About Us

We are advocates of freedom and independence and we want to infect you with it

We are Martina and Ivan and we fell in love with Albania at first sight – we were enchanted by the nature, the hospitality of the people and the unique sense of freedom.

"We discovered Albania quite by chance. But very soon we felt that something exceptional had happened to us..."

We found ourselves in Albania in the spring of 2021. It should be noted, by a curious coincidence. What was that “coincidence”?After repeated waves of Covid in the Czech Republic, we realized that time was slipping through our fingers, and that our activities in culture or online business (in the field of graphics, travel website) had little hope of a quick recovery. Unbound by time, we got into our beloved Ducato campervan, which we had put together modestly just before the Covid outbreak, and headed towards the Croatian coast with the intention of continuing west, to Italy, France, Spain and Portugal and maybe eventually to Morocco.

We are from Moravia, so the route Slovakia – Hungary – Serbia – Bosnia – Croatia seemed most practical to us. Everything went relatively smoothly and we drove through the masked barriers like a knife through butter. The first, but crucial, problem came at the Serbia-Bosnia border. Specifically, at the Bosnian control section. The local official examined our documents and curtly told us that we had to return to Serbia because our vaccination certificates did not have the proper weight and irrevocably conflicted with the current regulations of the local Ministry of Health.

The decision to settle in Albania, as our online work allowed us to do so, was only a logical conclusion of our feelings at that time.

Similarly logical was the purchase of an apartment by the sea for the price of a garage in Prague.When we mentioned at home in the Czech Republic, even before buying the apartment, that we were planning to live in Albania, it was not met with much enthusiasm. The idea of living in a country where 65% of the population identify as Muslim was unacceptable to our surroundings. Czech prejudices caused by the marketing of political merchants of fear bore their fruit. However, we were stubborn and our decision was unwavering. We returned to Albania and began to realize our plan. After a longer stay in Durrës, we noticed that our life in Albania was beginning to interest our loved ones. They increasingly showed interest in information and subsequently in visiting Albania. Patiently we helped them overcome ingrained prejudices, until eventually many of them boarded a plane in Vienna, Prague or Katowice to Tirana and after an hour and a quarter of flight they for the first time in their lives breathed Albanian air.

With pleasure we watched how Albania began to burrow under the skin of our friends and family members. We almost envied them for having the opportunity to experience the same thing that struck us on our first entry into this enchanting country. Through their emotions, we again and again experienced fresh feelings of freedom, joy and enthusiasm. As a result of their first visit came visit after visit. Many of them set aside the usual vacation destinations and began to return to Albania several times a year. Some of them could not resist a meaningful and tempting offer and, like us, acquired their own apartment.

Despite some disappointment, we accepted the decision of the conscientious official with a cool head. We knew we definitely did not want to return to the Czech Republic and we had expected some complications. We drove to the nearest café and over coffee pondered which way to go next. As for other routes leading to the sea, we didn’t have much choice in Serbia. The first option was to go to North Macedonia, from there to Greece and maybe further towards Turkey and Georgia. There was also talk of crossing to the sea via Albania.

During the drive through Serbia and part of North Macedonia, we finally decided that we would eventually go to Albania and see what happens. With slight uncertainty and typical Czech prejudices regarding tourist safety in Albania, we finally crossed the Macedonian-Albanian border near Lake Ohrid. At the Qafë Thanë border crossing, unmasked customs officers smiled at us and wished us a pleasant stay.

There is no point in describing in detail our first day in the Albanian town of Pogradeč, but what is worth mentioning is that, thanks to many new experiences and meetings with Albanians, we were struck by a very strong sense of freedom and independence. Several more months of traveling through Albanian nature combined with communication with locals only confirmed the feeling of exceptionality. We were touched by local mountains, cities, villages, canyons, rivers and seacoast, and last but not least, the unusual hospitality and willingness of the local inhabitants. Simply put, we fell in love with Albania very quickly and did everything we could to settle here permanently. Each of our subsequent days was filled with a sense of freedom, joy and happiness.

We are very pleased that our story was able to change the prejudiced view of Albania in many people in our immediate circle and that they fell in love with this country.

And it was precisely these rich experiences with the process among our loved ones that inspired us to infect Albania and the wider public as well. That is why these pages exist and that is why our offer exists. Whether we will succeed in this, you will be able to judge primarily yourselves. We will be happy if you, visitors of our website, become visitors or residents of Albania, free of all prejudices and fears.

"We discovered Albania quite by chance. But very soon we felt that something exceptional had happened to us..."

We found ourselves in Albania in the spring of 2021. It should be noted, by a curious coincidence. What was that “coincidence”?After repeated waves of Covid in the Czech Republic, we realized that time was slipping through our fingers and that our activities in culture or online business (in the field of graphics, travel website) had little hope of a quick recovery. Unbound by time, we got into our beloved campervan, which we had put together modestly just before the Covid outbreak, and headed towards the Croatian coast with the intention of continuing west, to Italy, France, Spain and Portugal and maybe eventually to Morocco. It should be noted that we were vaccinated so we would not have trouble crossing borders.

Our destination was Zadar, so the route Slovakia – Hungary – Croatia seemed most practical to us. Everything went relatively smoothly and we drove through the masked barriers like a knife through butter. The first, but crucial, problem came at the Serbia-Croatia border. Specifically, at the Croatian control section. The local official examined our documents and curtly told us that we had to return to Serbia because our vaccination certificates did not have the proper weight and irrevocably conflicted with the current regulations of the local Ministry of Health.

Despite some disappointment, we accepted the decision of the conscientious Croatian official with a cool head. We knew we definitely did not want to return to the Czech Republic and we had expected some complications. We drove to the nearest café and over coffee pondered which way to go next. As for other routes leading to the sea, we didn’t have much choice in Serbia. The first option was to go to Macedonia, from there to Greece and maybe further towards Turkey and Georgia. Paradoxically, we only briefly touched on the option of crossing to the sea via Albania. The goal was clear – Greece – Igoumenica.

During the crossing of Serbia and part of North Macedonia, we realized that countries outside the EU dealt with Covid 19 somewhat more lightly. We did not want to risk that at the Greek borderagain strict anti-Covid measures of the European Union would thwart our plans, so we decided to go through Albania instead. We would enjoy the sea there and then see. With uncertainty and typical Czech prejudices regarding tourist safety in Albania, we finally crossed the Macedonian-Albanian border near Lake Ohrid. At the Qafë Thanë border crossing, unmasked customs officers smiled at us and wished us a pleasant stay.

The decision to settle in Albania, as our online work allowed us to do so, was only a logical conclusion of our feelings at that time.

We are very pleased that our example was able to change the prejudiced view of Albania in many people in our immediate circle and that they fell in love with this country.

We are advocates of freedom and independence and we want to inspire you.

Our articles on interesting topics related to Albania.

What to see in Albania?

Albania offers plenty of beautiful and interesting places waiting for your discovery – stunning beaches on the southern coast, majestic mountains in the north, river canyons, lakes, well-preserved historic cities and remains of previous civilizations. Check out our tips for attractive places in individual regions of Albania. Whether you are drawn to adventure in wild nature, history or the charm of traditional Albanian villages, you will find everything here worth seeing! We will gradually add new places as we visit them.

We will pick you up from the airport and take you back to the airport

Whether you're flying to Albania for the first time or you're a apartment owner and need to get from the airport to your accommodation, don't hesitate to contact us. During the ride we'll chat about what's new in Albania. We'll take you back to the airport too, that's for sure.

We will arrange a car for you to explore Albania

Planning an adventure inland, or a relaxing trip along the coast? We'll help you arrange a car for any option and we're even able to arrange an SUV or off-road vehicle. Friendly prices and family communication.

We will take you on a trip

Once you're in a foreign country, it's worth getting to know it a bit better. You want to bring home some non-standard experiences, don't you? We will take you on trips to ancient cities, canyons or lakes and share a lot of interesting information about Albania along the way.

How to enjoy vacation and avoid unnecessary spending

Live smart

Whether you are planning a trip to Albania or anywhere in the world, you can use the proven Booking.com to book accommodation. You will find a huge selection of cozy private apartments, houses and hotels. The price range is wide and you will definitely find something.

Fly for reasonable prices

Need a flight ticket? Check out the well-known Kiwi or the lesser-known but very popular Kayak among seasoned travelers. It's our favorite. It quickly compares offers from all airlines and shows you the most cost-effective flight combinations. You can also set up price alerts, so as soon as a flight ticket reaches a price that suits you, you get a notification.

Internet v mobilu

In the second half of 2026, Albania is promised free European roaming. Until then, you can get data with the YESIM app, for example. You will get mobile internet on favorable terms.

Think of backup plans

Good travel insurance is the foundation of any trip. A trip to Albania is no exception. Insurance covers you in case of illness, injuries and loss of belongings. We ourselves have ended up in a hospital in a foreign country a few times. Having good insurance will save a lot of stress and, most importantly, money.