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  4 роки тому +164

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  • @wanderlust2638
    @wanderlust2638 2 роки тому +87

    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 роки тому +7

      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 Рік тому +2

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

    • @youtubee5545
      @youtubee5545 Рік тому +1

      Respekte pa fund 🇦🇱♥️🇽🇰

  • @chrisgr8509
    @chrisgr8509 4 роки тому +346

    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 роки тому +5

      Yoo thx for the compliments bro

    • @topvideos6334
      @topvideos6334 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @illyriankingdom600
      @illyriankingdom600 3 роки тому +16

      @@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 роки тому +5

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

    • @topvideos6334
      @topvideos6334 3 роки тому +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

  • @liljanasufaj1643
    @liljanasufaj1643 4 роки тому +421

    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 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +2

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

    • @nioabi8534
      @nioabi8534 4 роки тому

      @@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 4 роки тому

      @@nioabi8534 hahahhahahHahshHhHah fiks. 😂 😂 😂

    • @musicstockerx
      @musicstockerx 4 роки тому

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

  • @nerminsuljovic922
    @nerminsuljovic922 4 роки тому +201

    Love Albania greetings from Bosnia❤️

    • @illyrianknight714
      @illyrianknight714 3 роки тому +7

      You are welcome brother

    • @buseini
      @buseini 2 роки тому +3

      Greetings from New York!

    • @DinaricUbermensch
      @DinaricUbermensch 2 роки тому +1

      @@illyrianknight714 we are not brothers lol

    • @Ateisti999
      @Ateisti999 7 місяців тому

      @@DinaricUbermensch We are brothers we real Bosnians not with the Slavic Bosnians..With the Dalmatian Bosnians we are brothers..

  • @liljanasufaj1643
    @liljanasufaj1643 4 роки тому +218

    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 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +8

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

    • @azut8534
      @azut8534 4 роки тому +3

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

    • @binushsagar8326
      @binushsagar8326 4 роки тому

      Yes but not many people can a chief that..

    • @diktrejsi8214
      @diktrejsi8214 3 роки тому +1

      Experience in illegal stuffs, drugs and other thinks😁😁

  • @deopresoliber1010
    @deopresoliber1010 4 роки тому +172

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

    • @bbkl4892
      @bbkl4892 4 роки тому +1

      Yes thats true

    • @Ite-sw9vp
      @Ite-sw9vp 4 роки тому +2

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

    • @TravelingwithTonySweden
      @TravelingwithTonySweden 4 роки тому +5

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

    • @menaschnl9703
      @menaschnl9703 4 роки тому +1

      Is soo true he responded to my sms on Instagram always

  • @Nubrezyu
    @Nubrezyu 4 роки тому +301

    God bless Albanian Brother 🇮🇹❤️🇦🇱

  • @whiskeyfroots
    @whiskeyfroots 4 роки тому +80

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

  • @arizonad8012
    @arizonad8012 4 роки тому +41

    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 4 роки тому +3

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

    • @arbenstaka9710
      @arbenstaka9710 3 роки тому +8

      You are very welcome to our beautiful Country

    • @arizonad8012
      @arizonad8012 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @tonybravo9672
      @tonybravo9672 Рік тому

      Welcome

    • @Truffle-Hearts
      @Truffle-Hearts Рік тому +1

      You’re more than welcomed ❤

  • @sorinsrn5442
    @sorinsrn5442 4 роки тому +57

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

    • @tanmaska3171
      @tanmaska3171 2 роки тому +1

      norok😃😃😃😃😃😃😃😃

  • @eagleflight5427
    @eagleflight5427 4 роки тому +155

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

  • @kilonov4414
    @kilonov4414 3 роки тому +30

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

    • @Guwop-um8ci
      @Guwop-um8ci 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @bukefall11
    @bukefall11 4 роки тому +104

    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 роки тому +5

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

    • @strugani4554
      @strugani4554 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @bukefall11
      @bukefall11 3 роки тому +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 3 роки тому +1

      @@strugani4554 Faleminderit, shumë e vlerësuar.

  • @drin2124
    @drin2124 3 роки тому +17

    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 Рік тому +1

      ♥️♥️♥️🇦🇱🇽🇰

  • @2ermelinda2
    @2ermelinda2 4 роки тому +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  4 роки тому +17

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

    • @whatisrealwillprosper5973
      @whatisrealwillprosper5973 4 роки тому +1

      Sa e bukur je lock

    • @lilolana1253
      @lilolana1253 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @FightingCoward
    @FightingCoward 4 роки тому +231

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

    • @xoxom8243
      @xoxom8243 4 роки тому +13

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

    • @FightingCoward
      @FightingCoward 4 роки тому +4

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

    • @alomer2813
      @alomer2813 4 роки тому +1

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

    • @FightingCoward
      @FightingCoward 4 роки тому

      @@alomer2813 cheers to you.

    • @FightingCoward
      @FightingCoward 4 роки тому

      @Ismet Ademi perhaps we will!

  • @nicolasgaillard1780
    @nicolasgaillard1780 4 роки тому +59

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

    • @milotfokusi2124
      @milotfokusi2124 2 роки тому +1

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

  • @ervinndoka
    @ervinndoka 4 роки тому +21

    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.

  • @Enoxix.
    @Enoxix. 4 роки тому +356

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

    • @heidisharpe6589
      @heidisharpe6589 4 роки тому +2

      What fruits all presented in very poor way crop

    • @eldrishpuza8512
      @eldrishpuza8512 4 роки тому +46

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

    • @glen80elezi46
      @glen80elezi46 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +12

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

    • @Davidsbeenhere
      @Davidsbeenhere  4 роки тому +11

      Yes so good!

  • @moonch11ld
    @moonch11ld 4 роки тому +44

    Oh my beautiful Albania❤️
    Mrizi i Zanave is heaven 😍

  • @amritsingh7574
    @amritsingh7574 4 роки тому +14

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

  • @jetonbalisha5400
    @jetonbalisha5400 4 роки тому +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

  • @MKokalari
    @MKokalari 4 роки тому +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.

  • @mendjelire8392
    @mendjelire8392 4 роки тому +118

    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 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @ajsm6137
    @ajsm6137 4 роки тому +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.

  • @jbush7
    @jbush7 4 роки тому +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 роки тому

      @@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 роки тому +2

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

  • @airbus1233
    @airbus1233 4 роки тому +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)!

  • @kfjn0450
    @kfjn0450 3 роки тому +36

    Hello to our adriatic brothers from Puglia Italy

  • @geemene624
    @geemene624 4 роки тому +154

    Love from Greek neighbour, beautiful food and people.

    • @shqiperia60
      @shqiperia60 10 місяців тому

      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.

  • @67claudius
    @67claudius 4 роки тому +54

    I wish the best of our Albanian neighbors.

  • @wasabihayo2068
    @wasabihayo2068 4 роки тому +32

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

  • @michellecsiernyik5200
    @michellecsiernyik5200 4 роки тому +35

    Loving the Albanian series David! Thank you

  • @kreshnik1710
    @kreshnik1710 4 роки тому +57

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

  • @yunagaming28
    @yunagaming28 4 роки тому +323

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

    • @jetonbalisha5400
      @jetonbalisha5400 4 роки тому +5

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

    • @jetonbalisha5400
      @jetonbalisha5400 4 роки тому +4

      Amazed**

    • @yunagaming28
      @yunagaming28 4 роки тому +14

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

    • @FightingCoward
      @FightingCoward 4 роки тому +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 4 роки тому +1

      @@FightingCoward it has changed a lot

  • @emmanuelmacron3560
    @emmanuelmacron3560 4 роки тому +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.

  • @genciduraku4340
    @genciduraku4340 4 роки тому +79

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

  • @MrLuigji
    @MrLuigji 4 роки тому +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!

  • @ST1973
    @ST1973 4 роки тому +95

    Very nice video. Greetings from Croatia-Split

    • @d.heurope3514
      @d.heurope3514 4 роки тому +4

      @Alban Zejnullahu ruju po qkulesh bree mas Hrvatave 😂

    • @xxxPEXIxxx
      @xxxPEXIxxx 4 роки тому +1

      Živija stari!

    • @meshari-sx7gg
      @meshari-sx7gg 3 роки тому

      💪🇦🇱🇭🇷🕊️

  • @theproudONE92
    @theproudONE92 3 роки тому +24

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

  • @angelinat7203
    @angelinat7203 9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @FirstLast-hj1rh
    @FirstLast-hj1rh 3 роки тому +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 !

  • @itgirl2807
    @itgirl2807 4 роки тому +42

    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 😄

  • @illyriaillyria7950
    @illyriaillyria7950 4 роки тому +7

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

  • @shahzadaslam384
    @shahzadaslam384 Рік тому +1

    waw the person has a piece of haven on earth Albania is amazing one of the top destination would love to visit someday love from Pakistan

  • @MuzzSader
    @MuzzSader 4 роки тому +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!!

  • @bokicar1
    @bokicar1 4 роки тому +42

    Albania looks real nice.
    Greatings from Serbia

  • @SilkyPinkPanter
    @SilkyPinkPanter 4 роки тому +45

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

  • @wangpuaaboh2909
    @wangpuaaboh2909 4 роки тому +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!

  • @timsmith9075
    @timsmith9075 3 роки тому +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.

  • @amc3
    @amc3 3 роки тому +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.

  • @nukembear2345
    @nukembear2345 4 роки тому +9

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

  • @mercedes-benzmercedes-benz9553
    @mercedes-benzmercedes-benz9553 3 роки тому +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 🇦🇱

  • @XCyberAttackX
    @XCyberAttackX 4 роки тому +104

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

    • @Arbeniot
      @Arbeniot 4 роки тому +6

      Ismet Ademi you too

    • @eliadilay
      @eliadilay 4 роки тому +7

      Armavutluk'tan selamlar size de

    • @alberthayman1770
      @alberthayman1770 4 роки тому +14

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

    • @yugiyugo3115
      @yugiyugo3115 4 роки тому +8

      We arent brothers

    • @don825
      @don825 4 роки тому +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.

  • @anthropomorphizedrock
    @anthropomorphizedrock 3 роки тому +20

    This is the most beautiful thing I've ever seen

  • @glen80elezi46
    @glen80elezi46 4 роки тому +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

  • @canart1975
    @canart1975 4 роки тому +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.

  • @5cats2kids8
    @5cats2kids8 4 роки тому +132

    Cheese marinated in wine? You already have my attention!

    • @Frosty4326
      @Frosty4326 3 роки тому +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.

  • @brunildamehmeti3558
    @brunildamehmeti3558 4 роки тому +27

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

  • @theprofessor1484
    @theprofessor1484 4 роки тому +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.

  • @eaglemars6123
    @eaglemars6123 4 роки тому +36

    Greek greetings to our old neighbours

  • @helpmeget1ksubswith1videop72
    @helpmeget1ksubswith1videop72 4 роки тому +22

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

  • @audreystrickland5122
    @audreystrickland5122 4 роки тому +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!

  • @supertoyssupertoys3809
    @supertoyssupertoys3809 4 роки тому +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 🙏🏻

  • @TravelingwithTonySweden
    @TravelingwithTonySweden 4 роки тому +3

    The most unique place on the earth this, I just can't wait to visite and hopes that we can find all those good thinks to eat, drink, and enjoy the specialities of this fantastic guy Altin. He most to be the hero of this planet not just the hero of ALBANIA. The country of eagles ALBANIA is one of the most wanderful countries in Europe still with some unique old things and ways of living of humanity.

  • @frankfunk9188
    @frankfunk9188 4 роки тому +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

  • @phoebus9232
    @phoebus9232 4 роки тому +21

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

  • @bosniaksandzak574
    @bosniaksandzak574 3 роки тому +4

    Hardworking men respect brother.
    Is beautiful to see

  • @sunilpatel217
    @sunilpatel217 4 роки тому +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 роки тому +1

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

  • @Megan_Woodfxiry
    @Megan_Woodfxiry 4 роки тому +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 🇦🇱🇦🇱

  • @erjola617
    @erjola617 4 роки тому +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).

  • @renatos7936
    @renatos7936 4 роки тому +4

    better than Gordon Ramsey series, great job David beautiful video. I love you Albania 🇦🇱

  • @noeldabreo6130
    @noeldabreo6130 4 роки тому +9

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

  • @citizen1988
    @citizen1988 Рік тому

    Dear Altin, the agrobusiness you have been able to raise in village conditions is one of the greatest ideas working very successfully. This video is very covetous with such a precious series of various alimentary offerings. Very good!

  • @NikaRio
    @NikaRio 4 роки тому +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

  • @SigmaHailey
    @SigmaHailey 2 роки тому +1

    Albania looks awesome,cheese factory honeymachine,the people and your room with the beautiful view. Thankyou very much and safe travels.

  • @hsjskkksnjs1348
    @hsjskkksnjs1348 4 роки тому +143

    Albanian people are good people

    • @lilolana1253
      @lilolana1253 4 роки тому +2

      The best whith no complexies

  • @fhh-zf9sd
    @fhh-zf9sd 4 роки тому +1

    zoti te ndihmoft ne kete mbrekulli qe ke ngritur te uroj gjith te mirst uroj te vin sa me shum ne resortin tend dhe te shohin kete pun te mbrekullueshme dhe te investojne ne vendin e tyre.te punesohen sa me shum shqiptar se ju rane kockat ne vendet e botes ku shqiperia eshte mbrekulli bekim per ata qe kan sy .bravoooooooo

  • @ajinkyaaa
    @ajinkyaaa 4 роки тому +25

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

    • @selsofiamurrizi9509
      @selsofiamurrizi9509 3 роки тому +1

      Vizit Albania❤

    • @ajinkyaaa
      @ajinkyaaa 3 роки тому +1

      @@selsofiamurrizi9509 I would love to ❤️❤️

    • @selsofiamurrizi9509
      @selsofiamurrizi9509 3 роки тому +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

  • @Flavor88
    @Flavor88 4 роки тому +1

    I went there with my family when I visited last year... did not have this great experience with Altin. The place was awesome, people were extremely friendly and the food was truly amazing. Great review David, thank you for this video!

  • @NikaRio
    @NikaRio 4 роки тому +7

    David now you have found the best place in Albania! Mrizi Zanave makes every Albanian proud!

  • @caehlers
    @caehlers 4 роки тому +5

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

  • @anna90papi71
    @anna90papi71 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you for visiting our country and I hope you liked all the food you had ❤️

  • @roshiroshi1240
    @roshiroshi1240 4 роки тому +4

    David, if you didn't realized I'm telling you. You were in the best traditional food experience that you can ever get in Albania.

  • @AartiMadan
    @AartiMadan 4 роки тому +187

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

    • @Albanianwarrior23
      @Albanianwarrior23 4 роки тому +6

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

    • @Davidsbeenhere
      @Davidsbeenhere  4 роки тому +9

      Thank you!!!

    • @fixxiehartmann5227
      @fixxiehartmann5227 4 роки тому +1

      MC DaVe aka The Travlbanian

    • @321letsgooo
      @321letsgooo 4 роки тому +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 3 роки тому

      Hahaha Yes, this cheese is like an alcoholic drink lol

  • @Me-ks2fr
    @Me-ks2fr 4 роки тому +4

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

  • @zoranmilunovic5580
    @zoranmilunovic5580 4 роки тому +8

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

    • @warezzeraw4503
      @warezzeraw4503 4 роки тому +5

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

    • @anonymous-oj3ek
      @anonymous-oj3ek 3 роки тому +1

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

    • @arbenstaka9710
      @arbenstaka9710 3 роки тому

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

    • @lordiangs3476
      @lordiangs3476 3 роки тому

      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 3 роки тому +1

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

  • @gilmanmucaj9058
    @gilmanmucaj9058 4 роки тому +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.

  • @adriangeicu
    @adriangeicu 4 роки тому +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.

  • @jugotonic3838
    @jugotonic3838 4 роки тому +9

    Mashalla shipnia! Valla knaqni! Selam

  • @nandinidanani8726
    @nandinidanani8726 4 роки тому +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 🙏

  • @arvindgoudar1586
    @arvindgoudar1586 4 роки тому +3

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

  • @RealChristianTV
    @RealChristianTV 4 роки тому +38

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

    • @freedomain8343
      @freedomain8343 4 роки тому +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 роки тому

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

  • @wo1304
    @wo1304 4 роки тому +3

    Bravo. Kete Video ja tregova burrit tim Gjerman dhe qe te dy u kenaqem. Jam krenare per ju. Ju uroj nje vit te mbare

  • @dj90-d8q
    @dj90-d8q 4 роки тому +314

    The place looks greater than Italy

    • @eldrishpuza8512
      @eldrishpuza8512 4 роки тому +8

      @You got baited greater no but cheaper yes

    • @aleks3074
      @aleks3074 4 роки тому

      E tutto Arte DOC Alessio Albania

    • @aleks3074
      @aleks3074 4 роки тому +2

      Merizi i Zanave agriturismo in Albania

    • @suave605
      @suave605 4 роки тому +7

      Italy is albania.

    • @dj90-d8q
      @dj90-d8q 4 роки тому +11

      @@suave605 Albania is a country, learn some geography

  • @ergysjancaj6869
    @ergysjancaj6869 4 роки тому +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!!!!!

  • @AlbHack3r
    @AlbHack3r 4 роки тому +11

    Wait until whole Albania glows up, love my country

  • @Albanian_Dani
    @Albanian_Dani 4 роки тому +1

    Omg man
    Lucky man lucky
    I miss my country so so much
    I’m very happy to see you to enjoying the food and this wonderful people
    God bless u bro
    And you are very welcome again and whenever 🇦🇱👐🏻

  • @lumusmaxhuni4532
    @lumusmaxhuni4532 4 роки тому +9

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

  • @altoncool8079
    @altoncool8079 3 роки тому +1

    Mate you have the best job in the world,
    Thank you for sharing this nice family run restaurants.