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One of the smallest of all European countries, Albania is a mountainous country nestled along the Adriatic Sea. Legend claims that the people of Albania are the descendants of the ill-fated Illyrians.
The culture of Albania is majorly influenced by that of the mainland Greeks especially in the urban locality; nodding one's head means 'no' where as shaking the head means 'yes'. To greet someone, handshaking is preferred, though Shoku (Comrade) was used before, which has been long forgotten now. People dress informally here. Swim suits are meant for the beaches, otherwise women are expected not to dress in a revealing outfit. When addressing someone prefix Zoti(Mr) or Zonja(Mrs) before the name and always remember to carry some gifts when visiting someone, although flowers aren't much acceptable. The guests are served with coffee, raki or sweets. Smokers don't have to worry much, but they should avoid it where they see a sign of Ndalohet Duhani or Ndalohet pirja e duhanit.
The primary cities of Albania are serviced by buses that offer inexpensive fares; for the more prominent hotels, taxis can also be of service. The Dajti Ekspres Cable Car can be found on Dajti Mountain; from there, you can visit Tirana by going through the Dajt Oark on a memorable fifteen minute journey.
The price of the ride is 6.5 and it approximately 4.2 km in length. For a truly luxurious experience, the Alpha Yachting supplies a crewed yacht. For a bank that accepts Visa cards, the Tirana Bank is a popular place to get cash.
Be sure to stay bundled up during a winter visit; many restaurants are not heated well. Residents receive better prices than those visiting from elsewhere. Try not to advertise the fact that you are not from the country while walking down the streets; not only will you pay more for entrance fees, but vendors will charge more for their goods as well.
There's also some great canoeing to be had in Albania. Just beyond the edges of Tirana proper are some beautiful areas that feature some excellent hiking, camping and rock climbing in addition to the great canoeing.
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