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Albania Celebrates 100 of Independence All Through the Year

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Albanian centenary of independence will be marked all through the year with various events.

13 years ago

Skiing in Albania: Valbona Valley

Aleksandr Shatskih

Skiing in Valbona Valley is a discovery journey. Tourists don’t flock here from all over the world – there are no ski lifts to take you up the peak; and no maintenance vehicles on the slopes.

14 years ago

More Polish Tourists to Albania

Aleksandr Shatskih

President of the Polish Chamber of Tourism, Ian Korsak told Albanian Minister of Tourism Aldo Tonin Bumçi that Polish tourists will be encouraged to visit Albania’s fine beaches and other tourist destinations in the near future.

14 years ago

More Than 3 Million Tourists in Albania in 2011

Aleksandr Shatskih

The number of tourists visiting Albania in the first eight months of 2011 has increased with by 200% compared to the same period in 2008.

14 years ago

This Labor Day Weekend – Enjoy Albania’s Divas

Phil Butler

Since we began researching Albania for the launch of Argophilia Travel Albania, it seems like gems of superb value keep popping up daily. Today, looking for something to share with my fellow Americans for Labor Day, some of Albania’s greatest treasures popped into view. If you were to search the land of the Illyrians for treasures, the country’s beautiful and talented women would not a bad place to start.

14 years ago

Eliza Dushku Promoting Albanian Tourism

Aleksandr Shatskih

Eliza Dushku, an American actress of Albanian and Danish descent, has visited her father’s country of origin, to film a documentary that will promote the tourism and culture of Albania.

14 years ago

Albanian Prime Minister Heads Investment Forum Delegation

Phil Butler

Albania tourism has seen a significant growth spurt this year, as opposed to last, with an over 400 thousand more travelers visiting from January to August, compared to 2010 figures. A statement from Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha last week spotlights the dramatic growth in Albania arrivals.

14 years ago

Hidden Balkans Hotel Gems: Grand Hotel Tirana

Phil Butler

In our efforts scouring the web for information on the Balkans, we often run across all kinds of attractions, great and small. Not the least important people, places, and things having to do with travel, hotels can often be obscured from view – at least online, that is. The other day we ran across just such a hotel gem presented itself. The Grand Hotel Tirana, while a bit hard to find online, offers a hospitality value worth mention.

14 years ago

Argophilia Launches Citizen’s Travel Portal

Phil Butler

Argophilia Travel Albania launches as the first of many regional travel directories aimed at introducing Eastern Europe’s hidden gems. Breathtaking places sit undiscovered by most of the world’s top travel businesses, a scattered lot of informative sites offer little or no value to travelers or local businesses, but Argo addresses the problem directly.

14 years ago

Albania Expands Free Visa Privileges

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from Albania, the government there has temporarily lifted all visa requirements for travelers from Azerbaijan. For visits of up to 90 days, citizens there can travel to Albania at their leisure. This follows news that Albania allowed similar privileges to other countries.

14 years ago

Albania Dance Meeting 2011 Coming to Durres

Phil Butler

For travelers to Eastern Europe this month, and particularly those with a passion for dance, the 6th annual Albania Dance Meeting may be your cup of tea. This International Festival of Modern & Contemporary Dance starts September 10th thru 18th when Durres, the oldest city in Albania, invites the world to dance.

14 years ago

Albania and Bulgaria Top Destinations for 2011

Mihaela Lica Butler

Albania and Bulgaria are considered among the best travel destinations in the world this year. Two publications ranked these Eastern European countries among the world’s top 10 destinations: CNN and Lonely Planet.

14 years ago

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