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Patricia Gaccione

Why Three Months in This Low-Cost European Haven Is Never Enough

Why Three Months in This Low-Cost European Haven Is Never Enough

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By Patricia Gaccione April 8, 2022

How do I love thee, dear Ohrid?  I honestly can't count the ways. But suffice to say that my three months stay here last year wasn't enough, so I'm back for another 90 days. Of the hundreds of cities and towns I've visited (and 41 countries so far), Ohrid is in my top 10, hands down.

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Travel to Albania: Everything You Need to Know

Travel to Albania: Everything You Need to Know

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By Patricia Gaccione January 12, 2022

Until 30 years ago, Albania was a communist country, relatively unknown to much of the world's population. However, the 1992 elections saw the end of communism, and when this incredibly beautiful country opened its doors to the world, we learned what a gem we'd been missing. From her beautiful coastlines to the Albanian Alps...

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Everything You Need to Know About Living in Vlorë, Albania

Everything You Need to Know About Living in Vlorë, Albania

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By Patricia Gaccione July 22, 2021

If you’ve dreamed of retiring to Italy, but it’s a bit beyond your budget, read on to learn about Vlorë, Albania, only 50 miles across the Adriatic Sea from the boot heel of Italy (and ferries make daily runs). In Vlorë you'll not only enjoy Italian coffee every morning, but Italian is widely spoken...

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Why I Fell in Love With Albania… And You Will Too

Why I Fell in Love With Albania… And You Will Too

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By Patricia Gaccione May 28, 2021

When distant friends ask what's new in Albania, I laughingly tell them that most days are wonderfully the same, with three or four basic 'templates' that repeat blissfully. And no matter what I'm doing, every day includes a good dose of chatting with friends, good food, and new experiences in this land that I've come to call home.

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