January 7, 2026

Albania was long synonymous with a forgotten corner of Europe, where time moved by its own rules. For the past few years, however, this country has been undergoing the most rapid transformation in its modern history. Old Mercedes cars are giving way to quiet electric vehicles, and luxury resorts are springing up on once-isolated, pristine beaches. If you want to experience raw, authentic, and free-spirited Albania, you may be looking at one of your last chances to do so.