Albania is one of the most interesting countries in Europe, and one of the friendliest – perhaps in part because it’s so small, with a population of just 2.8 million.
It is also a top destination for foodies, with affordable fine dining and delicious local dishes such as traditional stew to try. There are many other kind of cooking that we could write about. So, depending on the region or the locality the food also varies. The roots of cooking is a tradition that has continue till today. So the mother of families have the duty to teach their female children the art of cooking.
Every girl that is young enough is taught by the oldest female of the family who could be either her mother or her grandmother. The main dishes of the Albanian cooking are different kind of stews and many types of casserole. cooking is based on vegetables of the season and almost always with meat. Not to forget are also the desserts because the sweet tooth, is is as for tradition, a sign of hospitality at the end of the visit in one house.
Albanian like very much the borek that the grandmothers made since the childhood and they are used to it every weekend. It seems rare but on the weekend families used to gather eating each a small piece of the special borek. Nowadays the youth use to eat it in the morning as a tasty breakfast followed by a glass of yogurt or buttermilk.
Normally the question here could be why only the females has this duty of cooking? The reason is that males are usually the head of the house and they should make money for the family not to cook. As a rule, the husband is obliged to word harder that the wife and take more money to his house than the woman.
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Talking about the Beautiful Riviera.
Be pleasantly surprised by the world-class beaches of the Albanian Riviera, or find your inner adventurer by hiring a car and driving into the mountains. Here’s what to know before you go. Albania is one of the friendliest countries you’ll ever visit. So don’t be afraid to ask for directions or other information – there will always be someone who will help you find what you’re looking for, be it accommodation, a place to eat or transport advice.
Just to know, many Albanians speak English.
So, as the tourism is developing within the country, more and more people are learning english for the touristic purpose. Also it is welcomed as a key part of the country’s economy.
Albania is one of the least dangerous places in Europe.
According to the UK Foreign Office, public safety is generally good, and there are very few reports of crime aimed at foreigners or tourists, although pickpocketing does happen.
You can travel to Albania with children, with a loved one or by yourself without worrying about safety Albania is very affordable Compared to neighbors nations, tourism in Albania is very affordable. You can spend a phenomenal week travelling through the country without breaking the bank.
Tirana, the capital, is the most expensive city, but you still won’t spend too much compared to other Eastern European destinations. When it comes to activities, parks are free, and while museums require tickets to enter, the fees are low.
For shopping, bear in mind that many shops take only Albanian Lek (the local currency), but hotels take euros as well. Be careful to ask for the ticket that shows the cost because the sellers tend to oversell a product to the foreigners.
Credit cards are not accepted everywhere, so be sure to have some cash on you. Albania is very affordable Compared to our neighbor nations, tourism in Albania is very affordable. You can spend a phenomenal week travelling through the country without breaking the bank.
Tirana, the capital, is the most expensive city, but you still won’t spend too much compared to other Eastern European destinations. When it comes to activities, parks are free, and while museums require tickets to enter, the fees are low. For shopping, bear in mind that many shops take only Albanian lekë (the local currency), but hotels take euros as well.
Credit cards are not accepted everywhere, so be sure to have some cash on you.
