Category Expat Life

Thinking about staying longer? Browse practical guides on moving to Albania, everyday life, housing, healthcare, shopping, pets, and what it’s really like living here as an expat.

Guide cover titled Albania Residency Guide set over an aerial view of a river running through an Albanian city

Expat Life, Moving To Albania, Visas & Long Stays

Albanian Residency Guide: Permits, Licenses & Border Runs

Reading Time: 4 minutesMoving to Albania? Learn the income rules for pensioners, why US drivers need school, and how to handle border runs.

Natalie @ Exit To Albania
July 23, 2026

Winter waterfront in Vlorë, Albania, with mountains, blue sea and a small fishing boat

Expat Life, Moving To Albania, Things To Do

Albania in Winter: Vlorë, Sarandë or Tirana?

Reading Time: 5 minutesWhat is Albania like in winter? Compare Vlorë, Sarandë and Tirana for weather, cafés, social life, amenities and long-term stays.

Natalie @ Exit To Albania
July 19, 2026

A woman working on a laptop with the text overlay "Living in Albania as a Woman: Managing Privacy and Prying Eyes" for an Exit to Albania article

Expat Life, Safety

Living in Albania as a Woman: The Safety Issues Nobody Talks About

Reading Time: 5 minutesLiving in Albania as a woman? Here’s an honest look at safety, privacy, digital stalking, dating red flags, and what foreign women should know before moving.