Escaping to KOSOVO in a Broken Taxi - Skopje to Pristina

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  • Hello everyone! This is the seventh video in my Balkans series. In this video, I travel from Skopje in North Macedonia to Pristina in Kosovo.
    The people you meet on your travels are, ultimately, the lasting memories.
    I originally planned to travel from Skopje in North Macedonia to Pristina in Kosovo via bus. However, this plan had to change, as it was a public holiday and there were no buses in operation from Skopje bus station. My only transport option to escape the holidays in Skopje was to take a taxi.
    Luckily for me, Bokkie and his brother Kosta were in town - after some negotiation, the former arranged for the latter to drive me to Pristina. It is fair to say Kosta was not happy with the cut Bokkie seemed to arrange for himself!
    The taxi itself might have had a few mechanical issues, but the company could not be beaten. Kosta kept me entertained with his interesting stories, rants about the road quality in his country and his "welcome to Pristina" song. It is fair to say that he is one of my all-time favourite characters I've met on my travels!
    Buckle up for a ride like you've never seen before.
    Chapters:
    0:00 Intro
    0:08 Skopje bus station with Bokkie and Kosta
    1:53 Paying Bokkie
    2:35 Getting to know Kosta
    3:23 Leaving Skopje Bus Station
    3:57 Driving through Skopje
    10:47 Petrol and Schweppes
    13:11 Last bit of North Macedonia
    18:19 Border zones
    20:01 Welcome to Kosovo
    24:39 Kosta's song
    25:53 Entering Pristina
    32:13 Parking
    32:31 Going for coffee
    A link to another of my Skopje videos I mentioned in the vlog:
    • This city of statues c...

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  • @willieexplore
    @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hi everyone! Please show your support for this channel by hitting the 'Subscribe' and 'Like' buttons! Lots more great content coming your way soon!

    • @bennyslozy4832
      @bennyslozy4832 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Of course im going to suscribe and follow . I am glad and happy that you cam here in Kosovo and visiting it , hope you enjoy the beauty of our land and a friendly welcome. Have a nice trip my friends . God bless you 😊

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bennyslozy4832 thank you very much my friend! What a beautiful part of the world, you can be really proud :)

    • @bennyslozy4832
      @bennyslozy4832 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@willieexplore There to much more beautyful places in Kosovo to explore my friend , including hikes , mountains and pretty views 😍. When you come next time to Kosovo , hit me up , pleasure to show you more about my country and our traditional food 😊. See you soon , hopefuly 😊. Have a wonderfoul day my friends , God bless you.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@bennyslozy4832 thank you my friend! I will definitely contact you when I'm back - and I will be back. Having a local showing one around when travelling is invaluable. Thanks again!

  • @kudaisiaduntola2523
    @kudaisiaduntola2523 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is an absolute masterpiece. The great thing of this video is how two complete strangers arrange an economic transaction, get in a taxi and a few hours later they are friends sharing a coffee. Just wonderful.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much my friend, was a special trip this for sure :)

  • @milkatrajkovska5162
    @milkatrajkovska5162 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’m from Skopje but I live in Australia thank you so much you take me to the journey through my beautiful country and beautiful people like Kosta very nice man have a good Time in Kosovo 🇲🇰🇦🇺

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My pleasure Milka! Thank you for watching!

  • @sheilam4525
    @sheilam4525 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This was simply a taxi ride but it was an absolute joy to watch, Willie👏. Kosta, such a nice, proud, humble man. I bet he very rarely gets someone like you who is willing to engage so well with him and listen to his stories. Hilarious when the microphone came out 😂. Seemed expensive but an experience like that is priceless, I think. A coffee with him at the end too. Had to laugh at Hulk Hogan - he was the double of him😂.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you enjoyed this taxi ride Sheila! What a wonderful adventure this was for me. Waking up that morning, I had no idea how I was going to get to Pristina as all the buses were not operating due to holidays. And this was arguably the highlight of my entire Balkans trip. The taxi was (is always) expensive compared to the bus, but if I now had the choice of a cheap bus versus a Kosta taxi I would pick the latter everytime. He was such a wonderful character and person to meet. I bet he could enter for Eurovision if he tried!

    • @sheilam4525
      @sheilam4525 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willieexplore he could!🎤🎵

  • @clirimmuhadri9424
    @clirimmuhadri9424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Have a nice trip here in Kosovo !

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Faleminderit mik!

    • @ajfngmal4807
      @ajfngmal4807 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@willieexplore next time take bus… cheap way and good.. that taxi drivers is scamming ppl

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ajfngmal4807 buses were not operating that day :)

  • @blersahiti
    @blersahiti 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    very interesting and entertaining travel vlog, keep up the good work 👍

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much Bler! Grateful for your encouragement and support!

  • @no_soy_rubio
    @no_soy_rubio 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cracking video mate, you're a natural at communicating with people, nice job 👍

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cheers mate that is hugely appreciated :)

  • @xhali6173
    @xhali6173 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your travel vlogs. Real and raw.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!

  • @buddens416
    @buddens416 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am glad I came across this video. Willie, the way you treat Kosta the taxi driver with such respect, you sir are a top bloke. All the best to the both of you.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  ปีที่แล้ว

      That is a wonderful message to receive, thank you so much! This taxi drive remains one of my all time favourite travel highlights and it was amazing to meet and hang out with Kosta

  • @adriangalabi7293
    @adriangalabi7293 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I hope you had a good time in Prishtina. Nice video

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you my friend! Had a wonderful time and left with great memories.

  • @zgjimrashiti2084
    @zgjimrashiti2084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    very nice video, I hope you had a good time in Pristina

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much Jimmy, I certainly did! Hope you'll keep watching my channel and that it'll provide you with joy :)

    • @zgjimrashiti2084
      @zgjimrashiti2084 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willieexplore yes of course, I hope you come to Kosovo more often

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@zgjimrashiti2084 I will definitely be back my friend!

  • @gazzmax1707
    @gazzmax1707 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great report bro!

  • @network9049
    @network9049 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A very distinguished media coverage that deserves a bouquet of roses... The question that arises in this regard is how to travel alone without a nice person talking to him, accompanying you and protecting you when any problem occurs. Group travel with the company of two three is the best and most beautiful

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I believe this is a duplicate comment, have answered elsewhere :)

  • @poete762
    @poete762 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fantastic 🤩

  • @Lucy-cd4gv
    @Lucy-cd4gv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very funny video lol taxi on battery. Thanks for sharing it with us. Kind regards from down under Melbourne 😊👍

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it Lucy! Hope you'll take a look at some of my other content on this channel too. Best wishes :)

    • @Lucy-cd4gv
      @Lucy-cd4gv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll for sure. Just buy somehow your video popping up and name of this video catch my 👀 because I'm originally from Croatia 🇭🇷 ❤️
      Hope one day you'll visit my beautiful country 😊
      Enjoy and have safe travels and adventures 🙏😊

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Lucy-cd4gv thank you! I visited Dubrovnik in 2018 before I started vlogging, but thoroughly enjoyed it. I have a real soft spot for the Balkans, what a wonderful part of the world!

    • @Lucy-cd4gv
      @Lucy-cd4gv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yep whole Europe is amazing but my country especially🤗 Dubrovnik is amazing small coast city been there in 2015 last time hopefully ll visit again next year 🙏🙏

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Lucy-cd4gv I will definitely be back to beautiful Croatia and explore more!

  • @valentinnastevski6023
    @valentinnastevski6023 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kosta is KING! ,,,great video!... I have to find him when i go to Makedonija Skopje

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He is an absolute legend! Safe travels and thanks for watching!

  • @DJFasko007
    @DJFasko007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    bravo willie you the best

  • @costitravel
    @costitravel 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very nice video ! New friend 👍👍👍

  • @alksmusic6188
    @alksmusic6188 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Kosovo looks very green, hope you enjoy Prishtina even though Prizren is more important destination for tourists

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you very much my friend!

  • @Afer-Dita-
    @Afer-Dita- ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Welcome to Kosovo 🇽🇰 to my hometown Prishtina 🙃❤️

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was a wonderful trip with Kosta! Thank you for watching my videos :)

  • @EgzonKrasniqi
    @EgzonKrasniqi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for visiting Kosovo Bro , Wish you channel grow up to 1M ♥ Btw The Motorway cost about 850-900 Milion€ to Kosovo , but North Macedonia Gov Has Refused to connect the Motorway and they just needed like 20KM to connect with Kosovo , it's a shame for them.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      bro thank you very much for your kind words! I really hope this channel brings entertainment and joy for you and many others going forward. And thank you for sharing those additional details about the cost. Much appreciated :)

  • @powers5687
    @powers5687 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Willie, Wellcome to North Macedonia and Kosova,Have a nice time there...North Macedonia Is my birth Place ,but I live in Italy....Kalofsh sa me mir Willie....

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you so much my friend! Really appreciate your kind words and your support for my channel. You can be very proud of your birth place, a beautiful part of the world that I am very fond of. Hope you get true enjoyment from my channel!

  • @filipminov4767
    @filipminov4767 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Next time that you are in Macedonia go to Berovo it’s small city close to the border with bulgaria. The mountains there are mindblowing. And there is the cleanest air in the whole Macedonia.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Will do my friend, thanks for the recommendation!

  • @simon8674
    @simon8674 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Willie, we are in Skopje at the moment continuing to Pristina in a few days. We found your video and would love to travel all the way with Kosta. Do you have any idea where we could find him or how we could contact him? Thanks a lot!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Simon! Thanks for watching my video, it is much appreciated! I still have Kosta's details - I'm minded not to share it here on TH-cam but if you drop me an email (address in my banner) I will send you his contact details. If do you manage to get hold of him, I'm sure you'll have an unforgettable taxi ride!

  • @cannoli1983
    @cannoli1983 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Welcome to Kosovo it’s beautiful place last time I was there back in 2006 I missed a lot hopefully 2023 no Covid-19 then I can go..

  • @brankousljebrka3536
    @brankousljebrka3536 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your a great documenter you could easily get a job in a documentary channel great vidio

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Many thanks Branko! That is much appreciated!

  • @network9049
    @network9049 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    تغطية اعلامية متميزة جدا تستحق عليها باقة ورد … والسؤال الذي يطرح في هذا الصدد كيف تسافر وحدك بدون ونيس تتحدث معه ويرافقك ويحميك عند حدوث اي مشكلة السفر الجماعي بصحبة اثنان ثلاثة افضل واجمل

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Google translate: "A very distinguished media coverage that deserves a bouquet of roses... The question that arises in this regard is how to travel alone without a nice person talking to him, accompanying you and protecting you when any problem occurs. Group travel with the company of two three is the best and most beautiful".
      Travelling the world solo has its risks, of course, but it also allows you a lot more freedom than travelling in a group. I like to do both though.

  • @iamjus1
    @iamjus1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    in albanian culture is very common that you be welcomed as it were your own home.

    • @Watfordfc2030
      @Watfordfc2030 ปีที่แล้ว

      Albanians are probably the nicest people in the world ,

  • @aspetosi
    @aspetosi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bravo Kosova , ! Great highway

  • @Ariotmyrtaj
    @Ariotmyrtaj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    haha what an adventure mate.. Im guessing this was during this last winter? :)

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      This was May 2022, i.e. last month :)

    • @Ariotmyrtaj
      @Ariotmyrtaj 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willieexplore looked colder than I experienced it. :)

  • @bytakeda7060
    @bytakeda7060 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Willie, did you show your passport when you were crossing the border? I didn’t notice.

  • @EamonnSheehy
    @EamonnSheehy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got caught with a bank holiday/Sunday Times in Pristina to Kuke's in Albania. No buses were running for the full day. And had my flight at night in Tirana to Barcelona. Very stressful. So I just hitchhiked. Great fun. But very confusing as old guys nod up and down for NO and shake head left to right for YES 😅. I eventually made it from Prizren to Tirana by paying some guy. He picked up more people along the way, and we passed the border without even stopping at customs. Fluid border for locals. He farted all the way to the Airport and drove around 120km in the dark. Very scary and difficult roadtrip. 😅
    Great video once again ;)

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Your experience sounds legendary! I don't know what would have worried me more - the constant farting or picking up more people!

    • @andrilleshi8950
      @andrilleshi8950 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ahahahhahahahah

  • @nikgeorgio
    @nikgeorgio ปีที่แล้ว

    It reminds me a lot of mainland Greece... the buildings have different colours though (slightly darker and brown-ish shades there) whereas in greece all appartment buildings have balkonies...

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  ปีที่แล้ว

      Interesting observation, thanks for sharing and thanks for watching my videos!

    • @banzaaiiiii
      @banzaaiiiii ปีที่แล้ว

      you guys are the same ppl they are your long lost turkish brothers with a different religion🤣

  • @ofthewoods5656
    @ofthewoods5656 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Keep it up

  • @gfhteam3727
    @gfhteam3727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    WELCOME TO KOSOVO 🇦🇱🇽🇰

  • @medinahida8715
    @medinahida8715 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The VIP massage part😂😂😂😂

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A lot of massages in that neighborhood...

  • @user-cl5ss6il4u
    @user-cl5ss6il4u 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My beautiful country Macedonia 🇲🇰 ❤️

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I loved my time in Skopje! Beautiful city!

    • @sefermondeibraimicorse8801
      @sefermondeibraimicorse8801 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Jas sum od makedonia..makedonia is katastrof ..Macedonia is Bulgaria

    • @Afer-Dita-
      @Afer-Dita- ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sefermondeibraimicorse8801 true 👍🏻

    • @tatjanavelkova5814
      @tatjanavelkova5814 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Afer-Dita- MAKEDONIJA IS MAKEDONIJA. @... enjoy .

  • @RahbekTV
    @RahbekTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Greetings Willie - Im going to Skopje today, and I plan to visit Pristina for 2-4 hours on monday, and then return to Skopje.
    What do you think is fair price, and where do I get a good bargain?
    My hotel manager offered me 3 hours in Pristina for 115 euros, driving me back and forth
    Also, do you have any of their WhatsApps?

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Rahbek, hope you are looking forward to an exciting journey! You will have a fantastic time.
      I had to take a taxi as the buses weren't running on the day I travelled. If you travel by bus instead, it will be significantly cheaper - around 320 Macedonian Denar or €5.20 for a single ticket I believe.
      Unfortunately I don't have any WhatsApp and / or Viber numbers on me. However, it should be easy to negotiate a price with any of the taxi drivers at Skopje bus station. I would say €50 (which I paid) is very reasonable. Have a great time!

    • @RahbekTV
      @RahbekTV 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@willieexplore Hi again! I just finished my trip.
      We went from Skopje to Prizren for 100 euros, which is even a 2h 15m ride, and he waited for us in 3 hours.
      Super nice - Prizren was absolutely stunning 🇽🇰🇦🇱

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@RahbekTV that's great to hear! Hope you had an interesting taxi ride like I did :) Hopefully one day I will get to Prizren - I've heard many good things.

    • @noramujaj673
      @noramujaj673 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I paid 120€ from Skopje to Peja. 50€ is really cheap.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@noramujaj673 I mentioned the €50 to others in Pristina and they too confirmed that I got a good bargain

  • @Gasmaska69
    @Gasmaska69 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Why did you cut the part when he started talking about his parents? Did he maybe mention that they were expelled from Greece in the genocide of 1946?

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I try and use common sense and respect when I edit or cut my videos. But no, he did not talk about his parents much and I did not ask him about them.

  • @eltonnazifi7243
    @eltonnazifi7243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The way he took his twenty was priceless 😂

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I felt so sorry for Kosta. It was clear that he was undercut!

  • @ibbyahmad
    @ibbyahmad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video, did you require any covid tests to enter Kosovo?

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much my friend! Nothing at the time. In fact, no one in the Balkans ever looked at my vaccination records.

    • @ibbyahmad
      @ibbyahmad 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@willieexplore Many thanks. I'm going on Kosovo, Macedonia, Turkey trip in August and your videos are a great guide to go by.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ibbyahmad that is music to my ears! You will have a fantastic time, I guarantee you. Hope you keep watching this channel!

    • @ibbyahmad
      @ibbyahmad 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willieexplore Many thanks, I have subscribed 👍
      Your videos are great!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ibbyahmad cheers my friend!

  • @valeria5
    @valeria5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Kosta number 1

  • @ALKUKES
    @ALKUKES 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Such a shame you didn’t have someone from Albania to take you around Albania and Kosova

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Next time I will stay a bit longer and will definitely look into that!

  • @jaadarl3902
    @jaadarl3902 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is this a new channel?

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Brand new Jaad! I started my TH-cam channel end of April 2022 and started uploading beginning of May 2022. Hope you'll find this channel entertaining and informative :)

  • @bajramxhema8559
    @bajramxhema8559 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I hope Kosovo left good impression to you,hope u will come again.
    But next time come during summer time

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It definitely did Bajram! Yes I look forward to visiting again my friend, summer or not :)

  • @nodebate1
    @nodebate1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You've been on neighboardhood of Pristina when they love massages LOL

  • @DJFasko007
    @DJFasko007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    i subscribe you all redy nice videos lovet hello from Canada ,niagara falls

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much my friend! Really appreciate your support and I hope you get lots of joy and entertainment from my channel! I visited Toronto and Niagara Falls in 2018, absolutely fantastic experience and your post brings back memories of those.

    • @DJFasko007
      @DJFasko007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I m from Macedonia 🇲🇰 Prespa lake ,living in Canada 🇨🇦 I m in Canada 32 years 😀 😳 😄 😎

  • @edikaramuratful
    @edikaramuratful ปีที่แล้ว

    Many macedonians dont like kosovars (us albanians) cuZ they allready had a war with macedonian albanians . Btw he's pretty informed about places in prishtina for a macedonian and he seems like a nice guy.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  ปีที่แล้ว

      Complex history. It was a great journey with Kosta. Thanks for watching!

  • @oliver-robertauer4771
    @oliver-robertauer4771 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Po zdrav Albancima na Kosovu!

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Beautiful part of the world!

  • @malabubica037
    @malabubica037 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I am very happy, because your eyes see what I may never want, because your feet walk on the Holy Serbian land, you even came from Africa, and I was denied that pleasure and I live maybe 100 km from Kosovo. I hope you have visited the Orthodox monasteries, of which there are many in Kosovo, and I hope you have seen how the army guards them. And I also hope you saw the destroyed churches and monasteries that serve as toilets for Albanians.
    I wish you a nice and pleasant day, very happy for this video 🥰❤️🙌🏼

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      thanks for your message and watching my videos Brankica! As an outsider, I am not going to comment on the politics; it is not my place to do so. However, as a traveller, I had a wonderful time in this part of the world!

    • @besArIx1213
      @besArIx1213 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      don't forget the 600 mosques that the Serbs burned. you are talking about a few churches here. 20,000 rapes. 15,000 dead ! 1600 still missing buried somewhere in Serbia!

    • @daakis0173
      @daakis0173 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@willieexplore just ignore those type of yeah
      Have nice trip in beautiful Kosovo and North Macedonia

    • @beratmaliqi6158
      @beratmaliqi6158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dear neighbour Brankica.
      First Hello from Republic of Kosovo...... this guy its a AMAZING man not replying you for your comments ..... THANKS !
      ITS really not good to mention the horrible War in Kosovo ....we are the YOUNG European ....feel free to visit us , but not with your mind .....

    • @Afer-Dita-
      @Afer-Dita- ปีที่แล้ว

      @@beratmaliqi6158 his mind is still in the jugoslavian time which is not existing and that’s why Serbia will lever be developed Because like him are the causes of not seeing a modern for them . Republic of Kosovo 🇽🇰 moved so much and developed so fast and very modern . Keep doing what you do Kosova 👋🏻

  • @Afer-Dita-
    @Afer-Dita- ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Welcome to republic of Kosovo 🇽🇰👋🏻

  • @onnchase
    @onnchase ปีที่แล้ว

    is there possible car lift from kosovo to macedoni

  • @kreshniksyla
    @kreshniksyla 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I would make a vlog together bro , u look artistic and nice guy...

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Very good idea! Would totally be up for that mate!

  • @oiboheromosele2345
    @oiboheromosele2345 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed watching your video, I'm a new subscriber from south Africa I really wanna come to kosovo, but it seen to me there is no black in Kosovo?

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for your support Oiboh! Much appreciated. I am not too familiar with the wider demographics of the area, but you should definitely visit Kosovo!

    • @Afer-Dita-
      @Afer-Dita- ปีที่แล้ว

      No black person in Kosovo ? Everyone is welcome 🙏 yes there are also black people in Kosovo . Not as often like in other countries but there are some .

  • @albotiger7268
    @albotiger7268 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    hahaha it’s funny because Kosta knows who the first gun of freedom was. You thought at the end when he was pointing at that hero he said “some hero of a city” but he actually said the name of the hero “Zahir Pajaziti”

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I learned so much on this trip!

    • @schneemann3247
      @schneemann3247 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't think he knew it. I believe he read it. It is written in big letters Zahir Pajaziti. I don't think a Macedonian would know who ZP is.

    • @albotiger7268
      @albotiger7268 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@schneemann3247 Yeah that’s very true actually. Had to go back and look at a picture I took beside Zahir Pajaziti’s monument the letters are quite big

    • @m.c8412
      @m.c8412 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@willieexplore _Nisi ti nista naucio prijatelju,pricaju ti laznu istoriju.Albanci su na Kosovu dosli tek u drugoj polovini 15 veka.Po Turskim arhivama, Turci su tu vladali od 14 veka pa do početka 20 veka.U njihovim arhivama stoji da na Kosovu zive Srbi,ne pominju se Albanci.Srpski kulturni spomenici su pravljeni u 11. 12. 13 veku,a Albanci su tu doselili u 15 veku.Lazu te prijatelju.Kosovo je uvek bilo Srpsko.Silom je oteto od Srbije NATO bombama 1999 god.Srbi ce vratiti Kosovo kad_tad...

    • @daakis0173
      @daakis0173 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@m.c8412 det du säger är en gammal propaganda, folk har trott på det då men inte nu , det finns inga "Budall" längre !
      Svar till din fråga om albanerna kom till balkan eller var dem i balkan innan serber det är enkelt , idag finns det massor med bevis och det finns nånting som heter DNA test.
      Där kan du se ditt svar och du kommer att förstå att allting du har lärt dig i serbisk historia är ett Lögn
      Du behöver inte lita på mina ord , googla och kolla på yuyube albanian Dna så har du svaret där
      Hajde sluta lura dig själv
      Kosovo var aldrig serbisk och kommer aldrig att vara , Serbien styrde Kosovo i några år bara " that's it" det är samma sak som om att säga Serbien tillhör Turkiye för att dem styrde Serbien i nästan 500 hundra år
      Glr nånting bra med ditt liv skaffa ett bra jobb , bygg upp en karriär ta hand om di familj , lär dina barn nånting bra sluta leva med lögner.
      I slutändan det är bara politikerna som vinner och deras fickor,
      Det är år 2022 ingen bryr sig längre vem var vem och gjorde vad
      Sluta vara so Pathetic
      Hajde Peace

  • @ANTHONYBOOTH
    @ANTHONYBOOTH 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    the last time that I attempted to cross that border was back in summer 1996; - I was trying to hitch from Skopje to Italy! ...a big squaddie with a 9mm pistol said 'NIET! ...and stamped ANNULED on my passport....
    ...ended up going back via ATHENS to PATRAS

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks for sharing your incredible story there, Anthony! Certainly an interesting crossing!

  • @blineramurati9650
    @blineramurati9650 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍🐞🖤❤

  • @eltonnazifi7243
    @eltonnazifi7243 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bro you took a way longer road than you should .

  • @GTAWildRider
    @GTAWildRider 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    its me dj fasko ther you are 500 subs

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much my friend! Your support is hugely appreciated!

  • @dennisburimi6745
    @dennisburimi6745 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    very Nice kosovo

  • @occasionalwind
    @occasionalwind 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Shkupi (Skopje) used to be Kosovo's old Capital for hundreds of years but when Yugoslavia was created and the borders were redrawn & changed Prishtina was chosen to be the new capital of the Albanian Republic of Kosovo.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very interesting! Thank you for your comment

    • @fatafetah2246
      @fatafetah2246 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yes it was capital of kosovo vilayet.not shkupi but Üsküp.Also that period not much albanian lived in Üsküp (Skopje)

    • @farisulejmani5910
      @farisulejmani5910 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fatafetah2246 Çfar thua o sulltan pekmez Shkupi ska pas Shqiptar ku jeton ti kush te ka msu ty historin sllavet barbart .Shqipetart jan vendas ne Shkup gjith tjer jane te ardhur nga bullgart osmanlit grek serb

    • @gaunterodimm539
      @gaunterodimm539 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@fatafetah2246 1912, when the Albanian army entered Shkup about 80% of the population was Albanian.

    • @fatafetah2246
      @fatafetah2246 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gaunterodimm539 yes yes sure

  • @speeddemon8977
    @speeddemon8977 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Kastrati petrol stations are the bloodline of Skenderbeg family

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kosta definitely found that comment of mine funny!

  • @thelandoficeofficial5351
    @thelandoficeofficial5351 ปีที่แล้ว

    Have a safe travel my friend. I know is not easy to make a nice content. But u always had a great videos well done 👏you only have small subscribers. But u have a lot of views. You got the first sign you will be successfull vlogger in the future . 🙌 this is my Channel. I will promote ur channel to my subscribers as well. Althoug I only have small channel for now 😊

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you my friend, and the same to you! I'm trying my best to share my experiences with others. Photos cannot do what vlogs can, which is why video content is so powerful. It brings people together too. Wishing you all the best as well, I will follow your channel closely - maybe we can even meet up at some point and do a vlog together!

    • @thelandoficeofficial5351
      @thelandoficeofficial5351 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow.. looking forward to make a collab with u about vlogging. no one knows where place do we meet someday. thank u my friend god bless 🙌

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thelandoficeofficial5351 same to you my friend! Stay in touch!

  • @AdemSopaj
    @AdemSopaj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If you wana visit the city of Ferizaj reply to me and i'll show you the city.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks my friend, unfortunately I won't be able to make it on this trip but let's keep in touch. Maybe we can even do a vlog together!

  • @albinh.3149
    @albinh.3149 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kosta seems like a nice guy, but I would've been a little scared driving with him, considering his, aswell as his cars, age. :D ....

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I was a bit worried when he took off the "Taxi" sign at the start of the video and when he started having issues with the gearbox, but a normal bus journey would not have been as adventurous and exciting!

    • @albinh.3149
      @albinh.3149 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@willieexplore Bet so. haha

    • @Iselfff
      @Iselfff 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willieexplore haha i knew it ,and i wanted to ask you if you were worried when he took off the taxi sign. but you have already answered. If you wonder why he took it off, it's because they are illegal taxis. so it's not necessary to keep taxi sign, when they have client inside.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Iselfff I was very concerned at first but quickly realised what was going on! Never a dull moment when travelling

  • @saemyhoca
    @saemyhoca 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahaha the same is me, I was and have problem there macedonia

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had a wonderful time in both Skopje and Pristina!

    • @saemyhoca
      @saemyhoca 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willieexplore yeah I see, speak you british english, but you say am from africa. Really you come from.

  • @saz1935
    @saz1935 ปีที่แล้ว

    The deal between driver and agent seemed dodgy that got you little nervous.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha the "deal" was fine - it was the removal of the taxi sign that got me a little rattled and the "deal" that annoyed Kosta!

    • @saz1935
      @saz1935 ปีที่แล้ว

      The reason I'm watching this because I have planned holidays in Skopje, Pristina and possibly Thessaloniki as well at the end of Oct.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@saz1935 very nice, I haven't been to Thessaloniki but have been to all the others, let me know if I can help at all

  • @MrPetronijeR
    @MrPetronijeR 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kakva legenda Kosta 😄 pozdrav od Srbina

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He is a very special character! One of my favourite people I've ever met on my travels.

    • @MrPetronijeR
      @MrPetronijeR 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willieexplore yeah 😄 he Is one of very interesting gay "whaooo" 😄

  • @samiberisha6811
    @samiberisha6811 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    🇽🇰🇦🇱❤️

  • @irbxyou7087
    @irbxyou7087 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hello i am from Kosova, but live in Denmark. at 30:01 in the video you should have just parked and then preset to walk straight at the big glassed tower right in front of you. Then from there you should have walked further and then after 5 minutes you should have looked to your right. Then you will see holy mother Teresa

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there! Thanks for taking the time to comment and introduce yourself. I've visited Copenhagen and Billund (Legoland) in Denmark before - certainly a lot more expensive than Pristina! Yes, me and Kosta struggled to find our way before we parked - we were a bit lost! In one of my other videos about Kosovo (th-cam.com/video/OMkTDM7Y6lo/w-d-xo.html) I did stumble across the Mother Teresa statue at 1:28 :)

    • @irbxyou7087
      @irbxyou7087 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willieexplore nice

  • @CryptoMrx8040
    @CryptoMrx8040 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome Back to Kosovo you are Welcome Again Rrespect !!! by Gjilan City !! 🙂

  • @robertomeraj8898
    @robertomeraj8898 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😂😂😂😂😂 the best taxy driver in the Word Kosta ahahahaah

  • @blerina8628
    @blerina8628 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Have fun here in Kosovo, a + Subscribe from me!❤️

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you very much Blerina, appreciate your support! I hope this channel brings you lots of joy going forward :)

  • @atyketu3794
    @atyketu3794 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have driven in this motorway.
    Kosovo motorway is the best in Europe.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The motorway on the Kosovo side is breathtaking! That bridge that goes on for miles and miles!

    • @speeddemon8977
      @speeddemon8977 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      common bro not in Europe maybe in the region but Europe has way more bigger motorways

    • @atyketu3794
      @atyketu3794 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@speeddemon8977 i did not say bigger but great quality motorway.

  • @starysborn9866
    @starysborn9866 ปีที่แล้ว

    25-15 extra !

  • @gggjfjc1098
    @gggjfjc1098 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kosta is genije😄😃😄😅🤣😂🤣

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really enjoyed this taxi ride with him :)

  • @eglitirona2375
    @eglitirona2375 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel so bad about this peopel he can’t afford to get a new car but he still love his job

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was fantastic, one of my favourite characters I've met on my travels.

  • @KosovanWarrior1
    @KosovanWarrior1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Mirse erdhe Babo

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your grandfather?

    • @KosovanWarrior1
      @KosovanWarrior1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willieexplore Actually we use this word , it look a like "Bro"
      😂😂😂😂😂

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@KosovanWarrior1 haha excellent

  • @leonardpantina7241
    @leonardpantina7241 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    31:45 bro it was dangerous :@ open your eyes

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes I think it could have been a disaster! He was maybe too focused on getting a parking spot and forgot about the pedestrians

  • @robertomeraj8898
    @robertomeraj8898 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello Kosta from Macedonia 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You enjoyed that video it seems :)

    • @robertomeraj8898
      @robertomeraj8898 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes Mister Willie , specally when Kosta had said YESSS , Wellcome to Prishtina . The microfon was worked ahahahahaahahah All the Balkan people are very nice and friendly.

  • @goni531
    @goni531 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Why Taxidriver smokes in the car? And, why he did guide You to the muslim restaurant?

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had no issues with him smoking and we picked out the restaurant together

  • @tacticalcharlie4696
    @tacticalcharlie4696 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kosta seems like a nice guy but the one in green that man literally getting his commission money and making sure kosta doesn’t get more than 30

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He definitely made sure he got his cut. Kosta wasn't happy as you could see!

    • @tacticalcharlie4696
      @tacticalcharlie4696 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willieexplore if it was me I would of told him you’re not the one driving me you don’t get a dime

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@tacticalcharlie4696 Fair enough, I was minded to give him something though for organising the ride but I agree 20 was perhaps excessive. I did purchase Kosta some Schweppes at the petrol stop and coffees (two) in Pristina, and of course gave him a tip on top of the 30 too. So hopefully all parties were happy :)

  • @antonjaha6968
    @antonjaha6968 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Street better als in Makedonien

  • @mr.incredible9663
    @mr.incredible9663 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The guy with green jacket in the beggining scammed you 😬

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have no doubt about that :)

    • @mr.incredible9663
      @mr.incredible9663 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@willieexplore he made me so mad and I hate scammers

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mr.incredible9663 don't be mad, only adds to the story of the video!

    • @mr.incredible9663
      @mr.incredible9663 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @I can't swim he even was trying to justify it by sayin " its for the company" for the company what ? I took a loan of 20 euros for ur "company" or something ? And they didnt even own a company, they had a van and decided to put a taxi sign on it and work illegaly. Lol

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mr.incredible9663 if anything Kosta was very unhappy with the outcome

  • @Aron1880
    @Aron1880 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wish you all the best in kosovo bro whach our from this stealrs old shit people tryning to steel you any way anjoy your holiday keep safe

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cheers Fauna, what a wonderful part of the world to visit!

  • @jonhaliti4662
    @jonhaliti4662 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do u like 🇽🇰

  • @hbtstili6413
    @hbtstili6413 ปีที่แล้ว

    Come to turkey

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  ปีที่แล้ว

      Will get there sometime again my friend :)

  • @angeldusti1
    @angeldusti1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please wear always seatbelt.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahh yes! Thanks for the reminder!

  • @lumi6978
    @lumi6978 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    50euros from Skopje to Prishtina is a scam but whatever

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Compared to the bus it is very expensive, but for a taxi it was actually a reasonable price. Hotels and their partners will offer much more expensive packages.

  • @marquemarquez3090
    @marquemarquez3090 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    31:27 TURK-IC☪🏳 IN THE CENTER OF PRISTINA.

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes that is the Turkish flag! Good spot!

  • @stasostergelj869
    @stasostergelj869 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Bus Cost 5€!😮

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      No buses during Ramadan buddy

    • @stasostergelj869
      @stasostergelj869 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@willieexplore thank you, buddy 😉

  • @illyrianalbanesi2692
    @illyrianalbanesi2692 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wilcomen in kosovo-dardania....🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱albanian land

  • @PA1994...
    @PA1994... 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He took off the taxi sign because he works illegally lol

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      As Bokkie explained, they take the sign off if they drive to another country. I'm sure the border officials on the other side would have taken notice of the sign if it wasn't removed.

    • @PA1994...
      @PA1994... 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willieexplore not only border officials, Macedonian police aswell !! They can stop u anywhere

  • @pipigon
    @pipigon 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    btw, that's the Yugoslavia - era song he's singing in the car: th-cam.com/video/n1LIrn6yZ_c/w-d-xo.html

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for letting me know! Fantastic!

  • @edikaramuratful
    @edikaramuratful ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahahah 😃 fiat... Known for not being reliable and him telling you all the problems he had with it and laughing about it 😄 and you travelling on it😄

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  ปีที่แล้ว

      These are the experiences you remember on your travels!

  • @farisulejmani5910
    @farisulejmani5910 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Welcome to Shkupi ❤️🇦🇱 Albanian capital Dardan city
    Name from my city is change many time Scuoi skopje skoplje bat realy name i Shkup
    Latins calling skupi beacouse not have
    SH only S .Driver is nice person have nice days in Kosovë

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you my friend! What a beautiful and interesting part of the world. Great experience!

    • @farisulejmani5910
      @farisulejmani5910 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willieexplore groetjes uit Nederland ik praat ok zuidafrikans🥳

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@farisulejmani5910 wonderlik! Nou kan ons lekker gesels in 'n baie mooi taal :)

    • @farisulejmani5910
      @farisulejmani5910 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@willieexplore bedankt van mooie video van mijn land veel plezier 🙏👍

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@farisulejmani5910 dankje wel my vriend!

  • @DJFasko007
    @DJFasko007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I will make you pass over 500 subsc now

  • @robertomeraj8898
    @robertomeraj8898 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yep, I think you enjoyed that video!

  • @muhametaliu516
    @muhametaliu516 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Kosovo its zwitzerland in balkanik country

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely beautiful part of the world!

  • @safetkurtagik3803
    @safetkurtagik3803 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Starije cirkus

    • @willieexplore
      @willieexplore  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      No circus, was a great journey :)