped as the next Croatia.
Posted by speckledawg
Somewhere Salty
Member since Nov 2016
3930 posts
Posted on 12/11/23 at 12:35 pm to
Have not been, but we talked about it while traveling the area (Croatia, Montenegro & Bosnia) this spring. I would not hesitate. It looks beautiful, just like the rest of the region.
Posted by alexahet
Everywhere
Member since Apr 2010
3145 posts
Posted on 12/11/23 at 4:22 pm to
Yes! Went to Vlore and Tirana. The beaches in Vlore were amazing and the food was good! Tomatoes out of this world, fresh cheese, just excellent all around. Would go back in a heartbeat.
Posted by Nole Man
Somewhere In Tennessee!
Member since May 2011
7221 posts
Posted on 12/13/23 at 8:44 am to
Always wanted to go. Wife (no pics) won't so probably never.

However, from tourists I've met in Europe that have been, they have done nothing but rave about the landscapes, the people, the food, the prices.

I would in a heartbeat personally!

FYI, we follow a great YouTuber, LifeStyle Hal! Check out that video.
Posted by patnuh
South LA
Member since Sep 2005
6753 posts
Posted on 12/13/23 at 10:41 am to
Someone has you staying at their cousins house. I’d sleep with one eye open.
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