Ghost Towns & Ski Villages | Life in the SHARR MOUNTAINS of KOSOVO

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  • Опубліковано 3 лют 2025

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  • @MattWhitingsEurope
    @MattWhitingsEurope  2 роки тому +6

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  • @christwarrior9124
    @christwarrior9124 Рік тому +2

    You're so brave for visiting those abandoned houses, the trees growing inside them it gives a mysterious appearance, who knows to whom those houses belonged to, and for how many time they've been abandoned.

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  Рік тому

      It was a surreal experience for sure. I was literally just driving past them and they caught my eye, looked so fascinating I just had to stop for a look around. I often wonder what the story was and what happened there. Looked like a village still trying to recover from war.

    • @christwarrior9124
      @christwarrior9124 Рік тому

      ​@@MattWhitingsEurope Yes indeed, in some cases it is said that those houses were abandoned due to the mass m*rders committed by the Serbs back in 90s, and the people left their houses and never return. In Kosovo there are many lost people who have not been found even today, also many mass graves of Kosovo's people have been discovered in Serbia which denies it crimes.

  • @WhenAdventureKnox
    @WhenAdventureKnox 2 роки тому +3

    Love how friendly the people are! You were brave for going up the spiral staircase - I wouldn't have had the guts! It's been lovely seeing the countryside, but very much looking forward to seeing Pristina!

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  2 роки тому +1

      Yes intrigue got the better of me with that staircase, interesting place!

  • @KATHYSLUITER
    @KATHYSLUITER 2 роки тому +2

    Love old abandoned buildings. I wish the walls could whisper the secret of their past life. Love the river and the mountains

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  2 роки тому +2

      Me too! I bet they would have some stories to tell. Interesting to walk around this site, I wasn't expecting to be able to get inside so that was a bonus.

  • @WITYTRAVELS
    @WITYTRAVELS 2 роки тому +2

    Every day you find friendly locals who are open to chat. It's so great to see. The full tree growing from the staircase really dates it. The car isn't sounding any better! Should have taken a snow plow to finish your journey. You for sure have sold us in visiting the mountains of Kosovo. What a cool story. Good thing you missed the bus. Great video!

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  2 роки тому +1

      You're right about the bus, it may have cost a bit more but it led to an unforgettable experience! I'd love to return someday in the winter to see the place in ski season, I bet it looks incredible in the snow.

  • @luiscarlosencina2697
    @luiscarlosencina2697 2 роки тому +2

    ......HELLO ...MATT......WELCOME BACK.........CARLOS FROM SLOVENIA...........AND BELGIUM......GOOD REPORTAGE......THANKS ✨✨✨

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  2 роки тому

      Hey Carlos, long time no speak - how's things with you? Hope all is well in Slovenia and Belgium!

    • @luiscarlosencina2697
      @luiscarlosencina2697 2 роки тому +1

      @@MattWhitingsEurope hello....Matt......I am soon go to life in ITALIA north part

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  2 роки тому

      Northern Italy sounds amazing, you're just in time for the snow!! Hope you're taking all your warmest cloths!!

  • @arefinmaksudul4796
    @arefinmaksudul4796 2 роки тому +1

    Quality video you have uploaded

  • @ArmendKrasniqi
    @ArmendKrasniqi Рік тому +2

    I hoped you recorded something on the top of the mountains, which are +2500m altitude, but nah ... you should get back there and go up!

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  Рік тому

      Yes I really would have loved to go up but the weather wasn't great and time was getting on. I hope to return at some point and spend a bit more time in the area, it's a magnificent part of Europe!

  • @Slots-Room
    @Slots-Room Рік тому +2

    next time you visit Kosovo worth visiting Decan mounting and more of Peja mounting, not many turist go there, only some crazy guys from UK Canada and EU with bikes or 4x4, last year some guys from Red Bull were there filming

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  Рік тому

      Thanks for the suggestion, I really hope I can visit the area again some day. I got the feeling there was a lot more to explore!

  • @cosanostra5568
    @cosanostra5568 Рік тому +1

    im from that town if you want i can tell somthing to you for this town

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  Рік тому

      Which town? Yes I'd love to get a bit more information if you have any personal experiences you want to share.

  • @Dule-my1yc
    @Dule-my1yc 2 роки тому +2

    My ancestors are originally from the Sar Mountains

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  2 роки тому +1

      Interesting, I bet life was a lot different back then!

    • @Dule-my1yc
      @Dule-my1yc 2 роки тому +2

      @@MattWhitingsEurope Agreed, they had to travel kilometres to get water and other resources

    • @MattWhitingsEurope
      @MattWhitingsEurope  2 роки тому +1

      Fascinating, I love learning about how life was centuries ago. We take a lot of things for granted these days!

    • @Dule-my1yc
      @Dule-my1yc 2 роки тому +1

      @@MattWhitingsEurope I agree. Sometimes I wish my family stayed there, but they were forced to leave. They would've been killed or kidnapped by the Albanians.

  • @LekKukaj
    @LekKukaj 2 місяці тому

    I have documented more in the bombed out village i have pictures