1 Year Living in ALBANIA | This is why you should travel to Albania!

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  • @Albanianator
    @Albanianator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Spread love and positivity and life becomes better.

  • @stephenflory6782
    @stephenflory6782 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Great video Ben! I am a retired Architect who trained an Albanian student. He took me back to his homeland on a tour and I can say I was blown away
    Let us hope that tourism doesnt destroy the innate beauty of this , so far, undiscovered part of the Balkans. A new airport is under construction in the south and a port underway near Durres. ( remember Dubrovnik and Venice before the cruise ships ?

  • @TheVeganAbroad
    @TheVeganAbroad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    I've been in Albania for one month, and I have two months left to go. I'm loving it so far!

    • @NancyLouHoo
      @NancyLouHoo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hi there, I see you're a vegan, and so I was hoping you could tell me about what it's been like eating strictly vegan there. I actually am whole food plant based, so even more strict than vegan, but my husband and I really want to travel to Albania, as long as I can get the spinach I need daily. Would you please let me know your thoughts on this - thank you!
      Nancy

    • @TheVeganAbroad
      @TheVeganAbroad 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@NancyLouHoo It is definitely possible to eat strictly vegan in Tirana, but it is very difficult in other cities. Many Albanians outside of Tirana don't really understand the idea of not eating meat, let alone dairy and eggs. Personally, I would not recommend Albania if you are very strict about a vegan diet and not willing to eat vegetarian food. It may be possible if you are cooking all of your own food, but eating mostly at restaurants can be tricky if you are 100% vegan. You can buy spinach here, so I'm guessing maybe you want to cook your own meals anyway.

    • @TheVeganAbroad
      @TheVeganAbroad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Tom Bland What? Albania doesn't have a high cost of living

    • @TheVeganAbroad
      @TheVeganAbroad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Tom Bland I guess I have to give myself a pat on the back then for doing the impossible.

    • @TheVeganAbroad
      @TheVeganAbroad 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Tom Bland Lol I'm not a millionaire, and I doubt the vast majority of the other 400,000 people that live in Tirana are either.

  • @MadebyAngelica
    @MadebyAngelica 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    It’s so beautiful to see you loving our country and choose to be there because lots of countries they point out only things that miss to our country ... so seeing you loving it it makes me be even more grateful being from Albanian 🇦🇱

    • @mosesconteh1337
      @mosesconteh1337 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi i am thinking of coming to your country how can u be of help

  • @hgodfrey
    @hgodfrey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I really miss Albania. The people are incredibly hospitable and welcoming. I did a month cycle tour around the Balkans and Albania was definitely a highlight. Kosovo was fascinating and Montenegro was stunning, but Albania just had so much heart. And the food was perfect for cycle touring.

  • @samantahoxhara5602
    @samantahoxhara5602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    I love Albania, as my husband is Albanian as well! Going there every year!❤️ My second home 🏡

    • @billsteen4272
      @billsteen4272 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How do you afford it?

    • @enri447
      @enri447 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@billsteen4272 incredibly cheap in ALB

  • @drilonabushi1146
    @drilonabushi1146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    I can't believe somebody from US saying such good things for our lovely Albania😍Keep it up, love your blog!

    • @bengwashburn
      @bengwashburn  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thank you!! 🙏

    • @kenikriezispirasspatas8982
      @kenikriezispirasspatas8982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Y wouldn't they say that? As a life to live, SHQI-PERIA ALBANIA 🇦🇱 is better. Not just better, but generations better. Usa 🇺🇸 has nothing in comparison with HISTORY AND LIFE.

    • @uneti463
      @uneti463 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      y boo? lol, Albania is heaven

  • @Danygotaworldtosee
    @Danygotaworldtosee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Great Video dude 🙏🏼💯💯

  • @A358M
    @A358M 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Thank you for your compliments of Albania. As a young couple ,my parents immigrated to the USA since 1965. I may be American born and raised,but my ❤ is Albanian.

    • @gjergjikurti847
      @gjergjikurti847 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How the fuck did they cross the border

    • @dritanstojanovic4576
      @dritanstojanovic4576 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      As a north Macedonian🇲🇰 of an Albanian origin I would have lived everywhere else in the world except so called amurika

  • @FrankSuper1964
    @FrankSuper1964 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Great video I had the same experience I felt very safe safer than Chicago where I live for sure, that tells me how fake the movie industry is, I loved the food,beautiful beaches, people are very nice loved it

  • @angelashavers4828
    @angelashavers4828 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I teach elementary school. My students are studying Albania. I have to tell them to check out your video. Job well done.
    Beautiful video. May you have continued success.

  • @Bunamek
    @Bunamek ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi there, Ben ... saw this video only today, it's really well put-together and interesting ... and your positive, non-judgmental approach is great ... thanks a lot ... hopefully, I'll get to Albania soon ... am really excited to see the country ... glad that you are happy there ... be safe and well.

  • @adoa77
    @adoa77 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    You said it all Ben!! Thank you for showing the beauty and the goodness of our country. Good luck for your project!

  • @rifatsadikaj3501
    @rifatsadikaj3501 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    We’re happy to have you man! You’re more than welcome and I wish you a very happy life... By the way fantastic short video and very accurate in your observations and opinion about Albanian and Albania. 👍👍

  • @thierrymilard1544
    @thierrymilard1544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Just returning from 5 days here. Almost did not convist my family because of Européen clichés on "Mafia people of Albania".
    As a result the coolness of Albania took us by surprise. Wonderfully country.,,,💝

  • @robertkennedy4456
    @robertkennedy4456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thankyou for this awesome video - you have really got me excited about visiting Albania, hopefully soon.

  • @kajardokaja6588
    @kajardokaja6588 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Thanks man for your explanations about our lovely country 🤘
    I appreciate it

  • @roberthertel5565
    @roberthertel5565 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    wow ! I hope to visit to Albania someday, great vid and glad to see you are enjoying your life there and has embraced their culture, very happy to hear it's safe for tourists there and are actually made to feel welcome.

  • @jeffersonhenrique4100
    @jeffersonhenrique4100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Inspiring video! I’m going yo Albania this week, so excited to visit this amazing country!

  • @jetliscelaj6551
    @jetliscelaj6551 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Amazing video brother.. thanks for sharing this video so everyone can see how great my country is ❤️🇦🇱

  • @PhilipSteeves
    @PhilipSteeves 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Such a charming young man! Thanks for such a positive video about this beautiful country!

  • @robertewelsh1
    @robertewelsh1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Ben. I find your videos interesting and informative and watched a number of them before travelling to Albania for the first time in August 2022. Seems like you have a great life there.

  • @ervisbalaj1930
    @ervisbalaj1930 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved the video ,thank you buddy😍😍

  • @lunakolonja8754
    @lunakolonja8754 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Bravo Ben,we are from Korca ,but nou live in Florida,USA,I Love Albania,best country Europe,We are porud with You,go go Albania!-Luan Kalana-from Clearwater Florida

    • @spicymango9983
      @spicymango9983 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am also from Korce living in clearwater, Florida.

  • @JONTHEWHEREHOG
    @JONTHEWHEREHOG 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Youre making me miss Albania. Its been a while since I have been there and I miss how relaxed it is compared to nyc

  • @petersonflr
    @petersonflr 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm falling in love with this country. I hope to visit Albania next summer

  • @yamunamahat3684
    @yamunamahat3684 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Good information you have given here about Albania in this video , ..appreciate your efforts very much…🎈🙏🏾🙏🏾

  • @angjelolumi3410
    @angjelolumi3410 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for the great video and for your kindness!

  • @arikarakushi2189
    @arikarakushi2189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great words about albania. Ben
    You have learned so much about our wonderful place
    Your becoming great albanian cook 😁😊 this video right on spot the positive vibes that is needed right

  • @atp2240
    @atp2240 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video brother , Albania looks beautiful

  • @dodgerblue7381
    @dodgerblue7381 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice video. I think that honestly I can say that the enjoyment of travel is enhanced by your traveling companion. It looks like you have that covered. Enjoy yourself

  • @DanielKovacs
    @DanielKovacs 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for the video 😍😍😍

  • @marthaluciariquer8827
    @marthaluciariquer8827 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video Ben, thank you very much

  • @christopherhogg1221
    @christopherhogg1221 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely video Ben. Many thanks. I’m planning to visit Albania soon perhaps with the intention of buying a home and moving from the UK. I’ll now check out your other content. Cheers!

    • @besnikillyrian8520
      @besnikillyrian8520 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Youre welcome and hope you have a ready idea of what you are searching for 😊. Im from south . My city is vlora. If you come at my city just text and i can give a help or an advice

  • @CiaobellaAmour
    @CiaobellaAmour 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just cooked my flight literally a couple of hours ago😀😀so I'm beyond ecstatic🥳🥳. Enjoyed your video & how humble as well as genuine you seem.

  • @Xmen171
    @Xmen171 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoyed the video. Thank you, sir.

  • @dansav
    @dansav 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    really nice video! I enjoyed it, thanks!

  • @anxhelamustafai6736
    @anxhelamustafai6736 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you for promoting Albania 🇦🇱

    • @usmanbaffa5548
      @usmanbaffa5548 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love Albania and Albanians Usman

  • @Ziggyziggy1
    @Ziggyziggy1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you my guy for being honest and truthful for my people.

  • @vladimirrakipi2454
    @vladimirrakipi2454 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video thanks again Ben

  • @theox9015
    @theox9015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    thank's bro, u r wellcome in albania

  • @fabiovokrri517
    @fabiovokrri517 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video made me cry. Love my country and colture

  • @alejandrojrjovellar3411
    @alejandrojrjovellar3411 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The food quality looks amazing!

  • @ionepiece_al7637
    @ionepiece_al7637 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    you're the best dude thank you !

  • @generalizedperson9727
    @generalizedperson9727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I came from TilTok.Thanks for giving Albania a positive review

  • @songsabai3794
    @songsabai3794 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tour!...looks like you have made yourself a real nice" friend" already...👍

  • @chrismarko7423
    @chrismarko7423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey man nice video! I met you couple years ago at your grandmothers house in Masons Island I was painting her house . I hope you’re enjoying yourself in Albania

    • @bengwashburn
      @bengwashburn  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ah yes I remember! Faleminderit - hope you’re doing well too! 😄

  • @moose9544
    @moose9544 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks bro for a great video

  • @Cryptoandgains
    @Cryptoandgains 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved your vibe. Good bideo

  • @user-bd6ln8nz2e
    @user-bd6ln8nz2e 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing your experience with us I was born in Lovina small village near Gjirokastra left at 17th to United States and now at my old age and being retired I want to go back and live there near Saranda

  • @albania8982
    @albania8982 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Nice introduction of Albania 👍👍nice to know that you like living in Albania..respect 🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇺🇸🇬🇧

    • @usmanbaffa5548
      @usmanbaffa5548 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I will love to Visit Albania or Come for Studies Possibly,What Is Your Advice to me,Regards

    • @Prosperustv
      @Prosperustv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Am Planning of Visiting Albania by October for Tour. I hope my visa get granted because I can't afford to miss this beautiful country with Great tour and cultural experience

  • @staalmannen2522
    @staalmannen2522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    LOVE Albania!!! Miss it every day, hope to come back there soon.

  • @yamunamahat3684
    @yamunamahat3684 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seeing your video, I get an inspiration to visit Albania..🇦🇱🎈🎈🙏🏾

    • @jessyjjj
      @jessyjjj 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I was in Albania last year. I saw Tirana, Saranda and Ksamil.
      My experience was very good. The cities are very beautiful, I liked the food and the people. 🤗

  • @enri447
    @enri447 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The nation appreciates you sir!

  • @CM-eg3gl
    @CM-eg3gl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love Albania. Greetings from Ireland

  • @ilirrroku7161
    @ilirrroku7161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Top Lad...well done!!

  • @peterthesneakybastar
    @peterthesneakybastar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    As an American tourist I loved Albania and Bulgaria. Very underrated countries. My favorite countries in the world however are Greece and Italy

  • @kippsguitar6539
    @kippsguitar6539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    very nice and intelligent video, cant wait to go there

    • @bengwashburn
      @bengwashburn  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!! You definitely should visit Albania :)

  • @slypup1
    @slypup1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video, we will have to check it out . Thanks.

  • @AmericantravelerMan
    @AmericantravelerMan ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for informing I am also from New England USA soon I will visit there ❤

  • @martinogjomemo7940
    @martinogjomemo7940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You have disproved one of the biggest stereotypes. This thing pleased me. You are great in 6:34 😘

  • @hamidmumtaz3875
    @hamidmumtaz3875 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i really appreciate your effort.

  • @braniganlaura351
    @braniganlaura351 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing

  • @sammiesmith6690
    @sammiesmith6690 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great 😊 video. I look to visit & possibly move there in 2022.

  • @morshedulalam5764
    @morshedulalam5764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm visiting soon, hopefully that would my second home as well

  • @ariankaragiozi
    @ariankaragiozi 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you Ben?God bless you!

  • @FoodXBert
    @FoodXBert 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video.

  • @timmyasikin3953
    @timmyasikin3953 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome....

  • @falconzeel1779
    @falconzeel1779 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super video.

  • @lefterlaci4978
    @lefterlaci4978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Welcome to Albania 🇦🇱

  • @rachelsay1027
    @rachelsay1027 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have you been to Berati city .?? It is so beautiful, my mom was born there.!! 😍🙌🏻
    I love love love your TikToks, I send them to the whole family.. 😂🙌🏻

    • @bengwashburn
      @bengwashburn  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Shume faleminderit :) . Awesome - yeah, I've been to Berat a couple of times. It's really beautiful!

  • @thebestofj.fraley
    @thebestofj.fraley 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I'm coming to Albania next month. I'm also working on getting my international teaching certificate because the schools/government are paying people to teach English in their schools and I want to see this beautiful country. I've done a lot of research and I'm so excited I can hardly wait. Also, if that "project" you're working on involves that beautiful young lady that's following you around, I say BRAVO DUDE!! Baltic women are so drop dead gorgeous it's unreal, and it's also said that they look so beautiful, they don't even need make-up, unlike the women here in the US. Good luck, and may God bless you.

    • @thebestofj.fraley
      @thebestofj.fraley 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Bill Smegma So everyone on every video I've seen, showing people to be nice and friendly, are all lying. Ok, Mr. Smegma.

    • @UnlimitedAspirations24
      @UnlimitedAspirations24 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @The Best of J. Fraley- Albanian woman are just as beautiful if not better 😊

  • @Marginal391
    @Marginal391 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you 👍 🙃

  • @exhaka5742
    @exhaka5742 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your videos

  • @JetLagWarriors
    @JetLagWarriors 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Hey Ben, have you ever done a Northern Albania roadtrip? We are planning one for next week and would love your insight. Thanks great video :)

    • @bengwashburn
      @bengwashburn  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Hey! Yeah the north is beautiful! I’m actually doing another north trip starting tomorrow. I’d recommend this route: Tirana to Komani Lake Ferry, Valbona, hike to Theth, Shkodra, Mrizi i Zanave (Lezhë), Kruja, back to Tirana. Though I’ll send you a DM on Instagram, because the hike is quite dangerous right now because of the snow, and driving can be difficult to sort out if you take the ferry 😄

    • @aviationfansalbania2332
      @aviationfansalbania2332 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      PleAse visit most visited Catholic church of San Antonio in Kurbin region or Patok -Kune Vaini lagoon is really really amazing

  • @kindheart2792
    @kindheart2792 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for this beautiful video. I am planing to visit soon. Since I live in Dubai I would love to be in Tirana for 2 days and few days in any country side with lakes and mountains. Kindly advise 🙏

  • @dsawyer8
    @dsawyer8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm starting to understand the underlying message here. The woman are beautiful and friendly. Can't wait to visit.

  • @clarkewi
    @clarkewi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome.

  • @ElvissPresly777
    @ElvissPresly777 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well done man ;)

  • @colinzonneveld7546
    @colinzonneveld7546 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow it looks a beautiful place to go I'm from new Zealand And would love to leave my country an come there 😎

  • @armandosheti5653
    @armandosheti5653 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love you bro ❤

  • @mervynmontague1811
    @mervynmontague1811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Informative

  • @TrantipTh
    @TrantipTh ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm going to Albania in September for 2 months. :)

  • @AlbanianGladiator
    @AlbanianGladiator 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi im an albanian i suggest u to visit Lohe which is close to bajzë they have the best nature there

    • @bengwashburn
      @bengwashburn  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ooo thank you! I'll check it out 🙏

  • @redfirekla
    @redfirekla 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video you need to become an Albanian citizen, God bless

  • @almamati187
    @almamati187 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks Ben

  • @alboohnebohrmaschine7811
    @alboohnebohrmaschine7811 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thank you for being in kosovo made its cool couple i wish you all the best in your live god protect you love love

  • @PMc831
    @PMc831 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this video. Thanks. We are visiting Albania for the first time from the UK at the end of May and staying mainly in Tirana. Can you recommend any places for us to visit by public transport from Tirana? Trips we can do in a day please. Can you let us know let us know how good the public transport is in Albania? Would you advise hiring a car in Tirana to travel up north of the country. Thank you, Paul

  • @susan8654
    @susan8654 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here now for the first time meeting my family.

  • @andreaprenaj2163
    @andreaprenaj2163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, thank you for this amazing video all this is true like c'mon saranda is amazing.You should do Kosovo and macedonia.

    • @bengwashburn
      @bengwashburn  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've visited Kosovo a few times now (Prizren, Peja, Rugova), and I've loved it! I'm definitely hoping to visit Macedonia and Montenegro at some point too 😄

  • @charlineorozco
    @charlineorozco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can you please make a video on Real Estate with RA from Albania! Thank you! 🙏🏻🎉

  • @anl1456
    @anl1456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    There are a lot of village you still have to hike to get to, especially in the Alps, and you want believe the views

  • @anthonycalleja7223
    @anthonycalleja7223 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hoping to be there 2022 !

  • @TheLifeofCallum
    @TheLifeofCallum 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    how is the feeling around Tirana / the country with covid? I have flights to visit in about 3 weeks and I'm just trying to be informed before I go

  • @user-tm1oy6ck4t
    @user-tm1oy6ck4t 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great vid. I've heard Vlore is gorgeous. Since you mentioned language, and as I understand it few Albanians speak English, how have you dealt with this challenge?

  • @greatsciencegreatlife
    @greatsciencegreatlife 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Where is the best place to stay in Tirana? I will be visiting Saranda and other nearby beaches when I am there in the middle of October.

  • @freeman2369
    @freeman2369 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What's the pros and cons of opening a coffee shop overthere?

  • @michaelpound9608
    @michaelpound9608 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Albania is probably safer than most major US cities ...everything you describe fits with what I know

  • @relicofgold
    @relicofgold 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I understand the electrical grid is not reliable. Is there a movement to install solar systems? Are they even available?

  • @paolo7359
    @paolo7359 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    At the beginning of the video,there was a video if you horse riding where did u do it?