Albania Travel Guide: How to Travel Europe's Best Kept Secret

[@kevinreno7204]

Love Albania, Greetings from Canada 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱

[@kosmicheskiprah]

In Bulgaria, we have a famous Albanian in Sofia called Leo Kadeli married to a Bulgarian lady dedicated to aiding poor families. He represents the Albanian spirit and never lost his traditions. I think Albania is cruely underrated and glad that it is becoming more and more popular. All my best wishes to the land of the eagles and very interesting history.

[@SaintSkanderbegus]

Salute to our Bulgarian neighbors

[@bay0r]

thanks for the nice story, best wishes to bulgaria!

[@ernestobaci8623]

this is exremely heartwarming

[@b.b.heilbrun846]

The only country on mainland Europe which had more Jews after WWII then it had before the start of the war. If that doesn't speak for itself. A thousand blessings on Albania and her people.

[@Cinematikz953]

It's truly heartwarming to hear about Leo Kadeli's positive influence in Bulgaria, bridging cultures and making a difference in the lives of those in need. People like him play a vital role in promoting understanding and unity among different communities. Albania indeed holds a rich history and a vibrant spirit that often goes overlooked. It's wonderful to see Albania gaining more recognition and appreciation for its unique heritage and contributions. Here's to the land of the eagles and its fascinating journey through history. Best wishes for its continued growth and prosperity!

[@shahidanusrat6086]

As a Pakistani I fully support love respect and support Albania and its beautiful people from Pakistan 🙂, best regards from Pakistan 🙂.

[@eagledon]

I love pakistani people, u are friendly like we Abanians are, wish can visit soon Pakistan

[@bletrick3352]

@@eagledon No they aren't and no you don't.

[@gulzaman556]

@@bletrick3352 have you ever been to pakistan ? stop spreading hate .

[@bletrick3352]

Shqiptare jam lalo@@erjonvlogs4446

[@SA-yy1qn]

You Indian for sure.anyway be positiv

[@phelixphelix227]

As an American i was in Albania early this year (2023). I Planned on staying for 1 month but ended up staying 6 months 😂. Incredible views and good people. The only thing I didn’t like is the way they drive on the road..

[@Shqiptari335]

Nice but I'm curious in which city do you live

[@phelixphelix227]

@@Shqiptari335I lived in a small town called shengjin

[@universityofartvenice]

Been in Albania and many many tourist from Swiss UK US and Nordic Albania is simply amazing and Albanian people as one of oldest in Europe are very very friendly ! Albania it’s really lovely ❤

[@drpk6514]

Not surprised since Muslims everywhere in the world are very friendly and hospitable

[@bani1094]

Albanian from North Macedonia. Proud albanian. 🇦🇱 🇲🇰

[@evladifat6322]

We are one! My respect from Albania. Do të bashkohemi. 💫🇦🇱💫

[@andirrugia1014]

Long live ethnic Albania 🇦🇱!

[@kidfox3971]

American here, this was my first trip outside of the US and I'm glad that i chose Albania. Lots of beautiful landscapes and great historical monuments which serve as reminders to the importance of tradition, and the evils of communism. And the women, absolutely beautiful and much more feminine than most of the women in modern America. I felt very welcome there as our countries are great allies, same case for Kosovo which i also visited during the same trip. I'll definitely be coming back some day 🇺🇸 ❤️ 🇦🇱 🇽🇰

[@jkeek]

I hope to go to America once, love from albania 🇦🇱

[@bletrick3352]

Wow an American that visited Albania first instead of France, Spain, Greece or Italy 👏

[@kidfox3971]

​@@jkeekI hope you have a great time when you do! My recommendation would be states like Boston, Virginia, and Tennessee if you're in the East, as well as Texas if you decide to visit the deep south. Overall you'll see a lot of great historical landmarks from the Revolutionary War and Civil War as well as some of the natural beauty of the US, plus we do food better in the South than the yanks up North in New York do lol.

[@kidfox3971]

​@@bletrick3352I was very attracted to the traditionalist nature of Albanian society, they care a lot about their history as well as the moral and family values that come from their tightly-knit and religious communities. Unfortunately those things aren't as common in the globalized Western Europe, especially countries like France, it feels like they've generally lost pride in their cultures and they're so hyperfixated on progressivism that they've done away with a lot of their traditions. I think that's why I appreciate the Balkans so much, as well as the lessons they have to teach about the dangers of communism and ethnic conflicts. I'll be visiting Bosnia next year, which is arguably the heart of that conflict in the 1990s. I hope to learn and experience a lot when I'm there, well as long as I don't experience a landmine lol.

[@jkeek]

@@kidfox3971 thank you

[@universityofartvenice]

Visiting Albania riviera every summer since 2021-22-23 realllly lovely people , food and vibe! Ready for next 2024 🎉

[@Shqiptari335]

Nice but where are you from?

[@inerit5175]

What airport did you arrive at ?

[@GUTOMOFFICIAL]

Wow didn't know much about Albania! Thanks for sharing DW Travel!

[@haufjzo]

Danke Deutschland for doing the opposite of content made by France and Uk towards us, instead of doing content which show bad side of my country like how they always do, you have shown the good side of our country, it is not for nothing that you’re the strongest state in eu or whole Europe, you guys have a strong economy but you also have a strong mind. 🇩🇪❤️🇦🇱 GOTT MIT DIR

[@bledarhazizaj8306]

the best comment ever. Simply because when you are strong and sure of yourself, you dont need to speak about other nations.

[@bledarhazizaj8306]

and trust me marseille and birmingham are way much worse than any part of albania

[@b.b.heilbrun846]

A fact of history which proclaims loud and proud about Albanians... The only country on mainland Europe which had more Jews after WWII then it had before the start of the war. If that doesn't speak for itself. A thousand blessings on Albania and her people.

[@CKK131]

Breathtakingly beautiful. The report was very motivational, informative and inspiring. I'm from Sydney Australia and a group of friends and I are planning on moving there next year for a couple of years. Cannot wait!

[@Shqiptari335]

Where in Albania are you going to?

[@CKK131]

WE'VE ARRIVED!!! Couldn’t wait and landed Friday 3 November 2023. We're so happy. At the moment, we're in Tirana exploring the city, eating most deliciously flavourful food and dinking the best wine, coffee, hot chocolates. Looking forward to our future and we’re even going to start a new channel ourselves. Stay tuned!

[@lameguduzaku3772]

@@CKK131 Are you still in Albania, how is it going?!

[@CKK131]

@@lameguduzaku3772 Yes, we’re still here. Holidaying for a few days in Sarandë. We can’t live here longer than 1 more month unless we get real jobs (as opposed to digital nomads) so we’ve been searching. It’s so frustrating. Besides that we’re really enjoying being here, getting to be amongst the people and the lifestyle. Are you in Albania?

[@gotshot8355]

Albania is beautiful country, is in developing process, and has a bright future in the coming years 👍

[@dma3480]

Albania definitely is a must see if you are on the area, I started my vacations this year in the neighbouring country North Macedonia and from lake Ohrid my plan was heading to Greece, however after talking with some people from Albania I got a really good impression and changed my plans, I spend two weeks exploring the country and can confirm Albania has it all, travelled with my girlfriend and we always felt safe and welcome, took a moment to cross the border but me coming from Costa Rica got them by surprise since the visa requirements changed (for good now we can stay 90 days without visa) literally one day before my arrival, anyways don't miss the chance to visit a country with so much history and not yet been hit by massive tourism!

[@B.K.7.7.7]

Albania is beautiful with its beaches and mountains...it is very picturesque...

[@ironheintz]

Great video, Astrid did an excellent job presenting this!

[@DWTravel]

Thank you!

[@benzzmercedes1595]

Beautiful Albania 🙏🇦🇱

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Albania is 😍

[@DavidS5118]

Learned so much in this video - thank you for sharing.

[@farisulejmani5910]

Thank you nice video ❤️🇦🇱🇩🇪 Danke Deutschland für das schöne Video von Albanien

[@cxxbxng591]

Thanks for this I'll definitely will try Albania ❤

[@tjandbtraveling]

Some of these tips are very helpful…. Some we know already! We’re here now exploring and documenting and loving it!

[@EPIONIX]

Thank you visiting our beautiful country!

[@BORANATRAVEL]

thank you for bringing a positive thing to albania

[@TBgunsandbutter]

got to admit, you make Albania appealing 🇦🇱

[@wilytraveller4138]

My next trip to Albania 🇦🇱😊

[@hangoutwithshahji1780]

I love to visit . Soon I am going to visit this beautiful country

[@rocioavila1770]

Beautiful place ❤.

[@bandini7541]

Beautiful country, still unspoiled und untouched by global tourism like many other. Would always go there again, especially Himare and Dhermi. ❤

[@MeowMeowKing]

Albanians are generous people and by the way forget Croatia and visit Albania the prices are 90% cheaper!

[@JohnHewittpoewar]

Thank you. I was curious about Albania and this answered a lot of questions.

[@Eneda28]

Thank you DW for this amazing presentation of my country! We really need this uplifting image as we are facing with a lot of problems high corruption, massive leaving of the youth and with a going on transtion, already 32 years… Thank you 🙂

[@D.E.Saccone-no4og]

thank you for an intelligent, soulful assesment. most content creators have zero to offer

[@md.didarulhasan7688]

From Bangladesh,liked your presentation under DW

[@CraigAnderson-h2h]

Albania, i never thought of, but it looks very interesting, and as a place to retire to. Thanks.

[@momchilyordanov8190]

Hehe. Unrelated to this report, I chose to visit Albania this summer. Went for 10 days and generally - I can recommend it as a destination. I stayed in guest houses very similar to the one in the end of the report. All of them were clean and the people were very friendly. The roads were fine (I was driving a normal budget car, not a big-@ss off-roader). Very few places one will need a 4x4, like shown here. As drivers Albanians are one of the most UNdisciplined I've seen in Europe, but I survived ;) The things not shown in the report and probably worth visiting, are the preserved towns from Ottoman period, like Berat and Gjirokastër. And if you want, you can go to the beach as a typical tourist - sunbed, beach umbrella, "the whole nine yards" as Americans say.

[@armancompany7546]

Very nice ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@robshahidi6880]

Very nice travel guide video. Beautiful country and its people. I also love German accent. ♥

[@piyumindyasenarathne8997]

Love Albania , form Sri Lanka🇱🇰

[@alanariyattuparampil4907]

I love Albania ❤❤

[@KBr-ud6ly]

Thank you so much for this documentary

[@hapianobask4426]

Albania has very beautiful places and historical cultural heritage to be heard. You can also find good food and people who respect you. But be careful. Albania is a small country and is not ready to receive mass tourism.

[@dios1ish868]

True. They're buildings infrastructure for truism, but need to do more, cause now Albania has been discovered by tourists and it will get more and more visitors.

[@erjonvlogs4446]

​@@dios1ish868yes but people belive all those stupid stereotypes and think we are bad for no reason😢

[@dios1ish868]

@@erjonvlogs4446 We should not pay attention to everything that it's said. We should continue to improve better our country, the rest will follow with time. Unfortunately, we were the last to come out of isolation after communism fell and the western world had been in different progress for 50 years, so it was kind of a shock.

[@User12345fan]

I agree, they’re coming and we are underprepared for this massive wave of tourists. This year was insane.

[@bledarbeni481]

Dankeschön DW für das wunderschöne video

[@DWTravel]

Sehr gerne 😊

[@Walkwithsefora]

Albania is such a beautiful country

[@andirrugia1014]

I love comments from the ones saying that visited Albania as a plan of moving from country to country and sticked with Albania❤🖤. Thank you guy's and you welcomed back and back❤️!

[@bardhylbuzuku8640]

Albania is my country ❤❤❤

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Lovely looking place.

[@erjonvlogs4446]

Same 🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱

[@erjonvlogs4446]

@@GreatCityAttractions ty

[@wilytraveller4138]

My next trip to Albania 🇦🇱❤️

[@bardhylbuzuku8640]

@@wilytraveller4138 you are welcome in Albania ❤️

[@sabuksabuk9092]

All countries are beautiful but we have a really really great country with amazing clime and geography ❤❤

[@ArisIlagan-s1d]

I love albania ! Iam from Philippines

[@otto8679]

thank you for making Albania look good ! bcause for many years enemies worked hard to make us look bad !

[@arlindtafa792]

Hmmm interesting video 🙏

[@Flori444]

Thank you for visiting our country❤️, and im glad that the number of tourists are increasing year by year, our people literally deserve more, especially our mothers and grand mothers that had a very difficult past with the dictatorship. Zot ruji gjith nanat shqiptare 🙏🏻

[@GodisMyNo1]

Please DW make more documentaries about Albania's nature, hospitality and monuments

[@orionpacks]

Whole world belongs to Albania 🇦🇱 👐👐👐

[@etheriumrise39]

Faria’s food looked delicious 😋

[@georgiabentz9503]

I was there in 1992. It was pretty run down, but the people were soooo Nice! They had a whipped cream cake that they'd feed us. And we forged friendships. :) I was on a missionary ship at the time.

[@schoeferfilm]

Albania is so awesome as a travel destination 👍🏻 very good video 😉 I uploaded yesterday my short Albania travel video too 🎥 a paradise for filmmakers

[@GreatCityAttractions]

It's certainly one of those places that deserves more attention.

[@phanngoctuan323]

GREAT.😍😍😍

[@User12345fan]

Can I just say i have never been disappointed by DW for the disinterested reporting, and this time yet again you’ve done a wonderful job at telling the truth.

[@hurmetnoka9434]

Thank you so much DW

[@MollyHuffle]

My former boss is from Albania. She’s like a second mom to me. I hope to visit this beautiful land one day.

[@dubaidude7561]

great documentary. DW is always the best in documentary

[@DWTravel]

Thank you!

[@midlifetravelbug]

Great Video! We just found you and are on our way to Albania ! You have helped up with some wonderful information! Thank-you and Cheers Chris and JIm😀..... we just subscribed!

[@DWTravel]

It's so nice to hear that we could be helpful! Welcome to our channel!

[@israelitchai903]

First time here and I like a lot your chanel..And yes I subscribe!! Hello from Orlando Fla.USA

[@DWTravel]

Greetings to Orlando!

[@israelitchai903]

@@DWTravel Thanks!! 🙌

[@abc-00000]

Love Tirana ❤

[@albanodoko9540]

It will be difficult to keep mass tourism from this gem country hope they take care good about the environment

[@empori07]

#1 Albania 🇦🇱

[@drinimene9126]

Wonderful tourist video.

[@aleksander3733]

Albania and the balkans are a lot safer than most European capitals. I don’t get why she keeps repeating this.

[@afrimlargimi16382]

Like by far. I have been in Amesterdam, Milan, Turin, and i can tell, i didnt find a single place in Europe that is safer tham East Europe. No drug zombies, no crowded stations with drubk people, pretty homogenous. I would let my wife, sister, mother alone to take a trip from Shkodra to Saranda and would not be worried. Was not so much when lived in Turin, after the sunset.

[@xOrestt]

Balkan is "not safe" as they say because of the politics! But come discover Albania or other countries of the Balkan,you will find wounderful peoples,cultures,cities,architecture,folk,street style and more!❤

[@gaptaxi]

There are more Mercedes per head in Albania than anywhere in the World, but most were stolen in the rest of Europe, especially Germany. The Albanian Mafia are amongst the most brutal anywhere. Just small points but when you get through the skin there is a lot rotting in Albania, mainly political corruption and sending begging groups to Europe´s Capitols. It is a very long way from joining the EU because of this.

[@Tresi-lm7of]

The respect for the tourist is very important in albanian culture.

[@FakAcc]

Albania is a beautiful country with beautiful people, People are friendly and like tourist. Albania is Europe most pro America country. So, American tourist will feel at home in Albania. I think the United States Government need to help more the most pro American country in Europe.

[@lesley4215]

Thank you!

[@blueice7700]

Ma Sha Allah , what a beautiful country

[@AzamInMotion]

It's my dream to travel the world......

[@jalalmogaddam8591]

Thank you, beautiful girl. Thank you for introducing me to Albany. I hope one day I can go see Albany

[@banglayn3231]

Masallah ❤

[@rob171081]

Great video

[@DANb237]

Bravo Astrid 👍

[@j.w.grayson6937]

We will be visiting Albania for a few day in Oct. 2025, on a tour that starts in Romania. Really looking forward to it.

[@DWTravel]

We wish you a nice journey!

[@adrianzinizin9027]

It makes me proud how Albania is opening for the world! Albania is more than communism era, its rich of ancient and medieval history to discover 🇦🇱✝️☪️❤️

[@Enxhiiiiii]

Yay pepole like albania ❤❤

[@DrenaBislimi]

I am from Albania🇦🇱🇦🇱

[@lamaranabarrie7311]

How can connect with you I am coming to Albania in the next couple of days I need a local to take me around

[@Thesinger22113]

You should try kosovo too its fun so many creative things in prizren and in prishtina

[@Thesinger22113]

In prishtina there is an interesting library and in prizren there is kalaja there is so many good things there the whole city can be seen from there and you can take very cool photos and you can explore things

[@bay0r]

Astrid is really cool!

[@TravelonlineWalk]

Toll

[@LesWrona]

Have you seen Hollywood's movie "Taken". Then don't take any ideas about Albanians from this movie. I travelled there this summer. People are friendly and I felt safe. Let's keep it a secret since the prices are reasonable and Albania is not overrun by tourists.

[@DWTravel]

It's nice to hear that you have made such good experiences in Albania! 😊

[@anrikoci3572]

Love your video thank you you are so sweet

[@SoyJulianLife]

Is Albania good to visit in November? How is the weather?

[@DWTravel]

It's 10 to 17 degrees celsius.

[@Tresi-lm7of]

Has a warm autumn and a soft winter. (Speaking for most of the albanian cities)

[@tonylarussa4046]

Well, thanks to your video, it is no longer a best kept secret!!!

[@sinopanachappilil7944]

Love ❤❤❤

[@YouTubeHesabimm]

Ben Türkiye olarak gidemiyorum ama siz gelebiliyorsunuz hoş geldiniz kırmızılar :) Example çalışmak work

[@OGRDETROIT]

Love this German Chick. Her mannerisms are 100% German but her use of American English colloquialisms is perfect, Great Job! You can take the girl out of Germany but not the German out of the girl.

[@thefallenvalley4340]

Beautiful Albania, that's why tourism has been booming.

[@cristianjulianriccio268]

DW now finally taking about something good about the balkans and not as usaul, you known what I mean as other News channel do. Now that you've started with albania hope you'll make a Romnia Travel Documentary

[@HealthyEatingPhysicalFit-nu9zz]

A scenic country.

[@klydefrog3623]

Not a secret anymore.....

[@GreatCityAttractions]

Haha - telling the whole world about the place!

[@renatomarashi3138]

👌👏

[@wrecked8746]

Ich sah auch deutsche aus niedersachsen in albanien,irgendwie auch sehr fröhlich wie die albaner!

[@lukassauer4527]

Where did you get your rental car from and how much did you pay

[@Armyxbts_872]

Thanx for speking so good for Albania. ❤❤🖤🖤❤❤🖤🖤🇦🇱🇦🇱🇽🇰🇽🇰 If people want to visit Albania and like the beaches u can go to south. Saranda and Vlora are perfect. In winter too but in summer are more beautifull. If u like mountains u can visit north of Albania. U can visit them in winter and summer. The vew is good , very beautifull, in winter and summer. If u visite north of Albania be prepared bc it will be a way to cold. 😅😂 ❤❤🖤🖤❤❤🇦🇱🇽🇰🇦🇱🇽🇰🇦🇱🇽🇰🇦🇱

[@WhitePeopleAreAlbinos]

How do u say HI in Albanian?

[@alexandervoneich9422]

Mensch do, se most perfectest german accent in here!!!

[@ilirgashi7188]

❤ALBANIA IST. DER SCHÖNSTE LAND EUROPAS❤

[@Mccarrickjohn]

Hello @DW Travel - this is a great video and looks like a very nice destination. Very much noted! Do you have some information on Albania for LGBT travellers? Would be lovely to visit but it would be important to know for us

[@User12345fan]

It’s very safe, but we don’t have a gay nightlife. Grindr and tinder are full now. Wasn’t the case 10 years ago. 2 guys can rent a hotel room without a problem, i don’t think you’re planning fo wear a pride flag on the street, are you? Even then I would doubt anyone would care.