9. Don't Listen to the Misconceptions
Unfortunately, Albania has many misconceptions. Mostly due to misinformation, no information and the movie Taken.
Anita Hendrieka
Albania
That Liam Neeson movie has done a lot of harm for Albania's reputation when actually, only one of the actors who plays an Albanian in it is actually Albanian!
They are constantly portrayed as bad guys, drug dealers, drug lords, gangs etc. Although Albania has a history of some of those things, doesn’t nearly every country in the world?
The crime rate is extremely low against tourists, in fact non-existent. And the mafia? Well, let’s just say there’s more money to be made elsewhere. You don’t have to ever worry about that sort of thing.
Albanians are incredibly friendly, very helpful and vow to always keep you safe while you're visiting or living in their country.
If I ever have a situation or need help, there’s always a bunch of people offering to help. Even if they can’t, they will find someone who can!
