While I lived in, and have spent copious time, in Italy and have looked at Albania across the Adriatic I never had a chance to visit. The country is shaking off its communist funk, much like its ...

From left: Waterfront guest bungalows at AgriTourism Huqi, located a half-hour's drive from the capital, Tirana; at Agroturizëm Gjepali, in western Albania, lunch includes lamb shoulder with baked ...

My first day in Albania continued that afternoon with my friend Ani from Balkan Pearls Tour Operator. We made the drive to the village of Surrel, which is located just 20 minutes outside the capital, ...