From when we first met Migen, we were very well looked after with him showing us the historical and cultural aspects of Albania, including sights where we were just about the only tourists. As our tour from Saranda to Vlore was designed to be quite relaxed, we were able to see things that were a bit off the beaten track. It was also excellent that he was able to call on people that were expert on a particular historical venue. He has a very chatty and easy-going manner that made the tour even more enjoyable. He took great care of my pregnant wife and I and we will remember this trip very fondly.

My husband and I (57 and 67 years old) have just returned from a 2 week tour of Albania. It really was the holiday of a lifetime. Albania is visually stunning, the people are kind and the food outstanding. It was made absolutely perfect by Migen who was knowledgeable, kind, funny and understanding. Migen took us to so many amazing secret places he knew of, and his love for his country made the trip authentic, fascinating, surprising and most of all beautiful. We couldn't recommend him highly enough and you will be assured of a fantastic holiday if you have Migen to drive you around and show you his breathtaking country. We have the most incredible memories of meals and coffee shared with him which will last a lifetime.

Migen was an incredible Driver/Tour Guide, assigned to us through a private Albania Tour Company, on our adventures in Albania and Kosovo. He is passionate and knowledgeable and taught us so much about the history, culture and the people of both beautiful countries. Migen shared his stories, his friends and his family with us. It was nice to meet an Albanian family - so warm and welcoming!Migen is a very skilled driver and we totally put our trust in him in some pretty crazy driving conditions. He also showed compassion in the high mountain passes when we found a section of the highway a little overwhelming. Migen has many connections in the Albania tourist sector; he knows everybody and is well liked. This meant we had some special surprises along the way as well as some personal tours.We knew very little about Albania when we arrived but Migen gave us a great understanding in the end. We made a new friend in Migen! Albania is beautiful!Paula and Joe ThompsonVancouver, BC Canada

Hilbilly Ellert Jul 08 13:37 Migen Avdullaj was our guide on a recent tour of Albania. We,four middle aged men,arrived in Albania,arrive in Tirana on the 26 June.Migen was waiting for us at the airport.He introduced himself in good English,we loaded our bags and were off.He guided us around Albania for 10 days,expertly explaining the history,politics,culture and generally giving us an interesting ten days getting to know Albania.His English is good,his explanations are excellent and he has a great sense of humour.I heartily recommend using Migen on your next trip to the fascinating Albania

Migen was assigned as our guide when we signed up for a 12-day private tour with an Albanian tour company. At the end of the tour, we were very pleased with not only the company but also with Migen's services. When visiting foreign countries, we usually try to take a private escorted tour whenever it is the most appropriate and efficient way to experience the new culture, people and landscape. As Albania was still a mystery to us and we were not certain if we could manage driving and communicating on our own, it was a no brainer to go with a private tour guide. I can say that Migen is unique among all the guides we came across in many countries over the years. Instead of a business transaction, it was clear from the moment we met him that we were starting a trip hosted by a friend who was eager to show off his beautiful country. There were no limits to the number of hours he was willing to spend with us. Many of the other traditional lines between a guide and clients blurred also during our tour. We made a number of changes to the original itinerary, some on the spur of the moment, in order to fit our preferences. Migen was completely focused on whether we were ultimately happy with our choices every day. Most meals were not included in our itinerary initially, but we ended up having a lot of meals together, especially lunch which occurred on most days when we were on the road. We ended up paying for the majority of meals, but he insisted on paying every single time, which we did not allow. I am mentioning this only as an example of how he was obsessed with demonstrating hospitality. Migen was nice enough to arrange a visit to his parents' apartment in the middle of our trip. That kind of home visit is one of best ways to experience how the locals live. He even went out of his way to spring a sweet surprise on us on our anniversary. As we spent a lot of time together, it was inevitable that we got to know some of his personal circumstances. He was going through some difficult times with his family matters, but he did not let that be a distraction. He is a very positive, optimistic, happy-go-lucky person. He is also a good example of why resourcefulness is more valuable in a guide than actual breadth of knowledge of history and archeology while touring a country like Albania. At many of the important museums and religious or historical sites, there are on-site guides with thorough expertise in that particular location. So the key is to figure out how to access this kind of resource and Migen, who seemed to know practically everyone in every town, was extremely good at making sure we could take advantage of the available information. I fully expect to keep in touch with him in the future. Not only did we experience the wonderful country that is Albania, but we feel that we have gained a friend. If we go back to Albania, we would not hesitate to seek his services again.