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

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  • Опубліковано 3 сер 2024
  • After one year living in Albania, I discuss some of the highlights of my time here! Also, I provide three reasons to encourage you to consider traveling to Albania. The three reasons are summarized here:
    1) Places: Albania has some of the most incredible historical sites, since the country has such a unique history. Also, Albania has amazing beaches along the Albanian Riviera, and stunning mountains (such as the Albanian Alps).
    2) Food: Albanian cuisine is full of traditional dishes such as byrek, tave kosi, ferges, and trilece. Additionally, many of the ingredients here are fresh - especially within the villages!
    3) People & Culture: Albanian culture holds a high importance for hospitality, and generally speaking, foreigners are respected and treated very well here. Also, many Albanians are very proud of their culture and traditions.
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    Tours in Albania, starting August!
    / journeyalbania
    Music Credit: Dj Quads
    Track Name: "It's Near"
    Music By: Dj Quads @ / aka-dj-quads
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 348

  • @stephenflory6782
    @stephenflory6782 4 місяці тому +8

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

  • @Albanianator
    @Albanianator 3 роки тому +68

    Spread love and positivity and life becomes better.

  • @hgodfrey
    @hgodfrey 2 роки тому +18

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

  • @MadebyAngelica
    @MadebyAngelica 3 роки тому +51

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

    • @mosesconteh1337
      @mosesconteh1337 Рік тому

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

  • @samantahoxhara5602
    @samantahoxhara5602 3 роки тому +72

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

    • @billsteen4272
      @billsteen4272 3 роки тому +1

      How do you afford it?

    • @enri447
      @enri447 3 роки тому +4

      @@billsteen4272 incredibly cheap in ALB

  • @TheVeganAbroad
    @TheVeganAbroad 3 роки тому +90

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

    • @NancyLouHoo
      @NancyLouHoo 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @TheVeganAbroad
      @TheVeganAbroad 3 роки тому +4

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

    • @TheVeganAbroad
      @TheVeganAbroad 3 роки тому

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

    • @TheVeganAbroad
      @TheVeganAbroad 3 роки тому

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

    • @TheVeganAbroad
      @TheVeganAbroad 3 роки тому

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

  • @drilonabushi1146
    @drilonabushi1146 3 роки тому +63

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

    • @bengwashburn
      @bengwashburn  3 роки тому +5

      Thank you!! 🙏

    • @kenikriezispirasspatas8982
      @kenikriezispirasspatas8982 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @uneti463
      @uneti463 3 роки тому +1

      y boo? lol, Albania is heaven

  • @A358M
    @A358M 3 роки тому +26

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

    • @gjergjikurti847
      @gjergjikurti847 3 роки тому

      How the fuck did they cross the border

    • @dritanstojanovic4576
      @dritanstojanovic4576 2 роки тому

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

  • @Danygotaworldtosee
    @Danygotaworldtosee 3 роки тому +39

    Great Video dude 🙏🏼💯💯

  • @FrankSuper1964
    @FrankSuper1964 3 роки тому +33

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

  • @thierrymilard1544
    @thierrymilard1544 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @Bunamek
    @Bunamek Рік тому +3

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

  • @angelashavers4828
    @angelashavers4828 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @PhilipSteeves
    @PhilipSteeves 3 роки тому +9

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

  • @lunakolonja8754
    @lunakolonja8754 3 роки тому +11

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

    • @spicymango9983
      @spicymango9983 2 роки тому

      I am also from Korce living in clearwater, Florida.

  • @petersonflr
    @petersonflr 8 місяців тому +2

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

  • @Xmen171
    @Xmen171 Рік тому +1

    I enjoyed the video. Thank you, sir.

  • @DanielKovacs
    @DanielKovacs Рік тому +2

    Thanks for the video 😍😍😍

  • @JONTHEWHEREHOG
    @JONTHEWHEREHOG 3 роки тому +11

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

  • @robertewelsh1
    @robertewelsh1 Рік тому +1

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

  • @albania8982
    @albania8982 3 роки тому +17

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

    • @usmanbaffa5548
      @usmanbaffa5548 3 роки тому

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

    • @Prosperustv
      @Prosperustv 2 роки тому

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

  • @jetliscelaj6551
    @jetliscelaj6551 3 роки тому +9

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

  • @jeffersonhenrique4100
    @jeffersonhenrique4100 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @generalizedperson9727
    @generalizedperson9727 3 роки тому +16

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

  • @kajardokaja6588
    @kajardokaja6588 3 роки тому +10

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

  • @adoa77
    @adoa77 3 роки тому +11

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

  • @peterthesneakybastar
    @peterthesneakybastar Рік тому +2

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

  • @robertkennedy4456
    @robertkennedy4456 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @angjelolumi3410
    @angjelolumi3410 3 роки тому

    Thank you for the great video and for your kindness!

  • @roberthertel5565
    @roberthertel5565 3 роки тому +6

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

  • @ervisbalaj1930
    @ervisbalaj1930 3 роки тому +1

    Loved the video ,thank you buddy😍😍

  • @rifatsadikaj3501
    @rifatsadikaj3501 3 роки тому +8

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

  • @yamunamahat3684
    @yamunamahat3684 Рік тому +1

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

  • @marthaluciariquer8827
    @marthaluciariquer8827 3 роки тому +3

    Great video Ben, thank you very much

  • @theox9015
    @theox9015 3 роки тому +6

    thank's bro, u r wellcome in albania

  • @atp2240
    @atp2240 2 роки тому

    Great video brother , Albania looks beautiful

  • @CiaobellaAmour
    @CiaobellaAmour 2 роки тому +2

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

  • @staalmannen2522
    @staalmannen2522 3 роки тому +9

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

  • @vladimirrakipi2454
    @vladimirrakipi2454 3 роки тому +1

    Great video thanks again Ben

  • @Ziggyziggy1
    @Ziggyziggy1 6 місяців тому

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

  • @dodgerblue7381
    @dodgerblue7381 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @dansav
    @dansav 2 роки тому

    really nice video! I enjoyed it, thanks!

  • @ionepiece_al7637
    @ionepiece_al7637 3 роки тому +3

    you're the best dude thank you !

  • @arikarakushi2189
    @arikarakushi2189 3 роки тому +7

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

  • @moose9544
    @moose9544 Рік тому

    Thanks bro for a great video

  • @christopherhogg1221
    @christopherhogg1221 2 роки тому +2

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

    • @besnikillyrian8520
      @besnikillyrian8520 2 роки тому

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

  • @anxhelamustafai6736
    @anxhelamustafai6736 3 роки тому +5

    Thank you for promoting Albania 🇦🇱

  • @Cryptoandgains
    @Cryptoandgains 2 роки тому

    Loved your vibe. Good bideo

  • @fabiovokrri517
    @fabiovokrri517 3 роки тому +3

    This video made me cry. Love my country and colture

  • @alejandrojrjovellar3411
    @alejandrojrjovellar3411 2 роки тому

    The food quality looks amazing!

  • @braniganlaura351
    @braniganlaura351 Рік тому +1

    Amazing

  • @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

  • @CM-eg3gl
    @CM-eg3gl 3 роки тому +2

    Love Albania. Greetings from Ireland

  • @songsabai3794
    @songsabai3794 2 роки тому

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

  • @enri447
    @enri447 3 роки тому +2

    The nation appreciates you sir!

  • @yamunamahat3684
    @yamunamahat3684 Рік тому +1

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

    • @jessyjjj
      @jessyjjj 8 місяців тому

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

  • @ilirrroku7161
    @ilirrroku7161 3 роки тому +1

    Top Lad...well done!!

  • @hamidmumtaz3875
    @hamidmumtaz3875 2 роки тому +1

    i really appreciate your effort.

  • @AmericantravelerMan
    @AmericantravelerMan Рік тому

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

  • @thebestofj.fraley
    @thebestofj.fraley 3 роки тому +7

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

    • @thebestofj.fraley
      @thebestofj.fraley 3 роки тому

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

    • @UnlimitedAspirations24
      @UnlimitedAspirations24 Рік тому +1

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

  • @kippsguitar6539
    @kippsguitar6539 3 роки тому +1

    very nice and intelligent video, cant wait to go there

    • @bengwashburn
      @bengwashburn  3 роки тому

      Thank you!! You definitely should visit Albania :)

  • @chrismarko7423
    @chrismarko7423 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @bengwashburn
      @bengwashburn  3 роки тому

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

  • @slypup1
    @slypup1 3 роки тому

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

  • @FoodXBert
    @FoodXBert 3 роки тому +2

    Great video.

  • @michaelpound9608
    @michaelpound9608 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @exhaka5742
    @exhaka5742 3 роки тому

    Love your videos

  • @sammiesmith6690
    @sammiesmith6690 3 роки тому

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

  • @dsawyer8
    @dsawyer8 Місяць тому

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

  • @martinogjomemo7940
    @martinogjomemo7940 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @lefterlaci4978
    @lefterlaci4978 3 роки тому +2

    Welcome to Albania 🇦🇱

  • @Marginal391
    @Marginal391 3 місяці тому

    Thank you 👍 🙃

  • @falconzeel1779
    @falconzeel1779 3 роки тому

    Super video.

  • @JetLagWarriors
    @JetLagWarriors 3 роки тому +12

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

    • @bengwashburn
      @bengwashburn  3 роки тому +8

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

    • @aviationfansalbania2332
      @aviationfansalbania2332 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @ariankaragiozi
    @ariankaragiozi 3 роки тому

    Thank you Ben?God bless you!

  • @armandosheti5653
    @armandosheti5653 2 роки тому

    Love you bro ❤

  • @timmyasikin3953
    @timmyasikin3953 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome....

  • @ElvissPresly777
    @ElvissPresly777 2 роки тому

    Well done man ;)

  • @morshedulalam5764
    @morshedulalam5764 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @mervynmontague1811
    @mervynmontague1811 3 роки тому +1

    Informative

  • @rachelsay1027
    @rachelsay1027 3 роки тому +2

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

    • @bengwashburn
      @bengwashburn  3 роки тому +2

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

  • @clarkewi
    @clarkewi 2 роки тому

    Awesome.

  • @redfirekla
    @redfirekla 3 роки тому

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

  • @colinzonneveld7546
    @colinzonneveld7546 2 роки тому

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

  • @alboohnebohrmaschine7811
    @alboohnebohrmaschine7811 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @almamati187
    @almamati187 3 роки тому

    thanks Ben

  • @kindheart2792
    @kindheart2792 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @TrantipTh
    @TrantipTh 2 роки тому

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

  • @susan8654
    @susan8654 2 роки тому

    Here now for the first time meeting my family.

  • @AlbanianGladiator
    @AlbanianGladiator 3 роки тому +5

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

    • @bengwashburn
      @bengwashburn  3 роки тому

      Ooo thank you! I'll check it out 🙏

  • @anthonycalleja7223
    @anthonycalleja7223 2 роки тому

    Hoping to be there 2022 !

  • @andreaprenaj2163
    @andreaprenaj2163 3 роки тому +3

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

    • @bengwashburn
      @bengwashburn  3 роки тому

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

  • @anl1456
    @anl1456 3 роки тому +5

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

  • @zeusolympus5969
    @zeusolympus5969 3 роки тому

    Nice video

  • @charlineorozco
    @charlineorozco 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @jackwashburn8241
    @jackwashburn8241 3 роки тому +1

    👌👌👌

  • @user-tm1oy6ck4t
    @user-tm1oy6ck4t 3 роки тому

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

  • @PMc831
    @PMc831 2 роки тому

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

  • @BrianGreco
    @BrianGreco 3 роки тому

    Love it!

  • @ericbrasseur1581
    @ericbrasseur1581 7 місяців тому

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

  • @TheLifeofCallum
    @TheLifeofCallum 3 роки тому +2

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