New Bradt guide to Albania
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but in her guide to the embattled country, Gilliam Gloyer describes an Ionian coastline dotted with orange and olive trees with no high-rises for miles. Coastal development, Gloyer points out, is a capitalist phenomenon and unspoilt beaches are some of the only positive legacies of communism.
This blend of romance and realism is characteristic of an engaging book. While her descriptions of traditional bazaars and undeveloped beaches make a good case for an Albanian holiday, the Scottish author warns that the country, though stable since the late 1990s, is still very poor and short on infrastructure.
Albania is not going to become a mainstream tourist destination anytime soon, but for stout-headed travellers, this lucid and readable guide book will be invaluable.
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