Albania struggled through the 1990s as the dissolution of the Eastern Bloc gave way to social unrest and financial collapse. Gjepali left for Italy at age 15, where he found work in kitchens and ...

Gorgeous beaches, unspoiled nature, unusual historical sites and low prices have made this former “hermit state” one of ...

From 1945 to 1991 Albania was the Mediterranean’s hermit kingdom. After the second world war, the country, led by Enver Hoxha, became a hardline communist state. His goal was for the country to ...

He's lived in Albania all his life. Linda Alia, 31, (pictured) is director at Albanian Food Tours, and has lived in Albania all her life. Enuar Abasllari, 21, is a tour guide for Guida Albania.