8 Things To Know BEFORE Traveling To Albania 🇦🇱

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Max and Sidney

Max and Sidney

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Here are 8 important things to know before planning a trip to Albania. Albania is a country on the Balkan peninsula of Europe that is starting to become a popular tourist destination. These 8 things will make your first trip to Albania much smoother.
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@deborahriley7355
@deborahriley7355 Жыл бұрын
We decided to retire in Albania and have residency. Albania has everything as far as variety in landscape from mountains, seas and Europe's last wild River. The food is of high quality. People are friendly and like to talk to foreigners especially Americans. On Albania Americans can stay a full year. It's because the US led the the NATO response to stop the genocide of the Kosovars (ethnic Albanians) by Serbia. They are very grateful and value freedom because of their Communist past.
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney Жыл бұрын
What an interesting place to retire, I imagine it’s a very high quality of life! We were only there a short time, we’d definitely like to visit again!
@georgestamatakis697
@georgestamatakis697 10 ай бұрын
Yes it is well known that usa has prevented many genocides. Except for those that they commit themselves.
@dondardha1993
@dondardha1993 9 ай бұрын
Its a great place to retire because its still cheap to live,and because you are close to Italy or Greece if you want to travel
@georgestamatakis697
@georgestamatakis697 9 ай бұрын
@@dondardha1993 half the albanians don't live there and according to polls 70% of the albanians under 25 want to leave the country and yet somehow you think its great place to retire.
@dondardha1993
@dondardha1993 9 ай бұрын
@@georgestamatakis697 because a 20 year old doesnt want to retire,you smart a**. Greek youngsters are moving out also. Youngsters are moving out from Balkans because want more opportunites. But to Retire is the best place,its Safe,Cheap,Great food and Climate..what do you want more??
@dftew53
@dftew53 Жыл бұрын
I went to Albania a few months ago! I loved the coffee culture there. They have a ton of coffee houses, and they are all local.
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney Жыл бұрын
We found a few great coffee shops in Tirana! Definitely not chains and great coffee! We were impressed with Albania too, such a cool place! Thanks for checking out the video 😁👍
@fluz2222
@fluz2222 Жыл бұрын
Driving in Albania is way easier to navigate than in New York. As a North Dakotan, I drove perfectly fine in Albania, but in New York, I almost cried.
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney Жыл бұрын
Very good point! Driving in New York might be the scariest thing of all! I would definitely take Albania 🇦🇱 😁
@lodipepkolaj7100
@lodipepkolaj7100 Жыл бұрын
I was working in Minot ND for the last 3 months roads are ok there also, but I am still impressed that you didn't mind the roads in Albania, I am from Albania by the way😂
@ChipyRose
@ChipyRose 11 ай бұрын
@fluzz2222 thank you for this information. We are planning a trip to Albania next month and were wondering if we should rent a car at Sarande to maximize what we can see during our visit. I hope it is safe to park the rental car on the street at night.
@fluz2222
@fluz2222 11 ай бұрын
@ChipyRose yes its very safe. Just make sure you lock your car and don't leave anything that would make a thief want to break into your car. No pursues or backpacks that might give the thief a reason to break in. I drove from Kosova all the way to Saranda, Ksamil, dhermi, and so on. On the way from Ksamil to Saranda and back, the roads were a little crowded but not bad at all. I had no problem driving in Albania, but when I drove in New York, my anxiety was skyrocket high. When in New York, I thought I was gonna get hit they way they would cut you off to get into your lane.
@ChipyRose
@ChipyRose 11 ай бұрын
@@fluz2222 oh wow! Yes NYC traffic can be chaotic (we were just there but someone else drove). Thank you for your tips on Albania driving. We can’t wait for our upcoming trip.
@capitalpoint4618
@capitalpoint4618 Жыл бұрын
100% I'm an American Ex Pat...I live here now...and this Place is the NEXT SPOT to see!!! The food is awesome and the people are very accommodating to Americans in Particular. The Coastline is Unparalleled to insane crystal clear waters and beautiful Beaches! Albania is General will become the leading country in the Balkans...Hands Down!
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 11 ай бұрын
Wow, that must be such an awesome place to live! We definitely want to see more of the coast next time. Can’t wait to return!
@Mulmgott
@Mulmgott 9 ай бұрын
@@MaxandSidney Southern Albania is insanely beautiful. Especially Saranda and Ksamil. Ksamil has four small islands very close to the coast. So you can even swim to one of them if you are a secure swimmer.
@servantofchrist2483
@servantofchrist2483 8 ай бұрын
Albania will be first depopulated country in Europe soon because of corrupt state in those last 30 years,i come back from usa have 5 year here now i think to immigratr again in usa ,everywere corruption and evil
@fjfarkas1
@fjfarkas1 8 ай бұрын
@capitalpoint4618 would love to know more. We're looking for potential landing spots in the area and facinated to know more about the American Ex Pat community in Albania
@eoinh1
@eoinh1 11 ай бұрын
I'm Irish- went to Albania in April. Really liked the country.
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 11 ай бұрын
Same here! It is a really beautiful place!
@emanuelahysenllari467
@emanuelahysenllari467 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for this review. I'm an Albanian living in U.S but definitely agree with the way you explained it all. I would also add that Albania is cheaper than Italy, Greece and Croatia. 😊
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching, we’re so glad you approve! It’s very helpful to get input from Albanians. And yes, that is a great point! Far cheaper and just as beautiful in many areas!
@KarolinaOginska-lf1tp
@KarolinaOginska-lf1tp Жыл бұрын
Albania has a wonderful climate, mountains, lakes, beaches, history and ancient places, I really like that country
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney Жыл бұрын
Same here! Such a beautiful place and so much history! Thanks for checking out the video 😊
@georgestamatakis697
@georgestamatakis697 10 ай бұрын
History? It was founded as an Italian protectorate in 1912. Unless you are referring to thieves, beggars and drug dealers. I forgot the communists.
@streamal
@streamal 8 ай бұрын
​@@georgestamatakis697 Someone jealous here ?
@georgestamatakis697
@georgestamatakis697 8 ай бұрын
Of what? the most uncivilized country in Europe, with a 18B GDP and a "history" of thieves and drug dealers? Not likely@@streamal
@rozetaluka923
@rozetaluka923 8 ай бұрын
​@@georgestamatakis697Greeks and serbs are very jealous..relax greko ...RESPEKT your neighbours ..
@MrAldi31
@MrAldi31 Жыл бұрын
For people working remotely Albania will save you a ton of money and give your life a new meaning. For around €600-700 in Tirana (much cheaper in other cities and towns)there’s rent and food covered for a month compared to say London on average to rent a house alone will set you back £2000+ a month let alone other expenses.
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney Жыл бұрын
The quality of life seems very high for the prices! We were very impressed with Albania!
@yankeesfanadventures6174
@yankeesfanadventures6174 Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed your Tirana videos.I plan to go to Paris in late Sept. and then on to Tirana to spend a few months after I retired early last November.I could save lots of money staying there a few months then travelling thru Europe.I'm an energetic,healthy 62yo and I want to visit as much of Europe as I can.This will be my 4th time in Europe and will be full time.
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed the videos! That sounds like a fantastic adventure, and Tirana is definitely a good home base for it. Thanks for checking out our channel and have a great time exploring Europe! 😊👍
@vangjushkomini369
@vangjushkomini369 Жыл бұрын
Welcome to Albania. We try to welcome any visitor that chooses our country to spend their precious holidays
@georgestamatakis697
@georgestamatakis697 10 ай бұрын
Paris and Tirana? They share so many similarities.
@jamesyancy907
@jamesyancy907 9 ай бұрын
Been here 4 and half years, love it. And the Vlore long haul internantional airport will be complete 2025, 9 hrs from New York, 3 hrs from London
@getoeasy1570
@getoeasy1570 Жыл бұрын
In Albania no one disturb turist is safest more from others country also if u need help all albanias around will come to help u is beauty country and cheap also good food have a good life nite also in summer in north south everywhere u can enjoy beaches the ebauty of rivers lakes seas mountain depends what u want but albanian oferr all of this.
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney Жыл бұрын
So true! It’s amazing how much Albania has to offer, and everyone we encountered was extremely kind to us!
@CosmoJ
@CosmoJ Жыл бұрын
im albanian and im happy to hear good things from tourists...try going in the summer to durres , vlore and sarande next time. Many beaches, many things to see , good food and everything is way cheaper.
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 11 ай бұрын
We definitely want to come back to see the coast! Just from pictures, it looks absolutely beautiful! We will definitely be back 👍🇦🇱❤️
@georgestamatakis697
@georgestamatakis697 10 ай бұрын
It is really weird that half the albanians don't actually live in Albania
@CosmoJ
@CosmoJ 10 ай бұрын
@@georgestamatakis697 one could say the same thing about greece...and you're in europe.REALLY WEIRD ? didnt mitsotakis steal enough millions for you not LEAVE the country? oh wait he doesnt share it...hahahaha
@emilymaddockkhan95
@emilymaddockkhan95 13 күн бұрын
Exactly, imagine the confidence to make a video about Albania when you’ve just mostly been to Tirana. Why are Americans so arrogant?
@altarique123
@altarique123 Жыл бұрын
I shall go to Albania and other Balkan countries in one shot. I travelled over 70 countries in the world and people are friendly everywhere in the world. It depends how you walk talk or move . If you are nice then trust me people will be nice . I never had any problem in the world. Think positive Z. Love 💕 from Buffalo New York. Kool video
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching and best wishes on your adventures!
@iliadmalka
@iliadmalka 2 ай бұрын
Well thats true , if u pay respect to the place u get respect in return i agree , but whats special about the Albanian hospitality is that for us the guesst is very importand , importand at the point that for example when we hosted jews in the 2ww none of them was handed to the nazis even though families lost their dear ones doin so , and we even saved 20k Italian soldiers from the nazis too , whome by the way not long ago invaded us , so , the " be respectfull and u'll be respected " is only the first layer of our hospitality , and this i dont think u can find it everywhere , but who knows maybe im wrong... Respect
@altarique123
@altarique123 2 ай бұрын
@@iliadmalka it is what it is . Good rewards come later. No one knows when .
@donnabushka5520
@donnabushka5520 11 ай бұрын
Nice description of Albania 🇦🇱. As an American Albanian, it was amazing to see how beautiful the country is, especially since my parents escaped from Communism as young teenagers with their families. It was horrendous back then. Definitely a beautiful country to see now. I saw it for myself in 2006…and was amazed at the beauty then. I believe they have made great strides to welcome people of all cultures now. ❤️🇦🇱
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 11 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! We really enjoyed our time there, it is a beautiful region of the world, and it is so nice that it is now open to rest of the world 🇦🇱❤️
@johnny6166
@johnny6166 11 ай бұрын
Going to Albania next month. This has been very helpful. Can't wait.
@Krenky95
@Krenky95 Жыл бұрын
It's an honor for us that you visited Albania thank you so much 😊
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney Жыл бұрын
We really enjoyed it! Can’t wait to come back! 🇦🇱👍
@user-xg6yc8ho3w
@user-xg6yc8ho3w 9 ай бұрын
Nice video, thanks! 👍
@rozetaluka923
@rozetaluka923 8 ай бұрын
Great video ❤
@welshlad6427
@welshlad6427 14 күн бұрын
Heading to Albania 🇦🇱 for the first time in a couple of weeks. Very excited to see what it has to offer. I will be in Tirana for 3 days, then hiring a car to travel around the country for the next week or so. Thank you for posting this vlog. Very helpful 👍
@changingscripts
@changingscripts 2 ай бұрын
Agree about the food. So fresh and delicious. Next time we are going to some of the out of the city farm to table places.
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 2 ай бұрын
Definitely! The farm to table places are probably so delicious, we definitely want to explore more out of the city next time 😁
@JenonTurkiye
@JenonTurkiye 10 ай бұрын
thank you for this :D
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! So glad you enjoyed it! 👍
@ChipyRose
@ChipyRose 11 ай бұрын
Very informative video thank you so much!
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 11 ай бұрын
Thank you for checking out our channel! So glad to hear the video was helpful 😁👍
@Iletmeknow
@Iletmeknow Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your honesty about albania. And your are always welcome in Albania and to see you soon in Albania and have a lovely time
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney Жыл бұрын
Thank you for being so welcoming! It’s such a beautiful country with really cool cities! We didn’t have enough time, we definitely want to come back! 🇦🇱❤️
@hennryhill2095
@hennryhill2095 Жыл бұрын
At around 6:27, you say that albania was ripe with crime during communism. This is not true, and every albanian, communist or anti-communist can verify. It was actually after communism that albania became a crime paradise, and it even resulted into war (the 1997 war).
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out the video and for the info!
@mrtraveller2024
@mrtraveller2024 9 ай бұрын
Great information
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!
@user-pp3dl8id7r
@user-pp3dl8id7r 11 күн бұрын
Excellent content
@bl_editing
@bl_editing 11 ай бұрын
I love how you described everything Bravo 👏🏼
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 10 ай бұрын
So glad it was helpful! Thanks for checking out our channel 😊
@smittywerbenjaggerman-jens5024
@smittywerbenjaggerman-jens5024 10 ай бұрын
My Parents are Albanians but I was born and raised in Germany. I love Germany, yet I am very happy to see Albania get somewhat of a little Hype Boost. It is still a Work in Progress, but i have noticed significant Change in the last 10 years when i visited the country. You support the Trend Up and I can not thank you enough ❤ Great Video. Next I will look up your Videos about Germany :)
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 10 ай бұрын
Thanks so much for watching our videos! We definitely enjoyed Albania, and we hope to go back to see more of the countryside and coastline!
@albodomi1979
@albodomi1979 10 ай бұрын
your parents seem to have failed to raise their child based on their identity and origin, not on papers.
@user-xr4bm5qh1l
@user-xr4bm5qh1l 9 ай бұрын
Thanks 4 the video. Im going there next month as well as several other countries near by.
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! Have a great time, we want to go back, there is so much more to see!
@davidxmoravec
@davidxmoravec 9 ай бұрын
We are flying to Albania in a few days and this video is awesome! Thanks for the tips!
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 9 ай бұрын
So glad it was helpful! Have a fantastic time in Albania! 😊👍
@khalidalkaabi5506
@khalidalkaabi5506 6 ай бұрын
thank you❤❤❤❤❤
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching!!
@Karbon_Based_Life_Form
@Karbon_Based_Life_Form 11 ай бұрын
Albanian-American here. Nicely done! My family and I are headed to Albania in a few days, we were last there in 2021 & I had no issues driving. Tirana was a bit hairy, but very similar to some US cities. All the best!
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! We didn't get the chance to drive, but it definitely didn't seem bad outside of the central city! Hopefully we can rent a car next time and drive down the beautiful coast 😊
@tjandbtraveling
@tjandbtraveling 11 ай бұрын
Great video, thank you for making this. We're excited to head there this week! We're thinking of renting a car whilst we're visiting Tirana and now we know we've got to take that more seriously
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 11 ай бұрын
Absolutely, thanks for checking out our channel! Have a great time in Albania, it sounds like you will get to see more than we did. Can’t wait to come back!
@tjandbtraveling
@tjandbtraveling 11 ай бұрын
@@MaxandSidney I like your channel! We're nearly a week in and loving it. The roads in Tirana make getting a car less appealing but we've spoken with several folks about pretty legit (and cheap!) bus routes so that might be our best best.... we'll see
@hannakerr
@hannakerr Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed the format of this video - learned a lot about Albania! Thank you!!
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney Жыл бұрын
So glad you enjoyed it! It’s a mysterious country and so underrated!
@dosmexicanosporahi
@dosmexicanosporahi 29 күн бұрын
Nice video, after 3 minutes into it we realised you were saying Tirana and not Toronto ! gave us a good chuckle. thanks for sharing
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 28 күн бұрын
Hahaha, I can definitely see my Midwestern American accent would make it hard to differentiate between Tirana and Toronto 😂 thanks so much for watching!
@schoeferfilm
@schoeferfilm 10 ай бұрын
Great video Max and Sid 👍🏻 Albania is so awesome 😍 I uploaded yesterday a short Albania travel video too 🎥 best cinematic greetings from Germany
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much, we’re so excited that you liked it! We will check out your video as well. Couldn’t agree more, it’s such a cool country!
@valentinaverver
@valentinaverver 8 ай бұрын
Yes yes yes and yes i am relocated in Albania not long time ago🇦🇱 , everything true))))))
@hs7ehfheuezdhji
@hs7ehfheuezdhji Ай бұрын
Those poor Albanians suffered the most during communism. The country was like north korea or even worse. I'm hungarian, live not that far away, but know not too much about this country, worth a visit I guess. Thx 4 the vid
@ahlamrous
@ahlamrous 11 ай бұрын
My best friend is Albanian American and I'm so intrigued by her culture, this was a Good Video and Editing! 10/10
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 11 ай бұрын
Thank you! So happy you enjoyed it 😄 Albanian culture is very unique! We definitely want to go back and see more
@ToniDoesMma
@ToniDoesMma 3 ай бұрын
If your ever heading back to Albania and want to explore beaches culture mountains I recommend going to Tropoje
@amardadurro9655
@amardadurro9655 Ай бұрын
I'm Albanian ❤️🇦🇱 thank you for this
@edjasper92
@edjasper92 Жыл бұрын
Saranda is my favorite place.
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney Жыл бұрын
We didn’t get over there! Definitely want to check it out at some point!
@armandalikaj
@armandalikaj 11 ай бұрын
I left Tirana almost 30 years ago and have followed all these years Albania's progress from far away beautiful Naples, Florida. My family can't wait to start spending summers there in a yearly basis.
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 10 ай бұрын
It seems like a fantastic place to spend the summer!!
@ee-rd8hr
@ee-rd8hr 10 ай бұрын
I would say from personal experience living there to go out to the south like korce and visit the smaller towns around it
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 10 ай бұрын
There is so much of the country that we did not get the chance to explore last time around. We are hoping to be able to come back and see more!
@leonardproko2136
@leonardproko2136 Жыл бұрын
You and all are welcome in Albania, come to Gjirokastra, the most beautiful city of Albania.
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney Жыл бұрын
Thank you, we absolutely loved visiting! We will have to add Gjirokastra to our list for next time!
@himachandran
@himachandran Жыл бұрын
I am coming next week to Albania. Planning to stay one day in gjirokaster. Any other recomendation? Good restaurants name, hidden attractions etc
@rozetaluka923
@rozetaluka923 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for your nice words about Albania ❤
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 8 ай бұрын
Of course! Thanks for watching 😊
@MrAldi31
@MrAldi31 Жыл бұрын
Rent a car in Albania which is pretty cheap compared to other countries in Europe and the transport issues are no more. Albania really has it all you name it we have it except for desert anything else you will find in Albania
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney Жыл бұрын
It is an amazing country, we wished we had more time to explore! We definitely want to visit again!
@ChipyRose
@ChipyRose 11 ай бұрын
Do you recommend a car rental company in Sarande? I’m getting quotes of about $100/day with Enterprise (which is the only international car rental I can find in that city). Maybe it’s because it will be in peak August time.
@Nikolas_kiarri.
@Nikolas_kiarri. 10 ай бұрын
Try bürek! It's very nice
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 10 ай бұрын
We tried it in Bosnia and Croatia, we will definitely have to try the Albanian version next time we are in the region!
@holyrs1575
@holyrs1575 Жыл бұрын
A quick fact , Albania is bordered by 2 seas , the Adriatic and the Ionian , Adriatic ends up in Vlore and the the Ionian starts. While the Adriatic is cool and all that , the Ionian sea part is a whole other level. Dishes i would suggest is , speca me gjize, fli(northern part), speca te mbushur , byrek ,ajke speci(bro its soooo gooood its like a souce made from milk cream and salt my favourite , just cant eat too much bcs its so heavy !!) , suxhuk, and a lot more, also sea food is great here. U can really eat anything in Albania and it will be really good , bcs we have heavy influence from Greece , Italy and Turkey wich are the best cuisines in the world. Also white fetta chesse. As far as desserts go my favourite is Trilece!!
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all of the info! We will definitely have to check out the Ionian coast next time! And we will definitely seek out all of those dishes you suggest, they all sound amazing! Thanks for checking out the video 😁👍
@RubanRajasekaran
@RubanRajasekaran 9 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing this video. The information provided is excellent! I have a question for you. I'll be traveling to Tirana in two weeks, and I'm concerned about the popularity of the contactless/card payment system in Albania. Would it be wiser to carry Euros with me, or should I opt to withdraw Albanian Lek at the Tirana airport?
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching! We took out Albanian Leke at the airport. A lot of places are cash only, but you will still find card payments here and there. I would assume some places accept euros too, but not entirely sure about that one. Have a great time in Tirana!
@ArsonTheWalmartBag
@ArsonTheWalmartBag 8 ай бұрын
Plsss, try byrek, bakllava and tavë kosi
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 8 ай бұрын
Looks delicious! 😋
@georgekastrioti1405
@georgekastrioti1405 Жыл бұрын
👏👏👏
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 11 ай бұрын
🇦🇱❤️👍
@Bibbabble
@Bibbabble 4 ай бұрын
Thoughts on Durres?
@liam07921
@liam07921 6 ай бұрын
There’s an Albania ‘American Idol’ type of show starting soon. The mayor of NYC son is a judge. Lol
@Dinoo97
@Dinoo97 9 ай бұрын
👍🏼
@margaritaangjo8804
@margaritaangjo8804 Жыл бұрын
Can you please Visit Pogradec there are a lot of Beautyfull playses fountins arcades and a Lake not a artificiale one Luke the Tirana Pogradec is very small but there are si many scary places and drunks
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney Жыл бұрын
We will definitely have to look into it next time we are in Albania!
@Serjohn
@Serjohn 8 ай бұрын
Albania is the safest country for a non oblivious person. We have some crazies roaming through the streets, vendettas and organized crime. So all you need to be worried about is don't engage with mentally ill people, don't get in very serious beef with anyone and don't go on an adventure looking for a marijuana field deep in the woods that someone told you. On the other hand here in Albania, it's actually safe to get in a stranger's car, you are not getting lured in some back alley, there are no kkk type cults, there are no shop scams, no red light districts, no bodyguards, no enforcers, no loan sharks.
@xcvxc1338
@xcvxc1338 9 ай бұрын
The conversion rate from Albanian Leke to USD and EUR is pretty close to 100:1. I understand that for Americans this must be really difficult.
@mansoorey6664
@mansoorey6664 9 ай бұрын
Where this cable car goes? How much the return tickets costs?
@user-wl2vh2gj5r
@user-wl2vh2gj5r Ай бұрын
I staying for a year as a retire. Can I use my US driver license or I have to get international license?
@agimternova9299
@agimternova9299 11 ай бұрын
Just in case you missed it: Albanian currency is called Aleksander (Lek nick name) to remind Albanian Emperor Alexander the Great. 350 BC. Ps : Word Aleksander (A+le+ne+ander) has a meaning in albanian lenguage only. ❤❤❤✍✍✍🧠🧠🧠🦅🦅🦅
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 11 ай бұрын
Oh wow! We didn’t know that, thanks for the info! That’s really cool!
@agimternova9299
@agimternova9299 11 ай бұрын
@@MaxandSidney A+le+ne+ander (albanian geg) means: He was born in his mother (Mirtle aka Olimpia) dream.
@ChipyRose
@ChipyRose 11 ай бұрын
Very interesting thank you
@shbnc4200
@shbnc4200 9 ай бұрын
Next time you're in Albania you should go to a traditional restaurant and order a "Fli". Although the best fli is in the Accursed Mountains in Kosova😅🇽🇰❤️🇦🇱
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 9 ай бұрын
We will definitely add that to the list for next time! Thanks for the suggestion!
@Bluesky0201
@Bluesky0201 9 ай бұрын
I love and agree with you on everything you have said and you seem to have a very unbiased review and showing. But would you ask for albanian food in India ? Lol I'm glad you've enjoyed them, nice of you to give an amazing review.
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 9 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching the video, so glad you enjoyed it! Albania is a really interesting country, and we were glad we got to experience it!
@albanodoko9540
@albanodoko9540 Жыл бұрын
Going to Albania and just staying in capital is like not good Albania at all 😂The country has absolutely everything a tourist wants .
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney Жыл бұрын
We saw a little bit outside the capital, but definitely not enough! Can't wait to return and explore more of this beautiful country!
@titi7776
@titi7776 Жыл бұрын
Good content. If you only stayed in the capital Tirana you have seen practically nothing of Albania. You should go back :D
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 11 ай бұрын
Hahaha 😅 we definitely will!!
@don-rd9xt
@don-rd9xt 10 ай бұрын
Hi Max, your video is spot on what to expect from a visit in Albania, congrats! Just a small clarification under the communist regime there were a lot of problems for the local people but crime was not one of them. Just saying cause you mentioned some problems with criminal gangs and so forth. Crime under the regime was virtually non existent, trouble started in the mid 90s after the collapse of communism since the country collapsed financially and was driven to what can merely be described as a civil war..
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 10 ай бұрын
Thanks for the info, we’re always learning so much! We really enjoyed our visit, and we definitely want to come back and see more of the country, there is SO much we missed! Thank you for watching 😁
@DawnReneeDC
@DawnReneeDC 5 ай бұрын
Although I heard its pretty racist towards " Naturally tanned" people im excited to visit this country in 2024. This video helps alot ❤
@TotoKukesi
@TotoKukesi 3 ай бұрын
That’s a lie Albanian are over the world 🗺️ and they are not racist towards colored people,we are racist only about lands around us who did genecide in our population and that’s fair enough
@kumral76
@kumral76 11 ай бұрын
Looks like Turkish riviera, and food😊
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 11 ай бұрын
We will have to visit the Turkish riviera now!
@jang8661
@jang8661 2 ай бұрын
I don't have an idea I am traveling there but I have only 7 days but I'm still stuck in my idea where to go....
@iffieokomite9013
@iffieokomite9013 2 ай бұрын
How much is the average salary in the hospitality industry in Albania
@holdencawffle626
@holdencawffle626 5 ай бұрын
Whats up with the napoleon dynamite background music?
@chukwuemekaonwuka1708
@chukwuemekaonwuka1708 Ай бұрын
Can one live and work there?
@johnkliest6232
@johnkliest6232 8 ай бұрын
Did you get sick from water
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 8 ай бұрын
No! I don’t think so!
@yllibehluli3318
@yllibehluli3318 10 ай бұрын
Go in Kosova !
@natalias1212
@natalias1212 9 ай бұрын
Where to go in Kosovo?
@marakiplanet
@marakiplanet 2 ай бұрын
Përshëndetje Shqipëria, አልባኒያ 😄 🇦🇱 ሰላም From Ethiopia 🇪🇹 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXvTpHSkqM99mpYsi=B4naH91Kdh5RQQto
@williamwallace4924
@williamwallace4924 11 ай бұрын
I thought they were all in London UK.
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 10 ай бұрын
We love London! But we explored 30 countries last year, it's incredible how much there is to see in Europe!
@bleonproko760
@bleonproko760 10 ай бұрын
6:30, something you confused. During the communism, the only unsafely you could get yourself in was if you did something against the government of that time. There were tourists during that time, but you needed permission to enter. Same as North Korea now. The period between 1992-2005-6 (more or less), was the most unsafe time for a tourist in Albania. Especially 95-2000. Before and after that, it was and is a safe place for a tourist. And as you said, you might get scammed (especially from Taxi drivers), so it's best to have somebody to speak for you, but other than that, nothing I haven't seen on other West European Countries
@DramazBringer
@DramazBringer 10 ай бұрын
600
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 10 ай бұрын
😁🇦🇱
@wildbill9919
@wildbill9919 8 ай бұрын
I want to go to Albania and see bunkers.
@user-xi3lq9dt3h
@user-xi3lq9dt3h 11 ай бұрын
About the albanian cuisine, you should definetly try these foods: Japrak, a seasoned rice put inside a grape leaf Trilece, a sort of cake made of three different types of milk, topped with caramel Tullumba, some sort of spanish churros, dipped in sherbet, a typical albanian sweet topping Bakllava and Kadaif, two sort of cakes, topped with sherbet aswell Byrek, a typical albanian street food which is a sort of "salty cake", you can have different types of fillings 8spinach, cottage cheese, meat...) Tave Kosi, a really famous albanian food which consists of lliver and yoghurt cooked in a clay dish This is all i can remember honestly
@romanopaso
@romanopaso 10 ай бұрын
the hotels by the water are not so good
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 10 ай бұрын
Oh no! How so? We haven't been to the coast yet, so we will have to keep that in mind
@oleksandrdanylov6076
@oleksandrdanylov6076 Жыл бұрын
cash is a must to have as going electronic fully literally means full control over your income AND soon - your expenses. Just read the numerous documents by the World Economic Forum and the miserable future of people who will be ruled by the click of a button.
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 11 ай бұрын
😬
@blackeagle7947
@blackeagle7947 9 ай бұрын
One more reason to fight demons worldwide
@brabusbullies6518
@brabusbullies6518 2 ай бұрын
Mate not sure if any pickpockers are in albania lol
@Spiritualwarfare587
@Spiritualwarfare587 Жыл бұрын
Thank god albania is not taken over bu google and mcdonalds
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney Жыл бұрын
That was definitely noticeable!
@user-xi3lq9dt3h
@user-xi3lq9dt3h 11 ай бұрын
The reason you couldn't find any routes via train on point 2, is because Albania has none! After the fall of the communist regime, the country didn't have much money and the train transportation was considered an extra expense that the country couldn't afford at the moment. So they just cut them off, and adding the bus and train transportation on the internet seemed not necessary, because of the lack of tourism in the country. I think that they'll update it soon, seeing how fast the tourism has been growing.
@ESL-O.G.
@ESL-O.G. 5 ай бұрын
Could I love a decent life for 1500 euros per month in Albania?
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 5 ай бұрын
Probably!
@LLCNipsturBrands
@LLCNipsturBrands 8 ай бұрын
Rent a car
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 8 ай бұрын
We definitely will next time!!
@wowwowwow185
@wowwowwow185 Ай бұрын
4:58 Its got such a bad name in the Uk because of illegal immigration from there makes people think its full of criminals ..but i guess thats not true these vids look good that ive looked t at .hink it will catch on in time
@emilymaddockkhan95
@emilymaddockkhan95 13 күн бұрын
‘Downtown’ Tirana 😂😂😂 Americans. No Uber or sidewalks. Jesus. Don’t take this guy’s word for it- he spent most of his time in Tirana ffs.
@Schaems_du_disch_nisch
@Schaems_du_disch_nisch 7 ай бұрын
Yes and we are very racist!
@AntonioArra
@AntonioArra 6 күн бұрын
😂😂😂😂 is other ways to travel without "über"! Albanians way! o Americano . Is other ways to eat without "Mc,d" 😂😂 O Americaooo
@mrmr8124
@mrmr8124 11 ай бұрын
Kosovo is serbia
@Afer-Dita-
@Afer-Dita- 11 ай бұрын
Was and never will be 😉 welcome to rep of Kosovo 🇽🇰 👌🏻
@zBijs
@zBijs Жыл бұрын
Advice #4 could also be mentioned for Greece. If there are sidewalks they are mostly occupied by parked motrorcycles (sometimes cars also), trees, plant boxes, kiosks, cafeteria tables, and the occasional dumped sofa, matress, garbage bags.
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 11 ай бұрын
That is definitely true, we noticed on a few of the islands and Athens! Great point
@skenderbegshala3247
@skenderbegshala3247 9 ай бұрын
*Adriatic and partly ionian costline
@B4k_
@B4k_ 10 ай бұрын
VERY IMPORTANT: always call a taxi, not jump Un directly on the first you see ! And look for E- taxi’s, save up to -40% . Thanks me later .
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 10 ай бұрын
Great tip! We'll definitely be sure to keep that in mind!
@servantofchrist2483
@servantofchrist2483 8 ай бұрын
If you come in Albania you need to visit Shkoder,Lezhe,,Durres,Vlora,Berat,Gjirokaster,Pogradec,Korçë,Himara,Sarande ,Tirana has nothing for turist except airport 😂
@pelasgerillyrier
@pelasgerillyrier 11 ай бұрын
Tirana Tirana Tirana no tarana no tarana no nono tTarana
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney 10 ай бұрын
🇦🇱👍
@williamskalaios6444
@williamskalaios6444 9 ай бұрын
Turkalbania!!
@adrianog4148
@adrianog4148 Жыл бұрын
We have crime in the US.. 😂
@MaxandSidney
@MaxandSidney Жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@seppolaitela8590
@seppolaitela8590 10 ай бұрын
don't use word "credit" use credit or debit.. European countries never require credit.
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