The Walk to Kuzum Baba: Finding Vlorë's Best Viewpoint
A step-by-step photo guide to reaching Kuzum Baba, the 70-metre hilltop viewpoint above Vlorë. The path is tricky but the panoramic views are worth it.
Taking the Busses from Tirana to Vlorë: What to Expect
The intercity bus from Tirana to Vlorë costs 700 LEK and takes under three hours. It's not easy to navigate the first time, this post and photos show exactly what to look for.
The Albanian Tea That Replaced My English Breakfast
As a lifelong English tea drinker, I expected to struggle in Albania's coffee-obsessed café culture. Instead, I discovered çaj mente, and it became a genuine health bonus.
Vlorë Quickstart: Everything You Need for Your First Month
Planning to stay in Vlorë for a few weeks, not just a holiday? Here's the essential overview with links to the detailed guides.
Why I Loved Vlorë in Shoulder Season
I visited Vlorë in September and October. The tourists had thinned, the sunbeds had vanished, and the city felt like it belonged to the people who actually live there.
Where to Stay in Vlorë: A Neighbourhood Guide
Vlorë is compact and easy to navigate, but where you base yourself matters. Here's an honest breakdown of the main areas and what each offers.
Where to Work and Meet People in Vlorë
Vlorë doesn't have a buzzing digital nomad scene yet, but the right cafés exist if you know where to look. Here's where I worked and where I found people to talk to.
What a Month in Vlorë Actually Cost Me
I tracked every expense for 35 days in Albania. Here's exactly where the money went, what it bought me, and why the numbers only tell half the story.
Supermarket Prices: UK vs Vlorë, Albania
A side-by-side comparison of everyday supermarket prices between the UK and Vlorë, Albania. Real prices, real data, updated with live currency conversion.
A Slow Day in Vlorë, Albania
What does a richer life abroad actually look like when you stop rushing? A day in Vlorë where the cost of living buys you more than savings. It buys you time.
Visual Vlorë Journal: SEASIDE
View the seaside of Vlorë, Albania through my photos. I look at the sparkling seafront in light and shadows.
I Left My Career at 58, But Retirement Was Never the Plan
Walking away from a respected career at 58 wasn't retirement. It was the start of something else entirely.