Thank you for this video. Pogradec is my favorite town in my country. Used to spend summers there in my aunt's apartment back before the 90's. The majority of the people are wonderful. Fun fact: the former communist dictator of Albania used to spend time there because Pogradec's air was highly clean and full of oxygen and still is. That lake is heavenly and boy can they cook there our traditional food! Famous for "pace" which can be pronounced in English as "patche." Pogradec is pronounced in English as "Pogradets" which is close enough. Cheers.
Thank you ! I have had the deep water trout called Koran. Awesome ! I dont know about Pace...but i will ask for it ! You have a beautiful city and people !
Just confirmed with a friend of mine that we will be visiting Albania next Oct/Nov. Progradec is definitely on the list of places to visit. Can't wait.
Hope to meet you & April next year. We have been full time nomads in the US since March of 2019 but over a year ago we decided that we wanted to visit Albania & Pogradec specifically so we made reservations way back then for next summer: one month in Vlore & 3 months in Pogradec. It's very cool that you folks are there now and we can preview the town through your eyes. Take care. Judy & Jim
Hi Judy Hi jim !thank you for watching. We will have 1 more trip to Tirana for Thanksgiving then were here in Pogradec full time. And yes we will be doing a lot of walking tours here.
Patrick, if you think about it maybe show a run of the grocery stores and markets available in winter since its out of season. I am curious as to the quantity and quality of fruits and veggies. Next, what are annual taxes on the apartment per year? We were paying $6500 a year at the house sold in Oregon. In Ecuador taxes were like $45 annual hahahaha.
grocery store there i will. As long as they are ok with me doing it. Some are camera shy. I stray away from talking taxes on the channel. I always ask people to ask a aduditor, and lawyer. I dont blame anyone for asking. But that should come from a expert here. I will say there's a big smile on my face for how little it is here !
I am sure you will make a lot of new friends. You seem to be the type of person people trust right away - good energy. Being engaging and nice pays off. Enjoy…
Great video Patrick...If I may recommend, for an "outdoors professional" perspective...for you bike (regardless of type) get a "good" used bike, which will typically be much less expensive, have it serviced and/or inspected by a "bike professional" (assuming you don't purchase a used one form a shop) and if an "electric bike" just get a "new battery" (keep the old one as back up if they don't have an "exchange program" for their batteries there.) The battery for an electric bike is its "heart" and its new, for the most part, the bike is new as the electronics do not wear out unless of a poor quality. The "gear assembly" and "brakes" are the next thing to be focused on and the reason to have a "bike technician" look at a bike before purchase...Good luck!!!
Patrick, early morning cold water immersion therapy is supposed to be excellent for one's health. Expecting to see a video of you very soon showing us how its done in Pogradec. #Lead by Example... Patrick's Pogradec Penguin Club😂😂
@patrickoverseas Btw - re Albania ATM's - Schwab waives (credits back) the 7% (700 lek) access fee, right? Am now in Tirana. I want to avoid a heart attck lol
What a beautiful little city. I live in north Texas and I'm thinking of moving there. It's so beautiful and affordable. Patrick, did you say your Cigna insurance had a $750,000 deductible?
no $750 bucks a year. Many dont carry insurance here. A friend of mine hurt his back. Had to have surgery. Nuro- surgeon, 3 days in hospital, post care. no insurance...He paid $3,600 bucks...thats it!
Absolutely gorgeous! Glad you have some cooler weather finally. Are you planning and applying for residency/ citizenship now that you own property there? I wonder how easy it is to get. So happy for you guys ❤ Much love from a Texas transplant in Wisconsin.
@@patrickoverseas Awesome!! Man look at you guys- you’re really doing this. Props to you, it took a lot of research and bravery to do what you’ve done. Thanks for being an inspiration to the rest of us!
Wow, that looks amazing. Very beautiful. How much was the taxi from Tirana? You said 30 degrees and it's not even winter yet. I can see coming during the summer. as well.
Hi .. how would you compare property investments on coast lines cities between Durres Vs. Vlore , Vs. Sarande ? Which one in your opinion will grow faster ? Thanks
Hi Patrick. How much does an apartment cost to buy in Pogradec in an area clise to beach/lake? Thought you would know since you investigated the situation
LOVE IT! Much prefer a town like this to a big city. How hot does it get in the summer time there? And Albanian is difficult to master. Do most of the people in Albania also speak Italian? Can you use Italian as your language there? Gorgeous and unspoiled. So far. The lake has waves, it is not just a flat body of water. Looks like a tranquil ocean. But Patrick once you hit the magical age of 70 that insurance goes up to more than 1,000 a month. If I were younger, I would love t live there. Also are there hospitals? What about in case of emergency, such as a car accident?
Yes we have. We traveled and spent time in many cities here in Albania. For us. Our 2 favorites were Pogradec, and Shkoder. As i said those are our 2. Yours may be different.So we decided we would buy, and a deal fell in our lap. 1 minute walk to the beach fully furnished for 64,000 euros...which at the time of sale was about $68,000 bucks. Were very happy.
Also Patrick… if you are able to do so, please share with me the contact information of your landlady in Tirana as I would like to see what she might have available. Thank you for all you do. Your channel is a nice low key respite!
COOOOL THANK U SOOOO MUCH FO RESPONDING I WILL PROLLY C U ONDA STREETS PRETTY SOON MY GUY BUYN MY 🏡 All is left is surveyor go’n over my lots den BOOM ONDA ✈️
I commented yesterday how much I enjoyed this Sunday morning walk. I remembered that pier with the waterslides in your prior video there. You turned around at the same spot, but it was much sketchier on your first visit. I included a link to your prior video and said the pier was at the 3:20 mark. I double-checked after I posted to be sure the link was okay. I went to check later and my comment was gone. I'll try again: ua-cam.com/video/GZBkuEKAOs0/v-deo.html
yes they temp. Fixed a section with wood. Next walk i will do from a different. place in the city. Also gonna talk about how i bought my condo. Closing cost and such.
I am just days away now from b’n ona plane to land in Albania & I am hitn ur area fist & prolly last Please let me have sum help to find a very small not brand new 1 bed 1 bath place not to far from all da good stuff as food & markets go please Promise I will b a good representation of USA IN ALBANIA
I don't know how youtube decided to start showing me these videos, but I can't stop watching.
I got hooked after "Vagabond Awake" interviewed Patrick on their vlog.
Glad your here !
Thanks john ! Dan is a great guy. Very down to earth.
Thank you for this video. Pogradec is my favorite town in my country. Used to spend summers there in my aunt's apartment back before the 90's. The majority of the people are wonderful. Fun fact: the former communist dictator of Albania used to spend time there because Pogradec's air was highly clean and full of oxygen and still is. That lake is heavenly and boy can they cook there our traditional food! Famous for "pace" which can be pronounced in English as "patche." Pogradec is pronounced in English as "Pogradets" which is close enough. Cheers.
Thank you ! I have had the deep water trout called Koran. Awesome ! I dont know about Pace...but i will ask for it ! You have a beautiful city and people !
Loved your new video Patrick!❤
Thank you Jennine !
Just confirmed with a friend of mine that we will be visiting Albania next Oct/Nov. Progradec is definitely on the list of places to visit. Can't wait.
Perfect
Thanks for the views of your new home, Patrick. Really lovely looking place!
Thank you ! Were back in Tirana now. Packing up more stuff . going back Wednsday.
Pogradec is beautiful. My husband was born in that city. We were actually there for a month this year.
Love it Jenny. Very relaxed vibe.
The water is so clear!!!
clear, so beautiful, and peacful.
Hope to meet you & April next year. We have been full time nomads in the US since March of 2019 but over a year ago we decided that we wanted to visit Albania & Pogradec specifically so we made reservations way back then for next summer: one month in Vlore & 3 months in Pogradec. It's very cool that you folks are there now and we can preview the town through your eyes. Take care. Judy & Jim
Hi Judy Hi jim !thank you for watching. We will have 1 more trip to Tirana for Thanksgiving then were here in Pogradec full time. And yes we will be doing a lot of walking tours here.
@@patrickoverseas Awesome!!!! We LOVE your videos....so "real", down to earth, helpful and informative. Congrats on your new place. 👍😊❤️
@@jcampbells Thank you for coming along !
Great relaxed “friendwallk” around. Thanks for your “lens” on Pogradec!!
Thank you for watching !
Look at those mountains!!!
They are beautiful. And i know how much you like to hike.
Thank you for sharing this new chapter of your life with us! Very cool!
Thanks buddy
Beautiful water and views! I’m so happy for you guys 😊❤.
Yes thank you !
You got a very strategic place with Pogradec.
North Macedonia is just around a corner and Greece is also not far away. Smart choice!
Yes...love the location. And their building a new airport in southern part of the country.
Patrick, if you think about it maybe show a run of the grocery stores and markets available in winter since its out of season. I am curious as to the quantity and quality of fruits and veggies. Next, what are annual taxes on the apartment per year? We were paying $6500 a year at the house sold in Oregon. In Ecuador taxes were like $45 annual hahahaha.
grocery store there i will. As long as they are ok with me doing it. Some are camera shy. I stray away from talking taxes on the channel. I always ask people to ask a aduditor, and lawyer. I dont blame anyone for asking. But that should come from a expert here. I will say there's a big smile on my face for how little it is here !
Congrats! You must be very excited! You talked about this move for a long time!
Yes !! felt like it took forever. we are in Tirana, and are going back to Pogradec tomorrow with more of our stuff.
I listen to Albanian folk music every day. It’s a hobby. I am not Albanian. I am jealous. Love to go there. Not to stay but to see it.
I hope you can visit some time. Love this country
So happy for yall!
Hi Monte. Thanks !
I am sure you will make a lot of new friends. You seem to be the type of person people trust right away - good energy. Being engaging and nice pays off. Enjoy…
I am so taken with your life choices.
Thank you Diane !
Great video Patrick...If I may recommend, for an "outdoors professional" perspective...for you bike (regardless of type) get a "good" used bike, which will typically be much less expensive, have it serviced and/or inspected by a "bike professional" (assuming you don't purchase a used one form a shop) and if an "electric bike" just get a "new battery" (keep the old one as back up if they don't have an "exchange program" for their batteries there.) The battery for an electric bike is its "heart" and its new, for the most part, the bike is new as the electronics do not wear out unless of a poor quality. The "gear assembly" and "brakes" are the next thing to be focused on and the reason to have a "bike technician" look at a bike before purchase...Good luck!!!
Thank you Jay. Great advice. sounds good if i can get a new battery.
Very Nice..so clean...Pretty...does it snow there in the winter..?
Yes. Not as much as Korca. We bought some snow boots today just incase.
Patrick, early morning cold water immersion therapy is supposed to be excellent for one's health. Expecting to see a video of you very soon showing us how its done in Pogradec. #Lead by Example... Patrick's Pogradec Penguin Club😂😂
BBBRRRRR !!! I might have a heart attack !
@patrickoverseas To the contrary, you'll avoid having one. A stroke, different story😆
@patrickoverseas Btw - re Albania ATM's - Schwab waives (credits back) the 7% (700 lek) access fee, right? Am now in Tirana. I want to avoid a heart attck lol
lol
correct about schwab. Traveling back to pogradec tomorrow
What a beautiful little city. I live in north Texas and I'm thinking of moving there. It's so beautiful and affordable. Patrick, did you say your Cigna insurance had a $750,000 deductible?
no $750 bucks a year. Many dont carry insurance here. A friend of mine hurt his back. Had to have surgery. Nuro- surgeon, 3 days in hospital, post care. no insurance...He paid $3,600 bucks...thats it!
Absolutely gorgeous! Glad you have some cooler weather finally.
Are you planning and applying for residency/ citizenship now that you own property there? I wonder how easy it is to get.
So happy for you guys ❤ Much love from a Texas transplant in Wisconsin.
once you own i here its easy. I THINK you get a 5 year first, But yes im chasing it.
@@patrickoverseas Awesome!! Man look at you guys- you’re really doing this. Props to you, it took a lot of research and bravery to do what you’ve done. Thanks for being an inspiration to the rest of us!
Thank you for that ! We just couldnt travel like this in the states. Its not for everyone. I just try to tell people...you have options in retirement
Wow, that looks amazing. Very beautiful. How much was the taxi from Tirana? You said 30 degrees and it's not even winter yet. I can see coming during the summer. as well.
Taxi was 60 bucks. Worth it for us moving our stuff, and dropping us off at front door and not at bus station.
@@patrickoverseas That's a great price for what, a 3 hour drive? I paid $70 to get to the Atlanta Airport (30 minutes) to catch my flight to Albania.
@JetsetterJournals he cut me a deal because I said I will use him for 3 trips there
@@patrickoverseas good idea.
Hi .. how would you compare property investments on coast lines cities between Durres Vs. Vlore , Vs. Sarande ? Which one in your opinion will grow faster ? Thanks
im no expert. Im guessing the more tourist cities. Sarandë, vlore..also the capitol Tirana. Durres is under rated...that can change on a dime.
@@patrickoverseas thank you for info
Hi Patrick. How much does an apartment cost to buy in Pogradec in an area clise to beach/lake? Thought you would know since you investigated the situation
64,000...to 85,000..euros for 1 or 2 bedrooms. One bath. Price can really go up if you get 2 bathrooms. Cheaper if you move away from the beach
I'm going to reserve judgment on Pogradec until I see all of your upcoming winter videos.
I understand. Im guessing you want to see how much snow. April and i shopped yesterday and got water proof boots for the snow.
What was that big building by the dock all about? Looked abandoned. ?
There are some super old abandoned buildings thru out Albania
@ what a great building to rehab as a youth activity center and small consignment shops stalls.
LOVE IT! Much prefer a town like this to a big city. How hot does it get in the summer time there? And Albanian is difficult to master. Do most of the people in Albania also speak Italian? Can you use Italian as your language there? Gorgeous and unspoiled. So far. The lake has waves, it is not just a flat body of water. Looks like a tranquil ocean. But Patrick once you hit the magical age of 70 that insurance goes up to more than 1,000 a month. If I were younger, I would love t live there. Also are there hospitals? What about in case of emergency, such as a car accident?
hi jan ! summer much cooler then tirana. Hard to learn their language. yes they speak itailian. Yes big hospitol, and many small clinics
Have you guys moved to Pograqdec? Why? What was your thinking on that decision pls?
Yes we have. We traveled and spent time in many cities here in Albania. For us. Our 2 favorites were Pogradec, and Shkoder. As i said those are our 2. Yours may be different.So we decided we would buy, and a deal fell in our lap. 1 minute walk to the beach fully furnished for 64,000 euros...which at the time of sale was about $68,000 bucks. Were very happy.
Also Patrick… if you are able to do so, please share with me the contact information of your landlady in Tirana as I would like to see what she might have available. Thank you for all you do. Your channel is a nice low key respite!
first month, last month, deposit. 1 year lease . I lose the deposit ( $400 bucks ) because i broke the lease not staying for the full year.
@@patrickoverseas is her name and WhatsApp contact number a possibility?
COOOOL THANK U SOOOO
MUCH FO RESPONDING
I WILL PROLLY C U ONDA STREETS PRETTY SOON
MY GUY BUYN MY 🏡
All is left is surveyor go’n over my lots den
BOOM ONDA ✈️
sounds good !
You are not going to need boots in Albania. Except in mountains areas.
For water i will. I hate when my feet are wet. So i got water proof low boots. Also Pogradec does get some snow.
I commented yesterday how much I enjoyed this Sunday morning walk.
I remembered that pier with the waterslides in your prior video there. You turned around at the same spot, but it was much sketchier on your first visit. I included a link to your prior video and said the pier was at the 3:20 mark. I double-checked after I posted to be sure the link was okay. I went to check later and my comment was gone.
I'll try again: ua-cam.com/video/GZBkuEKAOs0/v-deo.html
yes they temp. Fixed a section with wood. Next walk i will do from a different. place in the city. Also gonna talk about how i bought my condo. Closing cost and such.
Winter is coming ....brrr
brrrrr..just picked up some water proof boots yesterday.
Oh they really fixed up the pier….but not for you 😉
They are working on it !
I am just days away now from b’n ona plane to land in Albania & I am hitn ur area fist & prolly last
Please let me have sum help to find a very small not brand new
1 bed
1 bath place not to far from all da good stuff as food & markets go please
Promise I will b a good representation of USA IN ALBANIA
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