Skip the guesswork. This is the guide we wish we'd had when we arrived.

After nearly a year of living in Albania, we've compiled the trusted services, local spots, and practical resources that actually make daily life here work — vetted through personal experience and recommendations from people we trust on the ground.

Inside you'll find reliable transport, storage solutions, legal and notary services, language lessons, dog training, our favourite places to eat, and more — all with real contact details and honest notes on why we recommend them.

Whether you're planning a visit, preparing for a move, or already here and still figuring things out — this guide gives you a head start.

Regularly updated as we discover new gems.