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Albania

4 scams

If stunning mountain scenery, glorious beaches and majestic castles are what turn you on, then Albania is a trip you have to make before the masses descend upon the country.

The country is also really safe to visit, besides a few small issues to take note of.

Note: vast majority of trips are trouble free and there is no need to be paranoid. That said, it always pays to be aware, careful, and prepared.

Emergency number

  • General emergency: 112
  • Ambulance: 127
  • Fire: 128
  • Police: 129

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Travel scams in Albania

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Furgon in Albania

Overcharging furgons in Albania

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How it works: Situation: furgons are private mini-buses/vans/shuttles that facilitate inter-city travel. They are loosely regulated and do not have fixed timetables, although they generally leave in the morning. Prices…

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Street in Albania

Vacation rental scam in Albania

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How it works: Situation: note that this is not something unique to Albania, but can be found anywhere around the world. Set-up: with the rise of online vacation rental platforms,…

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Food in Tirana

Restaurant scams in Albania

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How it works: Situation: most food places are fine and there is no need to be paranoid. It’s generally just a few shady places or opportunists which dabble in such…

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Tirana

Pickpockets in Albania

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How it works: They work in a gang – one onlooker, one blocks, pushes, distracts, or engages you, one grabs and the final hides the loot under a cover (e.g….

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