{"product_id":"albania-bradt-travel-guide-9781784770785","title":"Albania (Bradt Travel Guide)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis new  thoroughly updated sixth edition of Bradts Albania remains the only standalone guide to this dynamic and rapidly modernising eastern European country  from the capital  Tirana  a lively European city  with shopping malls  cycle paths  museums  galleries and historic buildings  to remote outposts where traditional ways of life prevail. Updated by expert author Gillian Gloyer  it includes all developments since the last edition  reflecting changes such as continued investment in the road network and construction of fast highways connecting main cities  improved hotel provision and new museums dedicated to Albanias communist history.  Despite such modernisation  Albania is one of very few European countries where it is still possible to immerse yourself in traditional lifestyles and culture  and Bradts Albania provides details of where to experience this for yourself. In highland villages  people tend their livestock and gather their crops with little or no mechanisation; they milk their cows and goats by hand  they make their own cheese and bread  they distil home-made spirits from local fruits and berries. In addition  many villagers have opened up their traditional homes as guest-houses  offering a wonderful opportunity to experience their culture first-hand.  Bradts Albania also includes details of watching the countrys rare wildlife  such as wildcats  lynx  wolves and bears  and of visiting its three World Heritage Sites: the archaeological site and national park of Butrint and the Ottoman cities of Berati and Gjirokastra. Iso-polyphony  the traditional music of the south-west  is also listed as part of World Heritage by UNESCO.  With rigorously researched historical and archaeological background information  detailed notes on popular and less well-known hiking routes and other outdoor activities  specialist contributors on wildlife  military history and other topics  and an unparalleled wealth of practical advice for the independent traveller  Bradts Albania is the ideal companion for discovering this intriguing country.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45648020799541,"sku":"ByrdShop_1784770787","price":34.07,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781784770785_8d2a1cb1-b9fc-4fba-9ab4-283de6057d79.jpg?v=1781706810","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/albania-bradt-travel-guide-9781784770785","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}