Embassy of the Vatican in Tirane

Day One travels to Albania

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June 29th 2012
Whenever I travel alone, I really think that there is no easy way. Day One... long travels planned to get to Albania. LAX thru JFK thru Rome then to Tirana, Albania. In total it's approximately a 22 hour trip. From the very beginning, I should have known that it was going to be a disaster. LAX flight gets delayed by an hour due to mechanical failures on the airplane. They transfer us to ano ... read more

Europe » Albania

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Between 1990 and 1992 Albania ended 46 years of xenophobic Communist rule and established a multiparty democracy. The transition has proven difficult as successive governments have tried to deal with high unemployment, widespread corruption, a dilapi... ... read more