Country info for backpacking in Albania

The majority of the people in Albania are Muslim, which can be influential in the way many Albanians lead their lives, but, unlike most other countries, Albania also has a large number of religious minorites (mainly Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic), making the country far from homogeneus in that sense.. Another factor worth mentioning is that in Albania, it is custom to nod your head to say no, and shake your head sideways to say yes; please take this fact in to account in the daily interactions with these people.

Take the usual precautions. Foreigners are not targeted by the local crime scene and since the opening of the border, no major incidents toward tourists have been reported.

Its best to drink bottled water, but potted water is usually drinkable too. The food in Albania is always healthy, anywhere you go in the country. You can walk around to stay fit, as many people do in the capital.