Albania has quietly evolved into one of the Mediterranean’s most captivating destinations—so much so that even global figures like Ivanka Trump have made it their personal getaway of choice.Ivanka Trump chose Albania’s southern coast for her holiday, cruising along in a luxury yacht and spending time in picturesque locales like Sarandë and Jale. Her social media posts—with more than 7.5 million...
The prestigious American daily “The New York Times” has praised Albania as one of Europe’s most alluring and up-and-coming travel destinations, thanks to its stunning beaches, unspoiled nature, unique historical sites, and affordable prices.In an article by Valeriya Safronova, Albania is described as a once-isolated country that is now emerging as a reference point for travelers from around the...
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Cheryl Orlov, a 55-year-old from Los Angeles who moved to Albania in 2023. The conversation has been edited for length and clarity.I spent 23 years living in the Los Angeles area, where my home was two miles from Redondo Beach. I owned a furniture company for 32 years, built from the ground up, and worked very hard to create a comfortable lifestyle for...
The Albanian coast offers stunning views, crystal clear waters, and some of the best value for money property deals anywhere in the Mediterranean. No wonder buyers are flocking to the country from across the world.According to a Colliers Albania report from April 2021, while the country’s property market experienced a significant decline during the initial outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic last year, it...
Albania is not attracting international media attention only through natural beauty, historical monuments, or coastal tourism.Recently, the prestigious Forbes magazine has rated the country as one of the most promising destinations in Europe for investment in the real estate sector.In an article published by this international magazine, Albania is ranked among the most favorable countries to buy property...
The prestigious American magazine ‘Forbes’ has featured Albania in a recent article, highlighting the country as a low-cost holiday destination and an ideal place to live well without high expenses. The article outlines Albania’s many advantages, especially for American citizens. Below is a summary of the piece:Albania’s Allure for RelocationAlbania, a Mediterranean country on the eastern Adriatic...
Albania’s Riviera is the Mediterranean’s best-kept secret — wild beaches, no mega-resorts (yet), and the last true escape before the crowds arrive.For decades, the Mediterranean has been spinning the same golden oldies: Capri, Saint-Tropez, Mykonos, Ibiza — the kind of places where the yachts are larger than the local fishing fleet, and the bill for a seaside lunch could finance a modest Balkan...
Albania, a formerly closed, centrally-planned state, is a developing country with a modern open-market economy. Albania managed to weather the first waves of the global financial crisis but, the negative effects of the crisis caused a significant economic slowdown. Since 2014, Albania’s economy has steadily improved and economic growth reached 3.8% in 2017. However, close trade, remittance, and banking...
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