For years, Albanians have been leaving behind small towns and villages for the capital, Tirana, or for life abroad. Some are ...

Slow travel is the best approach here. By hiking, biking and paddling through it, you get the full story. As tourism increases, I only hope Albania remains wild at heart.

Contiki has launched its most extensive Europe and Northern Africa trip collection in over 60 years, along with two new ...

Hey mate!” a cyclist called to us in an Australian accent as he pedaled by on the rocky dirt road that serves as the main ...

Best of all was the stay at a five-star hotel that afforded me the opportunity to swim in a blissful oasis of a pool, enjoy a seemingly endless supply of gourmet chocolate and lounge around in the ...

Shiffino-Kennedy gave me a long list of such places. Considering a hiking trip in the Swiss Alps? She suggested looking to Slovenia or Albania as an alternative, since they are countries where "the ...

Having a noticeable lack of wanderlust recently? Let your imagination wander with these thrilling hikes around Europe ...

“Albania feels like the Italian Dolomites ... hitchhiking and backpacking from Austria to Greece. Theth is a popular hiking destination with a 400-year-old “lock-in tower,” which ...

One little known gem is often overlooked by UK tourists - but it boasts some stunning scenery, a fascinating history and is ...

A former Yugoslavian country, North Macedonia is famed for being home to one of Europe’s oldest and deepest lakes, Lake Ohrid ...

AFTER visiting 44 countries, this travel influencer has narrowed his selection down to just five spots, including Spain, Macedonia and Montenegro.

The Greek islands are, I’m convinced, the only holiday destination that’s universally adored. I’ve never heard anyone claim ...