Travel Resources

These are my favourite travel resources I use in Albania and for travel around the world. These have made my life in Albania and travel in general so much easier!

General Travel Resources

  • Booking.com: My favourite tool for booking hotels, especially when I’m on the go and need to use the app on my phone. The rates are often less than on hotel sites and frequent users get a 10% discount.
  • Airbnb: For booking apartments and bedrooms in homes owned by individuals. I often use Airbnb for stays of longer than a few days. It’s a great way to have a more immersive experience and they are often cheaper than hotels. I just used Airbnb for my 9 months of travel through the Balkans and saved a ton of money.
  • SafetyWing: Travel and nomad health insurance. This is the company I like and use.
  • Kayak: A comprehensive and excellent site to search for flights, car rentals and hotels. I use this primarily to search for flight routing options and compare fares, and then see if can get the same deal through the airline.
  • GetYourGuide: Great platform to book tours and experiences at your destination. I’ve used GetYourGuide a number of times while travelling and the tours are always terrific (as long as you choose one with a lot of positive reviews).
  • SeatGuru: Check your seat and type of aircraft on this website. I often check and compare airline configurations, seat pitch and depth when choosing flights and reserving seats (especially when travelling with my dog).

Albania Travel Resources

  • Taxi Landi: Private transfer service that offers transfers and day trips around Albania. Very reliable and clean cars.
  • Taxi Lux: Tirana taxi service that uses electric cars.
  • Gjirafa Travel: Online bus tickets & Albanian bus and furgon schedules. I recommend using for schedule timings, but buying your ticket at the bus station or from the driver.
  • Direct Ferries: Online ferry tickets and schedules (Albania – Greece & Albania – Italy). Ferry tickets are sometimes cheaper when purchasing in person.