How Cool is this Albania? Visiting Tirana

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Join us as we take our first steps into the vibrant and welcoming streets of **Tirana, Albania**, a city that beautifully blends old-world charm with modern energy. In this episode, Michele and I wander through the capital, discovering its unique personality, one street at a time.
🌟 **Experience Tirana Through Our Eyes**:
We begin with a walk toward the city centre, marveling at the seasonal **markets brimming with fresh fruits and vegetables**, from juicy tangerines to bright heirloom tomatoes. The streets are alive with locals shopping, chatting, and playing board games-a glimpse into daily Albanian life.
The weather is crisp and cool, perfect for exploring. You'll see **olive and gum trees**, their leaves still green, under a low-hanging November sun.
🍴 **Taste Albania**:
Albania’s *coffee culture* is unparalleled, with espresso macchiatos that rival Italy’s finest. We couldn’t resist stopping to savor a few cups!
Along the way, we sample delicious **local treats**: sweet pistachio cakes, baklava, citrusy pastries, and savory borak filled with cheese and chicken. And the **Mountain Tea**-served with honey-is an unexpected delight!
🌍 **Learn and Laugh**:
Watch as we navigate the *challenges of Albanian phrases* and share funny moments with locals, including kids eager to practice their English.
From exploring currency quirks to finding out what makes Tirana so special, every step is a new discovery.
🎄 **Seasonal Charm**:
Tirana is already in the **Christmas spirit**, with festive decorations and even mechanical Santas adding to the cozy atmosphere.
Whether you're planning a visit to Albania or just curious about this underrated gem of a city, come along as we explore its streets, markets, and flavors. Share your tips and recommendations in the comments-your suggestions could guide our next adventure!
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[@invader7191]

Fun fact: Albania ranks 40th safest country in the world according to the global peace index, 1 place above South Korea.

[@miklovankurti2499]

Thank you from Albania

[@agronlika6996]

I like it how you try to learn the language .the only way forward. You go to another man's country, you learn his-her lingo .. I've lived in England for 27 years..The very first thing I treated as priority was the lingo and the adaptation of the culture . To me there's nothing more beautiful than when you interact and engage in conversations with the locals ..

[@Steve-Owens]

Thank you so much 🙏😊

[@Ash-ov5lx]

I’ve heard that Albania within next few years will big holiday destination in Mediterranean.

[@Steve-Owens]

I wouldn't be surprised..

[@dorianbuciza4101]

All Albania need and have to rush is fixing the Railway connecting all the cities with modern Trains and will be the best. BUT I SEE NO RUSH ON THIS BY ALBANIAN GOVERNMENT.

[@irdibasha391]

It doesnt have the capacity

[@medicinequotee1452]

Wholesome content, thanks for promoting Albania! Lotf of love

[@Steve-Owens]

I appreciate that! 💖

[@dwaynewladyka577]

This was a great tour of Albania. Cheers, Steve and Michelle! ✌️

[@Steve-Owens]

Hi Dwayne.. I think we're about to develop a fondness for this country..

[@TeresaNaeole]

What a wonderful journey of life ❤

[@Steve-Owens]

@@TeresaNaeole 👍🙏

[@knightstemplar6835]

I'm Native Albanian and did not understand what that lady said at 5:26

[@Steve-Owens]

Thank you..

[@blerbler2]

Either did i

[@mercedes-benzmercedes-benz9553]

@@blerbler2she said you film the bades one

[@merigashi9724]

Hello Hello Steve &Michele I am amazed. You beautiful souls . You missed Ksamil (that is in Saranda county ,syri i kalter, and Mrizi i Zanave that is i Fisht. I am Albanian from Kosove but these three place's are something that you can't even describe. Loved everything what you experienced and enjoyed. I'm watching your videos over and ove again. You're amazing people ❤❤

[@Steve-Owens]

Thank you so much.. We've had a lovely time in your beautiful country.. See you on the road.. :o)

[@u-two]

Pershendetje is hello, you can also use Tungjatjeta, if if know Albanian language is easy to learn other language, most of Albanians speak 3-4 language

[@Steve-Owens]

Good to learn.. thanks 👍

[@invader7191]

I recommend you visit the city of Vlore it’s a nice beach town with wide boulevards and very quiet and peaceful in the winter

[@joesopiqoti7172]

Hey mate! - I think what you meant to order was a CACAO - What you got was a melted chocolate mousse - When in Albania do not ask for hot chocolate but CACAO - Great video - I grew up around the area you guys were walking - enjoy!

[@Steve-Owens]

Cheers mate, will keep that in mind.. you're right, it wasn't exactly cacao, but it was delicious 😋

[@lakkalankrishnamurthy4119]

God bless you both❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Steve-Owens]

Thank you

[@FatijonXotzaras]

Bravo bravo bravo Forca shqiperia ime e bukor 🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱

[@livingamadatlife]

Wow, what a great and very interesting place. I understand that they also speak a lot of the French Language so you should be ok with that. Interesting food and drink.

[@Steve-Owens]

Interesting.. I wonder why French.. Thanks

[@CloudChurchTV]

​@@Steve-OwensThat's what I read on the net.

[@qwc440]

Italian not french, 1 in 2 people above the age of 35 understands italian and has a basic level of speaking, after enver hoxha died albanians started to get italian tv shows with homemade antenas thats where they learnt it

[@brucewayne2773]

'q' is similar to 'gj', Albania has never been on my list to visit, we may just go for a 2 week vacation there now. Carb heaven , it's cheap but not so good for the belly , thank you guys🙏

[@Steve-Owens]

@@brucewayne2773 We'll explore it a little and let you know what we think BW.. thanks 👍🙏

[@Duchess_of_Cadishead]

That Christmas shop is amazing.

[@Steve-Owens]

@@Duchess_of_Cadishead Yes, I think I'll have a good look around there sometime this week. 👍👍

[@zjarr6279]

Wow, you are near kinostudio, once upon a time I lived there, though it was very different back then. You have to buy the local produce, hazelnuts, walnuts, oranges, nectarines, apples, pomegranate all the seasonal fruits, and drive us nutts, make people like me envy and tease us to come back to our land. I beg of you to do it.

[@Steve-Owens]

I will see what I can do, I am heading down to Durres at this time

[@yrdytr6055]

You are looking young. Just wow ❤

[@Steve-Owens]

@@yrdytr6055 Thank you..

[@heidisharpe1847]

Beautiful country love it ❤❤❤❤

[@Steve-Owens]

Thanks for watching

[@mendjelire8392]

Porcelani is a neighborhood in Tirana. It got the name from the big Porcelain factory that that was there during the communism regime. The sign says that they sell monthly bus passes for that area.

[@qwc440]

7:15 Yes Its true, theres a coffee shop per 152inhabitants basically a good 70-80% of albanians can go to coffee shops at the same time for it to be full

[@Steve-Owens]

The coffee here has so far been very good quality.. thanks

[@qwc440]

@ with the competitiveness It has to be good and cheap😂. I just actually realized at least 3/4 of albanians can situate themselves in just coffee shops alone

[@InaTafa-h6z]

Q sounds makes ch The lady on the road said “nuk i ke me te mira ti “ “Yours aren’t better “ Probably she thought you were talking about the road,

[@mendjelire8392]

I think she was saying that you can do better, meaning hook up with her instead. hahaha

[@another_Sapien]

Have you visited Berat yet?

[@Steve-Owens]

I didn't get the chance this time, so many people say it is great..

[@bellakolgjinisilva]

Mountain tea is in everyones tea.. And i think the hot chocklad is melted chocklad

[@Steve-Owens]

I do love them both

[@aureliogj7966]

Q sound doesn’t have an equivalent in English but if you imagine putting together KJ you’re not far off

[@Steve-Owens]

Thanks, I'll get someone local to pronounce it and help me get it right..

[@klmsps5576]

no it's 'ch'

[@aureliogj7966]

@@klmsps5576 no my friend “ç” stands for “ch”

[@klmsps5576]

@@aureliogj7966 english language doesn't have 'ç', only 'q'. Many Albanian dialects can't even pronounce 'ç'

[@noreason6684]

The lady at 5:26 said something along the lines of "You pick the worst ones". No idea what she meant by that though.

[@Steve-Owens]

She looked a little aggressive, I wouldn't have even noticed her otherwise...

[@tony232cool]

thats correct

[@qwc440]

@@Steve-Owensnot really Its just the word Is harsh but I dont know either what she meant by that

[@giannis.o]

albania

[@europeanlover]

How much degree Celsius is the temperatures there ? 😮

[@armandpelivani3227]

Depend from in what season and location you visit. Generally we have mild winter and hot summer. With 300 sunny days.

[@MikelJackson-d8r]

Around 15-ish day temp, night temp just above freezing

[@Steve-Owens]

On this day is was about 15. The temperature the past few days has dropped considerably in the shade. It still getting to 15 but it feels very cool, 3 layer weather.. dropped to 3 degrees last night.. I expected warmer..

[@europeanlover]

@@Steve-Owenslooks perfect 15 degree in December makes Albania really adorable place 🎉

[@altinbuzo6219]

Steve at 4:11 you asking wgat doesn't mean Kemi Abone Porcelani. Is a notification that they sell Monthly ticket for the bus of that line

[@Steve-Owens]

Thank you Altin.. that's good info.. 👍

[@bernedicte5860]

😀

[@doni-vq1vm]

Hello Steve the letter Q sound in albanian it doesn't exist in english sounds between k as key and ch as in child that is why albanian is very difficult to learn because there are letters in our alphabet that the others don't have have a nice time and you shouid try to go up north to see the alps.Thank you for the videos

[@Steve-Owens]

Thanks for that information. You can see we did go north and now I am heading south again.. 👍👍

[@Helloworlddd_7]

Come on brother is November don't expect to be hot 🔥.. at least is Sunday November..

[@Steve-Owens]

In my country November is hot, I just thought coming as south this far it would be warmer. Why it is colder here than in north Europe made no sense to me but hey ho..

[@lorik0109]

In albania people are still a bit comunist freaid of camera ! We are sorry they will get used to it! Great job love your work!

[@Steve-Owens]

Thanks 👍

[@MrMenocom]

"Q" its pronounced softer than "CH"

[@censura1210]

Albania has a great vibe for tourists but it's not as good if you live here as a resident. Especially Tirana is total chaos.

[@Steve-Owens]

Thanks, I can see that.

[@mercedes-benzmercedes-benz9553]

Hi Steve on next time can you travel up north a place called Vallbona is such a beautiful place and the do amazing food very friendly people enjoy your time in Albania 🇦🇱 🇦🇱

[@Steve-Owens]

Thanks for the tip, we decided to head south for some warmer weather but we are still loving Albania thanks 👍👍

[@echeverria4444]

You are walking and walking just looking for a cup of coffee, you went through cafeterias, bakeries, markets, icecream place and you didn't invite nothing to that lady that is walking with you !!!

[@Steve-Owens]

@@echeverria4444 ?

[@brucewayne2773]

@@Steve-Owens 🤷‍♂️

[@invader7191]

The Q makes a “CH” sound.

[@altinbuzo6219]

I can't understand good what the lady saying. It's not a positive comment but i think maybe she is not very good whith mental health 😕

[@Steve-Owens]

I suspect that was the case Altin. Thanks. Let's hope she is having a better day. 👍

[@bernedicte5860]

you gave the wrong name for your channel again 😂

[@Steve-Owens]

My channel has been Steve's Kitchen for such a long time, if you look, you'll see KZbin still call it that.. Easier to remember for most kzbin.info

[@Shqipetar867]

Hi lawyer cat is only 3eur