The ULTIMATE ALBANIAN FOOD EXPERIENCE!! Smoked Meat & Cheese at Mrizi i Zanave | Lezhë, Albania

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    On the morning of my sixth day in Albania, I made the drive to the town of Lezhë, where I visited the country’s most famous agrotourism farm and restaurant! Come along with me as I have the ultimate Albanian food experience at Mrizi i Zanave Agroturizem in Lezhë, Albania!
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    My day started with an early morning drive from Shkodër to just outside of Lezhë. Just outside of town is Mrizi i Zanave, an incredible agrotourism resort that consists of a farm, a hotel, and a restaurant. They were sun-drying tomatoes outside, where there were also lots of geese, cows, horses, and more!
    I met the owner, Altin, who took me to the main building. There, I tried some amazing corn byrek before he took me to some outdoor seating in his forest area, where I had some smooth mulberry rakija, some juice, the byrek, some goat cheese, eggs, petula (fried dough), mulberry jam, honey, gliko, figs, grapes, blueberries, blackberries, and raspberries!
    Everything was truly farm-to-table. Then, we hopped on Altin’s bike to an old prison Altin had converted into factories for the farm. Outside they were making some pine syrup in large glass bottles with pine cones and sugar. I tried some wine straight from the barrel in their winery and saw tons of smoked pork and beef sausages and pasturma in their smoke room.
    Then, we visited their cheese factory. Inside were shelves stocked with lots of round wheels of goat cheese. I also tried some amazing wild blackberries, which were full of flavor. They had white goat cheese, yellow cow cheese, and even cheese aging in a barrel of wine!
    Then, I saw their jars of sun-dried tomatoes in oil. They were sweet and juicy and full of tomato flavor! They also had lots of jars of marmalades and jams there. I was blown away by the fact that Altin turned a prison into a factory that makes all of these foods, and he does it all with the help of the local community and local farmers.
    Then, I hopped back on the back of Altin’s bike and headed back to the resort. On the way, he showed me an experiment of his-he was making green cheese in a tunnel on the side of the road. It was cold inside the tunnel and it had a strong smell!
    On the farm, I saw where he grows his artichokes and his white grape vineyards. He also grows beans. The vegetables at the resort are grown by 400 local families, but he also produces his own. I tried a white grape, which was still sour since we were still at least a month away from harvest time.
    Back at the resort, I visited their shop, where they were making multi-flower honey from honeycomb. They also have cheese, marmalades, smoked meats, pottery for rakija. I tried a manchego-like goat cheese that was dense and a little salty. The cheese soaked in wine was to die for! It was like a cross between gruyere and brie!
    In a 3-hour span, I saw more at Mrizi i Zanave than I’ve seen in my entire life! Then, we made it to the outdoor dining hall where they serve lunch and dinner. The entire ceiling is draped with vines! Then, we checked into my room in their small boutique hotel. It only has 9 rooms and is like a big, stone house. It overlooks the beautiful area and farmland. The property is so unique!
    Inside, I checked into my room, which had a queen-sized bed and a twin bed with exposed stone walls and an attached bathroom with glass walls. The corner of the room was all glass with windows looking out over the property! It was beautiful and so cool! The best place to stay in the world!
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  • @Davidsbeenhere
    @Davidsbeenhere  3 ปีที่แล้ว +165

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    • @adaschannel2350
      @adaschannel2350 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for this video

    • @SleezeeFrDa01
      @SleezeeFrDa01 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Eat pite is so good 🤤❤️

    • @majlindashkembi7586
      @majlindashkembi7586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      🇦🇱🇦🇱

    • @aleks3074
      @aleks3074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Grande successo

    • @n_e_o8545
      @n_e_o8545 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You had finde the Paradies 🇦🇱🔥👐🏻

  • @chrisgr8509
    @chrisgr8509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +333

    Albania is such an underrated country. In near future it will be like Croatia when it comes to tourism. Albania has a great coastline and a beautiful countryside.
    Love from Greece, neighbours!!
    Respect to this guy to own such a great place!

    • @Frosty4326
      @Frosty4326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Yoo thx for the compliments bro

    • @topvideos6334
      @topvideos6334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TO be honest, its far away from croatia bro, far far far away ... unfortunately :/

    • @illyriankingdom600
      @illyriankingdom600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @@topvideos6334 No Its Not
      Albania Is Beautiful Country
      With Beautiful Beaches
      The Hotels In Albania Are New
      Built In The Last 15 Years.
      Albania Is The Most Beautiful Country In The Southeast Europe
      Or Balkans.

    • @illyriankingdom600
      @illyriankingdom600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@topvideos6334 Look At The San Pietro Resort Or Green Coast Resort
      Those Resorts Doesnt Exist In Croatia

    • @topvideos6334
      @topvideos6334 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@illyriankingdom600 po e di me plak, me hotelet qe kena edhe me cmimet e tgjitha. pastaj ca na trego resortet neper dhermi e gjir t lalzit. Jane endrra ato, shif gjera qe i kap shtresa e popullit, jo leng portokalli 10 mij lek . Te pershendes vlla

  • @wanderlust2638
    @wanderlust2638 2 ปีที่แล้ว +82

    Well,Well, I saw this video two months ago at my house in Brazil while planning my vacation. And now I'm typing here from Albania, seeing that everything you said is the purest truth. Of all the trips I've taken, this is by far the one that impressed me the most. Here is a country rich in culture, humble and kind people and incomparable cuisine.

    • @georgeskanderbeg3242
      @georgeskanderbeg3242 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Wow that's amazing, you should have come in summer time it's usually more lively . Hopefully, you had fun btw the most popular name in Albania in 1998....was Ronaldo lol

    • @adopodrinje1499
      @adopodrinje1499 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      wow! compared to Brazil, going to Albania? many brasileiros always go to portugal or italy, I LOVE Rodizio and churrasco !

    • @youtubee5545
      @youtubee5545 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Respekte pa fund 🇦🇱♥️🇽🇰

  • @nerminsuljovic922
    @nerminsuljovic922 3 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    Love Albania greetings from Bosnia❤️

    • @illyrianknight714
      @illyrianknight714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You are welcome brother

    • @buseini
      @buseini 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Greetings from New York!

    • @DinaricUbermensch
      @DinaricUbermensch 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@illyrianknight714 we are not brothers lol

  • @liljanasufaj1643
    @liljanasufaj1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +415

    Apart from being the most famous place in Albania, this guy employed his whole village to work together and get their products, 100 % organic.

    • @nioabi8534
      @nioabi8534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Vendi me i famshem ne shqiperi? Po tall bythen me kto budallenjt e huaj ti apo çfare. Vend i lezetshem por mos ekzagjero qe te thuash me i famshmi.

    • @musicstockerx
      @musicstockerx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nioabi8534 un se disha qe ky fshati egziston 😂. Fshati me i famshem n shqipri esht lazarati 😂

    • @nioabi8534
      @nioabi8534 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@musicstockerx po na cau k.... i shkrun tgjithve ktu qe ky eshte vendi me i famshem ne shqiperi ky qe ka lokalin ka shpik raketen berthamore. Avash me lale thuj se ktu jetojme edhe ne na e boni kte katunarin e Fishtes si me qene joe biden.

    • @musicstockerx
      @musicstockerx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nioabi8534 hahahhahahHahshHhHah fiks. 😂 😂 😂

    • @musicstockerx
      @musicstockerx 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@nioabi8534 mund t jet nga ky fshati edhe i esht mush zëmra 😂 😂 😂

  • @leonardotonin7608
    @leonardotonin7608 3 ปีที่แล้ว +297

    God bless Albanian Brother 🇮🇹❤️🇦🇱

    • @kosovaisalbania3720
      @kosovaisalbania3720 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      God bless you too guys

    • @ORJEN93
      @ORJEN93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Grazie frate🇦🇱🇮🇹

    • @ZonnyEditzz
      @ZonnyEditzz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      im from kosovo

    • @Sonataandrulyte
      @Sonataandrulyte 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Im shqiperea/albanian you guys i can speak it and its my culture

    • @Frosty4326
      @Frosty4326 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Si t kam o mrez

  • @eagleflight5427
    @eagleflight5427 3 ปีที่แล้ว +153

    You forgot to mention that the electricity is run by solar pannels, so basically everything in there is almost 100% clean power and organic.

  • @liljanasufaj1643
    @liljanasufaj1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +214

    Imagine these guys went to Italy with an illegal boat, worked there washing dishes, got so much experience and than they came back home and created an Empire of Food.
    Great, hardworking people!

    • @Art-ex3pw
      @Art-ex3pw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Image if you don’t know how he went to italy legal or ilegal with boat or with lambo... you dont know so shut a fuckup

    • @ireneshqipe1353
      @ireneshqipe1353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@Art-ex3pw I heard him in person saying that.

    • @azut8534
      @azut8534 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Imagine if his boat got hit by a warship and hundreds died... but we are supposed to forget that

    • @binushsagar8326
      @binushsagar8326 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes but not many people can a chief that..

    • @diktrejsi8214
      @diktrejsi8214 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Experience in illegal stuffs, drugs and other thinks😁😁

  • @geemene624
    @geemene624 3 ปีที่แล้ว +151

    Love from Greek neighbour, beautiful food and people.

    • @shqiperia60
      @shqiperia60 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have worked as a bartender in ksamil and there are so many turists taking the boat from Albania to Greece or vice versa they are seriously astonished by the beauty of two countries. The only downside i heard them saying is the border they had to go through wich is not benefical for the two countries.

  • @deopresoliber1010
    @deopresoliber1010 3 ปีที่แล้ว +170

    Altin is the best inovating guy hardworking man he is brilant ....

    • @bbkl4892
      @bbkl4892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes thats true

    • @ItsMe-sw9vp
      @ItsMe-sw9vp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Trueee Altini is the best , and mrizi is a very unique place 😍

    • @TravelingwithTonySweden
      @TravelingwithTonySweden 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      A wonderful man, this kind of people should be more in this planet (Y)

    • @menaschnl9703
      @menaschnl9703 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is soo true he responded to my sms on Instagram always

  • @Enoxix.
    @Enoxix. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +358

    Wow, those fruits and juices looked so delicious! You've really covinced me to visit Albania one time!

    • @heidisharpe6589
      @heidisharpe6589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What fruits all presented in very poor way crop

    • @eldrishpuza8512
      @eldrishpuza8512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      @@heidisharpe6589 such a hater let me guess a Greek or a serb get out of here boy

    • @glen80elezi46
      @glen80elezi46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@heidisharpe6589 the only better way to present those fruits to you...is a half watermelon smashed in your face. 😆..youll love that one

    • @besabesa1495
      @besabesa1495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@heidisharpe6589 u a big hater Serb,or Greek, Albania is beautiful cantry so many tourists come to visit.

    • @Davidsbeenhere
      @Davidsbeenhere  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yes so good!

  • @bukefall11
    @bukefall11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +101

    I'm Macedonian, live in Australia. The first moment I go in Europe will go asap to this place in Albania. Thank you for the information about this paradise.

    • @kristinauka
      @kristinauka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      just go to fyrom, travelling is for other countries thank you

    • @strugani4554
      @strugani4554 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      @@kristinauka u bo bytha jote te vendosi kush guxon të vi Turist!
      Cdo Misafir esht i mirpritur, coft nga shtet mik dhe armik!

    • @kingdomofepir9020
      @kingdomofepir9020 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have a great time ! Don't mind the shortsighted comments. hope you have a great experience. Looking forward to mine :)

    • @bukefall11
      @bukefall11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      One thing Im sure, what ever i commented I ment it. Again full respect to this Gentleman, for his idea and achievements. God bless you you bright man. Wish you all the best. As for some of the comments, one of my best friends in MKD was Albanian, I respect him a lot in fact we respect our families. Also here in Sydney i got two friends one from Pristine and the other one Kumanovo I can not see different between us. I dont give a damn about the roothen politicians. The purity is in us ppl, please don not let brainless corrupted politician to ruins our balkan tradition. We all got the most beautiful piece of earth called Bulkan, the best food, the best nature, the best warmhearted ppl, no point of arguing making some brainless idiots happy. Guys we like it or not we are brothers on the Balkan. Over the centuries who know whats happened, in this times we got bigger issue injecting who know what, facial recognition, braking down our families etc lets stick together and help eachther before is to late. Thank you.

    • @bukefall11
      @bukefall11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@strugani4554 Faleminderit, shumë e vlerësuar.

  • @FightingCoward
    @FightingCoward 3 ปีที่แล้ว +231

    We just booked our flights to Kosovo/Albania for next July. This place is one of the reasons we are visiting.

    • @xoxom8243
      @xoxom8243 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I am from kosova , you are very welcomed here i hope you will have a great time 🤗

    • @FightingCoward
      @FightingCoward 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@xoxom8243 yes I've visited Pristina twice before, I like it.

    • @alomer2813
      @alomer2813 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope you'll have a wonderful time in my home country mate, cheers 👍

    • @FightingCoward
      @FightingCoward 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alomer2813 cheers to you.

    • @FightingCoward
      @FightingCoward 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Ismet Ademi perhaps we will!

  • @yunagaming28
    @yunagaming28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +323

    I can't get enough of this Albanian Series. Im in love with ALBANIA ❤❤❤

    • @jetonbalisha5400
      @jetonbalisha5400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You should go and visit you will be amazing!!!

    • @jetonbalisha5400
      @jetonbalisha5400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Amazed**

    • @yunagaming28
      @yunagaming28 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@jetonbalisha5400 i am already amazed even if im only watching on this little mobile screen. Albania is so beautiful and peaceful. ❤❤❤

    • @FightingCoward
      @FightingCoward 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@yunagaming28 we visited Albania 10 years ago and have our flights booked for next summer, it's an interesting and extremely beautiful country.

    • @kingjulian904
      @kingjulian904 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@FightingCoward it has changed a lot

  • @kfjn0450
    @kfjn0450 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Hello to our adriatic brothers from Puglia Italy

    • @emilvelija6973
      @emilvelija6973 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hello bro
      We love italy too!

  • @arizonad8012
    @arizonad8012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    This is really beautiful, and eco/organic.I’m Serbian and I will visit this place as soon as possible.It’s heaven on earth.

    • @liljanasufaj1643
      @liljanasufaj1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Even the electricity there is produced by solar panel. They didn't mention it.

    • @arbenstaka9710
      @arbenstaka9710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You are very welcome to our beautiful Country

    • @arizonad8012
      @arizonad8012 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Monke It's like anyone is going to ask you....

    • @tonybravo9672
      @tonybravo9672 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome

    • @Truffle-Hearts
      @Truffle-Hearts ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You’re more than welcomed ❤

  • @ST1973
    @ST1973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    Very nice video. Greetings from Croatia-Split

    • @d.heurope3514
      @d.heurope3514 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @Alban Zejnullahu ruju po qkulesh bree mas Hrvatave 😂

    • @xxxPEXIxxx
      @xxxPEXIxxx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Živija stari!

    • @meshari-sx7gg
      @meshari-sx7gg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      💪🇦🇱🇭🇷🕊️

  • @2ermelinda2
    @2ermelinda2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Love this place and the owner altin its such a nice guy down to earth and simple even though he build an empire by himself and working so hard to keep the albanian traditions alive.well done 👏👏

    • @Davidsbeenhere
      @Davidsbeenhere  3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Yes this is the best place in Albania! Truly special 🙏

    • @whatisrealwillprosper5973
      @whatisrealwillprosper5973 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sa e bukur je lock

    • @lilolana1253
      @lilolana1253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Not all italian but mix of the best of italian and albanian traditional food

  • @jetonbalisha5400
    @jetonbalisha5400 3 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    Bro you deserve an award for showing about Albania because people dont know much and it is underrated
    You have in one country the "Swiss Alps" and the "philipines" blue seas

  • @mendjelire8392
    @mendjelire8392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +117

    We love this guy in Albania. Altin is a very hard working, innovating humble man, so funny too he has a great sense of humor. Has done a lot for the whole community there, employing a lot of people and building, renovating and repurposing 30 years long forgotten and deteriorated communist facilities.

    • @mrskitkatlady
      @mrskitkatlady 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      He sounds like a national treasure. I love when a man is all about his country and I can see the pride he takes in every detail of what he does.

    • @bbkl4892
      @bbkl4892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Altin has helped the whole community.HE IS A GREAT PERSON

  • @kilonov4414
    @kilonov4414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Ooooh yeah that all looks so good! Our Albanian brothers know how to eat! Love from Greece.

    • @Guwop-um8ci
      @Guwop-um8ci 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good to see greks supporting their Long lost Brothers .Sad that most of greks support Serbia

  • @whiskeyfroots
    @whiskeyfroots 3 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Albania looks such a beautiful country! And they got it all going on!

  • @67claudius
    @67claudius 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    I wish the best of our Albanian neighbors.

  • @sorinsrn5442
    @sorinsrn5442 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Much respect from Romania. Everything is looking soo good and delicious!!!

    • @tanmaska3171
      @tanmaska3171 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      norok😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

  • @amritsingh7574
    @amritsingh7574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    This Albanian Guy is amazing...very hardworking and intelligent..lots of love from India..

  • @nicolasgaillard1780
    @nicolasgaillard1780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +60

    Greetings from Belgium i love this place it's amazing how fresh and healthy look the food and yes very clean Bravoo

    • @milotfokusi2124
      @milotfokusi2124 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am albanian living in Belgium. Respect to you. You are welcome in Albania Nicholas

  • @MKokalari
    @MKokalari 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Altin is every chef's dream. Growing his ingredients at the village he is from, employing his local community. Everything he makes is grown locally including the flour down to the rice.

  • @liononline84
    @liononline84 3 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Greetings from Turkey 🇹🇷 to our kardeşler Arnavut 🇦🇱 ,,, beautiful country 🖐️👍🤲

    • @Arbeniot
      @Arbeniot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Ismet Ademi you too

    • @eliadilay
      @eliadilay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Armavutluk'tan selamlar size de

    • @alberthayman1770
      @alberthayman1770 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      We've had enough geetings from Turks for 5 centuries. And our name is not "Anravut", it's Albanians.

    • @yugiyugo3115
      @yugiyugo3115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      We arent brothers

    • @don825
      @don825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      We are not brothers, fool. The ottomans raped, kidnapped and murdered Albanians for 500 years, and instead of a national apology you act like we're family? No.
      You may have convinced a few of your victims that we are siblings, but most Albanians know the real history.

  • @moonchild4934
    @moonchild4934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Oh my beautiful Albania❤️
    Mrizi i Zanave is heaven 😍

  • @genciduraku4340
    @genciduraku4340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Best agritourism farm in south east Europe, definitely!
    “Mrizi i Zanave” an albanian national treasure!
    Video well done 👍 and very dynamic...

  • @drin2124
    @drin2124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    As an Albanian from Kosovo this makes me so happy to see all this beautiful home made food and this amazing nature!! Cant wait to go visit this place!!

    • @youtubee5545
      @youtubee5545 ปีที่แล้ว

      ♥️♥️♥️🇦🇱🇽🇰

  • @bokicar1
    @bokicar1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Albania looks real nice.
    Greatings from Serbia

  • @ervinndoka
    @ervinndoka 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I am from Lezhë, but this guy is amazing. The place he created deserves the attention. It's a "must visit" for everyone that comes to Albania.

  • @SilkyPinkPanter
    @SilkyPinkPanter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Let’s hope Albania beauty spots don’t get too commercialised and destroyed .
    We need sustainable tourism .

  • @eaglemars6123
    @eaglemars6123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Greek greetings to our old neighbours

  • @itgirl2807
    @itgirl2807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Am I the only one who has noticed that David is acting like a true Albanian.. hugging people and just being warm and friendly to everyone 😄

  • @airbus1233
    @airbus1233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I‘m albanian and I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you that you show also the beautiful sides of Albania and not only the bad ones like nearly every film etc. Enjoy your time in beautiful Albania (kalofsh mirë)!

  • @5cats2kids8
    @5cats2kids8 3 ปีที่แล้ว +132

    Cheese marinated in wine? You already have my attention!

    • @Frosty4326
      @Frosty4326 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Something ive had a lot actually, scince i am albanian, not my favorite type of cheese we do though. We also do a very soft white cheese kinda like mozzarella but with a lot more flavor. Recommended.

  • @jimbush80528
    @jimbush80528 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Amazing video David. I love to see how how awesome these folks are. I learned through geneology that my 2nd great grandfater left Shkodër around 1860 so this is even more personal. I will need to take my family there to see these beutiful places where our ancestors came from. Thank you!

    • @aalldldakekjs8981
      @aalldldakekjs8981 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@thefuture3489 calm down. Because of people like you saying shit like this many dont like us. Be humble and stoo talking so much bullshit without any sources.

    • @arbenstaka9710
      @arbenstaka9710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      God bless you and your family you always welcome in your Land
      Albania is your country
      🙏🙏👍

  • @kreshnik1710
    @kreshnik1710 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Respect to this guy , he took a great initiative , producing lots of things locally .

    • @menaschnl9703
      @menaschnl9703 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Is true he is soo kind

  • @theproudONE92
    @theproudONE92 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This was mind blowing. Had no idea Albania had a gem like this

  • @ajsm6137
    @ajsm6137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +56

    Now tell me if this wasn’t impressive? Absolutely amazing! Mrizi i Zanave it’s in my bucket list whenever I get to go back to Albania! Thank you David for taking us with you through your camera lenses. This vid was such a treat.

  • @FirstLast-hj1rh
    @FirstLast-hj1rh 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I went to Tirana back in 2014. Great place and people, also I had the best burger I've ever had. Love from England !

  • @hsjskkksnjs1348
    @hsjskkksnjs1348 3 ปีที่แล้ว +143

    Albanian people are good people

    • @lilolana1253
      @lilolana1253 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The best whith no complexies

  • @brunildamehmeti3558
    @brunildamehmeti3558 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    zoti u dhente begati mbaresi e shendet jeni 1 Komplimente per cdo gje 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟👏👏👏👏👏

  • @michellecsiernyik5200
    @michellecsiernyik5200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Loving the Albanian series David! Thank you

  • @canart1975
    @canart1975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Another thing is that the prices are extremely affordable.we went there 4 people and order a lot ,basically we tried everything they had, and payed like 80 us dollars.

  • @glen80elezi46
    @glen80elezi46 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Im Albanian from the US. Going to that restaurant has been in my plans since i first heard of it. One of the best and innovative restaurants in 🇦🇱. Next time I return to my roots, mrizi i zanave is in my checklist

  • @anthropomorphizedrock
    @anthropomorphizedrock 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen

  • @wasabihayo2068
    @wasabihayo2068 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Amazing place and work! The owner looks very hardworking guy! Just respect! Definitely gonna visit next year!

  • @soniaaguilera8970
    @soniaaguilera8970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    SALUDOS DESDE MI PAÍS CHILE 🇨🇱💓😘♥️🌶️

  • @emmanuelmacron3560
    @emmanuelmacron3560 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I've been waiting for you to visit this place. I'm from Kosova - and this is my favorite place in Albania. I love it!
    It seems you had the same amazing experience as I did every time I've visited.

    • @emmanuelmacron3560
      @emmanuelmacron3560 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Lucky Strike, fute kastravecin atje nga ku dole.

  • @phoebus9232
    @phoebus9232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Wow this Chef is amazing!!!!! He deserves all the Michellene Stars 👍👌✌️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

  • @supertoyssupertoys3809
    @supertoyssupertoys3809 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Te rujt zoti Altin, njeri I mrekullueshem , kur ke talent , dashuri e respekt per ushqimin, njerzit e kulturen zoti te ndihmon edhe me shum me pas sukses, te baft zoti 120 vjeq e legacia jote jetofte me shekuj 🙏🏻

  • @helpmeget1ksubswith1videop72
    @helpmeget1ksubswith1videop72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Never wait for tomorrow. Make memories today and celebrate your life to the fullest.

  • @zoranmilunovic5580
    @zoranmilunovic5580 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Greetings from Australia .. yes on my agenda is to visit Albania ..hope they like Srbs coming

    • @warezzeraw4503
      @warezzeraw4503 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      there were many serbs this summer so no problem everyone is welcome

    • @anonymous-oj3ek
      @anonymous-oj3ek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Everyone is welcomed as long as they respect us, our country and culture. 🙌🏻

    • @arbenstaka9710
      @arbenstaka9710 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very welcome in Albanian
      You will be very surprised hospitality of Albanian people

    • @lordiangs3476
      @lordiangs3476 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Everyone is welcomed to Albania
      What happened to the past it belongs to the past , everyone should look forward both side Albania and Serbia.
      But I'm glad to hear that you as a Serbian wants to visit Albania.

    • @imperatoralbanie7668
      @imperatoralbanie7668 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Listen we Albanians have problems just Serbian politicians and soldier.
      Serbian people here are welcomed as brothers.

  • @MrLuigji
    @MrLuigji 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    You’ve truly shown the Albanian spirit of how Welcoming we are , friendly and humble...Some of the best videos about Albania
    Great job. Thank you for the video, and thank you for keeping it real!

  • @jugotonic3838
    @jugotonic3838 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Mashalla shipnia! Valla knaqni! Selam

  • @bosniaksandzak574
    @bosniaksandzak574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hardworking men respect brother.
    Is beautiful to see

  • @AartiMadan
    @AartiMadan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +188

    You are aging the cheese in a barrel with wine and then we eat it and it blows our mind.. hahahahha

    • @Albanianwarrior23
      @Albanianwarrior23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      .. That was a funny line from David... He's a funny guy lol

    • @Davidsbeenhere
      @Davidsbeenhere  3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Thank you!!!

    • @fixxiehartmann5227
      @fixxiehartmann5227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MC DaVe aka The Travlbanian

    • @321letsgooo
      @321letsgooo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Love the smile it puts on guys face to hear the responses to all his awesome food he produces n the hug afterwards

    • @aspetosi
      @aspetosi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hahaha Yes, this cheese is like an alcoholic drink lol

  • @dj90-d8q
    @dj90-d8q 3 ปีที่แล้ว +316

    The place looks greater than Italy

    • @eldrishpuza8512
      @eldrishpuza8512 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @You got baited greater no but cheaper yes

    • @aleks3074
      @aleks3074 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      E tutto Arte DOC Alessio Albania

    • @aleks3074
      @aleks3074 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Merizi i Zanave agriturismo in Albania

    • @suave605
      @suave605 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Italy is albania.

    • @dj90-d8q
      @dj90-d8q 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@suave605 Albania is a country, learn some geography

  • @mercedes-benzmercedes-benz9553
    @mercedes-benzmercedes-benz9553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I’ve been there,the food such a amazing nice and fresh and tasty,service such a beautiful and hygiene is so spotless very impressed I love Albania 🇦🇱

  • @MuzzSader
    @MuzzSader 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow!! This is definitely one of my fav vids. Like alot of others have mentioned, the owner seems so proud of his work & love that he employs & helps the locals. Thanks for sharing this Dave!!

  • @dewi9235
    @dewi9235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    WOW! All from the farm selfmade 👍

    • @liljanasufaj1643
      @liljanasufaj1643 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yep. This is the most famous farmland in Albania. Italy and BBC already have done a special program about this place.

  • @erjola617
    @erjola617 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is a beautiful, natural and Bio Resort in Albania. I have been there severals time and I miss it very much now that I do not live in Albania. There are a lot of other in Albania too. In Korca town there are some beautiful villages that offer wonderful small hotels ( Bujtina) , with very very good food and serice. Every body must visit Albania. It is a beautiful Country that offer to much for everyone. We have Alpe mountains and the most beautifull see ( Jon and Adriatic).

  • @RealChristianTV
    @RealChristianTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    The farm owner is a rich man..so many different products he has

    • @freedomain8343
      @freedomain8343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ... and most importantly my friend he is a real humble human being with a very big heart, God bless his soul ❤️❤️❤️

    • @sonyhagz6760
      @sonyhagz6760 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@freedomain8343and a person who do does his work with his hart

  • @illyriaillyria7950
    @illyriaillyria7950 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Finally the channel with the most beautiful videos and very well done.Thank you for presenting Albania so beautifully

  • @NikaRio
    @NikaRio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Dang you got the famous room with that beautiful view! Can’t wait to visit next year! Let’s hope this pandemic is gone

  • @theprofessor1484
    @theprofessor1484 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have been there so many times and never gets old. Oh man you have outdone yourself. Thank you for bringing as a little home.

  • @nukembear2345
    @nukembear2345 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This might be your best vid David, the guy who runs this farm is amazing! Everything looks awesome!

  • @timsmith9075
    @timsmith9075 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My niece lives in Tirana, while her parents were visiting they stopped at Mrizi i Zanave. What a spectacular location and the food looks scrumptious. We will definitely add this to our bucket list.

  • @wangpuaaboh2909
    @wangpuaaboh2909 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    One of the best video I have seen in long long time, mind blowing, the content of the video is out of this world!

  • @annadanielova2310
    @annadanielova2310 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This man is hard working! And all homemade

  • @frankfunk9188
    @frankfunk9188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    That is a great series and this episode / place is really stunning. Last week I was in Albania for the first time, partially inpired by your content. Next time I'll make sure to visit Mrizi i Zanave

  • @aureliogj7966
    @aureliogj7966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    This could have been 1 hour documentary

    • @Davidsbeenhere
      @Davidsbeenhere  3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I literally did!

    • @bimmerguye23
      @bimmerguye23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That is what I suggested to David in my comment . Mrizi/Altin and the crew are the daddies of Slow Food .

    • @neamakri
      @neamakri 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Davidsbeenhere thank you for showcasing my beautiful country ❤ and I'm really happy you are having a great time enjoying all of our food and traditions

    • @EuroGuy85
      @EuroGuy85 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Could've been a Ken Burns series too! Well done to David and Altini as well.

  • @xMegan_Avery_Woodx
    @xMegan_Avery_Woodx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I'm from Albania and never been there but that place looks like paradise of food next time i go to Albania definitely worth visiting that place 🇦🇱🇦🇱

  • @b.bsalihu5160
    @b.bsalihu5160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Welcome to Albania David 🙏🥰The Land of Arberia, ILLYRIA now Shqipria 🇦🇱 🇺🇸 🇮🇹 🇦🇱👍😅🥕🥬🧅🍅🍗🧄🥒🦞🦐🦑🦪🍽️🍲🥘

  • @audreystrickland5122
    @audreystrickland5122 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Best vlog I've seen you do...I enjoy your videos cause it's not JUST eating, altho the highlight. And, I'm really glad your not eating the same kinda food..over and over. Great job!

  • @gilmanmucaj9058
    @gilmanmucaj9058 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video David, very positive energy comes through clearly.I can relate to your emotions; few years back Altin took his time and gave me and my family the tour of the area. Mrizi is a great place that has to be shared with the world.

  • @AlbHack3r
    @AlbHack3r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Wait until whole Albania glows up, love my country

  • @Me-ks2fr
    @Me-ks2fr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thanks for the Inspo. It looks sooooooo beautiful.
    Will definitely visit this summer

  • @hisenhasani2979
    @hisenhasani2979 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Nuk thuhet kot crazy albanian bro ❤🇦🇱 much love to all tourists greetings from kosova 👑

  • @amc3
    @amc3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    David, this was incredible and utterly amazing, I spent some time in Albania in 2017, loved the food, its stunning coasts, fantastic mountains and its warm welcoming people.
    The smoked black sausages and meats I had were excellent, but I especially loved the cheese, especially the yellow one hot for breakfast.
    What a talented guy, making things in a natural and sustainable way, small groups of producers making a massive difference.

  • @ergysjancaj6869
    @ergysjancaj6869 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just WOW! This place has been on my "to go" list for a while and after seeing this video I want to go there even more. Thank you for showing the would how Amazing Albania really is! Faleminderit!!!!!

  • @caehlers
    @caehlers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    One of my favorite videos of all time - from any of the food folks I follow on TH-cam!

  • @LEO-MESSI3100
    @LEO-MESSI3100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    It's amazing experience bro. Very nice video bro keep it up .❤️

  • @zoran9945
    @zoran9945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    This is absolutely awesome!!!

  • @ajinkyaaa
    @ajinkyaaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I loved this content..Always fond of this channel ❤️

    • @selsofiamurrizi9509
      @selsofiamurrizi9509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Vizit Albania❤

    • @ajinkyaaa
      @ajinkyaaa 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@selsofiamurrizi9509 I would love to ❤️❤️

    • @selsofiamurrizi9509
      @selsofiamurrizi9509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ajinkyaaa and don't forget to visit divjaka lagoon of cravasta is amazing ❤this city is in Albania and people are good and friendly to

  • @nandinidanani8726
    @nandinidanani8726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Really best place to eat ,enjoy ,live and do business...the person has made a very good business from scratch..lovely to see this blog..thanks David..love ur blogs 🙏

  • @kv6256
    @kv6256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great videos, man. You come across very humble and receptive.

  • @angelinat7203
    @angelinat7203 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Zoti te rujt Altin ,krenohemi me ty 🙏🏻 God bless you, you are amazing!

  • @noeldabreo6130
    @noeldabreo6130 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    David what an unbelievable place..hope there's a second episode following soon

  • @5thstrecordsllc700
    @5thstrecordsllc700 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow! That place looks absolutely magical 🙌🔥

    • @5thstrecordsllc700
      @5thstrecordsllc700 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      lagjes cuni2 wow! That’s so cool!! Thanks for sharing that

  • @speeddemon8977
    @speeddemon8977 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    North Albanians people eyes are so nice most north Albanians have blue green eyes and i have witness that.

    • @Pironjani
      @Pironjani 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      What do the eyes have to do with this video lol

    • @Pironjani
      @Pironjani 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @I C your question is irrelevant because I did not mention myself in anyway!

    • @Pironjani
      @Pironjani 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @I C hahaha oh man you are really something...

    • @kitchenkiing
      @kitchenkiing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Im from Kosovo my gfather have blue eyes but i have Brown. There are alot of Albanians with both Brown and blue/Green eyes

    • @Giorgio21443
      @Giorgio21443 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have green eyes

  • @viratkohli7132
    @viratkohli7132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I think this guy have already heaven😅

  • @sunilpatel217
    @sunilpatel217 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Superb, fantastic, mind blowing , what a fabulous place, hats off to Altin for making everything under one roof, such an awesome farm. Loved it so so much, would definitely love to visit this place.

    • @selsofiamurrizi9509
      @selsofiamurrizi9509 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you visit Albanian don't forget to visit divjaka to in Albania is very beautiful

  • @lumusmaxhuni4532
    @lumusmaxhuni4532 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Everything about in this video is amazing , seen it in another channel just cant get enough . Hopefully i can visit it one day

  • @sirena11
    @sirena11 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wow ! This place is amazing!!!

  • @adriangeicu
    @adriangeicu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Insane, so much money had to be invested in this... it all looks fkign awsome, love the smokery and the wine :D gj from romania.

  • @arvindgoudar1586
    @arvindgoudar1586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow ! what an entrepreneur. He has so many cool things going on. Its a pleasure to watch !!