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I backpacked through Albania about 10 years ago. It really is a splendid pocket of the Balkans. The Illyrians, who are thought to be the descendants of modern day Albanians, are the only other non-greek and let's say 'indigenous' culture of that region during antiquity that has survived to this day.

I didn't get the chance to get that far south to see Buthrotum, but had a similar story securing a cab to go to Lake Ohrid. First time, I ever walked across an international border--between Albania and Macedonia--although we had to stand in a line with cars and move one by one with them. Prior to the international borders being drawn, the area was home to different ethnic groups, but they all shared a similar culture--such is the balkans.

The country has such a unique history and the culture is so specific. I hope you get to travel around a bit and mix with locals--Albania always stood out to me, and would love to return.

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