October 2018 - Page 2 of 3

Welcome to Berat

October 20, 2018October 20, 2018 The Balkanista

The city of Berat is located in the central/southern part of the country, 70km from Girokaster, 70km from Korce, and 70fm from Tirana. It sits nestled amongst impressive mountains and hills, the tallest of which is Mount Tomorr that reaches an elevation of 2417 and includes a vast National Park. The park is renowned for […]

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I caught up with Ashley C. Williams to talk about ‘Albanian Gangster’ over wine.

October 18, 2018 The Balkanista

Having interviewed the double trouble duo, Matthew Smith and John Rezaj (director, and lead actor) of ‘Albanian Gangster’, prior to the Pristina premiere last week, this week it was time to catch up with leading lady Ashley C.Williams. Born in Boston, Ashley graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City in […]

Agritourism: The Buzzword with Serious Benefit for Albania

October 17, 2018 The Balkanista

This post first appeared on Exit.al As a travel writer, the word ‘agritourism’ is one that I have heard bounced around many a time. But it is not just a passing phase, a fad, or something that will just be popular for a season or two- unlike many other forms of tourism, it is […]

We cleaned up 50 bags of rubbish from Berat!

October 16, 2018October 16, 2018 The Balkanista

The location of our most recent clean up was Berat in central Albania. Bright and early on Sunday morning, 21 of us piled onto a minibus and headed off to make a difference. Upon arriving in Berat, we decided to split into three teams so that we could all tackle a different part of the […]

The Balkanista Word of the Week

October 15, 2018 The Balkanista

I am currently learning Albanian (slowly) and I am finding it the most interesting of languages. One of the things I like about it is the fact that there are such expressive ways of saying things, particularly in comparison with English. Each week I will share a phrase or word that I have discovered, and […]

48 hours in Pogradec and Ohrid

October 13, 2018 The Balkanista

After a night in Korce, we drove through the countryside to Pogradec I have waxed lyrical about the beauty of the landscapes at this time of year, but word’s really cannot do it true justice. View this post on Instagram What a photogenic country #travelinspiration #instatravel #travelinspo #albanianlife #instadaily #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #journalist #writer #entrepreneur #lovinglife […]

An Evening in Korce

October 9, 2018 The Balkanista

Yesterday my mother, boyfriend, and I travelled to Korce. View this post on Instagram Mama and me #travelinspiration #instatravel #travelinspo #albanianlife #instadaily #travelblogger #lifestyleblogger #journalist #writer #entrepreneur #lovinglife #happyvibes #beautifulalbania #visitalbania #blondepower #photooftheday #pictureoftheday #tirona #english #expatlife #publicfigure #blogger #shqiperia #shqiptare #shqiperi #wanderlust #digitalnomad #citizenoftheworld #lifeisgoodtoday A post shared by Alice Taylor (@thebalkanista) on Oct […]

The Pomegranate Festival in Ana e Malit, Shkodra

October 5, 2018October 5, 2018 The Balkanista

Today, I was lucky enough to be invited by Ceed Albania to visit ‘Festa e Sheges’ (The Pomegranate Festival) in Ana e Malit, not far outside of Shkodra. Organised by the USAID- supported ‘Agro Tourism Albania’ project and the Swedish Embassy, ‘Festa e Sheges’ brought together local farmers, some artisans, and the community of Ana […]

“Albanian Gangster” to be premiered in Tirana on 19th of October

October 4, 2018October 4, 2018 The Balkanista

When I heard that a new film was being made called “Albanian Gangster”, my first thought was that it would be a gratuitous exploitation of Albania that just reinforced a negative preconception. Following on from films such as ‘Taken’ that used Albanians as scapegoats for villains and nefarious psychopathic characters, I was worried that this […]

The legend of Otto Witte, the impostor King of Albania

October 4, 2018 The Balkanista

So, I have told you about the little known King William I of Albania, but did you know the story of the imposter king that managed to rule for a grand total of five days before doing a runner? Otto Witte was an acrobat and general eccentric who was born on October 16th1872 in Germany. […]

Month: October 2018

Welcome to Berat

Quality picks

I caught up with Ashley C. Williams to talk about ‘Albanian Gangster’ over wine.

Agritourism: The Buzzword with Serious Benefit for Albania

We cleaned up 50 bags of rubbish from Berat!

The Balkanista Word of the Week

48 hours in Pogradec and Ohrid

An Evening in Korce

The Pomegranate Festival in Ana e Malit, Shkodra

“Albanian Gangster” to be premiered in Tirana on 19th of October

The legend of Otto Witte, the impostor King of Albania

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