Travelling around Kosovo and Albania
Practical guides to buses, shared rides and the best routes, for visitors and anyone getting around without a car.
Barcelona City Break: Airport to City, Gaudí Tickets, Beaches and Mobile Data
A practical Barcelona guide: the Aerobús, train and metro from El Prat, which travel card to buy, booking the Sagrada Família and Park Güell, a 3-day plan and a Spain eSIM from €2.29.
A Weekend in Budapest: Airport Bus, Thermal Baths, Ruin Bars and Mobile Data
Budapest in two or three days: the 100E airport bus, transport tickets in the BudapestGO app, thermal baths, the Parliament and Buda Castle, ruin bars, and a Hungary eSIM from €2.29.
Paris for First-Timers: CDG, Orly and Beauvais to the City, Metro Tickets, Sights and Mobile Data
Planning your first trip to Paris? How to get in from CDG, Orly or Beauvais, how the metro tickets work, which museums to book, a 3-day plan and a France eSIM from €2.59.
Rome in 3 Days: Fiumicino and Ciampino to the City, What to Book Ahead, and Mobile Data
A practical first-time guide to Rome: getting in from Fiumicino or Ciampino, paying for the metro, which sights need tickets in advance, a 3-day plan and an Italy eSIM from €2.29.
A Weekend in Vienna: Airport to City, Tickets, Sights and Mobile Data
Vienna in two or three days: the cheapest way from the airport, which public transport ticket to buy, the sights worth booking ahead, coffee houses, and mobile data from €2.29.
Istanbul City Break: Airports, Istanbulkart, What to See and Staying Connected
A practical Istanbul guide for a long weekend or a week: getting from IST or Sabiha Gökçen into the city, the Istanbulkart, the sights worth booking, a 3-day plan, and mobile data from €2.19.
Summer Beach Holidays from Kosovo, Albania and North Macedonia: Where You Need an eSIM
Greece, Montenegro, Croatia, Turkey, Egypt or the Albanian coast? Where your home SIM works at home prices, where roaming gets expensive, and what an eSIM costs for a summer beach holiday.
Umrah in Ramadan 2027: Expected Dates, Crowds and Staying Connected in Makkah
Planning Umrah during Ramadan 2027? The expected dates, why the last ten nights are the busiest, how much mobile data you need in Makkah and Madinah, and how to set up an eSIM before you fly.
Ski Trip eSIM: Mobile Data in Bansko, Austria, Switzerland and Italy
Going skiing in Bansko, Tyrol, the Swiss Alps or the Dolomites? Which resorts need an eSIM from Kosovo, Albania or North Macedonia, what it costs, and phone tips for the slopes.
Christmas Markets in Vienna, Munich, Prague and Budapest: Mobile Data for a Winter City Break
Planning a December city break to the Christmas markets? When the markets open, how much data you need, and a Europe eSIM that covers Austria, Germany, Czechia and Hungary from €3.39.
Keep Your Number Abroad: WhatsApp, Viber and Bank Codes with a Travel eSIM
With a travel eSIM your own SIM stays in the phone. How WhatsApp and Viber keep your number, how you still get bank SMS codes, and the settings that stop roaming charges on your usual line.
Internet in Dubai: eSIM for the United Arab Emirates, and Which Apps Work
Mobile data for a trip to Dubai or Abu Dhabi: what an eSIM for the UAE costs, why roaming is so expensive there, and what to know about WhatsApp and FaceTime calls.
Driving or Taking the Bus from Kosovo to Germany or Switzerland: Mobile Data Along the Way
Your SIM works at home prices in Serbia and North Macedonia, but not in Croatia, Hungary, Austria or Germany. Which eSIM covers which part of the road, and how to set it up before you leave.
Internet in Switzerland: Roaming, a Swiss SIM or an eSIM?
Switzerland is not in the EU, so roaming there is expensive for most visitors. Compare roaming, a Swiss prepaid SIM and a travel eSIM, with prices from €1.19.
Internet in Turkey: eSIM for Istanbul, Antalya and Cappadocia from €2.19
How to get mobile data in Turkey as a visitor: roaming, a Turkish SIM card or a travel eSIM, what each costs, the 120-day phone registration rule, and how much data you need.
eSIM for Kosovo: Mobile Data for Visitors and the Diaspora, Without Roaming
Kosovo is not part of EU roaming, so German, Swiss and other European SIM cards often charge a lot for data here. How a Kosovo eSIM works, what it costs, and when a local SIM is the better choice.
Which Phones Support eSIM? How to Check in 10 Seconds
Check if your phone supports eSIM: the *#06# test, the iPhone, Samsung and Pixel models that work, phones that usually do not, and why the phone must be unlocked.
eSIM or Roaming? What Mobile Data Abroad Really Costs
Roaming outside your home zone is often charged per megabyte or per day. Here is how a travel eSIM compares, when roaming is still fine, and how to avoid a surprise bill.
How to Install an eSIM on iPhone and Android, Step by Step
Install a travel eSIM in two minutes: one-tap install on iPhone, QR code on Samsung and Pixel, manual codes, and what to switch on when you land. Plus fixes if it does not connect.
New Year at Home or Abroad? Mobile Data Without Roaming, 10% Off with FESTAT-RRUGO
Travelling for New Year from Kosovo, Albania or North Macedonia, or coming home from Germany or Switzerland? Get mobile data without roaming, and 10% off every eSIM with the code FESTAT-RRUGO.
eSIM for Umrah and Hajj: Mobile Data in Saudi Arabia, 10% Off with UMRAH-RRUGO
Stay connected in Makkah and Madinah without expensive roaming: how much data you need for Umrah or Hajj, how to install an eSIM before you fly, and 10% off with the code UMRAH-RRUGO.
Travel Checklist for Kosovo and Albania: Documents, Money, Data and Getting Around
Everything to sort out before a trip to Kosovo and Albania: documents, money (euro and lek), mobile data, insurance, driving and getting around without a car.
Berat and Gjirokastër Without a Car: Albania's Stone Cities
How to visit Berat and Gjirokastër, Albania's two UNESCO-listed Ottoman towns, by bus and shared ride: travel times, what to see and how to combine them with the coast.
A Weekend in Tirana from Kosovo: What to See and How to Get Around
How to spend a weekend in Tirana from Prishtina or Prizren: getting there by bus or shared ride, the sights worth seeing, and how to get around the city.
Planning a Summer Holiday in Albania from Kosovo: When, Where and How
A step-by-step plan for a summer holiday in Albania from Kosovo: when to go, which part of the coast to choose, how to get there without a car, and what to book early.
The Albanian Riviera Without a Car: Vlorë, Himarë, Sarandë and Ksamil
How to travel the Albanian Riviera by bus and shared ride: getting from Tirana or Kosovo to Vlorë, Himarë, Sarandë and Ksamil, journey times and summer tips.
Tirana Airport to Tirana City (and On to Kosovo)
How to get from Tirana International Airport (TIA) to Tirana city centre by bus or taxi, how much it costs, and how to continue to Prishtina and the rest of Kosovo.
From Kosovo to Valbona and Theth: Reaching the Albanian Alps
How to get from Prishtina, Prizren or Gjakova to Valbona and Theth in the Albanian Alps: buses via Gjakova and Bajram Curri, the Koman ferry, the Valbona–Theth hike and shared rides.
Getting Around Albania Without a Car: Buses, Furgons and Shared Rides
How public transport works in Albania: intercity buses, furgon minibuses, where to find them, what they cost and when a shared ride is the better option. Written for visitors from Kosovo and abroad.
Carpooling in Kosovo: How It Works, What It Costs and How to Stay Safe
What carpooling in Kosovo is, how much it costs compared to a bus or taxi, how payment works and how to travel safely with verified drivers on RruGO.
Prishtina Airport to the City: Bus, Taxi or Shared Ride
How to get from Prishtina International Airport (PRN) to Prishtina and other towns in Kosovo: the 1A airport bus, taxis and shared rides, with times and tips.
Getting to Brezovica Ski Resort Without a Car
How to get to Brezovica ski resort from Prishtina, Ferizaj or Prizren without a car: winter buses, shared rides, travel times and what to check before you go.
Coming Home for New Year: Getting Around Kosovo in December
Flying home to Kosovo for the holidays? How to choose between Prishtina, Tirana and Skopje airports, get from the airport to your town, and avoid the worst of the December rush.
Flying to Kosovo via Tirana or Skopje: Getting to Prishtina From the Airport
Flights to Tirana or Skopje are sometimes cheaper than flying into Prishtina. How long the onward trip to Kosovo takes, bus options and shared rides from each airport.
From Kosovo to the Albanian Coast: Getting to Durrës, Shëngjin and the Beaches
Every summer thousands of people head from Kosovo to the Albanian sea. How long it takes to reach Shëngjin, Durrës and the south, bus or shared ride, and tips for the busy season.
Prishtina to Tirana: Bus or Shared Ride Between Kosovo and Albania
How to get from Prishtina to Tirana: journey time, buses, the border crossing and shared rides. Also covers Prizren and Tirana Airport.
5 Days in Kosovo Without a Car: Prishtina, Prizren, Gjakova and Peja
A 5-day Kosovo itinerary using buses and shared rides: Prishtina, Gračanica, Prizren, Gjakova, Peja and the Rugova Gorge, with travel times and fares for each leg.
How to Check Bus Times in Kosovo (and What to Do When There Is No Bus)
Kosovo bus timetables are hard to find online. Here is how to check intercity bus times, fares and connections in the RruGO app, and what to do when there is no bus.
Prishtina to Prizren: Bus Times, Ticket Prices and Shared Rides
How to get from Prishtina to Prizren: bus frequency, journey time, fares, first and last buses, and how to get back after the last bus has gone.
Getting Around Kosovo Without a Car: Buses, Shared Rides and Taxis
A practical guide for visitors: how intercity buses work in Kosovo, what they cost, when they stop running, and how shared rides fill the gaps.