u/Fabi1110

Hey guys, I'm 20 years old and I'm from Vienna, Austria.

I'm planning a solo trip and I'm considering some countries in the Balkans, especially Albania. My plan would be to fly to Tirana, explore the city, and then either take the train/Bus or hitchhike to the south, to places like Himara and Borsh. After that, I'd like to head more inland, to the Gjirokastër region, to visit the Blue Eye.

I don't have a tent, only an inflatable mattress and a sleeping bag, so I'll mostly be relying on hostels or cheap hotels.

If anyone has any tips about hitchhiking ,Albania or any other recommendations, I would be very thankful.

Hi ich bin 20 Jahre alt wurde vor ca 2 Monaten nach dem ich dort 11 Monate angestellt war gekündigt vom diesen "laden" wenn man es noch so bezeichnen kann.

Ich war auf 25 Stunden angestellt aber wie es so ist 30-36 Stunden die Woche gearbeitet meistens an der Kassa dass ich Mal ne Woche unter 30 Stunden hatte war eine Seltenheit und nach Überstunden Geld zu fragen hat man dass Gefühl gemacht als würde man etwas verlangen was einen nicht zu steht und dass war nicht nur bei mir so fasst alle Mitarbeiter wahren 25-35 Stunden angestellt (obwohl wir unterbesetzt was eure Fragen zur Kassa 2 beantwortet, so viele Pausen ersten Bissen in die käsleberkäse und man muss aufstehen weil Kassa 2 wird gerufen), am schlimmsten war es nicht für mich sondern für andere Mitarbeiter die paar Jahre vor der Pension standen und "Vollzeit" gearbeitet haben aber nur Teilzeit angestellt wahren.Ich würde keinen Menschen empfehlen dort zu arbeiten und ich habe auch schon McDonald's gemacht die Arbeit ist zwar schlimmer aber man wird nicht so sehr wie ein dreckiges arbeitsvieh behandelt dass einzige was ich bereue ist nicht mehr heimlich 25% Sticker freundlichen Kunden gegeben habe was ja auch so die größte verarsche ist die Pickern.Auch dass und sorry fürs sundern aber hin her laufen hat mein Herz gefickt oida das hat noch nie so geklopft immer von Kassa zu Süßigkeiten zu Kühlschrank weil durch diese scheiß unterbesetztung muss man da 3 Sachen gleichzeitig machen 1-2 Tage die Woche mehr arbeiten aber verdienen tut man ein scheiß deswegen ich weiß es ist nervig aber habt bisschen Verständnis für die Mitarbeiter und stresst sie einfach nicht meistens können die nix dafür natürlich ich hatte selbst auch eine Mitarbeiterin die Verständnisvoller Weise gekündigt würde weil ihr Umgang mit Kunden unfreundlich war dass gibt es ja auch.Ich bin zwar bisschen angepisst dass ich jetzt Drama mit ams habe aber ich bin froh dass ich nicht mehr dieses Unternehmen vertreten muss und mich schlecht fühlen muss wenn Kinder sich schnell ein Eis und paar Süßigkeiten kaufen wollen und dann ihr ganzes Taschengeld ausgeben oder Mütter die für Baby Waren ein Vermögen ausgeben (immer bei denen 25% heimlich machen).Zu meinen Kündigungsgrund ihr könnt lachen ihr kennt dass doch ihr wollt Pfand auszahlen und es muss extra jemand zur Kassa kommen weil Pfand darf man nur mit einem pinn auszahlen ohne denn kann man nix machen an der Kassa obwohl sie eh am Ende gezählt wird und dass ja mit dem Computer analysiert wird, kurz gefasst ich hab denn pinn herausgefunden hab ihm benutzt niemand aufgefallen bis am Tag meiner Kündigung.Kunde kommt mit Pfand Zettel ich rufe Filialleiter Zeit vergeht ich rufe nochmal Schlange bei Kassa wird länger für 1-3 Minuten nix denke mir scheiß drauf benutze Code, chef von filialeiter sieht dass irgendwie und Filialleiter (er war eig eh halbwegs okay) musste mich Kündigung, falls sich jemand mein Sundern durchgelesen hat, Respekt 😂ich wollte dass schon lange loswerden dachte hier ist richtiger Ort

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Hi I'm a 20-year-old from Vienna, Austria, and I'm planning a solo trip this summer.

Im considering Albania, but I'm also thinking about alternatives like Tunisia, Georgia/Armenia, or Turkey or spain (way st James)so I'm still deciding between a few countries

My idea for Albania would be traveling along the south coast, staying and moving between small coastal towns rather than staying in big resorts or cities.

I don't have a driver's license, so I'll be relying on public transport and hitchhiking.

I only speak German and english.

Are there any places or sitationen i should avoid.

Im interested in culture, little villages, and less touristy coastal places rather than resort areas. Albania really looks like a hidden gem and something completely different from what I'm used to in Austria.So If you habe any recommendation or anything tips for Solo traveling or albania thanks for any Help.

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Hi I''m a 20-year-old from Vienna, Austria, and I'm planning a solo trip this summer.

Im considering Albania, but I'm also thinking about alternatives like Tunisia, Georgia/Armenia, or Turkey, so I'm still deciding between a few countries.

My idea for Albania would be traveling along the south coast, staying and moving between small coastal towns rather than staying in big resorts or cities.

I don't have a driver's license, so I'll be relying on public transport (buses, minibuses, etc.).

I'm mostly interested in culture, food, everyday life, and less touristy coastal places rather than resort areas. Albania really looks like a hidden gem and something completely different from what I'm used to in Austria.So If you habe any recommendation or anything that would help me or bring more interest in your Beautiful country then i already have i would be thankful.

Hey Guys i am 20 years from Vienna Austria and i am planing a solo Trip in i think about albania all the time so of your albanian or have been to albania solo i would be very thankful for any recommendations or Help

Im considering Albania, but I'm also thinking about alternatives like Tunisia, Georgia/Armenia, or Turkey, so I'm still deciding between a few countries,but albania seems like the best Option.

My idea for Albania would be traveling along the south coast,like himara borsch and also the villages Are you interest me i am planing to stay and bei moving between small coastal towns rather than staying in big resorts or cities.

I don't have a driver's license, so I'll be relying on public transport (buses, minibuses, etc.).

I'm mostly interested in culture, food, everyday life, and less touristy coastal places rather than resort areas. Albania really looks like a hidden gem and something completely different from what I'm used to in Austria.So If you habe any recommendation or anything that would help me or bring more interest in your Beautiful country then i already have i would be thankful.

Hi thinking about a solo trip to tunesia

Hi

I’m a 20-year-old from Vienna Austria and I’m planning a solo trip this summer

I’m considering Tunisia, but I’m also thinking about alternatives like Georgia/Armenia,turkiye or albania so I’m still deciding between a few countries.

My rough idea for Tunisia would be: 1-2 in Tunis, then traveling along the coast (Mahdia, Sousse, maybe Sfax) and possibly a short desert side trip (Matmata or Douz) before returning to Tunis.

I don’t have a driver’s license, so I’ll be relying on public transport

I’m mostly interested in culture, food, everyday life, and less touristy places rather than resorts Tunisea Looks for me (Working Class Guy from Austria who travels maybe every few years if the Money allows it 😂) Like a Paradies something i have never Seen before.

A few questions:

How realistic is traveling around Tunisia without a car?

How safe did you feel as a solo traveler?

Any areas or situations to avoid?

Any cultural tips or common mistakes for first-timers?

Is English enough to get by outside tourist areas?

Thanks for any Help

First time going to Armenia what should i know ?

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Hi everyone,

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Im a 20-year-old from Vienna, Austria, and I'm planning a solo trip to the Caucasus this summer.

My current plan is to spend around 10–13 days in Georgia and then continue to Armenia. I dont have a driver's license, so i would be dependet on Public Transport or buses.

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I'm very interested about Armenia/Georgia the region and its culture, history.

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One thing worth mentioning is that I don't speak Armenian/Georgian. I only speak German and English, i am trying to lern the basics in Georgian and Armenia but only a few words thats it is that a very big Problem the Language barrier?

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My father is a bit concerned about the trip. His main worry is that if something were to happen, help might not be easily available, especially since I'll be traveling alone. I've read a lot of positive things about Armenia, but I'd love to hear from locals or people who have traveled solo in Armenia and the Caucasus.

How safe did you feel?

Are there any areas or situations I should avoid?

Any cultural no-gos, practical tips, or things you wish you had known before going?And is there anything that might help reassure my father that solo travel in Armenia/Georgia is generally manageable and safe?

I'd really appreciate any advice, experiences, or recommendations.

Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

Im a 20-year-old from Vienna, Austria, and I'm planning a solo trip to the Caucasus this summer.

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My current plan is to spend around 10–13 days in Georgia and then continue to Armenia. Since I'm on a bit of a budget, I'm thinking of visiting Tbilisi, Kazbegi, Batumi, and possibly Juta if time and budget allow. I also have a driver's license, so i would be dependet on Public Transport or buses.

I'm very interested about Georgia the region and its culture, history.

One thing worth mentioning is that I don't speak Georgian (or Armenian). I only speak German and English, i am trying to lern the basics in Georgian like gamarjoba sakhelia madlobaso...bu thats it is that a very big Problem the Language barrier?

My father is a bit concerned about the trip. His main worry is that if something were to happen, help might not be easily available, especially since I'll be traveling alone. I've read a lot of positive things about Georgia, but I'd love to hear from locals or people who have traveled solo in Georgia and the Caucasus.

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How safe did you feel?

Are there any areas or situations I should avoid?

Any cultural no-gos, practical tips, or things you wish you had known before going?

And is there anything that might help reassure my father that solo travel in Georgia is generally manageable and safe?

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I'd really appreciate any advice, experiences, or recommendations.

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Thanks in advance!