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Albania is a small Mediterranean country in Southeastern Europe, located across the sea from Italy & next to Greece
🇺🇸 Americans can stay up to 1 year visa-free!
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The Albania people don’t advertise
Everyone talks about Albania as cheap.
That’s only part of the story.
You can have a luxurious life here. There are rooftop dinners, boutique hotels, hammams, perfume shops, mountain villas, and Mediterranean weekends that are incredible value.
The Story Behind Exit To Albania 🇦🇱
I’m Natalie, an American who spent 9 years living in 7 countries before ending up in Albania.
On my first visit here in 2023, I took a 2 month solo road trip around Albania and saw how gorgeous it was. Sunny, free, wild, and raw. Some of the small villages felt frozen in the old world, while other cities were modernizing at lightning speed.
After more than 14 years as a UX designer and content creator, I was used to exploring new places and sharing my experiences. What began with adding places to Google Maps as a Local Guide, eventually grew into Exit to Albania.
Wishing you the best on your journey!
Natalie
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