10 Things That Surprised Us About Albania (And 6 That Didn't)!

Free download: The Insider’s Guide to Durrës, Albania https://postcardsandpours.com/durres-... Get the Notion Slow Travel Dashboard: https://postcardsandpours.com/notion-... Thinking about visiting Albania? After spending time living in Tirana and Shkodër, we discovered that many of the travel videos we watched before arriving were only part of the story. Whether you're planning a vacation, considering slow travel, or wondering what it's really like to live in Albania as an American, we hope our experience helps you prepare for your own trip. Chapters 00:00 First impressions of Albania 00:47 10 things that surprised us 09:55 6 things that matched expectations 12:04 The people who made Albania memorable 13:02 Old meets new architecture 14:19 Why Albania exceeded our expectations If you're interested in: Living abroad Slow travel Albania travel tips Tirana travel Shkodër travel Coffee culture around the world Walkable cities Long-term travel ...you're in the right place. Subscribe and follow our year-long adventure as we explore new countries, discover great coffee, and share what it's really like to live abroad—one city at a time. #Albania #Tirana #Shkoder #AlbaniaTravel #TravelAlbania #SlowTravel #LivingAbroad #DigitalNomad #EuropeanTravel #TravelTips #PostcardsAndPours #CoffeeCulture #WalkableCities #TravelVlog Join us as we explore the world through slow travel, spending 30 days in each destination to truly live like locals. From the diverse landscapes of Albania to our upcoming journeys across the globe, we’re sharing the best local pours and intentional living tips.    / @postcardsandpours   RESOURCES & LINKS Official Website: https://postcardsandpours.com Instagram:   / postcards.pours   Facebook:   / postcardsandpours   ✨ WHY POSTCARDS & POURS? We focus on intentional travel through monthly stays. This slow travel strategy allows for a deeper connection to the culture and more affordable long-term exploration. Currently, we're documenting our year-long journey through Albania and beyond. #SlowTravel #Albania #Tirana #PostcardsAndPours #Travel2026 #DigitalNomad