Basking in newfound popularity, Tirana is rapidly climbing the ranks of must-see destinations, with ever more foreigners travelling here to see what the fuss is all about. Yet, despite the dramatic changes the city has gone through in recent years - all the road expansion, traffic measures, and new buildings - we’re relieved that one thing remains the same, and that is the hospitality, courtesy and friendliness that visitors still can expect when interacting with the citizens of the Albanian capital. 
In this 12th edition of Tirana In Your Pocket, we look up at the wild designs of the new skyscrapers in town. We also look back at the pivotal events of summer 1990, when an ordinary Albanian smashed through an embassy wall with his truck and ignited a revolution. Tirana is well-positioned for all kinds of adventures, so we also present several day trips to historical and beautiful destinations within easy reach of the city. 

This travel guide provides everything its title promises - packed full of useful and entirely independent information about the city from the best sights to visit during a whistle-stop stay to the best restaurants in the city to where to buy painkillers in the middle of the night on your way home from a nightclub.

We hope you enjoy exploring Tirana as much as we do writing about it. We welcome all tips and comments at albania@inyourpocket.com.