Traveling to a Country that was Closed for 40 Years

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  • Опубліковано 29 тра 2024
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    Thomas spent 7 days exploring around the countryside of Albania in the search for some of the abandoned bunkers left behind after the the communist dictator Enver Hoxha's brutal rule from the 1940's to the 1980's. Yet what we found after a few days was so much more than we'd originally come for. The nature, the kindness of the people and the rich history blew us away. We still left wondering what the future of these bunkers holds...
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  • @acreativeswede1509
    @acreativeswede1509 2 роки тому +5022

    The little girl calling Thomas Shaggy was honestly THE CUTEST thing i've ever seen!

    • @KarinaMilne
      @KarinaMilne 2 роки тому +198

      I mean, she wasn’t wrong 🤣

    • @Mohamed-fh9er
      @Mohamed-fh9er 2 роки тому +17

      Yeah 😂

    • @C00LX100
      @C00LX100 2 роки тому +34

      its strange how yesterday i seen a meme saying how some dudes lil cousin legit thinks he's Shaggy, seems like its a common thing XD

    • @totalmetaljacket706
      @totalmetaljacket706 2 роки тому +6

      Yeah, and the most accurate.

    • @andrewgilbert6614
      @andrewgilbert6614 2 роки тому +25

      It made me feel emotion for a small moment, it's been too long

  • @poperaymond431
    @poperaymond431 2 роки тому +3955

    Thomas thought she compared him to shaggy only because he had long hair & then realized he literally just pulled up in a Mystery Van, came with a dog & a whole crew, had on a green t-shirt, and had the shaggy hair LMAOO

  • @MajesticG0rilla
    @MajesticG0rilla 2 роки тому +867

    I struggle with PTSD very badly.. When I'm having bad nights and everything seems so negative.. I watch this channel, the videos are always uplifting. Thank you for making them!

    • @SumanDebnathProfessional
      @SumanDebnathProfessional 2 роки тому +12

      More power to you man..

    • @Unit4321
      @Unit4321 2 роки тому +13

      Stay strong brother

    • @carterbrantner6826
      @carterbrantner6826 2 роки тому +6

      I hope things are getting better for you, man!

    • @carterskindle7086
      @carterskindle7086 2 роки тому +3

      OOF, PTSD sucks. Hope you get better soon.

    • @elixir4182
      @elixir4182 2 роки тому +1

      Is it a disorder? Where you get bad thoughts or kind of anxiety? Because I'm suffering the same since years and years

  • @nicoloquatraccioni3714
    @nicoloquatraccioni3714 2 роки тому +354

    Hearing a Native albanian, speaking with that really strong italian accent is so cool! Love from Italy!🇮🇹❤️

    • @lekdukaxhini3392
      @lekdukaxhini3392 Рік тому +4

      Romanaccio credo

    • @Albanolopolis
      @Albanolopolis Рік тому +3

      Byzantium brotherhood once :D Abbracio

    • @baroqueman2010
      @baroqueman2010 Рік тому

      This is because Albanians had a close relationship with the Italian culture and people.

  • @terrig4750
    @terrig4750 2 роки тому +4357

    Send that little girl a camera and supplies to print. She'll be able to express the country in photos and since she is young be able to document the rebirth and healing of the country. Her and her family's good nature and kindness is wonderful and a great start for her photographic journey.

  • @TripleIProductions
    @TripleIProductions 2 роки тому +2042

    That girl was pretty clever.
    She saw the Van, the dog, the white long haired, young, dude in a green shirt and had to tell him. "You look like Shaggy"
    Funny how they realized AFTER they got back in the car.

    • @eliasbennis6278
      @eliasbennis6278 2 роки тому +12

      You're saying she was a slaughter tool?

    • @lillupi
      @lillupi 2 роки тому +1

      @@eliasbennis6278 😂😂😂

    • @zelathory1401
      @zelathory1401 2 роки тому +1

      @@eliasbennis6278 lmao

    • @PankajDoharey
      @PankajDoharey 2 роки тому

      You mean "Clever" ? , because "Cleaver" is a Butchers blade.

    • @naan2580
      @naan2580 2 роки тому

      @@lillupi
      I invite you to accept Islam as your religion.
      Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

  • @Martinoooss
    @Martinoooss 2 роки тому +103

    Hi, A guy from Albania here. Just thought it was amazing you came to Albania and showed the world the hardships our country has go through. So thank you for showing people my wonderful country! :)

    • @remingtonfrog3170
      @remingtonfrog3170 Рік тому

      Hi why do think You’re County hasn’t joined The EU? I’m just curious about other countries .
      Thanks & Take care From California !

    • @remingtonfrog3170
      @remingtonfrog3170 Рік тому

      I totally remember always hearing about the Bosnia / Croatia/ Herisgovina war, in high school 😣.
      Are you in the area where like Chekeslovakia or like Yougoslsbia was?
      (Sorry about Misspelling)
      ✌🏻🦋

    • @remingtonfrog3170
      @remingtonfrog3170 Рік тому

      @Aref
      Sent you a message

  • @chris623able
    @chris623able 2 роки тому +472

    I love how they embrace different religions. Thats so cool how all the holy houses are in proximity of each other so not to cause division. Man theres lots to learn from Albania. What a great video of such beautiful people. Thanks this was a treat!

    • @johnboychuk1467
      @johnboychuk1467 2 роки тому +1

      POS communists brutally ruled over them and kept them from freedom for so long that they’re just happy to be free and don’t care about their differences.

    • @myname-mz3lo
      @myname-mz3lo Рік тому

      they nearly kill gay people but ok ...

    • @lekmati2227
      @lekmati2227 Рік тому +6

      We Albanians care mostly about our country 😀

    • @theunknownfragment5473
      @theunknownfragment5473 Рік тому +34

      Lol I am Albanian from a Muslim family and married to a Christian for 20 years we celebrate both religious holidays, our children are raised with knowledge of both religions and when they are old enough they are well informed to pick the religion that calls to them the most or decide to not be religious. For Albanians religion is something personal between you and God.

    • @lekmati2227
      @lekmati2227 Рік тому +7

      @@theunknownfragment5473 we Albanians marrie Albannins we dont care about religion. I respect yoy

  • @PEPlourde
    @PEPlourde 2 роки тому +1343

    Guy: "You speak Italian?"
    Nathaniel: "Proceeds to start gesturing with his hands."

    • @czarekp3552
      @czarekp3552 2 роки тому +23

      i knew he could speak Italian

    • @joske5279
      @joske5279 2 роки тому +6

      that's what is't all about

    • @Jaready247
      @Jaready247 2 роки тому +16

      @@czarekp3552 he has a video he had made 2 years ago titled “learning Italian in 7 days”. So far great progress

    • @Ichrllyreborn
      @Ichrllyreborn Рік тому

      She had big two hearts🌚🌚

  • @marcoiacchetti4632
    @marcoiacchetti4632 2 роки тому +1478

    there’s nothing better than seeing that little girls smile she was so happy

    • @siddasloth3292
      @siddasloth3292 2 роки тому +43

      Kids say the darnest thing. She called him Shaggy from Scooby Doo and I laughed way too hard.

    • @bletrick3352
      @bletrick3352 2 роки тому +21

      @@siddasloth3292 The thing is he actually does lmfaooooo

    • @reggiexp69
      @reggiexp69 2 роки тому +7

      send her a camera and name it from shaggy to a futur youtuber

    • @mrittikaartgallery2911
      @mrittikaartgallery2911 2 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/uA55oeS_C6k/v-deo.html

    • @naan2580
      @naan2580 2 роки тому +1

      @@siddasloth3292
      I invite you to accept Islam as your religion.
      Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

  • @gordonfreeman5261
    @gordonfreeman5261 2 роки тому +59

    Albania is my favourite country in the world. The hospitality is real - it is genuine and heartfelt. I absolutely love Albania and Albanians.

  • @Pedofifty1
    @Pedofifty1 Рік тому +20

    I just came from a random 1-week trip from Albania and I can say it was one of the best ones so far. People is amazingly nice and country is beautiful.

  • @IanBoggs
    @IanBoggs 2 роки тому +6057

    The little girl saying Thomas looks like Shaggy was so wholesome 😂

    • @arendari8757
      @arendari8757 2 роки тому +60

      im melting down its so wholesome

    • @shocast4550
      @shocast4550 2 роки тому +85

      It’s so cute! She wasn’t wrong! He does kinda look like Shaggy. Not a bad thing. 😌 Everybody was just so friendly. Love it!

    • @sashm7370
      @sashm7370 2 роки тому +9

      True that

    • @omiful7823
      @omiful7823 2 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/G3DtrcUGvzg/v-deo.html.

    • @BMoney8600
      @BMoney8600 2 роки тому +10

      That put a smile on my face

  • @balletbambi6034
    @balletbambi6034 2 роки тому +811

    The little girl is going to remember Thomas for the rest of her life and she’s going to keep talking about how that one time strangers let her use their cameras

    • @shendshillova6872
      @shendshillova6872 2 роки тому +81

      I'm pretty sure Thomas will remember her for the rest of his life as well

    • @r.sakarollsafe1285
      @r.sakarollsafe1285 2 роки тому +75

      Immmm pretty sure the girl is going to remember that one time Shaggy and scooby visited her at home with bunch of cameras hahaha

    • @nhpfn1748
      @nhpfn1748 2 роки тому +8

      Thomas you have to go see her again

    • @TBH_Inc
      @TBH_Inc 2 роки тому +8

      Not a stranger, she already knew who shaggy was from TV!

    • @hasmituchil5214
      @hasmituchil5214 2 роки тому +3

      I think she just wanted to hug Shaggy haha

  • @shaunpatterson87
    @shaunpatterson87 2 роки тому +160

    I think these guys deserve a humanitarian award they shed light on the good in people and their culture,it teachers people not to be afraid of what they don’t know.

    • @myname-mz3lo
      @myname-mz3lo Рік тому +3

      its abit of false advertisements though . you have to show people how dangerous the place is . mafia and human trafickers rule albania these days ..

    • @agonification
      @agonification Рік тому

      @@myname-mz3lo lol you gotta be a slav

    • @illumi4460
      @illumi4460 Рік тому +1

      @@agonification lmao he for sure is. Dude really said human trafficing and the mafia rule Albania. The most basic ass propaganda point being said to dehumanize Albanians to excuse ethnic cleansing and he really thought „yeah lemme drop that here and act like I know shit“

    • @granitrexhepi186
      @granitrexhepi186 Рік тому

      @@myname-mz3lo well say that to ur serb friends who come from belgrad in south of albania and enjoy the beaches they think otherwise

    • @myname-mz3lo
      @myname-mz3lo Рік тому

      @@illumi4460 im albanian... Tourists dont care if its slavs or not they want to be safe. All the albanians around me agree. I bet you are american...

  • @mementomori7617
    @mementomori7617 Рік тому +21

    You can’t imagine the love and the power of Albania until you’ve been there yourself. The people share unconditional love and show you what really matters.
    My first trip was to Albania and it changed my whole life on a spiritual level. I can only recommend traveling there yourself

  • @robertogalletti1182
    @robertogalletti1182 2 роки тому +551

    That little girl said Thomas looks like shaggy and I can't unsee it now

  • @veravik8901
    @veravik8901 2 роки тому +37

    I've been to Albania. Three years ago. And I was there in the summer. And it was so hot!! As a Swede, it was too hot and me and my friends "melted". But the albanians where so nice to us and they cared so much about us. They knew we where from Scandinavia, and that we are use to colder weather. They where so sweet!! ❤️

  • @boranatahiraj3460
    @boranatahiraj3460 Рік тому +15

    Just found your Facebook page which led me here, and as an Albanian I was to suggest you should go to Albania and experiment the ' I don't have a place to stay, may I crash at yours tonight' experiment, I am sure you'd have many many doors opened 😊! The man offering you coffee at his house represents beautifully our core national values and I'm happy you got to experience it. Love your content, truly inspirational ❤️🙌

  • @TinyYanaa
    @TinyYanaa 2 роки тому +368

    Oh my Godddd, that little girl hugging Thomas was the most wholesome thing I've seen today🥺😍 She's so adorable!

  • @JM-vs7ik
    @JM-vs7ik 2 роки тому +394

    How can we get this little girl a camera? Imagine how big of an impact that could have on her life and future! ❤️

  • @kittykat490
    @kittykat490 2 роки тому +115

    Albanians are such beautiful people, the language is gorgeous as well, it's an amazing country. Also their flag is badass and I freaking love it. I wanna go someday

    • @Unit4321
      @Unit4321 2 роки тому +6

      Your welcome anytime make sure you visit every Albanian country

    • @remusserban5157
      @remusserban5157 5 місяців тому

      If you want to be detained and sent to the streets , go there 😂

    • @opaliatzs
      @opaliatzs 3 дні тому

      ​@@remusserban5157 tf are u talking abt

  • @momchildaskalov7006
    @momchildaskalov7006 2 роки тому +23

    The experience you just gave me through this video has been the most beautiful piece of art I witnessed in the past few months. I am from Bulgaria, so we share with Albania quite a lot in a historical context. I am so glad you were able to present the beauty and specialty of the Albanian nation and nature! I wish in the future you will be able to do that for more Balkan countries that have been through so much pain in the past century.
    YesTheory is such an inspiration for young people all around the globe and I am so proud I share a generation with you guys! You are proving our generation has something big to offer the world.
    All the love from Bulgaria!

    • @Unit4321
      @Unit4321 2 роки тому +1

      Much love and respect for you my Balkan brother yes we did suffer enough we have so much in common it’s devastating that we even have borders between our countries.

  • @robertobracchini1748
    @robertobracchini1748 2 роки тому +521

    You need to send some gifts to that little girl, she was so adorable she deserves it!

    • @sk8rn8thegr8
      @sk8rn8thegr8 2 роки тому +32

      Yes! if they set up a gofundme to send her a camera i would definitely give some money to that. pulling at my heart strings!!

    • @nicholaspitti8171
      @nicholaspitti8171 2 роки тому +14

      Yes Theory is gonna have to carry gifts around from now on, cause everybody maxed out their hospitality stats 😝

    • @WorldWideSk8boarding
      @WorldWideSk8boarding 2 роки тому +2

      We should send her a bunchh of scooby doo stuff !

    • @naan2580
      @naan2580 2 роки тому

      @@sk8rn8thegr8
      I invite you to accept Islam as your religion.
      Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

    • @anushkagupta6680
      @anushkagupta6680 2 роки тому +2

      @@naan2580 You guys.Just stop it. Why do want everyone to be muslim. Just stop this shit😑

  • @bokamphues
    @bokamphues 2 роки тому +59

    I visited Albania with my girlfriend two years ago and my experience was exactly the same. At one point we needed to take a cab from one city to the next and we got in a car with a random guy who offered to drive us for a small fee. We deeply regretted getting in a car with a complete stranger, but after a 30 minute drive he took us to his house with all his kids to have a midway lunch. It was so nice, super underrated country.

  • @tabc6870
    @tabc6870 2 роки тому +49

    I was obsessed with Albania when I was younger, fascinated by such a beautiful and troubled country. Uniquely situated in Europe, yet they haven’t the economic strength they should. There’s so much potential for this country.

  • @redray445
    @redray445 Рік тому +8

    Just about two years ago I made a friend in college from Albania, and judging how kind she is and what she’s told me of Albania and her family there, Albanians strike me as very generous, humble, and kind with a great sense of community. Not to mention there seems to be lots of history I’d like to learn more about and the country itself looks beautiful! I definitely would like to visit.

  • @Kaloyan.Dimitrov
    @Kaloyan.Dimitrov 2 роки тому +166

    The little girl was so adorable. I hope that you send her a camera, because she deserves it. She made my day.

    • @difanaufal
      @difanaufal 2 роки тому +1

      YES

    • @I9BlackI1Knight
      @I9BlackI1Knight 2 роки тому +4

      I would love that, maybe Thomas could set up something like a mini "go fund me" campagin. Im sure it would be easy enough to reach that

    • @zidanerdz
      @zidanerdz 2 роки тому +1

      please send her a camera🙌🏻

  • @christiancruz967
    @christiancruz967 2 роки тому +285

    Who else teared up a little when the little girl kept giving him a hug?

    • @maple494
      @maple494 2 роки тому +6

      It was so adorable, and she doesn't even realize that there are now millions of people in the west who saw that and are just awwing.

    • @naan2580
      @naan2580 2 роки тому

      @cnmmd qiuoo
      I invite you to accept Islam as your religion.
      Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

    • @tafabeatz9417
      @tafabeatz9417 2 роки тому

      @cnmmd qiuoo thanks man

    • @FamesHD
      @FamesHD 2 роки тому

      @@naan2580 really ? Again? I just scolded you with a whole paragraph on why what your doing is wrong & how our religion is against imposing Islam on others,... stop commenting the same sh*t on every comment & get a life, maybe read the Quran in transliteration & learn that it’s a sin to force people in to your religion,... smh what a stupid place to ask such a question to a random person

  • @almishti
    @almishti 2 роки тому +18

    Nice work! I'm american now living in Shkodër, been studying and playing north Albanian music for a long time, I enjoyed seeing your footage of Shkodër and recognized all the places you were at there. I got here in mid-December and look forward to seeing it in the spring, from your video it will be gorgeous--looks a bit different in mid winter. :)

  • @megkimleo
    @megkimleo Рік тому +75

    that part with the geese was a cinematic masterpiece! really made me laugh:)

  • @AJRAcoustics
    @AJRAcoustics 2 роки тому +2080

    I would pay to see you guys give that little girl her own camera.

    • @LumiHyseni
      @LumiHyseni 2 роки тому +43

      I'm ready to chip in!

    • @traviinn
      @traviinn 2 роки тому +78

      Petition to get her a camera:

    • @naan2580
      @naan2580 2 роки тому +1

      @@traviinn
      I invite you to accept Islam as your religion.
      Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

    • @kaustubh7940
      @kaustubh7940 2 роки тому +50

      @@naan2580 wtf dude 😂😂😂

    • @naan2580
      @naan2580 2 роки тому +1

      @@kaustubh7940
      Islam is the only true religion. I want you to go to paradise after death and be protected from hell. But for that you have to accept Islam as your religion.

  • @iaindavies7785
    @iaindavies7785 2 роки тому +186

    I lived in Albania for 2 years. This hospitality is real! Almost every time I'd go out, someone would invite me into their home for coffee, fruit, dinner, whatever. Sometimes they didn't even speak any English and they'd get there young kids out speaking primary school English to us, with me speaking in my bad Albanian.
    Amazing people! Beautiful country!

    • @churchofsatanalbania1468
      @churchofsatanalbania1468 Рік тому

      Thank you very much for the good and honest words.All the best to you and your family

  • @ryanchattertonYT
    @ryanchattertonYT 2 роки тому +12

    Albania is an amazing place. We've loved visiting many times and have found lifelong friendships there. We found that people are so hopeful and open to new things. We can't wait to go back again for a month or more next year.

  • @salmadadis97
    @salmadadis97 Місяць тому +1

    I really like how Albania welcomes different religions and has holy places of various faiths located close to each other, promoting unity and understanding. The video showcasing these wonderful people is truly captivating.

  • @ThePurpleCanyon
    @ThePurpleCanyon 2 роки тому +694

    Little girl: Shaggy!
    Thomas: I need a haircut
    Cutest exchange ever!

  • @af8kunal
    @af8kunal 2 роки тому +338

    This channel has become such an important part of my life. The Yes Fam community has become such an important part of my life. I'm literally so glad I found this channel and everybody associated with it. It really is an amazing thing you guys are doing here.

    • @sekoseko2165
      @sekoseko2165 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/O3RgjhNeso8/v-deo.html....

    • @AxxLAfriku
      @AxxLAfriku 2 роки тому

      GAGAGAGAGAGA!!! I want to cut my toe nails... NEVER! I am the feet UA-camr. Thanks for being a fan, dear k

    • @rachelgoor
      @rachelgoor 2 роки тому

      I couldn’t agree more

  • @maryanngibbs6963
    @maryanngibbs6963 Рік тому +20

    I loved this video! That little girl was the cutest. It's such a beautiful country. I don't think I recall ever hearing about those bunkers before so was interesting to see and learn new things. I liked what he said at the end about the church and mosque putting their entrances facing each other and after prayers everyone comes together in the square so that religion doesnt divide the people. More places should learn from that.

  • @CrackaPackify
    @CrackaPackify Рік тому +13

    I've just visited Albania and they really just have the bunkers absolutely everywhere!
    I had a great time and will definitely back! Faleminderit Shqipërisë 🇦🇱!

  • @Danygotaworldtosee
    @Danygotaworldtosee 2 роки тому +2451

    Happy to see Albania gets some more Attention. Spend a few months there and was one of the most underrated Countries I have ever visited. Great work guys

    • @YesTheory
      @YesTheory  2 роки тому +139

      Beautiful country!!

    • @fuzzymp
      @fuzzymp 2 роки тому +2

      @@YesTheory Hey yes theory 👋🏻

    • @geniinfo7201
      @geniinfo7201 2 роки тому

      @ Dany #gotaworldtosee this is even because we were closed to the world for more than 40 years

    • @symowebb
      @symowebb 2 роки тому

      @@geniinfo7201 when did it open?

    • @geniinfo7201
      @geniinfo7201 2 роки тому +13

      ​@@symowebb 30 years ago. We were the poorest poeple in whole Europe at that time.. That is why albanians during these 30 years have done everything to earn money, working hard as immigrants in Italy, Greece etc also doing corruption or drug traffic etc good an bad things. Today the situation is getting better. We are investing much in order to make it a normal western europian country

  • @lwandie260
    @lwandie260 2 роки тому +48

    Thomas please do whatever you can to ship a camera to that wonderful little girl. My heart is full from watching your interaction with her.
    Reminds me of the interactions I have with children that are pure, genuine and uncomplicated.

    • @sekoseko2165
      @sekoseko2165 2 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/O3RgjhNeso8/v-deo.html....

  • @welmadiqfit4961
    @welmadiqfit4961 Рік тому +4

    That little girl will remember that for the rest of her life. I love this channel but that specific moment has resonated with me severely. I am beyond jealous of the experiences you guys get to have! You are literally living out my dream!

  • @SloMo2723
    @SloMo2723 Рік тому +6

    Wow, very informative video. There is so much to like about Albania! I travel to many places in the world and what impresses me the most is the kindness of it's people. The people of Albania are just waiting to show the world their country. I went to Slovenia after the break up of Yogoslavia and the people were amazing to talk to. They loved their country and were more than willing to share it with outsiders. Thanks for helping to put Albania back on the map. P.s. Get that girl a camera! All the best

  • @melle9155
    @melle9155 2 роки тому +160

    I like how the hand gestures instantly come out when people speak italian :D

  • @nathanieldrew
    @nathanieldrew 2 роки тому +4271

    What an amazing trip man. I loved every moment. This came out incredible.

    • @TheMrDove
      @TheMrDove 2 роки тому +35

      Your italian is very good, how come?

    • @LaidiFerruni
      @LaidiFerruni 2 роки тому +13

      Wish you explored more of Albania, but overall great film :)

    • @tiktokslavversion8022
      @tiktokslavversion8022 2 роки тому +55

      So when you going skydiving?

    • @Asad.Khawar
      @Asad.Khawar 2 роки тому +56

      TAKE NATHANIEL TO SKYDIVING!!

    • @Wow88z
      @Wow88z 2 роки тому +31

      200,000 LIKES. FACE YOUR FEARS BROTHEREN

  • @kailo123
    @kailo123 Рік тому +3

    I went to Albania in 2012 and loved every moment! I got to participate in a Homestay and the hospitality is truly amazing. Albania is such a hidden gem with the amazing food, landscape, and people!

  • @raymondodevries4158
    @raymondodevries4158 Рік тому +1

    that little kid took me me back in my own mind to 2019 5th of august in Kandahar Afghanistan with a patrol of 45 of the 107th trauma medical regiment.. a young girl like her did not hesitated to run up to me when walking through a little village. she was generous friendly and asking for help to her little brother... May god bless this young child and may god bless you folks of letting us see the world through the eyes of real people and not the mainstream media and pop culture.. please let our hearts collide as one.. STAND UNITED NEVER DIVIDED

  • @tusharmanapure1317
    @tusharmanapure1317 2 роки тому +336

    That girl is just adorable her smile is soul of albenia,just refreshing

  • @lxttx12
    @lxttx12 2 роки тому +501

    We need to get that child a camera. She is so adorable

    • @reggiexp69
      @reggiexp69 2 роки тому +5

      for real, futur photograph or youtuber she so nice

    • @savannah6526
      @savannah6526 2 роки тому +6

      Someone start a gofundme

    • @axdilez3486
      @axdilez3486 2 роки тому +2

      Jesus Christ at 14:47 that lil girl’s smile is meltingggggggg my heart 🥰

    • @BMoney8600
      @BMoney8600 2 роки тому

      She is so adorable

    • @hd1801
      @hd1801 2 роки тому +2

      start the gofundme I will be the first to donate ❤️

  • @vanessa.life.miller
    @vanessa.life.miller 10 місяців тому

    What really touches me the most here is this compassion you have for all the people in this world! ❤

  • @illuminocalypse5210
    @illuminocalypse5210 24 дні тому +1

    That little girl is the very essence of cute! What a little sweetheart! Seeing her hug "Shaggy" over and over was so wholesome. Their visit made her so happy 😊
    I hope that, if they ever go back to Albania, they find a way to visit her and her family again!

  • @yashrajmori9274
    @yashrajmori9274 2 роки тому +263

    I would watch a full-fledged documentary by yes theory for every country

  • @NASAFanboy
    @NASAFanboy 2 роки тому +460

    That little girl was so precious, I hope you guys can do something big for her and her family in the future.

    • @incredibleviews8100
      @incredibleviews8100 2 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/OJIy4Fw6k_c/v-deo.html🔥🔥

    • @DriveAlbania
      @DriveAlbania 2 роки тому +8

      We stopped in September and left her our Fujifilm X-30! She is now the best photographer in the village!

    • @RohanC2810
      @RohanC2810 2 роки тому

      @@DriveAlbania thank you

  • @Berksmash
    @Berksmash 2 роки тому +7

    These videos make me so emotional about the openness and heart of the people who live in these places, and simultaneously make me sad about the way people are on average in larger, wealthier places, like the US and Western Europe.

  • @heatherr0420
    @heatherr0420 Рік тому +10

    I am truly fascinated by the culture & history of pretty much everywhere, I would love someday to just be able to travel all over the world especially to places like this where not many people go. Cheers to channels like this that wet my appetite until I can do so

  • @yogeshgautam2709
    @yogeshgautam2709 2 роки тому +19

    I cried when that little girl hugged you multiple times. I hope you send some gifts to that girl. A camera would be great.

  • @EmpressoftheLibrary
    @EmpressoftheLibrary 2 роки тому +449

    And just like that, 85 years from now there is going to be an elderly Albanian woman telling everyone she meets about the time Shaggy and Scooby-Doo came to visit her when she was a little girl. And her great-grandchildren will think, "Poor grandma. Her mind is gone."

  • @johnmathieson4925
    @johnmathieson4925 2 роки тому +2

    I have had this kind of generosity in so many countries and us westerners don't even know how to take it. Totally amazing how the nicest people are the ones with less. So generous and loving and happy. We can all learn so much from these experiences.

  • @LucasTheLinguist
    @LucasTheLinguist 5 місяців тому

    Looking at how open and friendly those people were really warmed my heart. Seeing that little girl's smile really made me happy.

  • @jjmoore3327
    @jjmoore3327 2 роки тому +361

    the goose skit was a cinematic masterpiece.

    • @YesTheory
      @YesTheory  2 роки тому +17

      Thank you. 😇😆

    • @ten_clipz5975
      @ten_clipz5975 2 роки тому

      It was amazing!! Could easily make a movie with that quality 💯💯

    • @sebastienvanner9018
      @sebastienvanner9018 2 роки тому +1

      Peace was never an option XD

    • @kelsokeeley
      @kelsokeeley 2 роки тому +3

      Coming 2022 - Goose Theory.

  • @localtruckinggirl265
    @localtruckinggirl265 2 роки тому +18

    These hugs from the little girl made me cry. Oh my, she's so sweet!

  • @2idiots2muchtime
    @2idiots2muchtime 2 роки тому +4

    Every single moment of this video is my dream. I love Nathaniel and you guys, and I'm so hoping to inspire people and create community through discomfort like you guys soon. Thank you so much for making this content

  • @joecollins5325
    @joecollins5325 2 роки тому +1

    My friend you have helped me in a dark time and I’m extremely grateful, thank you for the content it gives me hope and love for the world! I plan on starting my traveling because of you and I’m starting with the new year! We’re about the same age and I’m truly inspired, blessed for you and your channel

  • @failgamerful
    @failgamerful 2 роки тому +43

    That kid is actually the sweetest kid I've ever seen. So much positive energy that put a smile on my face.

  • @deivinaksi494
    @deivinaksi494 2 роки тому +715

    As an albanian i truly appreaciate the positive light you put our contry in. Thank you very much,yall are amazing.

    • @jakobhjrne7243
      @jakobhjrne7243 2 роки тому +6

      Do you know what the mosque and church were called? I want to visit them

    • @deivinaksi494
      @deivinaksi494 2 роки тому +10

      @@jakobhjrne7243 hey! Im really sorry dude but ive never been in the city theyre in so i dont know what theyre called. I tried to google them but honestly i got confused and didnt want to confuse you too since a lot of names popped up.

    • @yoavnavott
      @yoavnavott 2 роки тому +7

      @@jakobhjrne7243 visited Albania in 2018 - berat is a very small place, it's in the center of the town and very easy to find.

    • @ulmekuubis
      @ulmekuubis 2 роки тому

      Now i think u glad u have the bunkers atleast :)

    • @myname-mz3lo
      @myname-mz3lo Рік тому +4

      ya there were alot of things he had to ignore to make it look good ... like human traficking and 50 cent prostitutes and weapons and drugs everywhere . i love albania and i want it to get better but lets not pretend like it is good for tourists .

  • @sheilablake7913
    @sheilablake7913 2 роки тому +15

    ❤️🇦🇱 I’ve spent a considerable amount of time in Albania. I love the country, the culture, the people & the sights. I learned the language whilst spending time there & it had my heart from the jump. I miss it so much ❤️🇦🇱

  • @Finderoflostthings08
    @Finderoflostthings08 2 роки тому +1

    You drew me in with the exotic places. Then I realized I was learning about other countries in the process. This video brought home what a wonderful person you are Thomas. Thank you for making this your life's work. We will all be richer for having seen them.

  • @nelsonzampieri3756
    @nelsonzampieri3756 2 роки тому +726

    Nathaniel starts to speak Italian and the hands automatically can’t stay still anymore 😂😂😂😂

    • @rahmafahira1754
      @rahmafahira1754 2 роки тому +10

      OMG i have to rewatch it and you absolutely right :D Well glad they came to albania!

    • @nelsonzampieri3756
      @nelsonzampieri3756 2 роки тому +1

      @@rahmafahira1754 it’s a bonus of the language. I speak Italian also and is inevitable after 5 min talking hahaha. 😂

    • @rahmafahira1754
      @rahmafahira1754 2 роки тому

      @@nelsonzampieri3756 I think the body language is a cute way to tell you are serious, kinda like adlib in hip-hop :D hahahaha

    • @5thdawg917
      @5thdawg917 2 роки тому

      😂😂😂 I noticed that too straight away lmao

    • @deleted72636
      @deleted72636 2 роки тому

      He needs to get into character

  • @revaaron
    @revaaron 2 роки тому +548

    The community should get together to send that girl a camera.

    • @Later_Nerd
      @Later_Nerd 2 роки тому +25

      Yes Theory create a way so we can donate. It's not much, but I've got $10 on it. She's a beautiful soul.

    • @TBH_Inc
      @TBH_Inc 2 роки тому +13

      Better for us to help them out, I don’t think little villages like that have a ton of money. Plus, with the differences in cost of living, it’s going to be more expensive for someone in a poorer country to buy something than someone in a richer country. Like for example, buying an iPhone in Albania is about 5% of their yearly salary, compared to about 2% in the US. So it’s better for viewers to crowdfund, or even yes theory themselves could donate one as Thomas suggested, buying a camera would only be a small fraction of their budget.

    • @naomityler2554
      @naomityler2554 2 роки тому +5

      Highly agree- i would love to donate to a go fund me for her!

    • @hasmituchil5214
      @hasmituchil5214 2 роки тому +4

      Make this happen

    • @Sinister_Joe
      @Sinister_Joe 2 роки тому +3

      I would be in, too!

  • @MarkAnthonyHenderson
    @MarkAnthonyHenderson 2 роки тому +3

    That little girl made me realize there's hope in all of us.

  • @Bishop1104
    @Bishop1104 2 роки тому

    I just came across your channel and I have to say that your team producers outstanding content. Your journeys to all these countries and meeting so many beautiful and kind hearted people had to be the best life. You guys look genuinely so happy. Your shows captured my heart by helping the Russian lady pay for her eye surgery. Keep up the good work.

  • @JamesLeithart
    @JamesLeithart 2 роки тому +14

    Thank you so much for visiting this beautiful country! I’ve been here for three years making videos trying to promote this country as a tourist destination. It’s so nice to see more and more well-known people come here and experience it the way I have!

  • @emiljanomolla126
    @emiljanomolla126 2 роки тому +46

    I'd never would have thought you would come to Albania
    Hope you enjoyed your stay here and thanks for visiting

    • @shendshillova6872
      @shendshillova6872 2 роки тому +6

      Your country is so underrated. I've been there 3 years ago. I drove with my friends from shkodra down to Saranda and we saw so many great things. From that restaurant/farm where Thomas has been in this video, the castle in shkodra, a beach that was like this↙️ (the beach was literally a mountain lmao), that blue eye, the castle of berat and the ancient city of gjirocastre (I'm probably spelling that wrong), to the Roman village butrint, all those beautiful cities with that crystal clear water like vlore or Saranda and those lovely people. I've been in like 20 albanian households although I'm pretty introverted. They literally want you to come in and drink a coffee with them, it's so adorable. It was the best journey of my life so far and I'm looking forward to visiting Albania again

  • @al-nur999
    @al-nur999 2 роки тому +1

    That little girl is so sweet, I shed a tear when Thomas and the crew is going to leave and she hugged him.

  • @idabergmann5270
    @idabergmann5270 2 роки тому +5

    i love your videos! it's always so stunning that most people in the poorest countries never hesitate to invite you and will offer you whatever they have. thank you for exploring the europe i don't know at all. you are extraordinary young men!!

  • @billsftw5165
    @billsftw5165 2 роки тому +336

    Why is nobody talking about the Geese. That was legendary.

    • @babagandu
      @babagandu 2 роки тому +1

      Nah skipped that part ... cheesy

    • @lastsamuraial
      @lastsamuraial 2 роки тому +2

      Nobody likes Greece in Albania.

    • @jipiplayz4359
      @jipiplayz4359 2 роки тому +1

      @@lastsamuraial he doesn’t mean greece he means ducks jesus...

    • @maple494
      @maple494 2 роки тому

      @@jipiplayz4359 r/woooosh

  • @HaylsWorld
    @HaylsWorld 2 роки тому +929

    That geese skit though 🤣🤣🤣🤣 excellent!! What an amazing country!!

  • @ricardocarvalho1290
    @ricardocarvalho1290 3 місяці тому

    This is the best thing on the net by far! Truly, you guys are amazing and you're bringing people so much closer.
    Love you guys and what you do and PLEASE PLEASE CONTINUE!! 🙏🏻

  • @vinnieg6161
    @vinnieg6161 Рік тому

    I love how everywhere you go you meet amazing people
    kind of shatters my view of people in general

  • @kelsokeeley
    @kelsokeeley 2 роки тому +259

    The way they chose to build their places of worship is just incredible. That kind of thinking breeds unification and acceptance between religions. Albania setting a wonderful example :)

    • @Mr.Januzi
      @Mr.Januzi 2 роки тому +11

      In Kosovo (91% of Albanian nationality), only in the North-East of Albania, There is a place where the church and the mosque share the same courtyard, which as far as I know, is the only case of inter-religious tolerance.

    • @theunknownfragment5473
      @theunknownfragment5473 Рік тому

      You are talking about Ferizaj they literally share the same yard. However the same can be seen all over where Albanian of mixed faith live. I am from Prizren the Mosque the Orthodox Church and the Catholic Church share the same square too so people can intermingle. Take me for example a Woman from a Muslim family married to a Christian Man and we have countless cases like mine in our families. It's the Albanian culture that makes this possible, we were raised to believe in God however how you worship in him it's something personal between you and God. People think Albania is so religious tolerant due to coming out from Communism but that has nothing to do with communism and it's all about Albanian culture. You see this interfaith exchange wherever you have

  • @ZimMedic
    @ZimMedic 2 роки тому +213

    The little princess with the never-ending hugs melted my heart

  • @aikeuseob1882
    @aikeuseob1882 Рік тому

    I love watching your channel travelling everywhere, unpopular countries. It put smile on my face knowing their hospitality and kind hearts. That's who we really are, humans. Spread kindness. xoxo

  • @NikulettaS
    @NikulettaS 2 роки тому +72

    I'm Ukrainian. I watch this video and I wish we had such bouncers in Ukraine now... They would safe many lives. I'd definitely feel safe there. I think people of Albania should definitely keep them.

    • @blearbenin
      @blearbenin Рік тому +1

      they're also cool to explore, especially tunnels which were not covered on this video

    • @PennelopeWhitmore
      @PennelopeWhitmore Рік тому +1

      Are they giving the citizens any of the trillions the world is sending?

    • @lationhyka9133
      @lationhyka9133 Рік тому +3

      Unfortunately we have destroyed most of them. In Tirana every habitation block had its own underground bunker that could accomodate all habitants of the block. In the 80 every city had to exercise and to enter the bunker within 4 minutes.

    • @starlooker6612
      @starlooker6612 Рік тому +1

      @@PennelopeWhitmore No that only goes to the top of the food chain.

    • @PennelopeWhitmore
      @PennelopeWhitmore Рік тому

      @@starlooker6612 yup. It's the same here. All the trillions they spend and we don't see a dime of it.

  • @byMedalcore
    @byMedalcore 2 роки тому +5566

    200,000 likes for him to go skydiving? BET

  • @anitaq3447
    @anitaq3447 2 роки тому +108

    My heart is exploding from happiness I never thought that you guys would even know that Albania exists.😭♥️
    I have been waiting for this since the announcement of the new season🙌🏻🦅🇦🇱

    • @kendraduli6806
      @kendraduli6806 2 роки тому +2

      Same

    • @gghh8980
      @gghh8980 2 роки тому

      🇦🇱🇦🇱

    • @ganeshllow2981
      @ganeshllow2981 2 роки тому

      Wow guys can i get ur insta id pls ... You know i need friends in wonderful countries like that.. Pls

    • @hnash2658
      @hnash2658 2 роки тому

      slowly but surely, everybody will know of our beautiful country

    • @danjelhysenaj7795
      @danjelhysenaj7795 2 роки тому

      Me too and Happy for the visit of Yes Theory here in Albania

  • @dereks-uu1sv
    @dereks-uu1sv 4 дні тому

    The cinematography on that whole bit y’all just did was really awesome! ❤

  • @angel_po_pangel
    @angel_po_pangel Рік тому

    Hello! I've only just discovered Yes, Theory about a week ago and I just have to say, WOW! Thank you all for your work! You bring education, heart, laughter, history, and so much more. Thank you for existing. I'm telling everyone about this channel. Keep up the extraordinary work!!

  • @indunilaravinda
    @indunilaravinda 2 роки тому +161

    Man the myth the legend, he was known by many names. T Boogie, cake guy, Sneaking god, godfather, yes theory ad director... But the one that defined him... It's SHAGGY from Scooby-Doo

    • @_thomas1031
      @_thomas1031 2 роки тому +1

      INDEED🤣🙌

    • @YesTheory
      @YesTheory  2 роки тому +4

      Cake Boy* 🤪

    • @indunilaravinda
      @indunilaravinda 2 роки тому +1

      @@YesTheory Opz, sorry.. my mistake.. 🙈
      BTW Yes HQ, any update with Derin?

  • @ste76539
    @ste76539 2 роки тому +762

    The patience and understanding you showed whilst helping him to get down from that bunker, tells me everything I need to know about you. You are a rarity in this world, if only more people were like you.

    • @pokemeghan
      @pokemeghan 2 роки тому +12

      ^^^ this

    • @naan2580
      @naan2580 2 роки тому +2

      @@pokemeghan
      I invite you to accept Islam as your religion.
      Do you want to accept Islam as your religion?

    • @FamesHD
      @FamesHD 2 роки тому +25

      @@naan2580 really ? Again? I just scolded you with a whole paragraph on why what your doing is wrong & how our religion is against imposing Islam on others,... stop commenting the same sh*t on every comment & get a life, maybe read the Quran in transliteration & learn that it’s a sin to force people in to your religion,... smh what a stupid place to ask such a question to a random person

    • @mateo_sid
      @mateo_sid 2 роки тому +6

      that "200.000 likes and we'll take Nathaniel skydiving" comment had me in stitches tho xD

  • @nfixion
    @nfixion Рік тому +1

    Every time I watch Yes theory I am just so blown away at the amazing content the amazing narrative the amazing people in the videos the story content the emotion I have no words I'm telling you this is the best UA-cam channel on the planet.

  • @WalterWhite_2077
    @WalterWhite_2077 Рік тому +7

    Been there this summer. Lovely country, its history is very interesting. The people where really friendly as well. My next destination is Kosovo.

  • @bethan-maejames1170
    @bethan-maejames1170 2 роки тому +27

    Albanian’s are some of the friendliest and sweetest people I’ve ever met. Always willing to do anything to help. And Albanian children are always so happy. ☺️

  • @reallypissedoffkiwi
    @reallypissedoffkiwi 2 роки тому +40

    My grandfather always wanted to go back to Albania one more time before he died. He never got to go.. it makes me smile seeing you enjoy your trip! Grandpa would have been happy to see this

    • @georgeskanderbeg3242
      @georgeskanderbeg3242 2 роки тому +1

      Do you know what city your grandfather was from did he leave the country before communism?

  • @SevenCsAccounting
    @SevenCsAccounting Рік тому +11

    You make me want to visit all of these places! I looked up Moldova flights! Thank you for your videos.

  • @erikroutson9306
    @erikroutson9306 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, what a beautiful country, and a beautiful people. Thank you for sharing with the world!

  • @ediyasmr
    @ediyasmr 2 роки тому +2984

    Thank you for yet another incredible video. I have a suggestion! If it is at all feasible and safe for you to do so, could you please visit East Turkistan (Xinjiang, China) and do some coverage there on the current genocide and mass cultural assimilation? I am from the region and due to being ethically Uyghur and Kazakh, I haven't been able to return to my homeland in over a decade. We have such a rich and complex history, and our people are some of the most hospitable people you'll ever meet. There is a lack of media coverage despite the huge humanitarian crisis. And it's gutwrenching to see my culture being erased so silently. If it feels aligned with your mission at all, I think it would be a huge honour to have you there. Thank you YesTheory for all that you do 💛

    • @mubashirhussainofficial6634
      @mubashirhussainofficial6634 2 роки тому +41

      Please 🙏

    • @alissae.m6050
      @alissae.m6050 2 роки тому +44

      This could be an amazing video

    • @keyahsuel8025
      @keyahsuel8025 2 роки тому +152

      It might be a little risky for them, but that would be an awesome idea if possible.

    • @samsin2681
      @samsin2681 2 роки тому +121

      u tryna get them killed lmao

    • @jona6037
      @jona6037 2 роки тому +63

      Yes......the Uyghur's have an incredible history. What China is doing to them is disgraceful and should be getting far more coverage from the media.

  • @JoliusKnecker
    @JoliusKnecker 2 роки тому +89

    Albania is one of the most underrated countries in Europe

    • @filippetrovic4891
      @filippetrovic4891 2 роки тому +15

      Balkans in general are veeery underrated (except maybe Croatia and Greece)

    • @shendshillova6872
      @shendshillova6872 2 роки тому +5

      @@filippetrovic4891 Fr man, a journey there is defo wroth it. Grab your car and drive from Slovenia down to Albania through Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia. There is so so much to see

  • @florinacesposoph
    @florinacesposoph Рік тому +1

    The storytelling and the delivery is just 😍😍😍 amazing. 👍

  • @suzanneruege4364
    @suzanneruege4364 Рік тому

    I do not know how I stumbled upon this channel today...but it is the best. So wholesome and wonderful. I'm obsessed.