Compared to other European capitals, Tirana is small and easy to explore on foot. Buses in the centre are also very frequent (£0.35 for each ride). For a weekend getaway, stay near the lively Blloku ( ...

But I did meet up with my friend Charles Neville, who was in Tirana to do reconnaissance for tour company JayWay Travel, which offers tours to Albania.

Sunvil Holidays (020 8758 4758, www.sunvil.co.uk) offers a seven-night Discover Southern Albania escorted tour from £1,267 per person, which includes visits to Butrint, Saranda, Berat, Tirana and ...

Also known as Air Albania Stadium for sponsorship reasons, Arena Kombetare is Albania’s largest stadium. The exterior of the stadium is magnificent, with black and red metal panels that resemble ...

LOOK EAST Locals share their best tips for Albania from tropical beaches to 40p dishes… and the tourist traps to avoid ...

I’m here with Elton Çaushi, whose Tirana-based company Albanian Trip has set up a gastronomic tour to explore the culinary reinvention.

BBC World Service’s The Arts Hour on Tour is in Tirana, Albania, on 23 November. Recorded in English, The Arts Hour On Tour is a radio show that visits great cities around the world, to explore ...

After a false start with a boar’s head for breakfast, she joins local tour guide Nick who shows her a taste of the restaurants famous for their traditional menus. What is the food like in Albania?