Ben Washburn
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Places to Visit in Albania: 2 Week Travel Guide
Here are the places I would recommend visiting in Albania during a two week trip. This itinerary is best during the warmer months (April - October).
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Timestamps:
0:00 Day 1: Tirana (settle in)
0:43 Day 2: Theth (Shkodra; Rozafa Castle; Theth Village)
6:07 Day 3: Theth (Syri i Kalter)
9:20 Day 4: Valbona (Theth to Valbona hike)
13:53 Day 5: Mrizi i Zanave (Komani Lake Ferry; Mrizi i Zanave; Artisan in Zadrima; Kruja)
19:55 Day 6 & 7: Tirana (BunkArt2; House of Leaves; Tirana restaurants)
20:21 Day 8: Berat (Berat Castle; Alpeta Agrotourism)
29:57 Day 9: Gjirokastra (Gjirokastra traditional food)
30:28 Day 10: Gjirokastra (Old Bazaar; Zekate House; Gjirokastra Castle)
32:19 Day 11: Saranda (Syri i Kalter Saranda)
34:20 Day 12: Saranda (Butrint; Saranda and Ksamil beaches: Plazhi i Pasqyrave; Shpella e Pellumbave; Ksamil beach)
35:48 Day 13: Dhermi (Qeparo, Porto Palermo, Himare; Drymades)
37:47 Day 14: Dhermi (Boat tour: Shen Andreu Bay; Blue Cave; Grama Bay; Pirate's Cave; Shpella e Pellumbave; Gjipe beach)
39:57 Day 15: Tirana (Llogara National Park; Vlora)
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Was Visiting Albania Worth It? Americans talk about their first trip to Albania
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After nearly two years living in Albania, I finally got my parents to visit me here. They visited for two weeks, and we explored a ton of beautiful places: from Theth & Valbona, to Ksamil and Saranda. In this video, they reflect on their first trip to Albania: their favorite experiences, impressions, food, etc. If you are interested in the Albanian cities they visited, I also have published sev...
1 Week in Croatia: Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Krka
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Some shots from my first trip to Croatia. During our time there, we visited Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, and Krka National Park! My Instagram: bwashfit Music Credit: Song 1: Ether - Silent Partner ua-cam.com/video/r6En29azNBA/v-deo.html Song 2: Jazzaddict's Intro by Cosimo Fogg (201) soundcloud.com/cosimo-fogg Creative Commons - Attribution 3.0 Unported- CC BY 3.0 Free Download / Stre...
My Parents' ALBANIA Trip Ends | Dhermi Boat Tour (Grama Bay, Gjipe Beach), Porto Palermo, Vlora
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On the final days of my parents' visit to Albania, we drove up the Albanian Riviera from Saranda, stopping at Qeparo, Porto Palermo Castle, and Himare before arriving at Drymades Beach, Dhermi. Here, we arranged a speedboat trip to visit some of the many bays, caves, and beaches around Dhemri, Himare, and the Karaburun Peninsula (including Shen Andrea Bay, Blue Cave, Grama Bay, Pirate's Cave, S...
Traveling South in ALBANIA! Gjirokastra to Albanian Riviera (Saranda, Blue Eye, Ksamil, Butrint)
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In this video, Fiori and I bring my parents to the Stone City, Gjirokastra. We visit some historical sites such as Zekate House and the Gjirokastra Castle, before making our way to the Albanian coast. On our way to Saranda, we also stopped at Blue Eye (Syri i Kalter), which is famous for its clear blue water. After arriving at Hotel Nertili, we traveled to the ancient city of Butrint. Butrint i...
My Parents try Raki in ALBANIA! Traveling to BERAT: Berat Castle, Wine & Raki Tour | Journey Albania
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After a couple days of rest in Tirana, we continued our Albania trip by heading to Berat. Berat is a popular city for tourists because of its ancient castle, beautiful Ottoman-style houses, and tasty Albanian food. After spending some time wandering around the castle, we drove 30 minutes to Alpeta Agrotourism in Roshnik. Alpeta is a winery, restaurant, and guesthouse that offers wine and raki t...
Our ALBANIA TRIP Continues! Komani Lake Ferry, Mrizi i Zanave, and Kruja with my Parents
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In Part 3 of my parents' two-week trip throughout Albania, we traveled from Valbona to Komani Lake, Mrizi i Zanave, and finally, Kruja. The Komani Lake ferry is a great choice if you are heading to or from Valbona! The views of the turquoise lake and the surrounding mountains are beautiful. Mrizi i Zanave is a restaurant/hotel in Fishtë, Lezhë that serves farm-to-table dishes. Their dishes are ...
Hiking Theth to Valbona: What to Expect | Albanian Alps 2021 | Journey Albania
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Hiking Theth to Valbona: What to Expect | Albanian Alps 2021 | Journey Albania
My Parents travel to ALBANIA! Visiting the beautiful village Theth | Journey Albania
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My Parents travel to ALBANIA! Visiting the beautiful village Theth | Journey Albania
Best of Albanian Riviera - Sarandë, Himarë, Gjipe Beach, Qeparo, Dhermi, Vlorë | Journey Albania
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Best of Albanian Riviera - Sarandë, Himarë, Gjipe Beach, Qeparo, Dhermi, Vlorë | Journey Albania
Gjirokastra, Albania | Exploring the Bazaar & Gjirokastra Castle | Journey Albania
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Gjirokastra, Albania | Exploring the Bazaar & Gjirokastra Castle | Journey Albania
Road Trip to Albania's Thermal Baths (Përmet) | Journey Albania
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Road Trip to Albania's Thermal Baths (Përmet) | Journey Albania
ALBANIA's Historic City! Exploring KRUJË (Old Bazaar, Krujë Castle, Skanderbeg Museum, Sari Salltik)
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ALBANIA's Historic City! Exploring KRUJË (Old Bazaar, Krujë Castle, Skanderbeg Museum, Sari Salltik)
Incredible ALBANIAN Food! Rural Tourism Experience at Mrizi i Zanave
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Incredible ALBANIAN Food! Rural Tourism Experience at Mrizi i Zanave
Best Fish in ALBANIA? Exploring Shiroke and Eating Traditional Albanian Food in Shkoder
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Best Fish in ALBANIA? Exploring Shiroke and Eating Traditional Albanian Food in Shkoder
Have you been to this Albanian Village? (Bogë, Albania)
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Have you been to this Albanian Village? (Bogë, Albania)
Beautiful Sunset in Shiroke, ALBANIA! Biking along Shkodra Lake
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Beautiful Sunset in Shiroke, ALBANIA! Biking along Shkodra Lake
Shkoder, ALBANIA is Amazing! Exploring by Bicycle (Ura e Mesit, Rozafa Castle)
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Shkoder, ALBANIA is Amazing! Exploring by Bicycle (Ura e Mesit, Rozafa Castle)
Tirana to SHKODER, Albania! Finally Traveling to the North
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Tirana to SHKODER, Albania! Finally Traveling to the North
American eats Traditional Albanian Food all day! Instagram decides...
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American eats Traditional Albanian Food all day! Instagram decides...
Testing my Max Weighted Pullup: 100+ lbs?
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Testing my Max Weighted Pullup: 100 lbs?
Trying to make BAKLAVA
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Trying to make BAKLAVA
Albania's Bunkers 🇦🇱
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Albania's Bunkers 🇦🇱
1 Year Living in ALBANIA | This is why you should travel to Albania!
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1 Year Living in ALBANIA | This is why you should travel to Albania!
Visiting VLORË, ALBANIA in October? 🇦🇱
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Visiting VLORË, ALBANIA in October? 🇦🇱
KOSOVO is Amazing 🇽🇰! Adventures in the Rugova Mountains
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KOSOVO is Amazing 🇽🇰! Adventures in the Rugova Mountains
Trying to make ALBANIAN TAVË KOSI
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Trying to make ALBANIAN TAVË KOSI
Trying to make ALBANIAN SPECA TË MBUSHURA
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Trying to make ALBANIAN SPECA TË MBUSHURA
Hiking in VALBONA, ALBANIA 🇦🇱
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Hiking in VALBONA, ALBANIA 🇦🇱
Trying to make ALBANIAN HALLVË
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Trying to make ALBANIAN HALLVË

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @jollyjay1988
    @jollyjay1988 18 годин тому

    Lovely Albania. Greetings from India .

  • @HK-pp9ig
    @HK-pp9ig День тому

    Bukur, por sherbimi le shume per te deshiruar. Ambjentet ne plazhet e rivieres kane shume pluhur, miza dhe plehra, ndersa pronaret e lokaleve bejne sikur nuk i shohin; po ashtu sikur nuk i shohin bejne edhe shqiptaret e Shqiperise; ndoshta sepse jane mesuar me pluhur e miza perdite; por te huajve keto gjera u bien ne sy menjehere. Nuk po flas per hotelin, dushi me ujin pa presion, te dukej sikur je ne nje dhome torture, ku uji i ftohte behej i nexhte e pastaj perseri i ftohte ne varesi se sa njerez hapnin dushet ne te njejten kohe ne hotel. Sidoqofte kur e krahason me pak vite me pare kur uji dhe dritat iknin, tani te pakten kishte uji (pothuaj kishte), ndersa dritat iken vetem nje nate ne Jale.

  • @antoninacistova6842
    @antoninacistova6842 3 дні тому

    Well done you! Really pleased to watch this video. I visited Albania in April 2024 and fall in love with this country. Bought ticket to Tirana again,will fly in October ,can't wait!🎉

  • @marialevante7304
    @marialevante7304 11 днів тому

    It is not easy to travel by plane to Albania from where I am.

  • @PaulRichard1955
    @PaulRichard1955 13 днів тому

    What is the restaurant actually called. It would be super helpful if in future you got an outside shot if the restaurant showing the name!

  • @malcolmnicoll1165
    @malcolmnicoll1165 14 днів тому

    Amazing country. It’s come a long way. It was once known as the North Korea of Europe. Can’t wait to get there.

  • @Salimsaboshekarau
    @Salimsaboshekarau 15 днів тому

    Am coming to meet you bro soon my name is salim from Nigeria

  • @minhkhoi_sw
    @minhkhoi_sw 27 днів тому

    Did you make linear progress easily?

  • @acasiatucker7401
    @acasiatucker7401 Місяць тому

    Ben how did you find your rental apartment? Did you sign a longer lease? Or shorter ones and stayed in airbnbs and hotels?

  • @NinaAghogho
    @NinaAghogho Місяць тому

    Hi,am planning to move to Albanian with my family and work there,,,,,but people are discourage us,a friend my said that have language barriea that if you don't understand or speak ab Albanian it had to get a job,,,,, please advise me,since you have live there for long

  • @joanstone6740
    @joanstone6740 Місяць тому

    Is it a Muslim country though? I'm scared of the intolerance in Islamic countries..

    • @AnasChemmala
      @AnasChemmala Місяць тому

      I live in uae which is Muslim country but I see many people from west like UK, US Canada etc moving here with families here because they feel safer here.

    • @joanstone6740
      @joanstone6740 Місяць тому

      @@AnasChemmala Is it safe for Jewish people? And gays? Do women have rights where they can work drive and wear what they please?

    • @AnasChemmala
      @AnasChemmala Місяць тому

      @@joanstone6740 haha it’s funny how brainwashed are you guys. There are gay people, women are safer and enjoy their life to fullest here wearing from bikini to anything than any other country, please check videos on UA-cam of Dubai if you have never been here, check Five Palm Jumeirah hotel, Jbr beach, la mer beach, mall of emirates shopping mall, yas island, Ferrari world etc etc

  • @MarjanaMurati
    @MarjanaMurati 2 місяці тому

    SHiroka Vendlinja ime e bukur Te dua shume Je Oksigjeni IM Te ka stolise ZOTI❤

  • @dsawyer8
    @dsawyer8 2 місяці тому

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

  • @ToroNito
    @ToroNito 3 місяці тому

    What wonderful parents you have Ben! You are so lucky! One can tell they are amazing people. We are lucky to have you here, you have been such an amazing ambassador to our country! Greetings to your mom and dad, and i hope they will visit us again! Much LOVE!

  • @anthonyisgro6728
    @anthonyisgro6728 3 місяці тому

    (Helping the algorithm) Don't forget those drop sets! It feels like you can fly over those bars 😂😂

  • @comment5884
    @comment5884 3 місяці тому

    Ben i see you started your channel 2019. Random question by chance did you file a 1099 or formSE for taxes back in 2020 and or 2021 and receive your SETC. or know anyone that was self employed?

  • @MsLinda165
    @MsLinda165 4 місяці тому

    Google says Albania translated means "Sons of Eagles" and is the mother of Latin and Greek languages. I'd imagine their cultural values are of utmost importance, so let's hope that doesn't erode with the onslaught of tourism.

  • @Marginal391
    @Marginal391 4 місяці тому

    Thank you 👍 🙃

  • @mistertigre.4611
    @mistertigre.4611 4 місяці тому

    I hope they will never join EU it's better not all EU countries are very expensive to live in . There is only a few cheap countries left like Albania together with Kosovo and Bosnia.

  • @Alisson99999
    @Alisson99999 4 місяці тому

    bro, I'm doing 3 sets of 7 reps(last session) with 33LBS/15kg. Do you think I make it 1 set of 5 reps with 88LBS/40kg by December this year??

  • @rkgl22
    @rkgl22 4 місяці тому

    Does anyone know where this exact location is? I’m planning on proposing to my gf in a few months in Florence and this looks perfect

  • @user-bd6ln8nz2e
    @user-bd6ln8nz2e 4 місяці тому

    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

  • @muhametaliaj8788
    @muhametaliaj8788 5 місяців тому

    Grazie per il bell video.

  • @d4nnydevito923
    @d4nnydevito923 5 місяців тому

    Is there any way we could know where and how you reserved your speed boat trip on the shores of Dhermi? My girlfriend and I will be visiting Albania in May and would very much enjoy to do the same!

  • @stephenflory6782
    @stephenflory6782 5 місяців тому

    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 ?

  • @andreacibaku1041
    @andreacibaku1041 5 місяців тому

    Sa bukur ju ruajt zoti ❤❤

  • @kellieb1969
    @kellieb1969 5 місяців тому

    Hi can you recommend a car rental place that allows cross borders including Albania, and Montenegro, North Macedonia, Greece Bulgaria.

  • @kunalgupta2190
    @kunalgupta2190 6 місяців тому

    How to move there

  • @CarlosMendez003
    @CarlosMendez003 6 місяців тому

    Amazing! ❤

  • @nitasniche7352
    @nitasniche7352 6 місяців тому

    Love Americans and America 🇺🇸

  • @MrKastro65
    @MrKastro65 6 місяців тому

    I love Albania

  • @gothops2632
    @gothops2632 7 місяців тому

    Bro, what are the gyms like in Tirana and elsewhere in Albania?

  • @maalfx-d2t
    @maalfx-d2t 7 місяців тому

    Bro do you have Instagram

  • @Ziggyziggy1
    @Ziggyziggy1 7 місяців тому

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

  • @ericbrasseur1581
    @ericbrasseur1581 8 місяців тому

    see the film TAKEN....! inspirated from there

  • @Shumaher2000
    @Shumaher2000 8 місяців тому

    Just thank you

  • @emmehasanovic1634
    @emmehasanovic1634 9 місяців тому

    Viva Albania 🇦🇱, very nice😊

  • @AlienSpaceAngel
    @AlienSpaceAngel 9 місяців тому

    Hi :) Super nice videos you making ,but one thing is missin,,for people who wants to know,,The prices of all you do and the cost of the food you eat :) Thats would be super cool to know for people like me planning trips :) Keep going ..A

  • @petersonflr
    @petersonflr 9 місяців тому

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

  • @albaggal7826
    @albaggal7826 10 місяців тому

    Is road to Theth sitll unpaved?thanks

  • @ika849
    @ika849 10 місяців тому

    And can please tell me who’s ur driver or tourist guide name like u apparently drove to theth but who drove you around there since we trying to plan and it’s very hard

  • @ika849
    @ika849 10 місяців тому

    Hi we are planning to visit Albania in mid November Quick questions Is it better for us to drive around by ourselves like from Tirana to theth and spend money in better hotels up there or just go with guide me groups which is expensive Like is it safe for us to drive up theth and go around there ?

  • @Jinxsuez
    @Jinxsuez 10 місяців тому

    Man !! Imagine all the blowing up I could do when I voodoo and add some love potion to my science projects...😊

  • @gordonmichaels600
    @gordonmichaels600 11 місяців тому

    How widely is English used or understood?

    • @jessyjjj
      @jessyjjj 9 місяців тому

      Most of Albanians speak very well English and Italian languages

  • @nathanwaddell5144
    @nathanwaddell5144 11 місяців тому

    Where is this location exactly???

  • @abc-00000
    @abc-00000 11 місяців тому

    Thethi 💎 Lumi i shales ⭐ Mrizi i zanave ❤

  • @haiderzaidi7076
    @haiderzaidi7076 Рік тому

    Is this country good to live Senior person on social security 1000 Dollars

  • @HK-pp9ig
    @HK-pp9ig Рік тому

    Beautiful Albania - visited Himare and the Ionian coast last year, will return next summer. Thanks for posting.

  • @Dinoo97
    @Dinoo97 Рік тому

    😍