{"id":65608,"date":"2024-02-06T12:45:28","date_gmt":"2024-02-06T11:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/?p=65608"},"modified":"2024-02-06T10:54:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-06T09:54:17","slug":"discover-albania-a-unique-journey-at-the-heart-of-the-balkans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/discover-albania-a-unique-journey-at-the-heart-of-the-balkans\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover Albania: A unique journey at the heart of the Balkans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Albania, a burgeoning jewel of the Balkans, unveils its still-secret charms to travelers eager for authentic adventures.<\/p>\n<p>When Quentin Billon and Alan Huet, two Bretons eager for adventures and discoveries, cross paths, an instant chemistry is born. Their shared love for travel leads them to explore the lands of the Balkans, but it is in Albania that their passion reaches its peak. Fascinated by the cultural richness, natural diversity, and warm hospitality of the Albanians, they decide to found Breathe in Travel, an agency that aims to be the bridge between travelers and the very essence of Albania.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65611\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65611\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65611\" src=\"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gjirokaster.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gjirokaster.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gjirokaster-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gjirokaster-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gjirokaster-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gjirokaster-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gjirokaster-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/gjirokaster-1068x801.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65611\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View from Gjirokastra. Photo courtesy: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The agency stands out for its unique approach to travel. It does not simply offer classic tourist itineraries but aspires to provide authentic and memorable experiences. Quentin and Alan, along with their dedicated team, design tours that immerse travelers in the heart of Albanian culture, with personalized activities, unforgettable encounters, and picturesque accommodations.<\/p>\n<p>Albania, often underestimated, reveals its treasures to intrepid visitors. From the beaches of the Albanian Riviera to the majestic mountains of the Albanian Alps, from the ancient ruins of Butrint to the historic cities of Gjirokastra and Berat, every corner of the country offers a unique adventure.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_65612\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-65612\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-65612\" src=\"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kepi-i-rodonit.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kepi-i-rodonit.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kepi-i-rodonit-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kepi-i-rodonit-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kepi-i-rodonit-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kepi-i-rodonit-150x113.jpg 150w, https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kepi-i-rodonit-696x522.jpg 696w, https:\/\/euronews.al\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kepi-i-rodonit-1068x801.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-65612\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">View from Cape of Rodon. Photo courtesy: Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Quentin and Alan, aware of the impact of tourism on the environment and local culture, are committed to promoting responsible tourism. Breathe in Travel works closely with local communities, encourages respect for the ecosystem, and promotes fair trade to ensure that each trip contributes positively to the sustainable development of Albania.<\/p>\n<p>Founded by passionate Bretons Quentin Billon and Alan Huet, Breathe in Travel transcends the boundaries of traditional tourism to offer an exceptional experience in Albania. Their carefully crafted tours allow travelers to delve into the soul of the country, meet its welcoming inhabitants, and create lasting memories. With their commitment to responsible tourism, these two Breton adventurers pave the way for an authentic and respectful exploration of Albania, a treasure of the Balkans that deserves to be discovered.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>You can read the original article <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourmag.com\/Decouvrez-l-Albanie-avec-Breathe-in-Travel-Un-voyage-unique-au-coeur-des-Balkans_a121415.html\"><em><strong>here<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Albania, a burgeoning jewel of the Balkans, unveils its still-secret charms to travelers eager for authentic adventures. When Quentin Billon and Alan Huet, two Bretons eager for adventures and discoveries, cross paths, an instant chemistry is born. 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