The 5-Day Travel Formula: Albania, Bali, Spain & Italy Done Right

Think you need two weeks to really feel a place? Think again. Morgan and Brianna both have full-time jobs and have still managed to live in — and fall in love with — some of the most incredible countries in the world. In this episode, we're breaking down exactly what we'd do with just five days in four destinations we know inside and out.In this episode:🇦🇱 Albania — why Morgan would head north every time, the Theth mountains, farm-to-table dinners, a lively night in Tirana's Blloku neighbourhood, and the honest truth about travelling as a tourist here🇮🇩 Bali — Brianna has lived in Bali for three years and covers two routes: the spiritual rice-terrace experience of Ubud → Uluwatu → Sanur, or the lesser-known Nusa Lembongan option for travellers who want old Bali without the crowds🇪🇸 Spain — Morgan's Madrid-to-Granada-to-the-coast itinerary, the best flamenco in Andalusia, and a hidden gem app called BlaBlaCar for getting around on a budget🇮🇹 Italy — Brianna's perfect northern Italy loop: Florence → Tuscany wine tour → Milan → Lake Como in five days flatWe wrap up with a rapid-fire round answering: best destination for a girls' trip, solo travel, romance, food, budget, relaxation, adventure, and first-time travellers.Destinations covered: Albania (Tirana, Durrës, Shkodër, Theth, Valbona), Bali (Ubud, Uluwatu, Sanur, Nusa Lembongan), Spain (Madrid, Granada, Nerja, Andalusia), Italy (Florence, Tuscany, Milan, Lake Como, Bellagio, Varenna)You'll love this episode if you're: a woman who travels with limited PTO, planning a girls' trip to Europe, curious about Albania as a destination, or looking for a 5-day itinerary that actually feels doableNew episodes every week. Follow us so you never miss one.Find us on Instagram, TikTok & Facebook: @theglobalgirlfriendWebsite & contact: theglobalgirlfriend.com