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[edit][add listing] Drink

The preferred alcoholic hard drink is raki that is locally produced in small towns as well as in many homes in the countryside; in some instances you may run across men washing down breakfast with a few shots. The number of homemade beers, wines and raki is as varied as the population itself; the quality of these drinks is as varied as the quantity available. Non-alcoholic drinks range from the well-known international and regional soft drink brands to the locally produced copies. You can find any type of pop or soft drink in Albania, including all kinds of Fantas, Coca Cola, and Sprite. Natural mineral water is popular because of its healthiness. Energy drinks found everywhere in the United States are also present there, like Red Bull.

Boza, a popular caramel tasting drink in Europe is the best in Albania, and Albanians have been known as the best boza makers in the world.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

Inside the cities hotels are abundant and prices per night start as low as 15 Euros. Hotels are usually clean and their staff generally speak English and/or Italian.

Outside the big cities hotels are less common. If for any reason you find nowhere to sleep, the Albanian people have always been known for their hospitality, and will treat you like royalty as you stay with them.

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[edit] Stay safe

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.

[edit] Stay healthy

Its best to drink bottled water, but potted water is usually drinkable too. The food in Albania is mostly healthy, anywhere you go in the country. You can walk around to stay fit, as many people do in the capital. Be careful at the beaches because shards of glass and sea urchins are common on the sea floor. Also, pharmacies and other stores are closed from about 12PM-4PM so bring all necessary medicine with you. Also, many Albanians smoke cigarettes. It is a normal thing and expect it everywhere. The government has banned smoking in restaurants though, so beware of that.

[edit] Respect

Albanians are very hospitable. Even more so than the rest of the Balkans, elder males expect to be shown due respect on account of their age. Men of the family have to be respected to the upmost. Shake hands with them and do not argue on topics such as religion and politics. Certain topics are taboos, although they may be fine in the United States or other countries. Of the like are homosexuality and the female menstrual system. Women and girls should always keep their menstrual pads or tampons hidden and never talk about cramps. It is considered shameful if you talk about it around men or boys. As mentioned above, many Albanians smoke. Do not lecture them about the cons of smoking. This will only get them upset. Instead, kindly say "Excuse me, I have a few allergies, do you mind not smoking please?"

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[edit] Electricity

Officially 220V 50Hz. Outlets are the European standard CEE-7/7 "Schukostecker" or "Schuko" or the compatible, but non-grounded, CEE-7/16 "Europlug" types. Generally speaking, U.S. and Canadian travellers should pack an adapter for these outlets if they plan to use North American electrical equipment in Albania.

Be prepared for rolling blackouts in and around Tirana during the winter months, usually starting in September, and going through March and April. All the power in the area comes from hydroelectric plants, and the high use of heaters in the wintertime places a greater stress on the water supply for the power plant. The blackouts usually last three hours, and will either be in the morning, around 9AM, or in the afternoon around 3PM. There is no warning of the blackout, so be careful not to get stuck in an elevator.