@@Caicai-i3p Politics is a different story. Greece went bankrupt because Athens corrupt politicians, the world knows that. Also, Serbia is a corrupt government surviving only by flaring up nationalist rhetoric among regular Serbs who are fed demagogic propaganda by Miloshevich and successive governments since 1989. Albania is a gorgeous country; yes governed by a bunch aof corrupt politicians. People there are friendly and very welcoming to foreigners, probably like no where else in the world. If you have time, get into the coutryside; up in the mountains where the old tradition still lives, and you'd have "invented" the time machine; apart from some small updates with progress, in remote areas you'd find customs and culture as they were 300 or 500 years ago. Then you can go to the beach and enjoy Mediterranean warm water and sun.
I would like you to get Albanian citizenship. Because people like you give value to Albanians. Thank you for every video that shows Albania as it is. 👍
Shume urime per ty James! Ta gezofsh lejen e qendirimit si ti gezohesh me jetuar ne Shqiperine. Many congratulations to you James, enjoy your residency permit like you've been enjoying living in Albania. You're one of us now :)
I can’t wait to get my Albanian passport just because of Gjergj Kastrioti and his flag. I am from Dardania aka Northern Albania with a USA citizenship. I don’t really need any other passport but I do want the Albanian one just because of him. Despite his death since 1468, he is still an inspiration that defied and won against a brutal empire.
Congrats James, you always manage to capture what makes Albania so special. When I was there and Albanians found out I was American and always asked me "Why did you come here??" with surprise, I think I should've just shown them your videos rather than coming up with an explanation lol
I love these videos more than any others you have ever made. They feel real in a way I honestly can't describe well at all, but they are perfectly you and watching them makes me very very happy. Remember that every day inching forward, however slowly, is a day you aren't going backwards, and that alone, is enough.
thank you dude. you have no idea how much it means to me that you watch these, and even more so that you enjoy them. I think what i’m trying to do is showing and you’re picking up on it perfectly. Gives me hope that many others might as well.
Discipline is what keeps you pushing when motivation fails. Keep at your goals, cause it's not the final blow that breaks the rock, but all of the ones that came before collectively.
Awesome to see how far you have come James, congrats on getting your permit, and becoming a "real" Albanian, your journey has been nothing short of amazing!
Congrats on the permit! I was talking to a restaurant owner the other day about how the business is going and he said "There are ups and downs, just like in life, but be busy working so that you don't have too much time to think about it." Perhaps there is something to that idea xp
That sums up Eastern Europe to a tee They don't really take the time to complain too much they plow ahead unlike the Italians and especially French who complain a lot. I love France and Italy all the same but in places like Bulgaria or Albania you do not get so much melodrama but people just work and get on with it despite the difficulties and bad history.
A little tip about our language which you may know: 1; memorize our alphabet, 2; memorize verbs kam and jam (I have I am) and 3; mingle with locals as much as possible and don't be shy to talk to them in Albanian@@JamesLeithart
I 'discovered' your channel because I am researching a place to spend winters outside my home country of Canada. I'm very impressed by the quality of your video and the attention you pay to telling a story. I'll definitely subscribe, and wish you well!
Wonderful video! So thoughtful and well done. I'm in Albania now and enjoying it much the same as you. It's really beautiful and the people are so kind. Keep up the good work on your journey and remember to live in the moment!
It’s hard for old person to find old English speaker as a friend. Without Albanian language and without true help, life is boring to settle down. Albania 🇦🇱 is changing fast 💨 and will not be cheap to live in it soon.
I would love to move to Europe from the US but I have a rather great job here and unfortunately it doesn’t allow me to leave the country. It’s bitter sweet.
Do not stress. Give time to time. One step at a time. Forget the Past, do not stress about the future. Live today as it is a gift, that is why is called PRESENT! Be safe and keep up the FAITH!
btw based on your experience, Is it a complicated process to obtain a PR in Albania especially for Asian like me? Am from Indonesia & I have a plan to move legally to Balkan
Hi happy to see you are happy❤ Could you please tell me 👇 What is the main requirements to purchase a flat for citizenship purpose. ? And also, Is there any low budget flat if u want to recommend? Or share any property dealer? Much appreciated thanks❤
Can you share the name and location of the Resort in Greece? Traveling through there soon and would love to stay there. Also how did you book the resort?
Hello James I’m goin to be retiring in two years I would like to know how can I get a visa to live there permanently if I buy a apartment or a house can you share some information about what can I do or who to contact
Yo James congratulations to you about your permanent card. Just a question? How come you like living in Albania 🇦🇱 while us Albanians are emigrating and leaving our motherland. It's such a shame that a lot of Albanian people have left....But saying that we love Americans and America 🇺🇸. Long live United States of America 🇺🇸 and Albania 🇦🇱
it's impossible for me to actually answer that question. But my guess is that being in Albania has opened up opportunities for me that wouldn't have happened if I stayed in the USA. I'm not motivated by money, and by working in Albania it takes fewer hours of work for me to make enough to live on. Basically it gives me more space and freedom to do what I want to do.
@@JamesLeithart Clearly someone who hasn't looked at a map before. I visited Albania last October and am planning a trip again in June. Totally fallen in love with it, I made 2 friends in my 5 days who showed us around and made us feel welcomed. I can see why you keep going back! 🤩
Albania is a hidden gem of Europe. Gorgeous country, Albanians are the friendliest/warmest people you could ever know.
The most corrupt in world 😢
@@Caicai-i3p Politics is a different story. Greece went bankrupt because Athens corrupt politicians, the world knows that. Also, Serbia is a corrupt government surviving only by flaring up nationalist rhetoric among regular Serbs who are fed demagogic propaganda by Miloshevich and successive governments since 1989.
Albania is a gorgeous country; yes governed by a bunch aof corrupt politicians. People there are friendly and very welcoming to foreigners, probably like no where else in the world. If you have time, get into the coutryside; up in the mountains where the old tradition still lives, and you'd have "invented" the time machine; apart from some small updates with progress, in remote areas you'd find customs and culture as they were 300 or 500 years ago.
Then you can go to the beach and enjoy Mediterranean warm water and sun.
I would like you to get Albanian citizenship. Because people like you give value to Albanians. Thank you for every video that shows Albania as it is. 👍
I would like that as well! Only time will tell.
@@JamesLeithart i wish you the best. 🙏
Happy for you James..you are albanian ambassador ❤
He’s good looking… and he passes as an Albanian. I’m against giving citizenships to non-Albanians by blood, but in this case, I’ll say OK! 😂
So happy for you James, you deserve it. We need more people like you.
🤣🤣 ik or rrot Trapi..,inferior ke lindur ashtu do vdesesh..!
Congrats 🎉
thank you my guy! much appreciated.
Shume urime per ty James! Ta gezofsh lejen e qendirimit si ti gezohesh me jetuar ne Shqiperine. Many congratulations to you James, enjoy your residency permit like you've been enjoying living in Albania. You're one of us now :)
faleminderit 🙏
@@JamesLeithartyou’re an official full vlla now James haha.
I can’t wait to get my Albanian passport just because of Gjergj Kastrioti and his flag. I am from Dardania aka Northern Albania with a USA citizenship. I don’t really need any other passport but I do want the Albanian one just because of him. Despite his death since 1468, he is still an inspiration that defied and won against a brutal empire.
Congratulations for the citizenship and thanks for your respect to Albania James!
hm maybe there’s confusion… this isn’t a citizenship, it’s just a residence card. but thank you all the same!
@@JamesLeithart As a US citizen you could get double citizenship, if you wanted to.
@HK-pp9ig that’s the plan
Congrats bro well deserved
Congrats James, you always manage to capture what makes Albania so special. When I was there and Albanians found out I was American and always asked me "Why did you come here??" with surprise, I think I should've just shown them your videos rather than coming up with an explanation lol
hahaha well it might have helped my videos out a bit. Glad you’re willing to show them to other people too
Nice James! 😊 happy for you! 🤗❤️
Yay! Thank you!
congratulations James 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 all the best
Congrats!
Thank you aswell for always uploading great videos in Albania.
Glad you like them!
I had also apply already for Albania really excited to visit
I love these videos more than any others you have ever made. They feel real in a way I honestly can't describe well at all, but they are perfectly you and watching them makes me very very happy. Remember that every day inching forward, however slowly, is a day you aren't going backwards, and that alone, is enough.
thank you dude. you have no idea how much it means to me that you watch these, and even more so that you enjoy them. I think what i’m trying to do is showing and you’re picking up on it perfectly. Gives me hope that many others might as well.
mirë se na erdhe vëlla!
you're officially albanian now bro! great news that couldn't have happened to a nicer person.
you’re too kind 🙏
I appreciate your sharing and of course your honesty.
I appreciate that
@@JamesLeithart happy to do so, because it is true.
Perhaps I'll be able to move there in late February or early March.
Congrats 🎉 I lived in Albania for four years and loved it. Thank you for sharing your experience there.😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Hi, are you stay in Albania currently?
Congrats and god bless James! 🙏
Congratulations,sir
Congratulations❤
thanks man. hopefully will come to see you sometime next year
Congratulations James. You made it.
That is great news. Congratulations James!
Thank you, sir!
Discipline is what keeps you pushing when motivation fails. Keep at your goals, cause it's not the final blow that breaks the rock, but all of the ones that came before collectively.
love that. thank you
Interesting. Thanks
congrats we are so proud of you
Finally, congrats James ❤🎉
hahaha the first step
Congratulation bro, am coming to Albanian soon to get my citizenship also
Congrats dudeee
Congrats dude!!!!🎉🎉
thank you 🙏
Awesome to see how far you have come James, congrats on getting your permit, and becoming a "real" Albanian, your journey has been nothing short of amazing!
Thanks a ton!
How come I've forgotten to comment on this video? Congratulations on the citizenship James! We all are happy for you :D
haha no worries! and it's not quite citizenship, just the first step in the process.
@@JamesLeithart Whoops sorry lol i meant residence not citizenship haha but you get wht i mean but still, congrats man
Congrats on the permit!
I was talking to a restaurant owner the other day about how the business is going and he said "There are ups and downs, just like in life, but be busy working so that you don't have too much time to think about it." Perhaps there is something to that idea xp
Love that! I think it is a great mindset to have. As long as you're trying to move forward, you won't have time to dwell on much.
@@JamesLeithart exactly! 👌🏻
That sums up Eastern Europe to a tee They don't really take the time to complain too much they plow ahead unlike the Italians and especially French who complain a lot. I love France and Italy all the same but in places like Bulgaria or Albania you do not get so much melodrama but people just work and get on with it despite the difficulties and bad history.
Congrats kid! Happy to see this. You're an American-Albanian now just like I am an Albanian-American!
haha i’m getting there at least!
A little tip about our language which you may know: 1; memorize our alphabet, 2; memorize verbs kam and jam (I have I am) and 3; mingle with locals as much as possible and don't be shy to talk to them in Albanian@@JamesLeithart
Great Vid again man, Congratz on PR!!
Appreciate it!
Congratulations on the permit, I got two years to go.
Congrats, seems like a nice calm town you reside. I’ve been thinking of moving to Albania. Not sure which city.. thanks for the video
not bad at all James :) time flies...
I 'discovered' your channel because I am researching a place to spend winters outside my home country of Canada. I'm very impressed by the quality of your video and the attention you pay to telling a story. I'll definitely subscribe, and wish you well!
thank you for the compliment 🙏
Congrats! 😊
Thank you! 😁
Congratulations G!
Thanks 💯
Wonderful video! So thoughtful and well done. I'm in Albania now and enjoying it much the same as you. It's really beautiful and the people are so kind. Keep up the good work on your journey and remember to live in the moment!
Thank you so much!
Awesome cinematography, bro
Glad you like it
congratulations james you deserve
Congratulation
thank
Massive congratulations 🎉🍾
I enjoyed this very much!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome story man! Congrats on the ID! And that private Greek oasis?! Yes please! Absolutely killer bro, nice job：）
Yeah man, that spot in Greece was insane! and a great deal too
It’s hard for old person to find old English speaker as a friend. Without Albanian language and without true help, life is boring to settle down. Albania 🇦🇱 is changing fast 💨 and will not be cheap to live in it soon.
Great narrating combined with the music in the background.
thank you! i was very proud of this one
You deserve it 👍👍
Urime James e të kesh jetë të gjatë e të lumtur në Shqipërinë tonë të bukur 🇦🇱🦅💫🌟☀️🏞️
I’m moving to durres James. ❤
Congratulations
thank you
Cheers! Ta kesh me jetë!
Congrats.
thanks
congratulations
thanks
Hi James, awesome video. Can I ask why you didn't apply directly for citizenship instead of opting to first acquire PR?
@@lucasbridges8082 because i’ve been told that i need to be here 7 years for citizenship.
@@JamesLeithart wow thought it was 5. Interesting to know
Hello most kind handsome bro , hope you are well, congratulations for your PR Albania, how long it will take for you to get citizenship if you apply ?
respect man
I would love to move to Europe from the US but I have a rather great job here and unfortunately it doesn’t allow me to leave the country. It’s bitter sweet.
that's a hard one to do. it's fun, but I'm not sure i would have moved here if i had a good job in the US
Fires are the trash “self-service”…
Do not stress. Give time to time. One step at a time. Forget the Past, do not stress about the future. Live today as it is a gift, that is why is called PRESENT!
Be safe and keep up the FAITH!
Is Albania better or Montenegro
btw based on your experience, Is it a complicated process to obtain a PR in Albania especially for Asian like me? Am from Indonesia & I have a plan to move legally to Balkan
Jame,l hope are lot of job there to work
Congratos many times . Sorry for the plastic burnings, i have noticed myself. I hope it will come in the attention of government, to do something,
Hi happy to see you are happy❤
Could you please tell me 👇
What is the main requirements to purchase a flat for citizenship purpose. ?
And also,
Is there any low budget flat if u want to recommend?
Or share any property dealer?
Much appreciated thanks❤
V nice sir
You deserve an Albanian passport
working on it! i’ll get there eventually.
Congratulations my friend
Congratulations James now you’re institutionalised
Ta gèzosh . 😘
Can you share the name and location of the Resort in Greece? Traveling through there soon and would love to stay there. Also how did you book the resort?
www.booking.com/Share-CaABbvN
This should answer all the questions :)
We Albanians we are the greatest people in the world, the only problem is that we dont like each other, we value foreigners more than our own people.
Hello James I’m goin to be retiring in two years I would like to know how can I get a visa to live there permanently if I buy a apartment or a house can you share some information about what can I do or who to contact
Yo James congratulations to you about your permanent card.
Just a question?
How come you like living in Albania 🇦🇱 while us Albanians are emigrating and leaving our motherland. It's such a shame that a lot of Albanian people have left....But saying that we love Americans and America 🇺🇸. Long live United States of America 🇺🇸 and Albania 🇦🇱
it's impossible for me to actually answer that question. But my guess is that being in Albania has opened up opportunities for me that wouldn't have happened if I stayed in the USA. I'm not motivated by money, and by working in Albania it takes fewer hours of work for me to make enough to live on. Basically it gives me more space and freedom to do what I want to do.
@JamesLeithart oh ok cool thanks mate...we'll enjoy Albania 🇦🇱 and hopefully you will become Albanian citizen soon
❤incantevole paese delle aquile 👌🦅🇦🇱🦅👋🇮🇹
What was the resort you stayed at ,location?
www.booking.com/Share-B46utE
How is the process for getting a residence permit for US/Canadian citizens?
Long and complicated. I recommend finding someone to help sort the details.
Where are you living place?🥰😍
Hi guys I’m looking forward to to get invitation to Albania,I originally from west Africa a country name Gambia 🇬🇲
Enjoy very good now u are albanian
Shume bukur me jetuar ne Shqipëri por a ke leke shoku.?
askush nuk ka mjaftueshëm 😂
❤👏
Pij lengun 3 her ne dit.
Urime !
But you already had a passport why the hell do you need that card!?
i have a US passport. no Albanian passport.
What do you do for work ?
i work for a nonprofit organization as a video cutter
Do you work for CIA ? James
To be honest you are more Albanian than albanians themselves
😂
im albanian and i dont have it lol
what. lol. how does that happen?
@JamesLeithart by the way , I don't have it too 🙈🙈🙈
im from Kosovo so wish i had Albanian one@@JamesLeithart
This guy here is fbi agent
Come on Sherlock be serious. 😆
Congratulations moscow bro😂😂😂
Did I miss a joke somewhere? I don't get it.
@nocomment4047 no worries, i don’t get it either 🤷♂️
@@JamesLeithart Clearly someone who hasn't looked at a map before. I visited Albania last October and am planning a trip again in June. Totally fallen in love with it, I made 2 friends in my 5 days who showed us around and made us feel welcomed. I can see why you keep going back! 🤩
welcome to Albania, now you can travel to Kosovo with Albanian ID 😂
Congrats mate your officially Albanian citizen now 👏
not quite. just got a permanent residence permit
Congrats!
Congratulations
thanks
Congrats
cheers
@@JamesLeithart I also live in Albania