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Shpati wrote:Definitely going to try to go Saranda this time around.

From all the pictures I saw, there's no sand, just rocks though. Is that how it really is?
No sand , probably only in few very small beaches you'll find a white sand but most of southern riviera is Rocky [FACE WITH STUCK-OUT TONGUE AND WINKING EYE]

Visit "Plazhi i Pasqyrave" and Dhermi . If you have time go to Butrint too ;)
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Shpati wrote:Definitely going to try to go Saranda this time around.

From all the pictures I saw, there's no sand, just rocks though. Is that how it really is?
I've heard some good things about Saranda and was recommended to go by a friend. I might check it out later.
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Shpati wrote:Definitely going to try to go Saranda this time around.

From all the pictures I saw, there's no sand, just rocks though. Is that how it really is?
Yep no sand. Sandy beaches start further north in Divjake and go all the way up to Velipoje. I highly recommend Sarande, especially Ksamil. If you go, try to spend a day or two in Himare or Drymades as well. Tell the locals you're LedZep's friend and they'll take care of you ;)

My personal favorite was Drymades beach, it felt like paradise.
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Dhermi and Vlore are fine. Hotel Nympha(must have butchered the spelling) is really good.

You fuckers making me jealous now. :(
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Plako wrote:
Shpati wrote:Definitely going to try to go Saranda this time around.

From all the pictures I saw, there's no sand, just rocks though. Is that how it really is?
Yep no sand. Sandy beaches start further north in Divjake and go all the way up to Velipoje. I highly recommend Sarande, especially Ksamil. If you go, try to spend a day or two in Himare or Drymades as well. Tell the locals you're LedZep's friend and they'll take care of you ;)

My personal favorite was Drymades beach, it felt like paradise.
aight. Fvk it then. Gonna try the rocks. Shoulnt be that big a deal since they are regarded as the best

Definitely not going north alone, after some of the stories I heard.
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Shpati wrote:Definitely not going north alone, after some of the stories I heard.
Speaks the guy from Diber lol

Be cautious , check your car for suspect packages before tuning it up ;) They like playing with explosives in southern Albania :pp
http://top-channel.tv/lajme/artikull.php?id=303961#k1
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Shpati wrote:Definitely not going north alone, after some of the stories I heard.
Speaks the guy from Diber lol

Be cautious , check your car for suspect packages before tuning it up ;) They like playing with explosives in southern Albania :pp
http://top-channel.tv/lajme/artikull.php?id=303961#k1
I'm not alone in Diber though.
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You guys ever have trouble tripping here? Seems like only waiters will accept. Barbers, taxi drivers, etc seem to take it as an insult.

I'm from America. The south. I grew up tipping the mailman. If I'm in albania, I have to give the workers something.
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Shpati wrote:You guys ever have trouble tripping here? Seems like only waiters will accept. Barbers, taxi drivers, etc seem to take it as an insult.

I'm from America. The south. I grew up tipping the mailman. If I'm in albania, I have to give the workers something.
Tipping is not customary in Albania, except for waiters, and even waiters are not used to getting 15-20% that is customary in the U.S. I doubt they are insulted though when you tip them, it's just that Albanians are not equipped to show appreciation when you give them money.
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Always tip the waiters, usually 1-2 $ tip is good, even 50 cent is ok. Most of them work with 150$ as monthly wage , wich is slavery to my eyes . If you stay at a hotel leave some coins at the commode so they'll put new bed sheets and clean towels in bathroom ;)
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