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Voices

Welcome to Voices — a growing collection of stories, insights, and perspectives about our historic coastal city. A diverse community of contributors crafts these articles: Albanian locals revealing hidden facets, passionate expats building new lives here, and enthusiastic non-resident writers who love and contribute to Durrës from afar. Together, they share experiences to inform, inspire, and entertain both visitors exploring the city and those dreaming of its Adriatic charm. Dive in and discover Durrës through their eyes!
As ever, opinions expressed on any topic are those of the author and don't necessarily reflect the views of other authors or the site itself.

A Way to Connect - The Via Egnatia Trail

The Via Egnatia Foundation (VEF) and it's vital work in preserving and spreading the word about this unique trail

Jan. 20, 2026

A Love Letter to Durrës

Why Durrës feels like no other place on earth to me

Jan. 18, 2026

A Pocket History of Durrës

A five minute romp through the history of our city

Jan. 18, 2026

Doing Business in Durrës: Between Heritage, Change, and Hope

Silvia Kërtusha begins her series of articles on business in the city.

Nov. 30, 2025

Besa - the smallest words move mountains

The meaning of Besa in Albanian culture and the Tefiku family's part in it.

Nov. 30, 2025