Why Theth feels different from the rest of the country There are beautiful places in Albania. Then there is Theth. Hidden between the steep mountains of northern Albania, this small village has become one of the country’s most recognizable destinations. The scenery is dramatic, the houses feel rooted in the landscape and the whole valley has a sense of separation from the faster world outside it. Theth sits in the Albanian Alps and is known for its rugged mountain setting, tr

The question almost every first-time visitor asks: When someone tells us they are planning their first trip to Albania, safety is usually one of the first things they ask about. That is understandable. Albania is still unfamiliar to many people outside Europe, and unfamiliar places often feel more dangerous from a distance than they do once you are actually there. The honest answer is that most visitors find Albania far more relaxed than they expected. The UK government notes

Moving here is only the first step Finding an apartment, setting up your phone and learning where to buy groceries are all part of moving abroad. But those things do not automatically make a place feel like home. We have met foreigners who have lived in Albania for years and still feel disconnected from the country around them. We have also met people who arrived only a few months ago and already know their neighbors, have local friends and feel comfortable in everyday situat