Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha

Endrit explores the Old Bazaar, visits the Zekate House and the Cold War Museum, and reflects on Gjirokastër's dual legacy of Hoxha and Kadare. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 42 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Gjirokastër, Albania. Places in this episode: Palorto, Old Bazaar, Zekate House, Çerçiz Topulli Square, ELA'S Coffee House, Cold War Museum, Weapons Museum, Ethnographic Museum. Covered: Old Bazaar exploration, Cold War Museum visit, Cost of living details, Historical legacy (Hoxha/Kadare), Local dining experience, Visa and banking tips. Chapters:00:00 Gjirokastër02:13 Old Bazaar04:36 Ethnographic Museum07:40 Ali Pasha Bridge A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gjirokastër #AlbaniaTravel #StoneCity #BazaarLife #ColdWarHistory #OttomanArchitecture #DrinoValley #IsoPolyphony #TravelAlbania #ExpatLife #CostOfLiving #UNESCOsite #HoxhaLegacy #Kadare #AlbanianRiviera #MountainViews #TraditionalFood #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Day two in Gjirokastër. I explore the Old Bazaar, walk through Palorto to see the Zekate House, and reflect on the town's unique history as the shared birthplace of Enver Hoxha and Ismail Kadare. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 41 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Gjirokastër, Albania. Places in this episode: Old Bazaar, Qafa e Pazarit, Komuna e Parisit, Palorto, Zekate House, Ethnographic Museum, Sokaku i të Marrëve, Çerçiz Topulli Square. Covered: Old Bazaar, Zekate House, Palorto, Cost of Living, Visa/Banking Advice, Hoxha/Kadare Legacy. Chapters:00:00 Komuna e Parisit03:31 Ethnographic Museum06:52 Grill House 13 A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gjirokastër #AlbaniaTravel #StoneCity #BalkanTravel #UNESCO #OttomanArchitecture #ColdWarHistory #TravelBudget #AlbaniaLife #SlowTravel #CulturalHeritage #DrinoValley #VisitAlbania #TravelTips #ExpatLife #HistoricalSites #LocalCulture #SummerInAlbania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit leaves the humid coast for the crisp mountain light of Gjirokastër, navigating the drive inland, exploring the stone bazaar and castle, and settling into the rhythm of the UNESCO city. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 40 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Gjirokastër, Albania. Places in this episode: Sarandë, Çerçiz Topulli Square, Old Bazaar, Zekate House, R C Coffee & More, Castle of Gjirokastër, Weapons Museum, Cold War Museum. Covered: Moving to Gjirokastër, Gjirokastër Castle and Museums, Local Food and Costs, Visa and Banking Logistics, Mountain Road Travel. Chapters:00:00 Sarandë02:12 Old Bazaar04:38 Weapons Museum07:07 Traditional Food Balcony View09:22 Ali Pasha Bridge A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Gjirokaster #AlbaniaTravel #CityOfStone #UNESCOsite #BalkanTravel #ExpatLife #TravelAlbania #GjirokasterCastle #DrinoValley #AlbanianFood #ColdWarMuseum #OttomanArchitecture #TravelTips #SlowTravel #AlbaniaExpats #RivieraToMountains #StoneCityLiving #VisitAlbania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

On my final full day in Sarandë, I visit the Blue Eye spring one last time, navigate the shifting crowds at Ksamil, and reflect on the town’s layered history before heading inland to Gjirokastër. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 39 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Sarandë, Albania. Places in this episode: Komuna e Parisit, Boulevard Hasan Tahsini, Kodra, Syri i Kaltër, Muzinë, Ksamil, Mango Beach, Ancient Synagogue Complex. Covered: Blue Eye Spring logistics, Ksamil overtourism impact, Evening Xhiro culture, Local dining costs, Expat residency banking advice, Sunset views from Lekuresi. Chapters:00:00 Kodra02:21 Ksamil04:57 Lëkurësi Castle07:38 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlbaniaTravel #Saranda #BlueEye #Ksamil #Butrint #Riviera #Gjirokaster #Xhiro #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #Albania2026 #IonianSea #UNESCO #SlowTravel #EndritHoxha #AlbanianRiviera #SyriIKalter #LekuresiCastle https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

On my final full day in Sarandë, I visit the Blue Eye spring, navigate the over-tourism debate at Ksamil, and reflect on the Riviera’s changing rhythm as September settles in. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 38 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Sarandë, Albania. Places in this episode: Komuna e Parisit, ZUM cafe, Port Area, Bougainville Bay Resort, Santa Quaranta Premium Resort, Ksamil, Muzinë, Syri i Kaltër. Covered: Blue Eye Spring logistics, Ksamil overtourism impact, Saranda dining costs, Expat residency banking advice, Lekuresi Castle sunset views, Anti-crime operations context. Chapters:00:00 Komuna e Parisit03:06 Ksamil06:35 Filiz Restaurant09:53 Raiffeisen Bank Albania A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlbaniaTravel #SarandaLife #BlueEyeSpring #KsamilBeach #LekuresiCastle #RivieraAlbania #TravelTips #ExpatLife #BudgetTravel #UNESCOHeritage #IonianSea #GreekIslands #CorfuDayTrip #AlbanianFood #SustainableTourism #VisitAlbania #EndritHoxhaPodcast #SeptemberTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Day seven in Sarandë: a quiet morning coffee, the surreal stillness of the Blue Eye spring, and the evening xhiro as the town settles into early autumn. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 37 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Sarandë, Albania. Places in this episode: Komuna e Parisit, ZUM cafe, Blue Eye spring, Muzinë, Filiz Restaurant, Rruga Butrinti, Ksamil, Boulevard Hasan Tahsini. Covered: Blue Eye Spring logistics, Evening xhiro culture, Local dining costs, Residence registration update, Sunset views from Lekuresi, Community reaction to Ksamil incident. Chapters:00:00 Komuna e Parisit01:32 BKT03:27 Filiz Restaurant05:23 Ancient synagogue06:58 Kozi Restaurant08:25 Castle A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlbaniaTravel #Saranda #BlueEye #SyriIKalter #AlbanianRiviera #XhiroCulture #TravelAlbania #LifeInAlbania #LekuresiCastle #VisitAlbania #SummerInAlbania #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #CulturalHeritage #IonianSea #ExpatLife #SlowTravel #AlbaniaVlog https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit explores Sarandë beyond the promenade, visiting the ancient synagogue, the Monastery of 40 Saints, and the famous Blue Eye spring, while discussing the realities of living here in early September. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 36 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Sarandë, Albania. Places in this episode: Komuna e Parisit, Boulevard Hasan Tahsini, Port Area, Union Bank, Ancient Synagogue Complex, Monastery of 40 Saints, Filiz Restaurant, Blue Eye (Syri i Kaltër). Covered: Ancient History in Sarandë, Blue Eye Spring Visit, Cost of Living Details, Evening Xhiro Culture, Practical Expat Advice. Chapters:00:00 Boulevard Hasan Tahsini01:20 Port Area02:51 Ancient Synagogue Complex04:44 Filiz Restaurant06:35 Lëkurësi Castle07:57 ZUM cafe09:28 Alnes Restaurant A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlbaniaTravel #Sarande #BlueEyeSpring #Butrint #Riviera #AlbaniaLife #TravelAlbania #IonianSea #CulturalHeritage #SlowTravel #ExpatsInAlbania #BalkansTravel #HistoryBuff #NatureLovers #FoodieTravel #BudgetTravel #SummerInAlbania #VisitAlbania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Day five in Sarandë: exploring the UNESCO site of Butrint, visiting the surreal Blue Eye spring, and reflecting on the town’s layered history as summer thins. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 35 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Sarandë, Albania. Places in this episode: Komuna e Parisit, Butrint National Archaeological Park, Lion Gate, Roman Theater, Baptistery, Syri i Kaltër, Boulevard Hasan Tahsini, Balux Coffee Bar. Covered: Butrint Archaeological Park, Blue Eye Spring logistics, Evening xhiro culture, Local dining costs, Cash payment realities, Saranda urban development. Chapters:00:00 Lion Gate02:26 Baptistery04:44 Boulevard Hasan Tahsini07:05 Monastery of 40 Saints09:28 Cafe A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlbaniaTravel #Saranda #Butrint #BlueEye #Riviera #Xhiro #TravelBudget #UNESCO #AlbanianHistory #IonianSea #SlowTravel #Balkans #SummerInAlbania #CulturalHeritage #TravelTips #OffSeasonTravel #LocalLife #HikingAlbania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Day four in Sarandë: a morning coffee on the promenade, the logistics of the Corfu ferry window, and an evening reflection on the town’s evolving identity as summer thins. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 34 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Sarandë, Albania. Places in this episode: ZUM cafe, Boulevard Hasan Tahsini, Saint Charalambos Orthodox Church, Port Area, Corfu Town, Lekuresi Castle, Monastery of 40 Saints, Alnes Restaurant. Covered: Corfu ferry logistics, Monastery of 40 Saints, Cost of living in Saranda, Evening xhiro culture, Ancient synagogue history, Residency and banking advice. Chapters:00:00 Boulevard Hasan Tahsini01:37 Saint Charalambos Orthodox Church03:39 Monastery of 40 Saints05:40 Alnes Restaurant07:25 Caffe Italia08:54 Komuna e Parisit A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Saranda #AlbanianRiviera #TravelAlbania #CorfuFerry #LekuresiCastle #Butrint #XhiroCulture #IonianSea #AlbaniaTravel #TravelTips #EuropeOffTheBeatenPath #SummerInAlbania #FoodieTravel #HistoricalSites #DigitalNomadAlbania #ResidencyPermit #LocalLife #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Day three in Sarandë: walking the xhiro along Boulevard Hasan Tahsini, debating the crowds at Ksamil, and tracing the ancient layers of Butrint before sunset at Lëkurësi Castle. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 33 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Sarandë, Albania. Places in this episode: Boulevard Hasan Tahsini, ZUM cafe, Saint Charalambos Orthodox Church, Port Area, Ksamil, Blue Eye Spring, Butrint National Park, Lëkurësi Castle. Covered: Saranda Promenade Culture, Ksamil Over-tourism Debate, Butrint Archaeological Park, Blue Eye Spring, Local Dining Costs, Sunset Views from Lëkurësi. Chapters:00:00 Boulevard Hasan Tahsini02:23 Ksamil04:55 Lëkurësi Castle07:30 Family Food Traditional & Grill A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlbaniaTravel #Saranda #Butrint #Ksamil #AlbanianRiviera #XhiroCulture #TravelAlbania #IonianSea #BudgetTravel #EuropeOffTheBeatenPath #SarandaLife #ButrintRuins #BlueEyeSpring #LekuresiCastle #VlorëCounty #Albania2026 #SlowTravel #MediterraneanDiets https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit explores the ancient layers of Butrint National Park, visits the icy waters of the Blue Eye spring, and navigates the evening xhiro in Sarandë. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 32 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Sarandë, Albania. Places in this episode: Komuna e Parisit, Rruga Butrinti, Santa Quaranta Premium Resort, Bougainville Bay Resort, Butrint National Park, Lion Gate, Greek Theatre, Roman Baths. Covered: Butrint Archaeological Park, Blue Eye Spring, Saranda Promenade Culture, Local Food Costs, Ottoman History in Saranda, Evening Xhiro Ritual. Chapters:00:00 Komuna e Parisit01:30 Rruga Butrinti03:16 Syri i Kaltër07:03 Ancient Synagogue Complex A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlbaniaTravel #Saranda #Butrint #BlueEye #AlbanianRiviera #TravelPodcast #EndritHoxha #UNESCOsite #HistoryBuff #SummerInAlbania #TravelTips #BudgetTravel #CulturalHeritage #IonianSea #SlowTravel #ExploreAlbania #BalkansTravel #Wanderlust https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit makes the short drive from Qeparo to Saranda, finds his flat for the week, and takes a first evening walk along the promenade. He breaks down the real costs of a September stay, and looks ahead to the layered ruins of Butrint and the Blue Eye spring. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 31 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Sarandë, Albania. Places in this episode: Saranda, Komuna e Parisit, Boulevard Hasan Tahsini, Saint Charalambos Orthodox Church, Filiz Restaurant, Rruga Butrinti, Santa Quaranta Premium Resort, Bougainville Bay Resort. Covered: Arrival in Saranda and flat hunting, Saranda promenade and xhiro culture, Local food costs and restaurants, Butrint visit planning and logistics, Ksamil over-tourism and safety debate, Lekuresi Castle view and history. Chapters:00:00 Saranda01:01 Boulevard Hasan Tahsini02:13 Ksamil03:25 ZUM cafe04:36 Corfu06:09 Blue Eye A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Saranda #AlbaniaTravel #AlbanianRiviera #Butrint #TravelAlbania #SarandaBeach #Ksamil #BlueEyeSpring #CorfuDayTrip #BalkanTravel #TravelPodcast #EndritHoxha #IonianCoast #VisitAlbania #UNESCO #EuropeTravel #BudgetTravel #Xhiro https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

On his final day in Qeparo, Endrit takes one last swim in the Ionian, savors a beachfront coffee, and reflects on the village's quiet rhythm — and what it costs to live it. He also gets practical about the next leg: furgons, SIMs, and packing for Saranda and Butrint. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 30 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Qeparo, Albania. Places in this episode: Qeparo Beach, Aloas beach bar, Jo&Jo restaurant, Blue Wave Restorant, Old Qeparo, Church of St. Mary, Kudhës trail, Porto Palermo. Covered: Farewell to Qeparo, Cost of a slow day and week in Qeparo, Furgon logistics to Saranda, Planning Butrint visit, Reflection on village life and slowdown, Practical travel notes (SIM, cash). Chapters:00:00 Aloas beach bar04:20 Saranda A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Qeparo #AlbanianRiviera #AlbaniaTravel #BalkanTravel #IonianSea #Butrint #Saranda #SlowTravel #AlbaniaBeaches #GuesthouseLife #TravelAlbania #RivieraAlbanese #CoastalWalk #PortoPalermo #AugustTravel #BudgetTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit's final full day in Qeparo: a last swim in the turquoise bay, a final look at the guesthouse economy, and a slow, reflective evening in the stone lanes of Old Qeparo before he heads south to the ruins of Butrint. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 29 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Qeparo, Albania. Places in this episode: Old Qeparo, Church of St. Mary, Qeparo Beach, Jo&Jo, Blue Wave Restorant, Porto Palermo, Butrint. Covered: Final day reflections, Guesthouse economy, Old Qeparo evening, Leaving logistics, Cost of a slow day. Chapters:00:00 Church of St. Mary01:03 Old Qeparo02:31 Qeparo04:04 Jo&Jo06:09 Village08:47 Butrint A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlbaniaTravel #Qeparo #AlbanianRiviera #SlowTravel #IonianCoast #OldVillage #TravelPodcast #TripToAlbania #CoastalWalk #GuesthouseLife #OliveGroves #AugustInAlbania #HimareRegion #VloreCounty #SeaAndSun #RivieraLife https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Day six in Qeparo: a final swim in the bay, a look at the guesthouse economy and what it costs to stay, and a slow evening in the old village as the season peaks. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 28 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Qeparo, Albania. Places in this episode: Qeparo i Ri, Qeparo Fshat, Porto Palermo, Ali Pasha Castle, Blue Wave Restorant, Church of St. Mary, Skaloma Beach, Aloas beach bar. Covered: Qeparo beach swimming, Cost of living Qeparo Riviera, Guesthouse economy revival, Porto Palermo visit, Old Qeparo evening, Coastal walk planning. Chapters:00:00 Qeparo01:02 Qeparo Fshat03:19 Porto Palermo05:21 Taverna06:40 Church of St. Mary A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Qeparo #AlbanianRiviera #QeparoBeach #PortoPalermo #AliPashaCastle #AlbaniaTravel #TravelAlbania #RivieraShqiptare #OldQeparo #SkalomaBeach #GuesthouseLife #AlbaniaCoast #IonianSea #SlowTravel #AlbaniaSummer #BorshWalk #OliveGroves #AlbaniaVillage https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

On day five in Qeparo, Endrit visits the Church of St. Mary, hikes the old shepherd's trail to Kudhës, and reflects on the village's revival, the cost of a slow Riviera day, and the weight of history. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 27 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Qeparo, Albania. Places in this episode: Old Qeparo, Kudhës, Shafka e Kudhësit, Church of St. Mary, Jo&Jo, Blue Wave Restorant, Qeparo Beach. Covered: Kudhës shepherd trail, Church of St. Mary visit, Riviera costs and seasonality, Local history and revival, Dolphin sighting. Chapters:00:00 Old Qeparo01:08 Kudhës03:36 Jo&Jo05:34 Cobbled lane, village quiet06:58 Blue Wave Restorant08:39 Qeparo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Qeparo #AlbanianRiviera #OldQeparo #Kudhes #HikingAlbania #ShepherdsTrail #AlbaniaTravel #IonianCoast #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #AlbaniaHistory #BeachWalk #OliveGroves #SeafoodAlbania #VloreCounty #Butrint #QeparoBeach https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit spends a slow day in Qeparo: a morning walk through the centennial olive groves, a swim at Skaloma Beach, and a long look at the guesthouse economy that is slowly reviving the old stone village. He reflects on the cost of a quiet life on the Riviera and the families who left for the cities. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 26 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Qeparo, Albania. Places in this episode: Old Qeparo (Qeparo Fshat), Skaloma Beach, Blue Wave Restorant, Te Rrapi në Qeparo, Porto Palermo Castle, Qeparo Beach, Aloas beach bar, Jo&Jo. Covered: Qeparo village life, Olive cultivation, Guesthouse economy, Coastal swimming spots, Riviera food costs. Chapters:00:00 Porto Palermo Castle04:12 Seaside05:38 Blue Wave Restorant07:17 Hilltop08:38 Aloas beach bar A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Qeparo #AlbanianRiviera #AlbaniaTravel #IonianCoast #OldVillage #OliveGroves #SkalomaBeach #PortoPalermo #GuesthouseLife #SlowTravel #VlorëCounty #AlbaniaCoast #Byrek #Seafood #BalkanTravel #HiddenGemsEurope #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Day three in Qeparo: a morning swim at Porto Palermo, a coastal walk south past hidden coves, and thoughts on the village's guesthouse economy. Plus the practical costs of a slow Riviera day and a look at the Soviet submarine tunnel. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 25 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Qeparo, Albania. Places in this episode: Porto Palermo, Ali Pasha Castle, Qeparo Beach, Blue Wave Restorant, Old Qeparo, Church of St. Mary, Jo&Jo. Covered: Porto Palermo and submarine tunnel, Qeparo coastal walk, Guesthouse economy, Old Qeparo history, Riviera costs, Olive cultivation. Chapters:00:00 Porto Palermo01:38 Qeparo02:45 Qeparo Beach04:22 Old Qeparo05:45 Jo&Jo07:27 Night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Qeparo #AlbanianRiviera #PortoPalermo #CoastalWalk #Swimming #Snorkelling #OliveGroves #OldQeparo #TravelAlbania #AlbaniaTravel #RivieraLife #VisitAlbania #GuesthouseLife #Mediterranean #AdventureTravel #SlowTravel #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit spends a full day in Old Qeparo, hiking past Karos Fortress, visiting the Church of St. Mary with its towering bell tower, and learning how the Gjika family's Kapedan history shaped this stone village. He shares the real costs of guesthouses and meals on the Riviera, and how the ancient olive terraces are being revived by tourism. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 24 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Qeparo, Albania. Places in this episode: Old Qeparo, Qeparo Beach, Church of St. Mary (Kisha e Shën Mërisë), Karos Fortress, Jo&Jo, Te Rrapi në Qeparo. Covered: Old Qeparo history, Karos fortress, Local village economy, Riviera costs, Olive cultivation, Coastal walking plans. Chapters:00:00 Old Qeparo01:37 Karos Fortress03:48 Te Rrapi në Qeparo06:35 Sea08:12 Room09:41 Jo&Jo A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Qeparo #OldQeparo #AlbanianRiviera #AlbaniaTravel #TravelAlbania #KarosFortress #IonianCoast #SlowTravel #VloreCounty #Byrek #OliveGroves #AlbaniaHistory #GuesthouseStay #Seafood #HikingAlbania #CoastalWalk #Borsh #AlbaniaPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit leaves Vlorë and drives the SH8 coastal road to Qeparo, crossing the Llogara pass and stopping at Porto Palermo. He settles into a guesthouse in the lower village, explores the beach, hears about the recent building demolition, and swims in the near-empty Ionian sea. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 23 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Qeparo, Albania. Places in this episode: Vlorë, Llogara Pass, Dhërmi, Himarë, Porto Palermo Castle, Qeparo i Ri, Old Qeparo, Church of St. Mary. Covered: Travel day logistics, Old village history, Local construction controversy, Beachfront dining, Guesthouse living. Chapters:00:00 Vlorë00:29 Llogara Pass02:14 Dhërmi04:07 Old Qeparo05:55 Karos Fortress07:08 Blue Wave Restorant08:18 Guesthouse balcony night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Qeparo #AlbanianRiviera #VloreToQeparo #LlogaraPass #PortoPalermo #OldQeparo #IonianSea #AlbaniaTravel #TravelAlbania #BeachVillage #CoastalWalk #QeparoBeach #Sh8Road #HiddenAlbania #AlbaniaCoast #SummerInAlbania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit spends his last morning in Vlorë with a final Lungomare coffee, checks the practicalities of his furgon to Saranda, and takes one last swim at Uji i Ftohtë before closing the chapter on Albania's birthplace of independence. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 22 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Vlorë, Albania. Places in this episode: URA Specialty Coffee & Kuvend, Lungomare, Independence Museum, Arabica Coffee, Uji i Ftohtë, Komuna e Parisit, Old Port. Covered: Last day reflections, Furgon logistics, Independence Museum revisit, Lunch and local grill, Swim at Uji i Ftohtë, Packing up the flat. Chapters:00:00 URA Specialty Coffee & Kuvend01:24 Lungomare02:56 Independence Museum04:22 Arabica Coffee05:40 Uji i Ftohtë07:34 Komuna e Parisit09:22 Street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vlorë #AlbaniaTravel #AlbanianRiviera #Lungomare #UjiIFtohte #VloraIndependence #TravelPodcast #BalkanTravel #Saranda #Butrint #Karaburun #NartaLagoon #AlbaniaCoast #FurgonTravel #KuzumBaba #CostOfLiving #AlbaniaSummer #SlowTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

On his last full day in Vlorë, Endrit takes a final swim at Uji i Ftohtë, eats a long lunch at a traditional taverna, and climbs to Kuzum Baba for one last view of the bay before booking his furgon south to the Riviera. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 21 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Vlorë, Albania. Places in this episode: Uji i Ftohtë, Lungomare, Kuzum Baba, National Museum of Independence, MURRA Traditional Albanian Restaurant, Vlorë Old Town, Muradie Mosque, Hotel Brooklyn. Covered: Kuzum Baba and Bektashi shrine, Final swim at Uji i Ftohtë, Lunch at MURRA Traditional Albanian Restaurant, Old town and bakery byrek, Transport booking to Saranda, Reflection on Vlorë week. Chapters:00:00 Uji i Ftohtë01:25 Kuzum Baba05:46 Vlorë Old Town07:06 Taverna Xhakaj08:23 Lungomare A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vlore #Albania #AlbanianRiviera #VloreTravel #KuzumBaba #UjiIFtohte #MURRA #TaverneXhakaj #Saranda #Butrint #Gjirokaster #TravelAlbania #AlbaniaCoast #BalkanTravel #NartaLagoon #Karaburun #AlbaniaFood #Lungomare #AlbaniaSummer https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

On day six in Vlorë, Endrit takes a final swim at Uji i Ftohtë, reflects on the cost of living and the city's building boom, and plans his furgon ride south to Saranda and Butrint, with a stop for byrek and a quiet evening on the Lungomare. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 20 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Vlorë, Albania. Places in this episode: Uji i Ftohtë, Karaburun Peninsula, Sazan Island, Narta Lagoon, Old town, Lungomare, MURRA Traditional Albanian Restaurant, Arabica Coffee. Covered: Cost of living, Boat trips, Local food, SIM cards, Building boom, Planning Riviera trip. Chapters:00:00 Lungomare01:48 Sazan Island03:36 Vlorë05:49 Saranda06:35 Butrint A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vlore #AlbaniaTravel #Riviera #Karaburun #Butrint #Gjirokaster #Saranda #Byrek #NartaLagoon #IndependenceMuseum #SummerInAlbania #TravelPodcast #AlbaniaCoast #UjiIFtohte #Furgon #AlbaniaHistory #BalkanTravel #Wanderlust https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Day five in Vlorë: Endrit walks the Lungomare before sunrise, swims at Uji i Ftohtë, and eats a long lunch at Taverna Xhakaj. He digs into the city's 1912 independence story at the museum, sorts out his SIM card situation, and plans the furgon ride down the Riviera toward Saranda and Butrint. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 19 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Vlorë, Albania. Places in this episode: Lungomare, Vlorë, URA Specialty Coffee & Kuvend, Vodafone shop, Vlorë, National Museum of Independence, Vlorë Old Town, Taverna Xhakaj, Uji i Ftohtë, Sazan Island. Covered: Vlorë Lungomare and old town, Albanian independence history, Riviera travel logistics, Coastal development debate, Vlorë food and dining costs, SIM cards and connectivity. Chapters:02:00 National Museum of Independence03:11 Taverna Xhakaj04:35 Uji i Ftohtë06:02 Butrint07:17 Sazan Island08:41 Night street A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vlorë #AlbanianRiviera #AlbaniaTravel #Lungomare #Karaburun #Butrint #Gjirokastër #TravelAlbania #BalkanCoast #IonianSea #AdriaticSea #AlbaniaHistory #IndependenceMuseum #UjiIFtohte #VloraFood #FurgonTravel #AlbanianCoast #SummerInAlbania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit takes a break from the Lungomare crowds to explore Kanina Castle, the old town's evening rhythm, and the real cost of a quiet day in Vlorë. Plus reflections on the city's building boom and a final swim at Uji i Ftohtë. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 18 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Vlorë, Albania. Places in this episode: Kanina Castle, Muradie Mosque, National Museum of Independence, MURRA Traditional Albanian Restaurant, Uji i Ftohtë, Grill & Traditional Restaurant, Arabica Coffee, Lungomare. Covered: Kanina Castle visit, Old town Vlorë walk, Uji i Ftohtë swimming, Coastal development debate, Local restaurant lunch and dinner, Planning Riviera trip to Saranda. Chapters:00:00 Lungomare01:49 Muradie Mosque03:04 Uji i Ftohtë04:28 Grill & Traditional Restaurant05:41 Arabica Coffee06:51 Kuzum Baba A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vlore #KaninaCastle #AlbaniaCoast #AlbaniaTravel #VloreOldTown #UjiIFtohte #AlbanianFood #RivieraAlbania #TravelAlbania2026 #LungomareVlore #BalkanTravel #KuzumBaba #AlbaniaHistory #CostOfLivingAlbania #SarandaTrip #CoastalAlbania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit walks the Lungomare after a night of electronic music and a hotel fire that has the city talking. He visits the Independence Museum, watches the flamingos begin to gather at Narta Lagoon, and considers the cost of a summer evening in Vlorë. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 17 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Vlorë, Albania. Places in this episode: Hotel Brooklyn, Lungomare, Komuna e Parisit, National Museum of Independence, Flag Square, Muradie Mosque, Kuzum Baba, Narta Lagoon. Covered: Post-fire city safety and reaction, Independence Museum visit, Narta Lagoon birdwatching, Summer evening Lungomare routine, Cost of living breakdown. Chapters:00:00 Lungomare01:47 National Museum of Independence03:38 Radhimë05:10 Hotel Brooklyn06:33 Taverna07:30 Kanina Castle A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vlore #Vlora #AlbaniaTravel #AlbaniaCoast #BalkanTravel #TravelAlbania #Lungomare #NartaLagoon #ZvernecMonastery #Karaburun #AlbanianHistory #IndependenceMuseum #CostOfLiving #TravelGuide #ExploreAlbania #SummerInAlbania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit takes a boat from Vlorë's port across the bay to the Karaburun Peninsula and Sazan Island, exploring sea caves and military bunkers. Back on land, he explores the Narta Lagoon's monastery island and reflects on the cost of a day on the water in peak season. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 16 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Vlorë, Albania. Places in this episode: Vlorë Old Port, Karaburun Peninsula, Haxhi Ali Cave, Sazan Island, Zvërnec Monastery, Narta Lagoon, Lungomare, MURRA Traditional Albanian Restaurant. Covered: Karaburun boat trip details, Sazan Island military history, Narta Lagoon and Zvërnec Monastery visit, Vlorë local summer economy and politics, Budget breakdown of a day on the water, Vlorë dining on the Lungomare. Chapters:00:00 Karaburun Peninsula02:13 Haxhi Ali Cave03:54 Sazan Island05:32 Bridge07:50 Lungomare A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vlore #Karaburun #SazanIsland #AlbaniaTravel #BoatTrip #NartaLagoon #ZvernecMonastery #AlbanianRiviera #TravelAlbania #SeaCaves #AdriaticCoast #IonianSea #VloreBay #AlbaniaHistory #BudgetTravel #SummerInAlbania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

After a summer in Durrës, Endrit takes the coastal road south to Vlorë, where the Adriatic meets the Ionian. He settles into a flat, walks the Lungomare at dusk, and plans boat trips into the Karaburun Marine Park, with a side of independence history and local politics. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 15 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Vlorë, Albania. Places in this episode: Vlorë Lungomare, Sazan Island, Karaburun Peninsula, National Museum of Independence, MURRA Traditional Albanian Restaurant, 11 brunch coffee culture, Vlorë Marina, Haxhi Ali Cave. Covered: Arrival and first impressions of Vlorë, Lungomare promenade and beach life, Boat trips to Karaburun and Sazan, Independence history and museum, Narta Lagoon and wildlife, Local politics and summer festival, Practical costs and settling in. Chapters:00:00 Sazan Island00:56 National Museum of Independence01:58 MURRA Traditional Albanian Restaurant03:12 11 brunch coffee culture04:30 City street05:56 Promenade at night07:06 Narta Lagoon A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Vlore #AlbaniaTravel #KaraburunMarinePark #SazanIsland #LungomareVlore #NartaLagoon #ZvernecMonastery #AlbanianRiviera #IndependenceDayAlbania #VloreMarina #BoatTripVlore #AlbaniaLiving #VloreOldTown #AlbaniaHistory #ExpatAlbania #VloreBeach #AlbaniaFood #BalkanTravel https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

On his final full day in Durrës, Endrit takes one last swim at Currila, eats a budget-friendly lunch near the port, and reflects on what this working city has taught him about Albania. He wrestles with the unfinished promenade, watches the ferries come and go, and plans his route south toward Butrint and the Riviera. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 14 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Durrës, Albania. Places in this episode: Currila, Vollga, Plazh, Spitalle, Venetian Tower, Archaeological Museum of Durrës, Mana coffee shop, Idua Restaurant. Covered: Last day in Durrës, Swimming at Currila beach, Cost of living and daily prices, Unfinished promenade urban issue, Ferry port and economy, Archaeological museum visit, Planning route to Butrint and Riviera. Chapters:00:00 Durrës01:25 Currila02:29 Idua Restaurant03:29 Harbour04:22 Spitalle05:25 Venetian Tower07:03 Room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Durres #Albania #AlbaniaTravel #DurresAlbania #Currila #AlbanianCoast #AdriaticSea #TravelAlbania #VisitAlbania #DurresBeach #AlbaniaEconomy #BalkanTravel #Butrint #AlbanianRiviera #TravelDiaries #DurresPort #CheapTravel #SummerInAlbania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

On his final day in Durrës, Endrit obsesses over the daily fish market, checks the unfinished promenade, and tries to understand the city's true economy over a final byrek and coffee. He also starts planning his route south toward the Riviera and Butrint. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 13 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Durrës, Albania. Places in this episode: Durrës Fish Market, Vollga Promenade, Taulantia Promenade, Plazh Neighbourhood, Venetian Tower, MuZEH Lab. Covered: Daily port economy, Urban development issues, Local cost breakdown, Public transit in Durrës, Final departure logistics, Market scene. Chapters:00:00 Plazh Neighbourhood02:23 Vollga Promenade04:14 Venetian Tower05:28 Beach06:44 Harbour08:11 Quiet room interior A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #DurresTravel #AlbaniaCoast #AdriaticSea #AlbaniaTravelGuide #DurresAlbania #BalkanTravel #PortCityLife #AlbaniaEconomy #TravelOnABudget #SlowTravel #DurresOldTown #VenetianTower #AlbanianFood #Sufllaqe #ButrintTrip #RivieraTrip #SoloTravelAlbania #DurresBeach https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

On his final day in Durrës, Endrit watches the Bari ferry depart, visits King Zog's villa for a last view, and considers the city's future as he plans his own route south to the Riviera and Butrint. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 12 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Durrës, Albania. Places in this episode: King Zog's Villa, Mana coffee shop, BKT Bank, Durrës Amphitheatre, Venetian Tower, Vollga, Currila, Port of Durrës. Covered: King Zog Villa visit and city views, Practical NIPT and banking errand, Port city daily rhythm and ferry, Unfinished promenade urban issue, Final reflections and departure logistics, Grilled squid meal at local grill. Chapters:00:00 Harbour00:51 King Zog's Villa02:21 Mana coffee shop04:01 Bank interior05:36 Vollga07:18 Venetian Tower08:15 Room tone A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Durres #AlbaniaTravel #DurresPort #AdriaticCoast #TravelAlbania #DurresAmphitheatre #KingZogVilla #Vollga #Currila #AlbanianRiviera #Butrint #TravelDiaries #BalkanTravel #DurresFood #AlbaniaHistory #SlowTravel #FerryToItaly #DurresOldTown https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit spends his last full day in Durrës at the Fest Folk folklore festival, takes a final swim at Currila, and enjoys a farewell dinner at Vila Brais, reflecting on the port city's layered history and the cost of living before heading south. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 11 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Durrës, Albania. Places in this episode: Currila, Vila Brais, Town Hall Square, Mana Coffee Shop, Venetian Tower, Great Mosque, Byzantine Forum, Peeping Tourist. Covered: Festival, Folk Dance, Seafood, Old Town, Budget. Chapters:00:00 Durrës01:39 Currila03:24 Mana Coffee Shop04:32 Byzantine Forum06:44 Peeping Tourist08:16 Kin Coffee Durres A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Durres #FestFest2026 #AlbaniaTravel #VisitAlbania #AdriaticCoast #Albania #DurresAmphitheatre #SoutheastEurope #TravelPodcast #BalkanTravel #DurresOldTown #VilaBrais #Currila #AlbanianCulture #SummerInAlbania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit Hoxha spends his third day in Durrës exploring the Roman Amphitheatre, the Byzantine Forum, and the Venetian Tower. He talks about the city's ancient history, the working port's summer rhythm, and what it costs to live and eat here, from a 500-lek museum ticket to a 600-lek lunch. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 10 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Durrës, Albania. Places in this episode: Durrës Amphitheatre, Byzantine Forum, Venetian Tower, Archaeological Museum of Durrës, Mana coffee shop, Idua Restaurant, Vollga promenade, Currila beach. Covered: Durrës archaeology, Ancient history, Port city economy, Cost of living, Summer tourism, Urban development. Chapters:00:00 Archaeological site, quiet01:33 Byzantine Forum02:41 Venetian Tower03:52 Beach05:01 Idua Restaurant06:07 Vollga promenade07:14 Night promenade A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Durres #Albania #DurresAmphitheatre #AlbaniaTravel #AdriaticCoast #DurresOldTown #ByzantineForum #VenetianTower #DurresMuseum #AlbaniaHistory #BalkansTravel #DurresBeach #Currila #TaveKosi #AlbaniaCostOfLiving #FerryToBari https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit spends his second day in Durrës exploring the daily rhythms of the port city—from the fish market at dawn to the packed beach at dusk. He reflects on the working economy, the unfinished promenade, and the cost of living in one of Albania's most affordable cities, all while the summer festival season peaks around him. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 9 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Durrës, Albania. Places in this episode: Venetian Tower, Durrës Amphitheatre, MuZEH Lab, Kin Coffee Durres, Traditional Restaurant LIRIADA, Currila, Archaeological Museum of Durrës, Old Town Villa. Covered: Fish market and port economy, Roman Amphitheatre and archaeological sites, Beach and summer tourism, Unfinished promenade and urban issues, Local food and prices, Ferry connections to Italy. Chapters:00:00 Durrës01:17 Ferry dock03:11 MuZEH Lab05:00 Currila06:02 Rruga e Dëshmorëve07:04 Old Town Villa08:31 Hotel room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Durrës #AlbaniaTravel #DurrësFishMarket #AdriaticCoast #AlbanianFood #PortCityLife #RomanAmphitheatre #DurrësBeach #AlbaniaEconomy #TravelPodcast #BalkanTravel #OMA_Dyrrachium #AlbanianCoast #CostOfLivingAlbania #VenetianTower #Sufllaqe #Xhiro #Summer2026 https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit hops the short train from Tirana to Durrës, Albania's gritty Adriatic port. He explores the Roman Amphitheatre, the daily fish market, and the beachfront chaos of peak summer, all while grounding the city's economy in real prices and practical tips for travelers. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 8 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Durrës, Albania. Places in this episode: Durrës Amphitheatre, Qendra e Vjetër, Byzantine Forum, Idua Restaurant, Mana coffee shop, Venetian Tower, Plazh neighbourhood, King Zog's Villa. Covered: Durrës arrival and first impressions, Roman Amphitheatre and old city, Fish market and local food, Beach and promenade, Port and ferry scene, Accommodation and cost of living. Chapters:00:00 Durrës02:01 Durrës Amphitheatre03:50 Mana coffee shop04:52 Plazh neighbourhood05:56 Vollga promenade07:36 Vila Brais08:38 Night beach, distant music A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Durrës #AlbaniaTravel #PortCity #BalkanAdventures #DurrësAmphitheatre #AdriaticCoast #TravelAlbania #DurrësBeach #AlbanianFood #FerryToItaly #OldTownDurrës #VenetianTower #KingZogVilla #WorkingPort #SummerInAlbania #HiddenAlbania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit boards a furgon in Tirana for the Albanian Riviera, finishing his paperwork, sharing a last coffee in Blloku, and reflecting on what it means to trade the capital for the coast. A practical and personal guide to leaving Tirana. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 7 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Tirana, Albania. Places in this episode: Saranda, Gjirokastër, Butrint. Covered: Travel logistics furgon, Budget costs, Riviera planning, Butrint visit, Packing and leaving. Chapters:00:00 Tirana02:03 Saranda04:15 Roadside06:17 Gjirokastër07:34 Butrint09:23 Beach café A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlbaniaTravel #TiranaToSaranda #Furgon #AlbanianRiviera #Butrint #TravelSmart #BudgetTravel #BalkanTrip #SlowTravel #SendIt #GuesthouseLife #CheapTravel #AdventureTravel #Tirana #Saranda #Albania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit spends his final full day in Tirana tying up loose ends, enjoying one last slow coffee and byrek, and preparing for the journey south to the Riviera and Butrint. A reflection on the capital as the adventure shifts toward the coast. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 6 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Tirana, Albania. Places in this episode: Komuna e Parisit, Pazari i Ri, Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque, The Back Room, n'Mes, Grand Park, Artificial Lake. Covered: Last day reflections in Tirana, Pazari i Ri market, Specialty coffee in Blloku, Traditional Albanian lunch, Packing and planning for the south, Butrint itinerary thoughts. Chapters:00:00 Komuna e Parisit00:50 Artificial Lake01:41 Pazari i Ri03:16 The Back Room04:06 Blloku A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlbaniaTravel #Tirana #EndritHoxha #Butrint #AlbanianRiviera #TravelPodcast #SlowTravel #Blloku #PazariRi #Albania #DigitalNomad #BalkansTravel #KomunaParisit #AlbanianFood #Saranda https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit spends his fifth day in Tirana learning the city's rhythms: a slow coffee in Blloku, the buzz of Pazari i Ri, and a late-night walk that makes him reconsider his itinerary. He also starts planning the trip south to the Riviera, with practical notes on costs, buses, and the art of doing nothing. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 5 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Tirana, Albania. Places in this episode: Pazari i Ri, Komuna e Parisit, Pyramid of Tirana, Café Momus, Dajti Mountain, Blloku, Butrint. Covered: Slow living in Tirana, Pazari i Ri market shopping, Pyramid of Tirana and city views, Planning the Albanian Riviera trip, Practical costs and banking, Butrint archaeological site. Chapters:00:00 Tirana00:52 Pazari i Ri02:48 Dajti Mountain04:46 City evening05:46 Butrint A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #AlbaniaTravel #TiranaDiaries #PazariIRi #Butrint #AlbaniaRiviera #DigitalNomad #TravelAlbania #BunkArt #TiranaLife #EuropeTravel #SlowTravel #Balkans #AlbaniaCulture #CoffeeLover #TravelPodcast https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit tackles the last of his Tirana paperwork and reflects on the city's layered past, from the Sigurmi's House of Leaves to the bunkers beneath the boulevards. A mid-episode meal and a walk through Pazari i Ri ground the day in the present, before a late-evening call from home. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 4 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Tirana, Albania. Places in this episode: Komuna e Parisit, Skanderbeg Square, National History Museum, House of Leaves, Frut'za Vogel, Jarna Traditional Restaurant, Blloku, Radio Bar. Covered: Papers and registration, Museum history and deferred visits, Neighbourhood life and cafe culture, Traditional food and market scene, Reflections on settling in. Chapters:00:00 Komuna e Parisit01:14 House of Leaves02:31 Frut'za Vogel03:52 Jarna Traditional Restaurant06:13 Pazari i Ri08:26 City evening09:43 Quiet room A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tirana #AlbaniaTravel #LivingInAlbania #KomunaEParisit #PazariIRi #Blloku #HouseOfLeaves #Sigurimi #AlbanianFood #TiranaDaily #ExpatLife #DigitalNomad #BalkanSummer #JarnaRestaurant #FrutzaVogel #AlbaniaHistory #SlowTravel #TiranaEats https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit embraces his third day in Tirana by learning the city's most sacred daily ritual: the xhiro. From the Grand Park lakeside promenade to a traditional dinner in Blloku, he discovers why slowing down is the fastest way to understand Albania's capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 3 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Tirana, Albania. Places in this episode: Skanderbeg Square, Grand Park, Artificial Lake, Blloku, Café Momus, Jarna Traditional Restaurant, Komuna e Parisit, Tirana Bank. Covered: Evening xhiro ritual, Grand Park and Artificial Lake, Blloku district and dining, Practical residency tasks, Museum closures. Chapters:00:00 Café Momus01:28 Tirana Bank03:12 Grand Park03:55 Artificial Lake05:49 Blloku08:10 Komuna e Parisit A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tirana #Xhiro #AlbaniaTravel #TiranaWalks #GrandPark #Blloku #SlowTravel #DigitalNomad #AlbaniaLife #CafeMomus #JarnaRestaurant #TiranaNights #SkanderbegSquare #AlbaniaGuide #TravelAlbania #KomunaEParisit https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit settles into his flat in Komuna e Parisit, explores the Pazari i Ri market on a Sunday morning, takes the Dajti cable car to escape the heat, and maps out plans for the Riviera and the wild Vjosa valley. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 2 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Tirana, Albania. Places in this episode: Komuna e Parisit, Pazari i Ri, Dajti Ekspres, Grand Park, Artificial Lake, The Back Room – Specialty Coffee, Jarna Traditional Restaurant, Blloku. Covered: Sunday market scene, Dajti cable car and mountain escape, Blloku café culture, Traditional Albanian food, Finding a flat / rent costs, Slow living in the city. Chapters:00:00 Komuna e Parisit03:03 Dajti Ekspres04:32 Grand Park05:58 The Back Room – Specialty Coffee07:36 City night08:58 City evening A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tirana #AlbaniaTravel #DajtiMountain #PazariRi #KomunaEParisit #Blloku #SpecialtyCoffee #Fergese #Byrek #AlbanianCuisine #TravelPodcast #ExpatLife #DigitalNomad #Balkan #SummerInAlbania #CultureShock https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/

Endrit Hoxha lands in Tirana for his first summer in Albania. In this debut episode, he navigates paperwork, banks, and SIM cards, takes a first walk through Skanderbeg Square and Blloku, and figures out how the city really works—buses, furgons, and café culture. A practical, on-the-ground introduction to the capital. ☕ Enjoying the show? Help keep every episode free — buymeacoffee.com/paris2tokyo Plan your trip to Albania: eSIM & data · Tours & tickets · Airport transfers · Car rental · Travel insurance · Hotels & full Albania guide → Some links are affiliate links. Episode 1 of Albania Travel Podcast with Endrit Hoxha. Endrit Hoxha is in Tirana, Albania. Places in this episode: Tirana International Airport Nënë Tereza, Bashkia office, Tirana Bank, Skanderbeg Square, Et'hem Bey Mosque, Clock Tower, National History Museum, Bunk'Art 1. Covered: arrival, paperwork, banking, SIM, neighborhoods, bunkers, food, transport. Chapters:00:00 Dajti02:45 Skanderbeg Square04:35 Blloku06:06 Grand Park07:33 Komuna e Parisit09:11 City night A full transcript of this episode is available in supported apps. #Tirana #AlbaniaTravel #SchengenOffTravel #DigitalNomadAlbania #BunkArt1 #SkanderbegSquare #PazariIRi #Blloku #Dajti #KomunaEParisit #Fergese #Byrek #TiranaBank #EAlbania #TravelEurope #Balkans #ExpatLife #SummerInAlbania https://www.paris2tokyo.com/podcasts/albania/