What's It REALLY Like Living in Albania? Budget, Hidden Gems, and Surprises

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  • Опубліковано 3 сер 2024
  • Howdy 👋
    In today's episode, we'll unravel the true cost of living, and share unexpected adventures that came our way during our stay!
    Albania is a country that's often overlooked by travelers, but it's a place filled with rich history, stunning landscapes, and warm-hearted people. We'll dive deep into the Albanian experience, covering everything from accommodation and food expenses to transportation costs, giving you a realistic picture of what it's like to live here for a month.
    📍 Tirana, Albania
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    Chapters
    00:00 Intro
    00:23 Why Albania
    02:29 Where to Stay
    04:43 Visa
    05:27 Food
    07:24 Coffee
    08:04 Things to Do
    10:48 Transportation
    14:11 Data
    15:27 The Unexpected
    18:05 What Would You Do Differently
    19:38 Conclusion
    #travelvlog #albaniatravel #albania #tirana

КОМЕНТАРІ • 58

  • @clintgraham8307
    @clintgraham8307 9 місяців тому +2

    Love the videos guys! But what do you recommend to drink there if you don’t like coffee? Can’t wait to see what y’all find. 👍🏻

    • @mikeandlaney
      @mikeandlaney  9 місяців тому +1

      Juices! Lots of fresh juice to go around!

    • @MrObeytok
      @MrObeytok 6 місяців тому +2

      There’s mountain tea

  • @elviszhupa2130
    @elviszhupa2130 9 місяців тому +16

    Its crazy when ppl still asking is albania safe..Albania always have been safe, cuz Albanians are chill and peaceful people

    • @mikeandlaney
      @mikeandlaney  9 місяців тому +5

      Yes, we’ve felt very safe and welcomed!

    • @bledarhazizaj8306
      @bledarhazizaj8306 3 місяці тому

      Especially by people living in a land when everyone has a gun and can just like this going to a mall and killing tens of people. Embarrassing for them!

  • @gayleselby1665
    @gayleselby1665 9 місяців тому +1

    You two are soooo adorable! We can’t wait to get to Albania! Thanks for the fun overview!

    • @mikeandlaney
      @mikeandlaney  9 місяців тому

      You’re very welcome! You guys are going to have a blast! 😀

  • @user-irj1nxa3cof2z
    @user-irj1nxa3cof2z 3 місяці тому

    Loved the journey . Lovely duo 🫶🏻.
    🇦🇱❤️🇺🇸

  • @xhoi96
    @xhoi96 9 місяців тому +2

    Good job guys

    • @mikeandlaney
      @mikeandlaney  9 місяців тому

      Thank you! And thanks for watching! 😊

  • @markmark35
    @markmark35 9 місяців тому +6

    Americans still get 1 year. They changed the law back some time ago.

    • @mikeandlaney
      @mikeandlaney  9 місяців тому

      Thanks for letting us know! Safe travels 😀

  • @robindurham346
    @robindurham346 3 місяці тому

    Great information guys. Do you tip in restaurants?

  • @User12345fan
    @User12345fan 9 місяців тому

    Am I hearing a Texas accent?
    The sweet spot in Albania is hit when you actually know people long term and you see their kindness, they treat you like family and feel the love.
    I understand you guys want to explore more countries, hope you get to visit back one day.

    • @mikeandlaney
      @mikeandlaney  9 місяців тому +1

      Yes, you heard it right!
      I love that! We’ve made some great connections while we’ve been here ❤️

  • @montedreams1
    @montedreams1 2 місяці тому +1

    Hello, I am in contact with Expats in Tirana, Albania and they tell me in 2024 if from the USA, we can still stay 12 months in Albania without Visa. But only 3 months for some other countries.

  • @timothyherman5743
    @timothyherman5743 9 місяців тому +1

    Howdy🤠

  • @kristianbacaj3585
    @kristianbacaj3585 9 місяців тому +1

    ❤❤

  • @imranhaider3416
    @imranhaider3416 9 місяців тому +2

    Laney is so sweet...

  • @emaildavinam
    @emaildavinam 7 місяців тому

    I live in Greece, and really intend to go to Albania one of these days. I would like to know what it’s like in the spring time there, I’ve heard that during the summer it’s beautiful and nowhere near as touristy as Greece. Although where I live, it’s not really a touristy place anyway.

    • @mikeandlaney
      @mikeandlaney  7 місяців тому

      That's awesome! Greece was one of the first places that we visited. We were in Albania from August - November the weather was very warm. We will be visiting again this Spring. I believe it'll be between 60-70 F.

  • @rutik1943
    @rutik1943 4 місяці тому

    Lovely couple !
    If you want to cross the road in Albania in the future,do it Albanian way
    Just start crossing the road and the drivers will stop for you 😀

    • @mikeandlaney
      @mikeandlaney  4 місяці тому

      It took us a few weeks but we figured it out 🏃‍♂️💨
      We are coming back to Tirana in a few weeks. We’re going to do a 4-5 day roadtrip going through the country 😀

  • @brooklynmusick464
    @brooklynmusick464 9 місяців тому +1

    Where are you going next?

    • @mikeandlaney
      @mikeandlaney  9 місяців тому

      Stay tuned 😉

    • @brooklynmusick464
      @brooklynmusick464 9 місяців тому

      @mikeandlaney ahhh the unknown is killing me lol 😆

    • @mikeandlaney
      @mikeandlaney  9 місяців тому

      @@brooklynmusick464 😂 We’ll be in Albania for at least a few more weeks, but then we’ll be heading to another country not too far away!

  • @marniposl
    @marniposl 2 місяці тому

    I heard you should not drink the water in Albania. Did you have any problems with that or any solutions?

    • @mikeandlaney
      @mikeandlaney  2 місяці тому

      I’ve heard similar things

    • @mikeandlaney
      @mikeandlaney  Місяць тому

      We don’t drink the tap water but it’s fine to brush your teeth with

  • @scottcorney3633
    @scottcorney3633 9 місяців тому +1

    Is it called Bolt taxi?

    • @mikeandlaney
      @mikeandlaney  9 місяців тому +1

      It’s called Patako. But there are a few other taxi services as well.

    • @User12345fan
      @User12345fan 9 місяців тому

      @@mikeandlaneyi used taxi lux but they prefer you to call or Whatsapp call them. They have some major discounts and theyre electric but they may have tried market penetration this summer.

  • @kennylovettshow
    @kennylovettshow 9 місяців тому +1

    Is it like Ivory Coast where they think Americans only drink coke and French fries?

    • @mikeandlaney
      @mikeandlaney  9 місяців тому

      I mean… can you go wrong with french fries and coke? 🍟🥤

  • @darbas57
    @darbas57 9 місяців тому

    Eating out is nice, but you do get to inspect the cleanliness of kitchens. That's the only drawback. One has to get food poisoning once to ruin your experience. Hope this never happens to you, but you should be aware of the possibility. 😢

    • @mikeandlaney
      @mikeandlaney  9 місяців тому

      I don’t know if I want to know what’s going on in the kitchen 😅

  • @nikolaipaunov9669
    @nikolaipaunov9669 9 місяців тому

    eh good luck but maybe it may get boring after a while + the mafia there is dangerous?? Albania seems a little similar to my country bulgaria though i'm jealous they have slightly better/hotter weather.

    • @mikeandlaney
      @mikeandlaney  9 місяців тому +2

      From what we've seen, there are plenty of cool things to do throughout the country. We haven't dealt with any mafioso 😀

    • @invader7191
      @invader7191 9 місяців тому +1

      Italy is famous for the “mafia” but yet millions of tourists still go there every year.

    • @User12345fan
      @User12345fan 9 місяців тому +1

      Yet another person that gets their opinion formed from gossip and has not been to the country or know someone who’s actually been there.

    • @kathleenkulman7841
      @kathleenkulman7841 Місяць тому

      @@User12345fan Then Don't go film your vlog in Lazarat

  • @User12345fan
    @User12345fan 9 місяців тому

    I thought US citizens can stay 1 year, I think they changed it back.

    • @mikeandlaney
      @mikeandlaney  9 місяців тому +1

      Yes, it is back to one year!

  • @invader7191
    @invader7191 9 місяців тому +2

    You guys have a nice southern accent.

  • @giannis.o
    @giannis.o 9 місяців тому +1

    💗💗💗💗💗