Lonely PlanetAug 1211 things to know before heading to AlbaniaAlbania is neither dangerous nor “undiscovered“ – but it is fabulous. Read our crucial pointers and tips before you set off for your next trip there.Electric-car taxi company in Tirana.9 things in this storySkanderbeg SquareSightCentral square in Tirana.Tirana International AirportSightAlbania's only international airport.Do TaxiPlaceElectric-car taxi company in Tirana.Pazari i RiMarketNew Bazaar in Tirana with traditional barbecue restaurants.Xhamia Et’hem BejMuseumMosque in Tirana.Rr KavajaNeighborhoodElsewhereAlbanian RivieraNeighborhoodAlbaniaSummer crowds pack this coast; visit in May, June, or September.Accursed MountainsTrailAlbaniaHike between Theth and Valbonë on the Peaks of the Balkans trail.Peaks of the Balkans trailTrailAlbaniaCan get dangerously crowded; hike in spring or fall.Read the full piece at Lonely Planet →