Trussia
New Zealander expat in Albania
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About me
New Zealander
Lives in Tirana
Registration: 15 August 2011
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Permanent move from London to Tirana with 3 & 5 yr old by 2cheesecakes
Hello to all of you out in Tirana who have made a permant from London (or similar city). I am a native Brit& have been to Tirana 6 or 7 times. I find it technologically slow & backward, but people are nice & climate is amazing. ...
I moved from London to Tirana in 2014 and lived there for 2 years with my Albanian husband. I loved it and I miss it every day (we now live in NZ). Be prepared for a simpler, very family orientated life! I loved the sense of community and the ... Read More
How to get a Divorce from an Albanian man? (Im English) by Leanne webb
Does anyone no how to go about getting a divorce from and Albanian man (I'm English) Who won't help at all or even contact me?
I don't know for sure, but I would expect so. You may be able to search google for translators who could help you... Or even on this forum! Good luck! Read More
How to get a Divorce from an Albanian man? (Im English) by Leanne webb
Does anyone no how to go about getting a divorce from and Albanian man (I'm English) Who won't help at all or even contact me?
Try this website: http://www.kukesi.gov.al/bashkia/kontakte/ I expect you'll next an Albanian speaker to help you. By the way... There is an Albanian embassy in London. They may be worth trying to contact for advice. Read More
Wedding dresses in Tirana by mrsmagoos
Hello everyone, I am a British girl living in the UK. Im flying to Tirana in a couple of months to marry my Albanian boyfriend. I've been advised to buy my wedding outfit and wedding rings three instead of the UK and Id love to hear some ...
While both the dress and the rings would be cheaper in Albania, they won't be great quality. If you're not fussed about quality then wait until you get here.... Otherwise, I'd recommend getting them in the UK. Read More
Wedding dresses in Tirana by mrsmagoos
Hello everyone, I am a British girl living in the UK. Im flying to Tirana in a couple of months to marry my Albanian boyfriend. I've been advised to buy my wedding outfit and wedding rings three instead of the UK and Id love to hear some ...
Weddings are a big deal here. There are loads and loads of wedding dress shops, although most Albanians hire their dresses rather than buy them. I was at a wedding this weekend and the bride had 4 dresses! There are also loads of hairdressers ... Read More
We would love to get together with other expats in the area by M&CTabern
Hello everyone! We are Mark and Caitie moving to Tirana next month. Mark, UK, will be teaching at World Academy of Tirana and Caitie, USA, will be teaching at the Montessori school. We would love to get together with other expats in the area and get ...
Hi, there is a group on Facebook called Expats in Albania which you might want to join. Also, there is a group of expats who meet at Rogner Hotel every week usually on a Tuesday but from September they will meet on Fridays at 10.30. Read More
Driving in Albania by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Albania? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excessÂ… what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Driving in Albania is, by far, the most stressful part of living here. While main roads are generally in an ok condition, many others are badly potholed. No one follows the roads rules. People double park everywhere. Pedestrians step out onto the ... Read More
How to get a Divorce from an Albanian man? (Im English) by Leanne webb
Does anyone no how to go about getting a divorce from and Albanian man (I'm English) Who won't help at all or even contact me?
The Embassy in London never answers their phone! Try email or otherwise you may have to pay them a visit. I am in Tirana... I can try asking around for you if that's helpful? Read More
Buying a car in Albania by Mseleveld
I'm looking for information about buying a car in Albania. Because i'm thinking about traveling from Albania, to Croatia, to the Netherlands (where i live). We will be coming by plane than. I would like to travel around and see new ...
I would not recommend buying a car as a tourist in Albania if you plan on driving it out of the country. You need to register the car in your name and they won't let you do that unless you have a visa to stay in Albania. You also need a ... Read More
Cost of living in Albania – 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Albania in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Albania you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Albania? > accommodation ...
Not publicising my blog - just saving time! How ridiculous. Here's a cut and paste from my well-publicised blog.... So here’s an idea of what things cost (converted to GBP at £1 = 176 lek): Car (2003 Mercedes in good condition): ... Read More
Cost of living in Albania – 2015 by expat.com
Hi all, We invite you to talk about the cost of living in Albania in 2015, with an updated price listing. Don't forget to mention in which city of Albania you are living in. How much does it cost to live in Albania? > accommodation ...
The cost of it | A year in Albania albaniatania.wordpress.com/2014/10/18/the-cost-of-it/ This page on my blog talks about some of the costs of living... May be of interest Read More
Moving to Durres September 2014 by xbeckeex
Hi everyone! I will be moving to Durres in September 2014 to teach in a new international school. I know very little about the country but am excited to experience a completely new way of life. Does anyone have any tips/helpful info? Better yet, ...
The visa office has just moved from Tirana to Kamez. You need to provide different sorts of paperwork including proof of address, medical insurance, criminal records check (with apostile), copy of your passport. And complete an application form ... Read More
Moving to Durres September 2014 by xbeckeex
Hi everyone! I will be moving to Durres in September 2014 to teach in a new international school. I know very little about the country but am excited to experience a completely new way of life. Does anyone have any tips/helpful info? Better yet, ...
Hi... As a Brit who has been living in Tirana for 3 months now, I have a few tips... 1. Approach driving with caution! It's scary out there! 2. Have you got a visa sorted? If not, make sure you check out the requirements before you go. I just got ... Read More
Everyday life by JoeW_87
Hello everyone, This is my first post here and I was just hoping to get a little advice about life in Tirana from the people who already live there. I was wondering where the best area to live would be for a British Expat, and any particular bars ...
Hi Joe Blloku is a good place to live. If you want to find ex-pats sign up to the InterNations Albania group who meet regularly in Tirana. Money-wise, pound or euro work. We opened a pound account but I regret it - the fees have been substantial. ... Read More
Budget for a year in Albania by Trussia
Hi, I'm the British partner of an Albanian and after years and years and years of waiting for his UK visa issues to be resolved, we're considering moving to Albania for a year, get married etc and resolve this whole ridiculous mess once and for ...
Thanks both for your very helpful advice. Chelsea Girl - I was wondering whether we would find ourselves stuck in Albania trying to get back into the UK, and you have confirmed that this is almost definitely going to be a problem! Thanks ... Read More