Albania is a European country that is slowly emerging from 50 years of isolation and most travelers don't even know where Albania is Cut off from the outside world because of invasion, occupation, a government that used terror, nationalism and isolation to retain power, and civil unrest, why would anyone even want to visit Albania? Because... - Albania has the UNESCO listed city of Gjirokastra; Albania has historical and ancient towns of Berat, Kruja and Shkodra, castles and archaeological sites; - Albania lies close to Greece and Italy, has a balmy Mediterranean climate, sandy beaches; and...

Mention less-visited Gujarat, India to some people and you'll get a blank stare. "Why would you want to go there? What is there to see?" How about...The world's only Asiatic Lions and unique Wild Asses...Tribal people whose colorful dress differs from tribe-to-tribe...villages that produce exquisite handicrafts...a white salt desert stretching into infinity...beyond gorgeous step wells built by Kings and Queens...Palace Hotels...Important Hindu, Buddhist, Jain and Islamic religious sites...ultra-friendly Gujaratis who are thrilled to see you... Isn't that enough? It seems like some people...