subject: Suggestions For Traveling Through Europe [print this page] Albania is a mountainous country and the one of the smallest countries of Europe. The residents supposedly descended from ancient Illyrians.
Greek culture has had the largest impact on the urban areas of Albania; for instance, 'yes' is illustrated by a head shake, whereas 'no' is demonstrated by a head nod. Shoku (Comrade) was once the popular method of greeting other people; however, the handshake has since taken its place. Residents are casual with their dress. It is customary for women to dress conservatively and show as little flesh as possible; however, swim suits are allowed for beach attire. It is considered a sign of respect to use the prefix Zoti (Mr.) or Zonja (Mrs.) before stating the name. Although flowers are not regarded as appropriate gifts in their culture, when paying a visit to someone's home, you should bring some type of offering. Raki, sweets, or coffee are typical offerings when guests visit. If there is an indication of Ndalohet pirja e duhanit or Ndalohet Duhani, smokers should make a pass on lighting up; otherwise, there should not be much concern.
Buses with relatively cheap fares operate in the main cities of the country or taxis are another choice which provided service for some main hotels.
One of the most amazing experiences you'll have is the 15 minute ride through the Dajt Oark to Tirana, courtesy of the Dajti Ekspres Cable car at Dajti Mountain. The ride will only cost you about 6.5 and covers 4.2 kilometers. Or you can enjoy the ultimate luxury tour on a fully-manned yacht courtesy of Alpha Yachting. If you need some additional cash, visit the Tirana Bank, which includes Visa card access among its many services.
Restaurants are not always sufficiently heated, so always wear warm clothes if out in the night during winters. Foreigners are charged more than the locals. Both the entry fees as well as any merchandise will be on a higher scale, so it's better not to reveal the fact that you are a foreigner when out on the streets.
There's also some great canoeing to be had in Albania. Just beyond the edges of Tirana proper are some beautiful areas that feature some excellent hiking, camping and rock climbing in addition to the great canoeing.
by: Robert Smith.
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