Author Archives: Maria Perrett



Maria Perrett

Originally from the US, Maria has been living abroad for the last 5+ years in Scotland, Ireland, and now Albania. She studied sport at university and holds a Master of Science degree, but ended up following her other passion of travel for work. Now Maria blogs about alternative ways to travel like work exchange and encourages travelers to go beyond the guidebook. After her first visit to Albania in 2019, she fell in love with the nature, food, and friendly people, so much so that she moved in 2021 and now writes guides on Albania to help others visit.

6 Unique Things To Do In Northern Albania
in Albania, Contributor Articles, Europe, Travel

6 Unique Things To Do In Northern Albania

Image by Richard Mcall from Pixabay Though Albania has been gaining popularity and attracting lots more vacationers and backpackers, most head south to the iconic Albanian Riviera. Usually, southern Albania steals the show, but most don’t realize how underrated northern Albania is. It’s mainly known for being a hiker’s paradise, but the sites go much beyond that. Here are 6 unique things to do in...

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08 Aug 2023
3 Best Places To Visit In Albania For A Short Trip
in Albania, Contributor Articles, Europe, Montenegro, Travel

3 Best Places To Visit In Albania For A Short Trip

Image by falco from Pixabay If you are wanting to visit Albania, but only have a few days, there are still 3 great itineraries that you can do. Albania is a small Balkan country so the main arriving flights are into the capital of Tirana. There is another airport that was just built in the small mountain town of Kukes, but there aren’t many flights...

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12 May 2023