"My favourite pebble beach is Gjipe, a crystal-clear bay at the foot of a large canyon that is the perfect place for camping ...

The long years of isolation under Hoxha’s regime have given way to a new sense of freedom and opportunity, with Albania embracing its place as a unique and beautiful destination for tourists.

Once known as "the North Korea of Europe", Albania is turning to its millennia-old sites and rich cultural heritage to recast its image. After a period of turmoil, places often talk about looking ...