It's a good idea to book tours with local guides to explore rural areas and carry cash for easier transactions.

Albania's stunning coastline has been likened ... TripAdvisor tells the same story. Popular beach resort Ksamil has just 2.5 stars, with references to the idea of Instagram versus reality.

Albania has clear appeal to “culture-minded” travellers. Less widely appreciated has been its virtues as a Mediterranean beach destination, says Chris Leadbeater in The Daily Telegraph ...