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Housing
Tirana Neighbourhoods: Where Should You Actually Live?
Blloku, Kombinat, Rruga e Elbasanit — every neighbourhood has a completely different feel. Here is the honest breakdown.
Money & Costs
What Life in Albania Actually Costs — Real Numbers for 2026
Rent, food, transport, healthcare, schools — we break down what our clients actually spend each month, by lifestyle type.
The Coast
Sarandë vs Vlorë: Which Albanian Coast City is Right for You?
Both are stunning. Both are affordable. But they attract very different kinds of expats. Here is how to decide.
Digital Nomads
The Best Coworking Spaces in Tirana — Tested and Reviewed
We have worked from all of them. Here is which spaces are actually worth paying for and which ones to skip.
Visas & Permits
How to Open a Bank Account in Albania as a Foreigner
What to bring, which bank to use, and how to avoid the most common mistakes that trip up new arrivals.
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Expat Life
12 Things Nobody Tells You Before Moving to Albania
We have helped dozens of expats land here. These are the surprises that come up every single time — good, bad, and everything in between.
January 2026
9 min read
Housing
How to Find a Good Apartment in Tirana Without Getting Burned
The Albanian rental market has no central platform — it runs on relationships and word of mouth. Here is how to navigate it safely.
December 2025
6 min read
Visas & Permits
Albania Residency vs EU Residency — How Do They Compare?
Portugal, Spain, Georgia, Albania — how does Albania stack up honestly against its competitors for nomads and retirees?
November 2025
7 min read
Money & Costs
The Albania Tax Guide for Expats — What You Actually Need to Know
Unique Permit holders, retirees, and remote workers all have different tax situations. Plain-English breakdown of what applies to you.
October 2025
8 min read
The Coast
Living on the Albanian Riviera Year-Round — Is It Actually Possible?
A growing number of expats are staying on the Riviera all year. Here is what that is really like outside of summer.
September 2025
5 min read
Digital Nomads
Internet Speed and Reliability in Albania — The Honest Review
Before you commit, you need to know if the internet is good enough for remote work. The short answer: yes. The longer answer is here.
August 2025
4 min read