Berat, Albania's UNESCO-listed "city of a thousand windows," dazzles with its cascade of white Ottoman houses above the River Osum. 11 tips: the living Kala fortress, the Mangalem and Gorica quarters, the Onufri Museum, Çobo Winery and the dramatic Osum Canyon.
The Accursed Mountains in Albania: the wild north with the village of Theth, glacial Valbona and the most beautiful trek in the Balkans. A practical guide with 2026 prices.
Caribbean-style turquoise seas just a couple of hours' flight away. We'll guide you through the 16 most beautiful beaches in Sardinia, from iconic La Pelosa to Cala Goloritzé, with tips on bookings and where to find the softest sand for kids.