The 'Maldives of Europe': Why you should escape to the Albanian
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I went to the 'Maldives of Europe' - the beaches are so quiet and it's easy to get there
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The Maldives of Europe – Aisling Larkin
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I went to the 'Maldives of Europe' - the beaches are so quiet and it's easy to get there
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The Maldives of Europe – Aisling Larkin
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Little known destination the 'Maldives of Europe' is cheap and three hours' away from UK, World, News
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This Gorgeous Spot Is Known As The Maldives Of Europe And It's Incredibly Cheap To Visit - Travel Off Path
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This Gorgeous Spot Is Known As The Maldives Of Europe And It's Incredibly Cheap To Visit - Travel Off Path
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My landlord put up my rent by a third so I moved to Albania to escape the cost of living crisis
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Albanian destination Ksamil known as the 'Maldives of Europe' is cheap and just three hours away from the UK
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Albanian destination Ksamil known as the 'Maldives of Europe' is cheap and just three hours away from the UK