August 2018 - The Balkanista

Live Life in Colour and Support a Local Charity

August 30, 2018The Balkanista

I have a love of Albanian textiles, in particular, the striking geometrical prints that are typically found on woven rugs. These beautiful patterns also found on items such as socks, wall hangings, bags, and other household items, but have somehow fallen out of fashion in recent years. As my obsession with these designs grew, […]

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Suggested use-cases of blockchain technology in Albania

August 28, 2018August 28, 2018The Balkanista

The chances are that you have probably heard about cryptocurrency; whilst some of you may be dubious (I know I am), I cannot help but be impressed by the potential of the technology that underpins it. Enter ‘the blockchain’. A blockchain is a growing number of digital records that are referred to as “blocks”. […]

With freedom of speech comes responsibility.

August 27, 2018August 27, 2018The Balkanista

I am a writer, blogger, journalist, and opinion columnist. Whilst all of these things involve writing and communication, they are all in fact very different. Recently, someone had beef with me because I blocked and deleted them from both my personal profile and my blog page. They irritated me, I didn’t have time for it, […]

Why Albania is a hidden gem.

August 27, 2018August 27, 2018The Balkanista

After spending the last 10 months in Albania (doesn’t time fly?) and having travelled through the North, South, and Middle, I feel confident I have enough insight to explain to you why I feel that this country is a hidden gem. Whilst it is located in Europe, many travellers have failed to put Albania […]

Today we cleaned up half a ton of trash from Plazhi I Currilave!

August 26, 2018August 26, 2018The Balkanista

View this post on Instagram #cleanup #cleanuptime #cleanupalbania #cleanup #cleanups #albania #albania #durres #durresi #durrës #durrescity #durresbeach #durresalbania #coloursofdurres #durresalbania #shqip #shqiperia #shqipe #shqipe #shqiptar #shqiptare #shqiptar #shqiperiaime #tirana #tirona #tironafanatics #tironalifestyle #tiranacity #tiranalifestyle #tiranapost #civicresponsibility A post shared by Alice in Albania (@mamabalkanista) on Aug 26, 2018 at 6:20am PDT Today, I and […]

Shërbimi ndaj klientit - Optika Gold Vs Lindex

August 24, 2018The Balkanista

Kam pasur një javë mjaft të vështirë përsa i përket shërbimit ndaj klientit - këtu keni atë që ndodhi dhe po këtu gjeni një shembull se si duhet dhe NUK duhet sjellur me klientin. Optika Gold Dy muaj më parë bleva një palë syze dielli Prada tek Optika Gold në Qëndrën Toptani. Çdo gjë […]

WITH UPDATE:Customer service- Gold Optika vs Lindex

August 23, 2018August 27, 2018The Balkanista

UPDATE 27/08/18 I just received a call from Johan Isacson who is the Director of Franchise at Lindex AB. He apologised on behalf of Lindex and he reiterated that the store should have given me a replacement immediately as they would be able to claim it back from the parent company. He explained that their policy […]

Nje udhetim ne zemer te Shqiperise

August 22, 2018August 22, 2018The Balkanista

Translation by Redi Bushaka Ne qofte se dikush do te me kishte thene nje vit me pare, se une sot do te isha duke udhetuar permes maleve te Shqiperise veriore, maje nje Harley Davidson-i, do ta quaja te cmendur. Por ja tek isha, me ajrin e nxehte arome manushaqe qe me rreh fytyren, diellin […]

Only in Albania…Part 2

August 21, 2018August 22, 2018The Balkanista

So, having been in Albania for 10 months now, I thought it was about time I did a little update on my “Only in Albania…” list. Considering that the last one went viral and was translated (badly) into Albanian without my permission, I would like to write a few disclaimers and suggestions in case the […]

A journey to the heart of Albania

August 16, 2018The Balkanista

If you had told me one year ago that I would be on the back of a Harley Davidson, driving through the mountains of North Albania, I would have thought you were crazy. But here I was with the hot, lavender-scented air in my face, sun beating down on my sunblushed skin, and the vibrations […]

Month: August 2018

Live Life in Colour and Support a Local Charity

Quality picks

Suggested use-cases of blockchain technology in Albania

With freedom of speech comes responsibility.

Why Albania is a hidden gem.

Today we cleaned up half a ton of trash from Plazhi I Currilave!

Shërbimi ndaj klientit - Optika Gold Vs Lindex

WITH UPDATE:Customer service- Gold Optika vs Lindex

Nje udhetim ne zemer te Shqiperise

Only in Albania…Part 2

A journey to the heart of Albania

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