Albania is a country located on the Mediterranean Sea, sandwiched between Montenegro to the north, Greece to the south, Kosovo and Macedonia to the east, and has a narrow coastal strip of up to 60 km wide to the west. During decades of communist rule, Albania was isolated from the outside world, but in the past decade it has emerged as one of Europe's most captivating travel destinations. The country offers amazing mountain landscapes, historically and culturally rich cities, and extremely friendly locals who take pride in their 'Shqiperia' (the land of the eagle).

Since the 1990s, Albania not only introduced a democratic political system, but also experienced steady economic growth. However, there is still work to be done, as infrastructure is often inadequate and causes long journey times. Nevertheless, the beauty of the cities to visit and the unspoilt nature more than compensates for this inconvenience.