"Postbllok - Checkpoint" in Tirana is a memorial to Albanian communist isolation, conceived as an artistic installation. I like going down to the bunker...

"COD", or the Centre for Openness and Dialogue in Tirana, is a new initiative in Albanian cultural life. I love coming here to work or curl up with a book.

"Arditi Fisherman" in Tirana is a really quality fish restaurant with daily fresh catch right from the Adriatic sea. It's close to my grandmother's house!

"Biolaser Estetica" in Tirana offers a wide range of beauty treatments. My favorite 'activity' here is the indispensable deep facial cleaning...

"Bunk'art 1" is one of my favourite museums in Tirana. This five-storey bunker has been converted into an arts, concerts and culture space like no other...

"Metropol Theatre" is a modern theatrical space in Tirana that creates productions of high artistry. I always get excited when they have something new!

"The Odeon of Bektashi" in Tirana is the world centre of the Bektashi Muslim sect, expelled from Turkey over a century ago. This place is really peaceful.

"Mezuraj Museum" is an innovative museum that combines archaeological objects with pieces of contemporary art. My favorite artist there is Artur Muharremi.