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What a fascinating exposé of the trash and abuse of nature in Albania. Ive lived in this country for four years, and one almost forgets about the trash when you see it every day. Thank you for drawing attention to the problem; the authorities do nothing. I hope videos like yours change that. P s. Its a hermann's tortoise; turtles live mainly in the ocean!
Hey, very nice I almost passed by Lushnje but took the road through Divjakë instead. Nice! Mountain biking in the mountains in Albania must be amazing. Enjoy! 🙌🙏😊
Thanks for posting this, Albania is somewhere I've always wanted to visit let alone to bikepack across. Gutted to see the problem with rubbish is so endemic, hopefully they sort this out, Romania used to be sinilar but much better now with the arrival of more tourism. Did you still enjoy it there in spite of this?
I loved cycling Albania but I went more east into the mountains and skipped Tirana. In the flat lands to the west the trash problems is really great. But the mountains of Albania in the east are amazing and worth cycling.
In life as in everything else you will find what you look for. You were able to find the worst of one of the most beautiful countries I have ever visited.
Hey thanks for your comment. It really depends what you are looking for. The traffic in Albania on bigger roads is sometimes really terrible, some roads a very broken but overall I think especially in the mountains really really beautiful. I enjoyed the part from Durres to the Greek / Albanian border the most. It is for sure an adventure
Interesting video as I'm thinking of going there next summer. I live in Thailand but recently cycled Land's End t John O'Groats and on the PCH in America. Take care and safe cycling. JP
@@UntraveledRoadsOfficial Cycling here is great. The people are super friendly. Plus, accommodation and food are super cheap so your budget goes a long way. I've plenty of videos on my tours in Thailand which should give you an idea. If you have any specific questions contact me at my Gmail address that's listed on the 'About" page. Happy cycling and ride safe.
man, those roads look like shit! Im thinking about moving to Vlore and hoping the roads there are smooth to do 40kph on. havent see much in the way of vidoes on the beach roads tho…
the video was already recorded in summer, around the end of August and the beginning of September, as far as I know, the rainy season only begins in October. Nevertheless, the rainy season might be even nicer compared to the summer heat 😅 but that's a preference
Hi, thanks for your comment. Firstly: I am not German :-) - I am not sure about the politics in Albania and wether the EU would not help to fund recycling plants (if they don't I believe they should help). I try on my channel to stay away from politics since I learned that people are not necessarily represented by their governments and that governments not necessarily represent their people. I am just a traveler trying to understand the locals and document my personal experience on my journey (those experiences can be of course sometimes controversial or difficult). But because I was curious about the problematic I found a very well made and informative documentary about this issue: ua-cam.com/video/TqkSH1YLXdg/v-deo.html
@@UntraveledRoadsOfficial the issue comes from the fact that the government doesnt run properly. the minister of environment was finally arrested last year for stealing $300 million that was to be used for incinerators that burn plastic to make power(very common in developed countries and is where most of your 'recycling' actually goes). there is more than enough more for garbage collection and the EU has funded lots of garbage dumps and purchasing of dump trucks, but the problem is all the money is stolen. the local mayors will be given a truck for collecting garbage and sell it and take the money. the people know the garbage is disgusting and they want it fixed, but they cant without fixing the government. so there's lots of money for nice cars because you buy it for yourself, for public good though it's pocketed and laundred into western countries.
@@UntraveledRoadsOfficial also that documentary doesn't explain the problem. Albania banned importing trash once rama came to power and that was like 8 years ago. The problem is just straight up corruption. people's garbage piles up and they have nowhere to take it. a lot of people dont have a working car to take it somewhere to dispose of it even if they did build proper dumps. everyone hates it, but unless people are actually going to do something about it then you can't complain. it's not like albanians like throwing garbage into the river, they're not stupid. they literally have NOWHERE to take it and no system to collect the garbage
🙂 Sadly or luckily during a few month trip not everything can go right and works as wished, I just share what happened, good and not so good moments. Luckily the majority were good moments
@@UntraveledRoadsOfficialThat's not what comes through though. But maybe I should have just taken the hint from the title and moved on to something more balanced.
if you come from Western country, you are not used to seeing trash like this. It's horrible. One can or two next to the road, ok possible, but not like this. And then burning trash has been forbidden for decades here.
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Thank you for watching 🙏 - Join me in the next episode, were we will get a different perspective on Albania and cycle to the Greek border. If you want to support me, making more projects like this - please subscribe to my channel. See you next week for another adventure!
What a fascinating exposé of the trash and abuse of nature in Albania. Ive lived in this country for four years, and one almost forgets about the trash when you see it every day. Thank you for drawing attention to the problem; the authorities do nothing. I hope videos like yours change that. P s. Its a hermann's tortoise; turtles live mainly in the ocean!
There's no distinction between turtles and tortoises in American English which I've always found weird as a Brit as they're obviously very different.
Hey, im from Albania, Lushnje. I just bought a new mountain bike and love riding now. Good video and keep up dhe good work.
Hey, very nice I almost passed by Lushnje but took the road through Divjakë instead. Nice! Mountain biking in the mountains in Albania must be amazing. Enjoy! 🙌🙏😊
Thanks for posting this, Albania is somewhere I've always wanted to visit let alone to bikepack across. Gutted to see the problem with rubbish is so endemic, hopefully they sort this out, Romania used to be sinilar but much better now with the arrival of more tourism. Did you still enjoy it there in spite of this?
Thank you so much for sharing your great cycling trip in Albania, loved this and got more idea about the places away from city..❤🙏🏾❤️
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!
Great footage and editing. Very informative. Thanks 👍
Thanks buddy ☺️
I loved cycling Albania but I went more east into the mountains and skipped Tirana. In the flat lands to the west the trash problems is really great. But the mountains of Albania in the east are amazing and worth cycling.
Great video and very well presented.
Cheers 👍
Thank you! Glad to here! 🙏🙌
Keep informing us you route, towns etc, accommodation and perceptions. It's valuable to your cycling brothers and sisters.
Thank you 🙏 now all episodes are online and I am ready for the next tour ☺️
Really enjoyed your video! Thanks!
Glad you enjoyed it! 🙏🙌
I think I saw you yesterday passing through my village "Imsht" between Fier and Lushnje. Nice video!
Hey, thank you 🙏 - Sadly not, the video was recorded before so I left Albania few weeks ago already. But most likely I went through Imsht 🙌
In life as in everything else you will find what you look for. You were able to find the worst of one of the most beautiful countries I have ever visited.
Good video! How are the roads in Albania? Is it a good place to ride?
Hey thanks for your comment. It really depends what you are looking for. The traffic in Albania on bigger roads is sometimes really terrible, some roads a very broken but overall I think especially in the mountains really really beautiful. I enjoyed the part from Durres to the Greek / Albanian border the most. It is for sure an adventure
Interesting video as I'm thinking of going there next summer. I live in Thailand but recently cycled Land's End t John O'Groats and on the PCH in America. Take care and safe cycling. JP
Thank you. 😊🙏 Oh about the PCH I am jealous! Must have been amazing!! How is cycling in Thailand? I have a project there planned for the future 😊
@@UntraveledRoadsOfficial Cycling here is great. The people are super friendly. Plus, accommodation and food are super cheap so your budget goes a long way. I've plenty of videos on my tours in Thailand which should give you an idea. If you have any specific questions contact me at my Gmail address that's listed on the 'About" page. Happy cycling and ride safe.
@@Biking360 Thank you so much! Will check your channel and your videos - really curious!
Great video really well made
Thank you 🙏😊👌
Great video! I would love to join you and do some adventures together!
Those problems happen even in developing countries where the leakeage of blood that you're showing is 10 times that. Thanks for showing the reality.
Did you get sick from Covid?
Hey, honestly I don’t know. But it could be since I never had so high fever, but was not able to test
There is no Covid . It’s all made up !
man, those roads look like shit! Im thinking about moving to Vlore and hoping the roads there are smooth to do 40kph on. havent see much in the way of vidoes on the beach roads tho…
Of the 12 months of the year WHY WOULD YOU CHOOSE TO BIKE THROUGH ALBANIA ON ITS RAINNY SEASON!!!
the video was already recorded in summer, around the end of August and the beginning of September, as far as I know, the rainy season only begins in October. Nevertheless, the rainy season might be even nicer compared to the summer heat 😅 but that's a preference
Life can give you a cactus, but you don't have to sit on it
Trash because we don’t have your German money for decades. If we had it, we would love to have the recycling plants.
plenty money for cars
Hi, thanks for your comment. Firstly: I am not German :-) - I am not sure about the politics in Albania and wether the EU would not help to fund recycling plants (if they don't I believe they should help). I try on my channel to stay away from politics since I learned that people are not necessarily represented by their governments and that governments not necessarily represent their people. I am just a traveler trying to understand the locals and document my personal experience on my journey (those experiences can be of course sometimes controversial or difficult). But because I was curious about the problematic I found a very well made and informative documentary about this issue: ua-cam.com/video/TqkSH1YLXdg/v-deo.html
@@UntraveledRoadsOfficial the issue comes from the fact that the government doesnt run properly. the minister of environment was finally arrested last year for stealing $300 million that was to be used for incinerators that burn plastic to make power(very common in developed countries and is where most of your 'recycling' actually goes). there is more than enough more for garbage collection and the EU has funded lots of garbage dumps and purchasing of dump trucks, but the problem is all the money is stolen. the local mayors will be given a truck for collecting garbage and sell it and take the money. the people know the garbage is disgusting and they want it fixed, but they cant without fixing the government. so there's lots of money for nice cars because you buy it for yourself, for public good though it's pocketed and laundred into western countries.
@@UntraveledRoadsOfficial also that documentary doesn't explain the problem. Albania banned importing trash once rama came to power and that was like 8 years ago. The problem is just straight up corruption. people's garbage piles up and they have nowhere to take it. a lot of people dont have a working car to take it somewhere to dispose of it even if they did build proper dumps. everyone hates it, but unless people are actually going to do something about it then you can't complain. it's not like albanians like throwing garbage into the river, they're not stupid. they literally have NOWHERE to take it and no system to collect the garbage
Such a pathetic thing to say honestly.
Not germany’s fault Albania is run like a shithole.
I’m dreading the day Albania joins the EU
Oh boy! Aren't you a downer!!!
🙂 Sadly or luckily during a few month trip not everything can go right and works as wished, I just share what happened, good and not so good moments. Luckily the majority were good moments
@@UntraveledRoadsOfficialThat's not what comes through though. But maybe I should have just taken the hint from the title and moved on to something more balanced.
if you come from Western country, you are not used to seeing trash like this. It's horrible. One can or two next to the road, ok possible, but not like this. And then burning trash has been forbidden for decades here.