I am typing this sitting in a cafe in Tirana the capital in Albania. No problems here at all so far. The capital is very safe as far as I can tell. I have stayed in a town in the south with the name Gjirokaster which is worth a visit, there is a big castle and the landscape is stunning and you can find a hotel here for quite cheap. From Gjirokaster down to the Greece border you should check the landscape for all the bunkers. Read up about them before you arrive.
I will be heading north tomorrow toward Montenegro. Montenegro is quite a big holiday destination and you should have no problems at all driving through.
I am staying with an American I met through couchsurfing.com and he has traveled through the whole country without any problems.
Hope this info helps.
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