We're Headed to Tirana's Digital Nomad Fest! Here's Why Tirana Albania Should Be on your Nomad Hitlist
Adventurely Fam!
We’re excited to share that our team is headed to Tirana Albania for the Tirana Digital Nomad Festival!
Taking place from September 14th - September 16th 2022, the festival is being produced by The Municipality of Tirana, with partners which include EU for Innovation, Albania Tech, Lurasi University in Tirana Albania, Swiss Entrepreneurship Program, Credins Bank of Albania, Alabania’s Uplift Startup Accelerator, & many other incredible brands in tech, entrepreneurship, & innovation.
Our Founder Mita Carriman will be speaking there and we can’t wait to dive into this dynamic city and connect with some of the other speakers that will be in town
If you happen to be in EU and are able to make it, tickets are free at https://digitalnomad.tirana.al/
If you can’t make it, but are curious about digital nomading in Tirana, we got you!
Here are 10 reasons why Tirana Albania should be on your digital nomad bucket list!:
1. Tirana has Several Coworking Spaces to Work Remotely From
Coworking spaces like Coolab (pictured above, which is open 24 hours /day), Destil, & My Office Al are all great options/
2. Tirana Offers Free City-Wide Wifi
As part of the "Tirana Smart City" initiative, the Municipality of Tirana offers free Wi Fi service in its public spaces. Learn more about this offering here.
3. Tirana has a Bustling Tech & Innovation Scene
According therecursive.com, besides Techstars Startup Weekend which has a long standing presence in Tirana, there’s a number of additional tech events that happen frequently in Tirana, additionally several tech accelerators & tech incubators. Learn more about them here.
Seedtable.com also has this list of the 18 best startups to watch out for in Albania.
4. If you’re a Nomad who Craves Beach Destinations, Tirana has one Close by!
Photo cred: Emerging Europe
Located only 45 minutes outside of Tirana is the beach-side city of Durres.
Durres is the biggest and most visited beach in Albania, and for good reason. A number of notable Hotels overlook the beach and it’s a popular place to visit with people particularly from Albania, Kosovo and North Macedonia
5. If you’re an American, You Can Stay in Tirana (Albania in general) for up to 1 Year on a Tourist Visa
Albania offers one of the most generous tourist visa options for Americans. Learn more about it here.
6. You’re Gonna Love the Food in Tirana
Foods like Albanian Qifqui (fried rice balls in olive oil), dolmas (stuffed grape leaves), and byrek (pictured above) are savory bites you’ll want to save your appetite for when you’re in Tirana. Check out these 10 restaurants in Tirana recommended from the Foodie Flashpacker to try out when you’re in town.
7. There’s Exciting Things to Do & See in Tirana
Photo cred: Adrift Aesthetic
Adventure-wise, Tirana Albania is often described as Europe’s “best kept secret”, and for good reason. Mt Dajiti (pictured above) is one of the most famous sights to see in Tirana.
Other popular sights include Skanderbeg Square, and the Piramida, which have deep history. Learn more about adventure activities & sightseeing to do via this great list from Goats on the Road.
8. Side trips to Croatia, Italy, Montenegro, Greece, & North Macedonia are easy to get to from Tirana
Tirana is on the other side of Adriatic sea where the "heel” of Italy’s “boot” lies. Tirana also borders Greece, Montenegro, Serbia, & North Macedonia. Croatia would be relatively easy to get to as well. One of the best perks of nomading are side-trips from your nomad base, and you’ll have plenty of great options for side trips from Tirana.
9. Tirana is Regarded as Being a Relatively Safe City
Regarding safety concerns, Worldnomads.com notes this about Albania in general: It’s pretty safe to travel around Albania. Albania does have petty crime, but no more than a major city would elsewhere. Crime is rare, and most locals are hospitable and welcoming to travelers.
10. The Cost of Living is Relatively Affordable
Granted, different nomads will have different budgeting needs when they start to live & work remotely in a new destination, but the general reception from many travel media sites is that Tirana is a relatively affordable city. Nomadicmatt.com shares details on the cost of living in Tirana in this updated January 2022 travel guide.
11. (Bonus): Did we mention that Tirana is Welcoming Digital Nomads with a Tirana Digital Nomad Fest? ;)
We kid! Of course we mentioned it! And of COURSE you should go if you can. Grab your ticket at https://digitalnomad.tirana.al/ September 14th - 16th IRL in Tirana Albania
About us: Adventurely is a travel club & meetup app for digital nomads, solo travelers & adventure seekers with thoughtfulness around sustainability & impact. Join one of our 1 Month digital nomad meetups happening this November 2022 in Mexico City, Playa Del Carmen, & Oaxaca Mexico 🇲🇽 ✈️💻