So, I’ve been in Albania for over three years now and have plenty of stories to tell. I love putting together these “Only in Albania posts” and I know that many of you also enjoy them. As usual, I will make the disclaimer that these points are written in jest, are meant in a loving way, and are ...
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La dinastia Kim governa incontrastata sulla Corea del Nord dalla metà degli anni Sessanta ad oggi. Quali sono le cause che hanno fatto sì che, dopo la guerra di Corea negli anni Cinquanta, la parte nord del paese (di stampo comunista) finisse nelle mani del "Grande Leader" Kim il Sung, di suo figlio Kim Jong
Dua LipaBorn in England to Kosovar parents, Dua (meaning ‘love) is proud of her Albanian roots. Not only is she probably one of the prettiest women in the world, but she is also a well-respected singer and songwriter. She started her musical career at the age of 14 when she started posting cover...
In the north of Albania, on a plain between Lake Shkodra and the Albanian Alps, is the heart of Albania’s medicinal herb industry. The air here is thick with the scent of flowers and the incessant buzzing of bees. With the harsh sun beating down from a cloudless sky, dozens of workers * and g...
There are many stories that are passed down through families, tales that are told over dinner tables, and legends that are never transcribed, only to be lost as time passes and memories fade. Some of them are amusing, some of them are dark and wrought with strug...
When I visited Shkodra in the summer, I fell in love. Rivers, hills, mountains, beach, a vibrant city, a vast lake surrounded by picturesque coves, and of course the Castle of Rozafa overlooking it all- what is not to love?The city of Shkodra and the surrounding area has been occupied pretty muc...
1. Stop worrying. Worry kills life. 2. Begin each day with a prayer. It will arm your soul. 3. Control appetite. Over-indulgence clogs body and mind. 4. Accept your limitations . . . 5. Don’t envy. It wastes time and energy. 6. Have faith in people. Cynicism sours the disposition. 7. Find a hobb...
There's no rainy days anymore. They went away and washed away my soul. I miss the feeling of being close to happiness. I miss the times I was not ashamed of looking in the mirror. I miss the times I laughed because something was actually hilarious instead of pretending to be enjoying it. I miss ...
Ten of the best vendettas in literature. John Mullan goes in search of bad blood. Hámundarson vs the family of Gissur the White In Icelandic sagas, life is given its relish by family feuds. In Njál's saga, there are several (all the more dizzying because of inter-marria...
Is the Kennedy clan really cursed?Everyone since Roman times has known that if you raise your head above the parapet there is a good chance it will get shot off.Nearly 50 years ago a generation of Kennedys, three brothers in particular, were persuaded to put their heads up, and ...
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