My experience LIVING in Albania (NOT Traveling)

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  • @MrKevanHudson
    @MrKevanHudson  ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Hi guys! I accidentally posted this video here! The video is on my other channel. You can find me on tiktok @whereskevan.
    I almost never use this youtube channel. And you can subscribe to my other channel as well!
    And I temporarily deleted my IG but I'll get it back in May. Same username as tiktok.

    • @louisamacaulay2964
      @louisamacaulay2964 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hi I really appreciate this video, I will love to relocate to Albania 🇦🇱 but I will love to learn more from you if you don't mind, can I have your Tiktok account please

    • @henrypatrick1502
      @henrypatrick1502 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@louisamacaulay2964Hi louisa, Have you moved yet?

    • @masirian06
      @masirian06 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I want to move to Albania,,,

    • @EtikBenjamin
      @EtikBenjamin ปีที่แล้ว

      😭 Im not on Tick Tok... Is it ok if we stay in touch via email? Going to hit you via your website. 🙏🏾

    • @moshinomiriamson3717
      @moshinomiriamson3717 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks so much for this video, Kevan. I’ve been thinking of spending some time in Saranda more specifically and your video was really informative. I was actually a bit anxious about the LGBT piece, but from what I understood, it seems to be more of a don’t ask, don’t tell policy rather than I’ll beat you up if I suspect you may be of a “different persuasion.” Are street or bar fights common? Thanks! By the way, you’ve got a new subscriber. ❤

  • @frankiecoku8975
    @frankiecoku8975 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +128

    This dude is 100% spot on. I’m Albanian. I’ve lived in the Bronx since I was 10 years old. I moved back to Albania. 5 years ago. And 100% agree with this dude

    • @12567NoYouCannot
      @12567NoYouCannot 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Sweet.!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I wish I can VISIT Albania.

    • @taichiwinchester1102
      @taichiwinchester1102 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hey bro is it difficult for Asians to date/marry Albanian girls? I've seen some of the most beautiful girls I've ever met in my life during a very short visit to Tirana & Berat. They were just like holding an average Android phone casually waiting for a bus or walking on the streets, no tattoos, no plastic surgeries, no stupid "luxury" bags and not looking entitled. Just down to earth girls that happen to be some of the most naturally beautiful women I've ever seen.
      I did some research online and read that Albanian girls don't marry foreigners (more like Albanian parents don't want their daughters to marry foreigners) unless he's a rich white American sort of thing. I do live in a developed country, coming from a middle class family, having a decent job, but I'm not white and I actually grew up in Asia so most of my family connections/relationships were back there. And I don't speak any Albanian but I'm willing to learn if I marry/date an Albanian.

    • @bigmann123
      @bigmann123 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      @@taichiwinchester1102yeah bro, it’s quite rare honestly. Especially from Albania proper. There are a lot of Albanians who live in for example the UK and their parents are more chill but like people from Albania proper want to be with other Albanians

    • @lillies4023
      @lillies4023 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@taichiwinchester1102 Albania is a 3 rd world country and they poor.

    • @janroach1852
      @janroach1852 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@taichiwinchester1102Albanians in America are quite strict with their girls. No sleepovers even at a younger age, and no dating, at least in their teens. At some point they would have to allow them to date as otherwise they would not get married. I don't know if they arrange their marriages here in the U.S. But they don't have to listen to their parents in the U.S. once they are out of the house. I think the older girls can go out in groups but Albanian parents do not want them to date one on one. They have to sneak around.

  • @hanamala_
    @hanamala_ ปีที่แล้ว +106

    As an Albanian this is incredibly accurate.

    • @lawrenceokpoechi9922
      @lawrenceokpoechi9922 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hi
      I am planning to come to Albania and I will appreciate all the help I can get

    • @albaanian
      @albaanian 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@lawrenceokpoechi9922 you can tell me things you need help or suggestions on.

    • @Riseconteh5500
      @Riseconteh5500 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm interested in job in Albania ​@@lawrenceokpoechi9922

  • @luckieramos9001
    @luckieramos9001 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    Please do a part 2
    Your energy and thorough view was
    Absolutely the best!!!!
    Plus I’m from Brooklyn
    So the New York relation
    Was a plus

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I already made a part 2

  • @russolmt
    @russolmt 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Hey Kevan, thanks for recommending Tahir for the Albanian residency. Spoke to him recently and had an excellent experience.!

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Tahir is the man! I wouldn't trust anyone else besides him!

    • @al-hassanabdulmanaf7366
      @al-hassanabdulmanaf7366 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Kindly link me up to Tahir... Im coming Albania next month. Thanks

  • @davidashley4386
    @davidashley4386 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Well you don’t have to be black to watch this video. I’m white British and I gained a great insight into living in Albania from Kevin here. Great video !

    • @fabian09332
      @fabian09332 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      of course but as an albanian I hear a lot of black friends of mine who dont know much about albania, saying `oh I heard is dangerous and and not a friendly to black people` so I think of course this is you dont have to be black but as i have seen a lot of concern in being dangerous for black people this video does help alleviate those concerns.

    • @Fresh_oil7031-ts1
      @Fresh_oil7031-ts1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ⁠@@fabian09332being dangerous for black people? lol Albanians have more important shit to worry about, a war can happen at anytime at any moment anyways enough with this woke shit our history doesn’t involve them

    • @Fresh_oil7031-ts1
      @Fresh_oil7031-ts1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@fabian09332being dangerous for black people? lol Albanians have enough things to worry about a war can happen at anytime any moment anyways not trying to be rude but our history doesn’t involve them

    • @yumyumkitty2104
      @yumyumkitty2104 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@Fresh_oil7031-ts1A war with whom, Serbia?
      How likely is it to happen? 40% 70%

    • @Fresh_oil7031-ts1
      @Fresh_oil7031-ts1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@yumyumkitty2104 you never know also 70% is alot

  • @staalmannen2522
    @staalmannen2522 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Great video! Very informative. I am from Scandinavia and I love Albania and Tiranë. Have made friends there and really like it there. In June I'm gonna visit it for the 7th time. Hope to stay there for longer periods in a few years. 🙏🇦🇱👍🇧🇻🌞

    • @KolyaUrtz
      @KolyaUrtz 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ur albanian that migrated to scandinavia. Real scandinavians hate albania

    • @dorinabicaku9855
      @dorinabicaku9855 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Im very happy to see this comment cuz i always thinked that ppl from Scandinavia disliked albanians ❤

  • @enle5068
    @enle5068 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    This is accurate, you've captured pretty much the most important aspects of our society. Well done

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      thanks

    • @Wawruto
      @Wawruto ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you ashamed of the homophobia and racism and lack of respect for laws?

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@Wawruto I think "ashamed" is a strong word since no one has control over other people. Only for themselves. With that being said I don't think there is a country that exist without racism of some sort and homophobia. It exists everywhere in different amounts.

    • @enle5068
      @enle5068 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Wawruto no because none of the things you mentioned applies to me.

    • @Wawruto
      @Wawruto ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@enle5068 Yet, Albanians tend to generalize things and people a lot.

  • @abdou1004
    @abdou1004 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I travelled in 34 countries and albania is my top destination for summer in europe I did almost the whole coast from portugal to turkey

    • @Flat_Earth_Sophia
      @Flat_Earth_Sophia ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's expensive, dirty, rude, and dangerous.

    • @churchofsatanalbania1468
      @churchofsatanalbania1468 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Nah you just serb or greek xd.@@Flat_Earth_Sophia

    • @Flat_Earth_Sophia
      @Flat_Earth_Sophia 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@churchofsatanalbania1468 Why do you always say that? You know those are countries, right?

    • @churchofsatanalbania1468
      @churchofsatanalbania1468 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Flat_Earth_Sophia No i dont..

    • @Flat_Earth_Sophia
      @Flat_Earth_Sophia 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@churchofsatanalbania1468 Yes, you do. Look up what "Greek" and "Serb" means. They are nationalities.

  • @melee75
    @melee75 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    This might be the most honest, in depth, and funniest country description I've ever seen on youtube, subbed! I'm heading to Albania in a few weeks from Spain and now I feel like I have a cultural head start, thanks!

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@melee75 check part 2!

  • @TruthFinder7839
    @TruthFinder7839 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Great info, I can’t wait to move to Albania. Exactly what I’m looking for to retire and be around very friendly people and a beautiful country with mountains and beaches 😊❤🙏

    • @WendelltheSongwriter
      @WendelltheSongwriter 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm starting to lean this way as well. I'm a little concerned because I'm a medical cannabis user

  • @whatevernhd1
    @whatevernhd1 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Thanks so much for this! I just found you! I am retiring to Albania next year and can't wait. This is one of the most informative videos I have seen so far!

  • @IfykarenLifestyle
    @IfykarenLifestyle 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +9

    I love everything about this video. Am planning on relocating to Albania for work so this video is so needed. I will love to meet you Kevan when I arrived. You got a new subscriber ❤

  • @redfirekla
    @redfirekla 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Thanks for really checking out our county brother, living there for several years is the most in-depth review. God bless hope you start enjoying the country more as time goes by.

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Of course! I'm still here!

  • @rosaglem1905
    @rosaglem1905 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    One of the best videos I have seen on life in Albania. I truly loved this one. I am hoping for a long term visit to Albania this coming summer 2023. As a sistah, I truly appreciate your analysis of everything to be aware of.

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Happy to help!

    • @Mooiverhaalja
      @Mooiverhaalja ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How was your time in albania ❤?

    • @rosaglem1905
      @rosaglem1905 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@Mooiverhaalja , I had a change of plans due to major surgery. I doubt I'll make it there at this point, so I decided to head back to Mexico instead. Thank you for asking.

    • @zeytelaloi
      @zeytelaloi ปีที่แล้ว

      Damn get better @@rosaglem1905

  • @jbw53191
    @jbw53191 17 วันที่ผ่านมา +5

    This was so very interesting and informative! And I truly appreciate your candidness. Thank you for your work!

  • @beaulong
    @beaulong 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Thanks Kevin. I lived in china and knew a guy from Albania. Awesome guy. He's always talked about how wonderful it was there. It's really on my radar. Cost of living and welcoming to expats.

  • @ea3449
    @ea3449 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Great video mate, I moved from Albania 22 years ago to UK and everything you said about Albania and Albanians is 💯 correct 👍

    • @violetka1197
      @violetka1197 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bole bythzi aziatik Gabel..

  • @simplelife1987
    @simplelife1987 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    From Florida black American, once I learned that albania has 3 beach vibe cities I was hooked...durres sarande and vlore...love how pedestrian friendly it is must be bc of cafe culture

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      3 beach vibes? The length of the country is a coastline. So there are beaches for days.

    • @simplelife1987
      @simplelife1987 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@MrKevanHudson yea I figured that its just those seem the biggest most well known cities on coast

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@simplelife1987 I see. I will say those are the easiest to travel to with public transport.

  • @leonardtownpl4081
    @leonardtownpl4081 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for being honest and not sugar coating things

  • @cassidottir
    @cassidottir 8 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    EXCELLENT VIDEO, KEVAN! You were so informative, REAL and funny! You made me want to really research Albania as a choice to live in for a couple of years … with my 3 cats!

  • @DFHarr
    @DFHarr 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Mr. K., This video is the absolute bomb! Thoughtful and comprehensive impressions and experiences shared by a long-term African-American resident living abroad are invaluable and greatly appreciated. Quick note: the glare from the hanging lightbulb behind you was a bit distracting, but I thoroughly enjoyed the video. Take care, and continue to enjoy yourself, wherever you may be! Thank you very much!

  • @eddiealiu
    @eddiealiu 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Holy shit this was super informative! I'm
    Albanian and this was exactly to the T. Amazing video. Anyone who wants to visit or live in Albania please watch the whole video!

    • @Flat_Earth_Sophia
      @Flat_Earth_Sophia 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      No.

    • @D.H.Alb.24
      @D.H.Alb.24 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Flat_Earth_Sophiacringe

  • @SH-np8hz
    @SH-np8hz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    it is great to know in this world, there are still kind and generous people like Albanian. Hope to visit Albania one day.

  • @SparkySenor
    @SparkySenor 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Hi Kevan just watched your video after a recent holiday to Tirana and Durres. I was only visiting for a week but your five years of observations were pretty close to mine too. I'm planning to return next year in the Spring if possible. You are quite the ambassador for the country as mostly your comments were positive and honest. I've just noticed that you have a part 2 video follow-up, and I cannot wait to watch that too. Great content but consider the harsh lightbulb, which is very distracting. Merry Christmas from Glasgow.

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thanks for the feedback!
      As for the lighting I was at an airbnb on vacation

  • @sihlemasondo2898
    @sihlemasondo2898 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Albania is the future thank u

  • @scentsinthesuburbs5662
    @scentsinthesuburbs5662 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Appreciate the way you speak and express yourself. Excellent humor, witty, informative. You seem very intelligent and well-rounded. Thanks for sharing.

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Idk if I’m all of that 😂 but thank you

  • @sossoft
    @sossoft ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I'm a black woman married to an Albanian. Gonna pull in, get my tea and come back to watch. This gonna be good lol

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lmao enjoy

    • @Kattcreate
      @Kattcreate ปีที่แล้ว +2

      How is it being married to an Albanian? One wants to date and I’m from the Bahamas!

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@Kattcreate Gurl don't do it lol I would not recommend it unless this person has lived abroad (ideally born abroad) and has removed all misogynistic attitudes that they might have.
      It's just like marrying a man with middle eastern values. Not trying to make stereotypes. But I've seen a lot of them be very possessive over their wives. But it depends if you want a progressive relationship or not. But I'd say no

    • @patriotalbanian3205
      @patriotalbanian3205 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MrKevanHudson😂your jealous 😂

    • @patriotalbanian3205
      @patriotalbanian3205 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Kattcreatewe are complicated most hottest men on planet and same time most horny men’s on planet that’s for sure we believe we are most smart people and we think we are superior race and history is our think btw I never been Bahamas I know where is it only in my imagination it’s something like a nice place with nice beaches forgive me if I’m wrong is Bahamas an Insel in South America

  • @voyd1507
    @voyd1507 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I find your advice very honest, practical and useful. You are trying to cover all relevant subjects. Thanks. You by far the best commentary about Albania

  • @gerryetzler5834
    @gerryetzler5834 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Well done Kevan. Ran across you video and it was very educational! Thanks.

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You’re welcome

  • @davidwrathall3776
    @davidwrathall3776 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great video. I think this is the most 'real' I've seen so far on Albania.
    Love it!

  • @ThatGirl-cs1gt
    @ThatGirl-cs1gt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you so much for this. I was pretty dead set on Portugal but I thought let me look up other options and stumbled on Albania cause of the digital nomad visa, still doing research

  • @terrygarcia8826
    @terrygarcia8826 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Thank you so so much for providing raw, accurate insights and experiences in such a crystal clear way.
    You're really helping people like myself who know nothing about the country.

  • @kathymcgraw4495
    @kathymcgraw4495 17 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    I just watched your video! I just love you 💗.... Thank you for sharing, so much information ☺️

  • @KOGiyli
    @KOGiyli 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Excellent accurate video Kevan. Im Albanian American living in US since 1997. Worked in the police force in Albania and Massachusetts police as well. In 2017 and 2018 lived a brief period in Tirana my birthplace. Although as an albanian born I was judging things as a " foreigner" and I couldn't not agree more with you. I noticed kids play football until midnight in the playground and my US mind got under alert initially, than I reminded myself that I was in Albania where kids live in one of the safest country to be a child. We played football at the Universiteti (;Mother Tereza Plaza) everyday until 0200 in the morning until our parents came to get us.
    As for racism:
    1. Looks/steer its a common thing there and they steer a lot and everyone nevermind being a foreigner that look different and out of curiosity.
    2. If someone yells at you any phrase in English, they don't do it to pick on you primarily but to impress other Albanians that they can speak English.
    3. For what I have seen abroad Albanians appreciate friendship and are not racist people. Bronx NY is a tale of unbreakable friendships between albanians and african americans. In many occasions myself being in uniform and with accent being singled out officer by African American folks and in the moment they're told I was Albanian they immediately showed a great positive attitude pointing their albanian friends, neighbors and relationships. One very pretty lady once said: Are you Albanian? .. I surprised by her accuracy said yes and asked how she figured it out. She said that I talked like her Albanian boyfriend... Kevan my brother , appreciate you and your precise nsight about my old Country.

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      This was a beautiful comment. Thanks for taking time to write it!

    • @KOGiyli
      @KOGiyli 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@MrKevanHudson Here in Austin was about 0500 hours and there are few souls in the street. Parked my vehicle and wrote it feeling obligated and appreciative

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank you very much for that! It made me very interested in the relations between African Americans & Albanians. IDK if this topic has been researched, but now I think I'm gonna look into it@@KOGiyli

    • @scottjackson163
      @scottjackson163 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cockroaches. Ha. Adopt them as pets.

  • @danielcraine120
    @danielcraine120 6 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thanks for sharing your perspective. Learned much.

  • @vaguelyvagrant9694
    @vaguelyvagrant9694 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Great video! I laughed out loud at the "zoo of birds and ducks" comment. My wife and I have been living in different countries for the last 17 years. I found all of these comments could be said about many places, but I'm looking forward to spending more time in Albania.

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I hope you enjoy it

  • @tangocharlie77
    @tangocharlie77 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thanks for the honest review. I plan to visit Albania in the summer. I live in Croatia now, and exploring other places in the region with better residency policies.

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You'll enjoy it here

    • @tangocharlie77
      @tangocharlie77 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MrKevanHudson Thanks for the reply. I visited a few weeks ago, for two weeks, but didn't like it enough for residency purposes. I was in Tirana, Berat & Vlore. Driving was terrible, way too much garbage and my dog had to 💩 on the street and sidewalk due to lack of green space near the accommodation. YMMV

    • @tangocharlie77
      @tangocharlie77 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@MrKevanHudson Also one of my tires got shreaded by some sharp garbage on the street while leaving Berat. I had to buy a tire. Luckily I had enough cash for a used one. No one took CC. 💳

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@tangocharlie77 I’m sorry to hear that. It’s definitely not for everyone!

  • @PhilipSteeves
    @PhilipSteeves 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thanks man! Good video!

  • @janebtn7647
    @janebtn7647 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi - Thank you for your informative video. I recently met two Albanians simultaneously by accident here in 🇨🇦 and they were very kind and helpful. Though I have met people from several other cultures over the years - these folks were probably among the kindest of them. Having watched your video I see why. Appreciate your post! Cheers! 🍁🍁

  • @adriannamartin5992
    @adriannamartin5992 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This is a very helpful video, thank you.

  • @jewelminor5526
    @jewelminor5526 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Thank you so Much your honesty 🤩

  • @Lindanaritau
    @Lindanaritau 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    My family is from Kosovo and we live in Germany (born and raised here), but I‘m thinking about moving to Albania. This was really helpful and very interesting, because even though I‘ve been to Albania many times, it was only for holidays 🫶

  • @d.f.9064
    @d.f.9064 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Good point, visiting a place and making a video about what it's like to live there is YT fluff and garbage. Thank you for making this.

  • @Klemend85
    @Klemend85 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Simple plain no sugar coating a thing
    Well said all along
    We are not perfect but we are definitely learning more and more as years go by and the fact that more tourists coming over it’s a slow process but will get there hopefully sooner rather than later

  • @freedomobsessed167
    @freedomobsessed167 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good job describing Albania
    I'm Albanian but left the country in 1991... have visited it since then. And to tell you the truth, I learned some things from your video

  • @niladaj4755
    @niladaj4755 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s comforting to hear the “hospitality “ hasn’t vanished from my country…
    Best of luck!

  • @kseniamatos2158
    @kseniamatos2158 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    awesome video, great info, thank you so much

  • @Joseph-xt2qg
    @Joseph-xt2qg ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Fantastic video man. Appreciate the real overview

  • @earlpaulich3396
    @earlpaulich3396 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I hope that you are aware of how absolutely delightful you are. It's a real joy to watch your video. You're smart, articulate and charming. My compliments on your person-hood!

  • @janetFITZSIMONS
    @janetFITZSIMONS 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Really enjoyed hearing your take on Albania. Very balanced

  • @BlindSquirrel425
    @BlindSquirrel425 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This is a great video if anyone from the US is considering moving there. Wonderful info and resources! 👍🇺🇸

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@BlindSquirrel425 make sure to check out part 2

  • @travisross8704
    @travisross8704 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey man, great video, so glad you shared all of those experiences you’ve had over such a long time there! My wife and I and little child are going to be moving to Albania from the United States in the next six months or so, and we very much look forward to many of the things that you recommended and the experiences that you’ve had 🎉

    • @shaclo1512
      @shaclo1512 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      would be interesting to hear the reason why you want to move to Albania, especially when you live in a great country like the US

    • @travisross8704
      @travisross8704 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@shaclo1512 well for a few different reasons I grew up in Europe though I’m an American. I feel a lot more comfortable with a European lifestyle. Most of the American lifestyle, no matter where you go it’s going to be very suburban which means perfect houses and lawns, but no vibe or feeling of community whatsoever. Everybody drives in their car, long distances, and most people spend the vast majority of the time, working really hard to pay off student loans and healthcare debt, everything here is extremely expensive I’m talking 4-5 times more expensive than for example, Albania were the quality is essentially the same or less even because shipping routes are far longer suited to much larger country and more isolated so the quality and freshness of food is less than you would find in a place like Albania, for example I could go on and on.

    • @shaclo1512
      @shaclo1512 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@travisross8704 wow, thanks for the answer. I understand your points, I live in Germany (parents are Albanian so I have a bit of connection to that part of Europe) and I think I know what you mean. Here in Germany I also feel like everything is much systematic, everything has its order, everyone follows the tiniest rules etc. But I really miss that easy going life what I experience when I'm in Albania. Good luck for you and your family.

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      just made part two!

    • @travisross8704
      @travisross8704 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@shaclo1512 thank you! By the way I used to live in Regensburg Bavaria. I understand the “oppressive “ feeling one can get from living is such places at times. Of course there are also upsides to living in Germany too. Still love Regensburg!

  • @Tally-fm6ed
    @Tally-fm6ed หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the video! I’m planning to go to Albania soon for a road trip and you made me feel as though I know the people there already! Can’t wait 🎉

  • @maragirl1658
    @maragirl1658 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent video!! So great to hear the Albanians are so hospitable. It is pretty cool to hear.

  • @SandStormXII
    @SandStormXII ปีที่แล้ว +3

    good job staying strong on the first month issues

  • @Teedo_Don
    @Teedo_Don ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This was an excellent video. Very insightful and informative. I appreciate you sharing with us 🇦🇱💪🏾🇺🇸

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      For sure bro! Glad you liked it!

  • @emilschonborn2301
    @emilschonborn2301 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the super informative video. I will move to Albania by the middle of August 2023. Surely, I will contact Tahira👍

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  ปีที่แล้ว

      He's AWESOME! He's helped me and 2 of my other friends here get our 5-year residency in like 2-3 months. And its been a huge relief not having to worry about leaving for 3 months and coming back.
      He's truly a gem.

    • @emmanuelbalo8679
      @emmanuelbalo8679 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@MrKevanHudson, hi there bro. Can you kindly help share with me your email.

    • @officiallily5334
      @officiallily5334 17 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Can you kindly drop like a contact info of Tahir for people who trynna link up with him​@@MrKevanHudson

  • @videoeditoranimation1714
    @videoeditoranimation1714 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for this video. My wife and I were considering Albania for a non schengen slow travel country. You gave us a lot to work with. We are a biracial american couple close to retirement age. So we have some specific concerns. Your video gave us a lot of valuable data. Thank you so much.

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@videoeditoranimation1714 no problem. Be sure to check out parts 2 &3.

    • @samsmom1491
      @samsmom1491 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm here for the same reasons. We're a mixed-race US couple nearing retirement ourselves. We've been thinking of buying a cheap home in Italy, but won't meet the current income requirements for permanent residency and would need to leave the country every 90 days. Albania caught my eye and attention. My husband, who is black, has concerns regarding how welcome he would be. I'm learning a lot in this video! Topics not covered by anyone else about the culture one really needs to know is especially helpful.

  • @leplane_
    @leplane_ ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the pros and cons. Gentrification is something I've observed since I left the states and started traveling abroad, specially in my homeland. I plan to visit Albania soon, but I won't be renting as I'll be bikepacking. Found a campsite in Tirana for I think 5-7 bucks a day. I plan to do a visa run every 3 months from Schengen to countries outside of it. Cheers

  • @Sarah_Eva
    @Sarah_Eva ปีที่แล้ว +2

    We're going there just for a trip soon, and I really appreciated your perspectives. Thank you.

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      De nada! I hope you enjoy it!

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      part two has just been made

    • @Sarah_Eva
      @Sarah_Eva ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrKevanHudson Just in time, too. 😀

  • @mammorm
    @mammorm ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nice video, I am Italian based in the UK and I see a lot of similarity with Italy style of living.

  • @dragonfly5895
    @dragonfly5895 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you for being so honest. I kept wondering about these things which can make or break one's budget. At 65 I wouldn't like to be unable to afford the foreigner's rent. Thank you for making this video.

  • @carolah8172
    @carolah8172 8 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi Kevan, I found the link to the lawyer. Want to mention I really like your insights , you touched on all the right points. I’m from NYC too.

  • @saythetruth1084
    @saythetruth1084 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Albania is good for big corporations and if you have enough money to “retire” ! Albania has nice weather , beaches, good food, mountains, and reasonable good prices for fast food . I’m albanian living overseas, thinking often of me retiring in albania! You can’t go wrong with the weather , food and our amazing social culture!

  • @sharonannelarkin9534
    @sharonannelarkin9534 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Useful advice, insightful observations and commentary.

  • @weswhite6058
    @weswhite6058 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    25:10 wow, you really hit the nail on the head with that one, bravo. That’s one of the reasons I want to move their, just lay low for a year and get away from it all

  • @violaisfree
    @violaisfree หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was the best video! You annswered all my questions AND more!

  • @MarkCherkowski
    @MarkCherkowski ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for this video! Great job. Would love to hear more about Albania.

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  ปีที่แล้ว

      more videos coming on my main channel! I accidentally uploaded this here

    • @MarkCherkowski
      @MarkCherkowski ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrKevanHudson What's the link to your main channel?

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MarkCherkowski here you go: th-cam.com/channels/hUEoFy6eEqZPTnWTIPC-jw.html

  • @Lensmaster1
    @Lensmaster1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have found very few videos of people who actually live in Albania. This is great information.

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Lensmaster1 there’s a lot of people but none of them are making videos for some reason. Plenty of people who can explain things WAY better than me.

    • @Flat_Earth_Sophia
      @Flat_Earth_Sophia 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      There's a reason for that.

    • @Lensmaster1
      @Lensmaster1 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @Flat_Earth_Addy Enlighten us on what that reason is.

    • @Flat_Earth_Sophia
      @Flat_Earth_Sophia 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Lensmaster1 Its obvious. Expensive, rude, racist, dangerous nation. Child sex slaves, organ harvesting, blood feeds, mafia, gangs, terrorism. Power and water always off. No toilets. Drugs, guns, murder.

  • @mongofan1
    @mongofan1 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this very informative video, Kevan.

  • @anabellabella2266
    @anabellabella2266 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the video! Thanks, very informative.

  • @D.H.Alb.24
    @D.H.Alb.24 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Much love to you! 🫶🏼 You’re welcome anytime in Albania 🇦🇱

  • @m_m_m_m_m_m_m_m_m_m_m
    @m_m_m_m_m_m_m_m_m_m_m ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Don't overpay for stuff.
    And please, please, please don't tip. Restaurant owners will just start feeling they can underpay employees because the responsibility will be on the clients.

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      locals tip here, idk why you're telling people not to tip. But people shouldn't over tip and overpay, I do agree with this.

    • @JacobNax
      @JacobNax 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      In Albania it's a tradition thingy to tip. You reward the waiter's kindness and we give people the incentive to be kind consistently. Even in times if poverty, tiping was very common. The amount doesn't matter, only the act.

  • @leonardtownpl4081
    @leonardtownpl4081 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I appreciate the video you made it's very informative

  • @Vickiluv
    @Vickiluv 10 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I am hollering at what you said about the music scene 😂😂😂😂

  • @exkalina
    @exkalina 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    So spot on! ❤

  • @janetFITZSIMONS
    @janetFITZSIMONS 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Really enjoyed hearing your take on this

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@janetFITZSIMONS check out part two

  • @moose9544
    @moose9544 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love the video bro. Great job.

  • @Spacelion72
    @Spacelion72 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Heading there next Wednesday! Can't waitt

  • @D.E.Saccone-no4og
    @D.E.Saccone-no4og 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    just found your channel.....thank you for being you and your authenticity brother! looking forward to the rest of your content

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! IDK how much content I'll make but if I have any ideas I'll post them here

    • @D.E.Saccone-no4og
      @D.E.Saccone-no4og 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Youre incredible

  • @johnmclean6380
    @johnmclean6380 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great stuff! ❤

  • @JackieDouglass-e2y
    @JackieDouglass-e2y ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, thank you for your experiences!

  • @zlauriault
    @zlauriault 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I think this is the most culturally detailed video I've seen. There was one about budget and monthly costs, one about cultural things, and one by a black American woman about living there long-term that has good content.
    I noticed most of the negative you mentioned are things that used to be prevalent (or still are a struggle) in all ex Russian-occupied countries, but many have come very far, like the Baltics, Poland, and Ukraine. I hope Ukraine can kick Russia out and all of Europe becomes stable, because Eastern Europe is gorgeous and amazing, and people have simply ignored it.
    I appreciate what you said to people to only pay normal rates for housing, and prevent grandification. So true. Thank you for sharing the anecdotes also. My understanding is that a past American president a few decades ago made a policy decision that greatly benefitted Albanians and their desire for a better life without Russian interference, and because of that help they love Americans.

    • @zlauriault
      @zlauriault 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

      One note... Please no more of the glaring light bulb behind you. 🥴

  • @miikoa
    @miikoa 9 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great video. I watched the entire thing. I love your vibe:)

  • @BorgaqMarin
    @BorgaqMarin ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Spectacular video. Im in the US right now finishing a salmon season in Alaska, and I had been planning to move to Colombia when its over, but I just happened to come across an article talking about the year long visa free thing for Americans, and after a little research, I've fallen in love with a country i knew nothing about 2 weeks ago. Ive been watching a lot of vloggers these past couple weeks, and this video in particular has been the most informative and insightful so far. Everyone else seems to just talks about the prices, food and brush over other superficial subjects and all that jazz. Ill probably be there in about a month, and I'd love to buy you coffee or dinner and just chat with you if youre down.

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I'm happy it was helpful! I tried to go into a bit more depth. But I think I should be making a part two pretty soon because I've been getting more questions.

    • @BorgaqMarin
      @BorgaqMarin ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrKevanHudson Well I can't wait to see it!

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      part 2 has been made@@BorgaqMarin

    • @BorgaqMarin
      @BorgaqMarin ปีที่แล้ว

      @@MrKevanHudsonlol I fell asleep watching it last night. I'll finish it when I'm off work tonight. I work 16hr shifts and haven't had a day off since the first week of June, so I'm pretty fatigued rn, but will give you full thoughts on it soon.

  • @pattyolson3842
    @pattyolson3842 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    This was interesting and helpful. I was considering living in Albania, retirement, but the info about infrastructure, healthcare and mobility, long term kinda take it off the table.

  • @FEEBO2025
    @FEEBO2025 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    VERY informative. Thank you! 💖

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@FEEBO2025 🙏

  • @happinesschinagwam9821
    @happinesschinagwam9821 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is actually the most helpful video I have come across. Trying to move for work and I am clueless 😭

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  ปีที่แล้ว

      I hope it works out! If you need help the person I left in the video description can be contacted and help you out

    • @spectacularmakky
      @spectacularmakky 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Did you later travel ??
      How was it !!

    • @IfykarenLifestyle
      @IfykarenLifestyle 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hey dear re u Albania now

    • @IfykarenLifestyle
      @IfykarenLifestyle 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@spectacularmakkyhey dear do you live in Albania

  • @clairecatx
    @clairecatx 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Super helpful, thanks so much for making this video!

    • @MrKevanHudson
      @MrKevanHudson  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're very welcome

  • @blessingosondu6388
    @blessingosondu6388 ชั่วโมงที่ผ่านมา

    Just seeing your video now I will like to move to Albania

  • @AzerPaul
    @AzerPaul 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Lots of good info, Guy. Good job. Thanks.

  • @YoGirlWhitneySol
    @YoGirlWhitneySol 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Glad to learn more about Albania ❤

  • @malooksikandar
    @malooksikandar ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well explain by you brother... Its nice way

  • @shokrobertson5080
    @shokrobertson5080 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This is excellent
    Thank you

  • @kasondaleigh
    @kasondaleigh 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Excellent information. Thank you.

  • @exploringdimensions4all853
    @exploringdimensions4all853 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Perhaps the best "Living in..." video I've ever seen!

  • @AngusGaukrogerDev
    @AngusGaukrogerDev ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey! This is super interesting thanks! I visited Albania in May and I'm going back to live there for a couple of months later this year :) You mentioned Spanish dancing, is this something that a lot of Albanians take part in? (Salsa, Bachata etc etc) I loved my time in latin America and it surprised me to hear that!
    I was overwhelmed by just how kind Albanians were when I was there, do you have any tips for foreigners on how to make friends there? It will be my first time living abroad for a while and working so it's something that concerns me a bit as previously I met people in hostels.

    • @ek11129
      @ek11129 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Latin dance is very popular in Tirana on this street named block many latin nights. It's easy to make friends as he mentioned ppl love to get to know you and ask many questions and invite you for coffee on the regular 😅

    • @Wawruto
      @Wawruto ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ek11129 Are you ashamed of the homophobia and racism and lack of respect for laws?

    • @abadgegiubane7366
      @abadgegiubane7366 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Wawrutowhat lol

  • @Techfanatic73
    @Techfanatic73 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome. Video. I just found out about Albania from a guy that I watch in Thailand that is going there for a couple days. He said the cost of lamming is about the same as Thailand so I got interested and found this video.

  • @richdb1115
    @richdb1115 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

    So insightful, thank you