Arben Kola (or for short: Ben) was selected to be my English speaking guide and driver for three weeks in September 2015 (by Albania2go). What a great choice. I valued Ben’s versatility and hospitality. He was enthusiastic (loving to share with his guests what his Albania is), he knows the history in detail (taking me to museums, churches, archaeological sites or historical towns), he has an excellent sense of orientation (with an incredible memory of places, when hiking off the beaten tracks to discover hidden treasures), he loves the salubrious Albanian food (so do I – and how much I love to be in comfy family restaurants), he is good at networking (which allowed me to link up with Albanian people) and – he always drove carefully. Ben fulfilled all my wishes, sometimes even sensed, what I felt like without me having to say it. In addition, he solved all the problems such as “needed a non-standard charger for my camera battery” or “forgot my optical glasses in the Panorama hotel in Kruja”. It was great to travel with a guide that also enjoys hiking, scenery, culture, history and food and that loves his country.

I recommend Ben without hesitating – and I have already done so to my friends back home.

 Me and my good friend, both 25 year old guys from sweden, came to Albania with the idea to rent a car, explore and experience the country. We had no plans of utilizing a guide while travelling. We met Ben beneath the Theth waterfall and he suggested we tag along with his friends to a remote location of beauty. We took him up on the offer and experienced a good contender for the best day of our lives. We spent some more days with him travelling through the country after that. His vast wealth of knowledge educated us in Albanian history and culture. For the rest of our two weeks in Albania we always had interesting things to experience because of his recommendations. His demeanor was always friendly and his personality very likeable. He made or trip to Albania something I will forever remember as incredible. I'm very happy to consider him my friend.

Arben was with us for 2 weeks in Albania, Montenegro, Kosovo, and Macedonia. He was always friendly, willing to help in every possible way and very knowlegeable about the history, cultures, geography and interesting places to see. We saw many things and went to places not even mentioned in the itinerary. He added local color with visits to ethnic restaurants and meeting locals. He was also funny and we had a great joy spending time with him. He arranged for personal needs well beyond his duties as a guide. And above all else, he pushed my wife in her wheelchair everywhere we went, and drove to places where it was not possible. He has a way with people, and obtained access to places where others would not be able to go. He also arranged for private guides, for example an archeologist for an ancient town ruins, for very unique insights. He encouraged me in doing more walking on this trip, so that even with all of the delicious food, I actually lost weight! My doctor was amazed.