Absolutely lovely country. I've visited Tirana, Durres, Girocaster, Vlore, Skoder, Sarande, Ksamil, and Berat. (Spent several months in both Tirana and Vlore). The Albanian people are very welcoming, the nature spectacular, and the history and culture fascinating. I hope to return soon. I never experienced what he referred to as the "Gypsy thing". While they don't have Uber or Bolt, there are taxi compaines which allow you order rides via Whatsapp. The cities there are very walkable, and have good public trnsportation, so I used taxis mostly for city-to-city trips, or excursions outside of Tirana. One company in Tirana would not only make sure that I connected with the driver, but would check in with me throughout the journey tot make sure that I' felt safe. I had zero problems there as a woman travelling solo, but it was nice to know that someone was watching. Each of the cities has a very specific character, so you'll want to visit more than one. He mentioned Sarande and Durres for beach time, but in my opinion, Vlore is far more pleasant. Albania is definitely a country worth visiting.
@dianasantos7561Ай бұрын
Hey. In some days im going to Albania - solo travel. Ive read your comment and i would like to ask you the company that was helping you. Also if you remember the names of the taxi companies that you used, Thank You :) I just wish i will have a great experience as you, even with less time unfortunetely
@MirjanakoleciАй бұрын
Thank you for telling us information about albania. I am albanian and i am so proud to be albanian.❤🇦🇱🖤
@MrLulzim47 Жыл бұрын
I'm Albanian in the U. S. This was a great video. Haven't visted Albania in year's... But it's definitely getting better and a great place to travel. People are very friendly, plus beautiful beaches and scenery and of course food. Hopefully more people visit. Love your shirt btw..!!!! 🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱
@theox90158 ай бұрын
nice video bro, about the gipsy, they aren't the problem only for albania, but for all europe, these people who came to europe from india 100-200 years ago, they don't like to work, they like only to get money from free by others
@joshthomas89867 күн бұрын
Awesome video can’t wait until I go to Albania 🇦🇱.
@vaguelyvagrant96942 жыл бұрын
Very inspiring . I've never been to Albania and now I want to go even more!
@TalesFromTheRoad Жыл бұрын
You've got to go!
@excelcsllcАй бұрын
From the states here and been going to Albania for the past 20 years, never have I been pickpocketed so that’s nonexistent! Beautiful country overall and I think I’m going to retire there!
@jezzag45892 жыл бұрын
As an Albanian, I went to Paris back in 2014 and got out of 1 of the metro stations and gypsies tried to scam me, they were holding some clip boards or something. Also the French taxi driver made a 20 Min drive from the airport into 1 hour, pretending he didn't know any English.
@CaliWeHo Жыл бұрын
That has happened to me more than once in Italy! NYC too - when I lived there, lol!
@user-oy1vm4us1r6 ай бұрын
I am Ukrainian living in Albania. Only in Greece my boyfriend got his wallet stolen, and only in Poland I got scammed by a gypsy on my workplace 😂😂😂 Albania is super safe, to be honest
@TH-kp5vi5 ай бұрын
Paris has a lot of scammers and thieves, especially around the train stations and the Eiffel tower. It's unfortunate because the city has so much beauty and history.
@theresewheeler14985 ай бұрын
Not only in Paris. Everywhere I heard the same stories . I have been to Paris many times, I was not scammed
@Fegga19552 ай бұрын
@@jezzag4589 France is a No No!Friend got robbed of her passport,money and cards.Too many thieves.Expensive too
@kaba110002 ай бұрын
Kosova is Albania brother. u are welcome here.
@coleendenty93326 ай бұрын
I've spent two months a year in Albania for the last two years. The locals are wonderful. The weather in Tirana and on the coast in winter is perfect (15-20⁰C) . I have travelled a lot of the country but I'm currently in Durres which has the biggest beach and is one of the largest cities on the Adriatic. I take taxis a lot in Durres and have never had an issue. Usually the ride costs around 500 Leke to go from the beach area to the city centre
@Fegga19552 ай бұрын
Perfect
@maximmireyev42252 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable that such a great channel has less than 100K subscribers. We need to spread the word!
@TalesFromTheRoad2 жыл бұрын
the algorithm has not been kind to me. Share away!
@scheis1232 жыл бұрын
First time I've seen any of your videos. I love your style--it's like I'm listening to a friend tell me about his trip and it feels personal and helpful. Never been to Albania, but always wanted to go. I remember when they were still communist and totally isolated from the world, so it was always a mysterious place that piqued my interest. One day I hope to live in Berlin and then I can visit Albania. Your video made me even more certain I want to visit at least for a few weeks! Thank you!
@TalesFromTheRoad Жыл бұрын
thanks for watching!
@oldmanonatrainАй бұрын
Very cool video. Im hopping over on the ferry from Bari this September (I live in southern Italy now) for a few days. Im staying in Durres for the ease if nothing else, but now for sure will be stepping out to some places more inland and probably more interesting. Thanks again. Im stoked!
@lushisushiemushiАй бұрын
@@oldmanonatrain go to vlore you won't regret it
@hbalazs2023 ай бұрын
Thanks for the great introduction of this beautiful country! Looking forward to visiting this July and definitely planning on venturing out in the mountains.
@ChipyRose Жыл бұрын
This video is outstanding! You may want to consider writing a guide book. Not even Lonely Planet had the quality of information you share here. This is so extremely useful for the trip we are planning. Great job 👏🏼 bravo. I will try to comment after my trip this August-September.
@renatamatsili34988 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot. Albania seems to be like Georgia (about taxi drivers and food). I am from Poland and I am goin to Albania in two weeks.
@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax10 ай бұрын
29:05 just south of Saranda on the coast is located the ancient city of Butrint. Many travellers go to Albania just to visit Butrint. By staying in Saranda you can visit Butrint or "Syri i Kalter" (Bue Eye spring). So Saranda is not necessarily a city you would "skip" if you like history and culture. In fact Saranda and Gjirocastra are only a short drive from each other.
@sipo705 ай бұрын
Never been there and I'm albanian from Hoti. I'd love to go there big time.
@tereziastampf4052 жыл бұрын
I would have never thought that this kind of video would be neseccerry for me, but it is actually useful, because we will go to Korfu and then from there, we will go towards the Albanian shores by ship. I haven't watchen the whole video yet, but may it can become useful. Keep up the good work, mate. Your videos are entertaining and fun to watch.
@TalesFromTheRoad2 жыл бұрын
That's great to hear! Thanks Terezia, I hope you enjoy Albania!
@dianezell7816 күн бұрын
Like your video. Very informative. Going to Albania in September
@metijebajrami2556 Жыл бұрын
I just can’t stay without comment on this. Realy realistic words well done 👍🏻
@GrantLaCorte7 ай бұрын
Excellently thorough video man!!! I am an American living abroad for 8 years and made the move to Europe to set-up my home base and Albania makes the most sense to get my apartment settled from which to live and travel from.
@TalesFromTheRoad7 ай бұрын
Thanks so much! You'll love it!
@Fegga19552 ай бұрын
Perfect
@freeradical15679 күн бұрын
Perfect! Great info
@holyrs15752 жыл бұрын
As to avoid Taxi scams u can call taxi companies ,they usually fine ,taxis scam Albanians too so make your deal before you enter
@TalesFromTheRoad2 жыл бұрын
totally true! I used that green taxi company
@JayandSarah8 ай бұрын
At 15:22 of the video there is the red gate of the place we stayed in Korca in October 2023! We saw begging with the Roma population in both Tirana and Pogradec but didn't spend any time in Durres and never experienced anything I would qualify as a scam or criminal behavior, but that was just our experience during visits in both 2022 and 2023. Also, public buses are pretty easy to navigate in Tirana and it's also very walkable so as long as you have lek you shouldn't need to take taxis. An exception to this is maybe if you have a late night/early morning airport arrival. Buses from airport into centre of town and vice versa are very easy to navigate and are fixed price.
@donandjanejohnson2184 ай бұрын
If a stranger gets into a squabble in Albania, that stranger likely caused the problem. The people go out of their way to be kind to foreigners. If you are talking about the Roma, they often cause their own problems. They don’t expect foreigners to know the rules and they give a lot of leeway. But if you act like an arrogant westerner, yes someone will call you on it.
@marcialperezjr95303 ай бұрын
I’m going in a couple days so thanks for the video! 👏
@SkyTouch08 Жыл бұрын
Really enjoying your Albania series bro.very helpful. Glad I subscribed to your channel
@TalesFromTheRoad Жыл бұрын
Glad you like them!
@eugenkaranxha5053 Жыл бұрын
We try to kip Albania a secret but it’s amazing there that’s for sure
@jamesbinns8528Ай бұрын
Very helpful. Just what I wanted.
@fightthepower4648 Жыл бұрын
Excellent! Very informative!!
@sunnyla2835Ай бұрын
Great video, very informative! Thank you!
@luciditywaling3 ай бұрын
When I travelled through the Czech Republic, Austria and Moravia in the 1990s the Romani were definitely a persecuted population, afraid to go out after dark.
@NilzCraft9 ай бұрын
Ive been to the doctor in Albania when i was a kid and i was sorta scared compared to the Australian doctors but i got through it. 😁😁
@adrianog41482 жыл бұрын
Car theft was a thing in the 90'. That doesnt happen today. The foreign plates u see in albania because a lot of albanians live in diaspora.
@jezzag45892 жыл бұрын
Tamam
@gethinmichael9882 жыл бұрын
Love your videos Pierce, was in Kosovo and Macedonia recently, will be in Latin America soon. Your videos deserve way more views for all the interesting insight you provide.
@TalesFromTheRoad2 жыл бұрын
I really appreciate that! Hopefully the views will roll in one day, until then, thanks for the support! Got a bunch more latin American stuff coming soon!
@rozaguri1956 Жыл бұрын
My first time watching ur vids I saw some many ppl talking about albania but they are American some learned the language but ur thr most interesting one bc u put some of albanian like at albania calls traditat e shqipetarve dhe vendet me te bukura.If somone want to go to albania is the best country ever and ull se so many interesting things.
@nertilkiri20849 ай бұрын
Super nice, good job mate
@mildredanne_pantha_huff31718 ай бұрын
Thank you this was so informative and excellent!
@1hackmodeller5578 ай бұрын
Great vid! You answered a lot of my questions. Thank you!
@adelbudeiri95477 ай бұрын
Hey that was a great video. Gave me everything I need hopefully. I hope you’ve left some things for me to find out about in real life
@GreatCityAttractions7 ай бұрын
Nice video with plenty of great info - thanks
@craigzievis2074 Жыл бұрын
Great country, just bought a house there!
@mikerubin7318Ай бұрын
where do you live in Albania? Are you enjoying it?
@fadivanburen34632 жыл бұрын
I’m going tomorrow 😁😁😁🥰
@tig8860 Жыл бұрын
Hi! Me and my partner are in Albania right now backpacking, visiting from England, do you have any more info that we should know? Or are you free to meet up potentially? I understand if you say no as I am just a random KZbin channel but so far this place is incredible, the people are so friendly and helpful! The night we arrived our hotel was impossible to find but some lovely lady helped us find a good and cheap place in the centre or Tirana, came with us in the taxi and refused to let us pay! I've never experienced people so kind!
@victoragboola2915 Жыл бұрын
Hello, planning to go this September. How was your visit? Any heads up?
@tig8860 Жыл бұрын
@@victoragboola2915 and I think we're coming back in September also ha ha
@tig8860 Жыл бұрын
@@victoragboola2915 sorry, I did write a really long detailed reply but it seems to have disappeared
@victoragboola2915 Жыл бұрын
Aww 😔
@tig8860 Жыл бұрын
@@victoragboola2915 it's ok, I'll write it again later when I have time 🙂
@bobiq6 ай бұрын
Very nice video. Thank you!
@bluedale65639 ай бұрын
Excellent video,,,,,Thank u David in lreland
@deborahpavia8386 ай бұрын
Terra delle aquile.. .🦅🇦🇱🦅👋🇮🇹
@abc-00000 Жыл бұрын
LOVE ALBANIA ❤
@Shahu83 Жыл бұрын
thank you for the video albania 🇦🇱 us amazing
@TheRealDiablo2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for great information buddy.
@NilzCraft9 ай бұрын
i miss trilece, i havent had it in years
@MANNYKLLOBOCISHTA10 күн бұрын
Good that you were able to distinguish the Gipsy and their scams! Albanians are are the most hospitality people do to islamic culture!
@xhevairedulja217510 күн бұрын
@@MANNYKLLOBOCISHTA Albania is not islamic country! We have state separated from religion. We have muslim and christian religion(catholic, orthodox and Jehova Witnesess) Our human spirit and hispitality comes from our big heart, from our ancestors, it is in our DNA. Religion is a personal decision and is not culture
@armandokoshena5133 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for your honest video brother. And yes don't take gasoline or diesel taxi,take electric taxi and you will be fine and very cheap.
@cmmfeat.themixture112011 ай бұрын
Great done!!!!! Thank you & Faleminderit!!!!❤🖤
@gjergjlezha5614 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the realistic account of the experience. Most tourists are too lazy to care about the culture and simply go for the clubs/restaurants/beaches. Which is ok, every tourist is a good tourist. But having a westerner critique basic infrastructure services (like transportation, electricity) hopefully will wake up our institutions and society to do something about it and change. It’s difficult to imagine change when your culture is the only one you’ve known all your life and never left the country. Also, albanians like to feel special and talk about “the most isolated communist country in eastern Europe”. Which is the truth, obviously, because of the Hoxha regime policy of aligning itself first with the chinese against the Warsaw pact and then totally alone against everybody… Nevertheless, communism was a fact of 30-40 years ago. Most youngsters don’t even know that era. They live in 2022, see the lack of opportunities and migrate. Our problems TODAY are systemic corruption, big inequality, a culture of neglect for public spaces, lack of development and jobs. True, a lot has changed, but we all have a responsibility to improve things and get closer to european standards, bit by bit. The diaspora and educated youth have a big responsibility on this. Let’s hope tourist’s criticism plays a role in waking us up too.
@robertkennedy4456 Жыл бұрын
really great video!!
@parkerjohnson5270 Жыл бұрын
great video!
@jxk45002 жыл бұрын
Which song is the intro song ? Good stuff
@miribuna17802 жыл бұрын
It’s an Albanian song I forgot the name but just type Albanian songs on KZbin I’m sure you. Can find it
@daron89822 жыл бұрын
SHOTA 😀
@derandreas5 ай бұрын
You introduced it very nicely. And do you know you look gorgeous?
@kindheart27922 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@hirensingharay2157 Жыл бұрын
You are good, MAN
@IraanOzono3 ай бұрын
I am heading to Albania soon on a trip focused on the use of the clarinet in Albanian music, which is a lot. Any destinations that anybody suggests?
@Waldo012382 жыл бұрын
I'm seeing many people talking about the 1 year/no visa for US passport no longer valid. Please verify and update. Supposedly new law on Jan 1 changed this policy.
@2Rugrats95975 ай бұрын
Not true! Look it up on the government website
@artistic_balkan.collection Жыл бұрын
Con 800€ in Albania e con 70% dai giovani 20-49 che parla italiano è più facile ! In piccole cita come a Kukes HAS Puca (Puka) Dibra Peshkopia Permet Korçq etc etc puoi trovare tutta casa in affitto dal 60-130€ mensile , Aqua e energia elettrica (in Albania non c’è gas per cucinare ma si usa hidroenergia) e quindi Aqua e energia da 20-40€ mensile , e con 700-900€ al mese un pensionato vive benissimo ! Per esempio un direttore del settore Publico albanese prende 600€ al mese , un medico prende 850€ mese quindi un pensionato italiano o europeo con 800-1000€ prende la paga che prende un direttore in Albania che è un posto al alto , paga minimale in Albania e 34,000 lek (280€) quindi se due persone prendono 280x2= 560€ tutti a due e vivono e se fossi con 800 oppure 1000€ fai una bella vita e costo di sanità è facile e più veloce ! Prova fare una visita 3/4 giorni in Albania e puoi decidi ! Buon viaggio !
@artyompetrov9335 ай бұрын
Thanks 4 the video. Very informative. You are amazed by the lack of taxi apps in Albania?? Mate, you should come to Wales-we don't have taxi apps as bout 85% of Britain. UK is not much advanced than Albania.
@sacit.turksoy Жыл бұрын
I have problem in visa application form. I have an error in a section. Could you please help me to upload my documents?!
@agcala96197 ай бұрын
How about water? We drink mostly spring water here in he United States.
@lakestreet39516 ай бұрын
so wheres the best coastal areas to stay/holiday and potentially invest in? i need sun for my old age!
@esc197 ай бұрын
We aren’t mixed we have different religions but we rarely mix with other ethnicity’s
@RonMirta2 жыл бұрын
Lezz goooo! :D
@muhammadislam14782 жыл бұрын
Hi, I watched your video on Albania ,it is very informative on that country.We are planning a family trip to Tirana and Durres area.I am asking a two area for your advice.First one is there any halal food available in those city.Second one in Durres I have rental car reservation for couple day. How is driving in that area, any issue on driving.Please Reply. We are very exciting for our upcoming trip. Thanks
@promithefs Жыл бұрын
Hello my friend i hope you were in my ciuntry and realize thet almost everything there is halal 😄 have a good day 🤟
@davidhillyer39115 ай бұрын
An interesting listen, but I think you rather overdid your commentary on the Roma community. And also, you missed Korçë, and truthfully so much more... It's a wonderful country.
@luciditywaling3 ай бұрын
The Roma also experience a lot of racism in Europe and lack of opportunities, hence the begging etc.
@bera716 ай бұрын
how about wegetarian food?
@NilzCraft9 ай бұрын
I was in a restaurant and a 10 year old gypsy came in and threatened to throw a rock at the waiters and were begging for money but they got kicked out.
@ESL-O.G.4 ай бұрын
🤣
@williamfurman20424 ай бұрын
I lived in Turkey for several years, but almost immediately after I dropped anchor, inflation hit. Sut, or Milk quadrupled in price and diners were pricey. Anywhere in the world, an individual's stomach is the biggest whore.
@phusadasupathanakan3542 Жыл бұрын
What is the best internet sim card in Albania?
@blackeagle7947 Жыл бұрын
Vodafone
@illyricum7014 ай бұрын
🇦🇱❤️😍😍
@rahulrpillai2023 Жыл бұрын
Can I take euro instead of Leke?
@fredixhaferaj Жыл бұрын
Yess
@lekedukagjini80272 жыл бұрын
#BeautifulAlbania
@D.H.Alb.242 ай бұрын
🇦🇱❤️🇽🇰🦅🌟🔥 My beautiful country:Albania 🇦🇱
@ervinxx25452 жыл бұрын
All Albanians (all world) can be 5-6 mln, in Albania now all population can be 2 mln not more, (with all ethnicities)
@zahirmurtezi72802 жыл бұрын
NO DUDE ALL ALBANIANS IN THE WORLD AR LIKE 20 MILION IN BALKANS AR RUND 7 MILION
@ervinxx25452 жыл бұрын
@@zahirmurtezi7280 ça po thua.!? Mos po fut ketu edhe Arbëreshët apo Arvanitet edhe ata qe jan ne Turqi qe nuk flasin me gjuhen Shqipe.!
@eaglempire_mapper11 ай бұрын
What are you saying?! There are no synagogues in Shkodër! The religion objects that are close to each other are a Catholic church, the Orthodox church and the Big Mosque.
@divinaflamingarrow95565 ай бұрын
How are senior single women travelers addressed? Are senior women safe to visit?
@maureenmitchell32972 ай бұрын
$3 to $150 for a taxi?! Come on! 🙄
@kenincambodia14802 ай бұрын
A bit shocked at the gratuitous use of the word Gypsy in this video, which is considered derogatory and offensive like any other racial slur. Roma is the correct interpretation and it’s fairly sad that in this video about a beautiful country a clear decision was made to condemn one ethnic group which it’s clear he has no understanding of their history. Roma people immigrated from Northern India to Eastern Europe and in particular Rome and were labeled Gypsy’s after fighting as mercenaries for the Romans in Egypt. The word Gypsy was derived from the word Egypt. Roma people are a very proud ethnic minority in Europe who unfortunately in many countries have less rights than African Americans do post slavery in America. The reason some of them are involved in illicit activities is because they aren’t allowed to participate in public education, jobs, housing and other social services. Certainly, pickpockets and other criminal behavior takes away from any civil society but often being cut out of society creates the problem. This happened in America either the Irish, Italians and others when they first immigrated and were treated as second class citizens which then stirred resentment and frustration towards a then organized criminal group. This commentator while he’s clearly passionate about travel and exploring unique cultures hasn’t spent a lot of time understanding the Roma people which many of them in countries where they are treated more equally have successful businesses and lives.
@ElizaT08186 ай бұрын
Good video but your trousers must have been stuck to you after days of wearing them 😂
@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax10 ай бұрын
Q - "Is this in Asia?" A - "No." Conveying information quickly and efficiently! 😅
@NamaNikuTV Жыл бұрын
So if you can stay there all year can you literally just live there on a visa? 😂
@jondursi38233 ай бұрын
Danke Amerika
@melindakiralyvari53205 ай бұрын
I hope one day you will learn how to create productive video without racist phrases. You can watch thousands of videos about tourism, including scaming issues around the world. However, it has been created to highlight the issue without any generalised and racist phrases. I hope you are going to think about it 🙏
@kaitanner166211 ай бұрын
Civilized world and people say Roman or poc!! Don’t talk trash about those ppl!! National Albanians! What about black ppl in USA
@katiacomk4 ай бұрын
The images don’t match what you are saying. It looked so bleak… I am not sold but thank you for the information.
@toilet_cleaner_man2 жыл бұрын
Kosovo je Srbija (for tax purposes this is an inside joke dont send SWAT to my house again thxs))))
@hltco9202 жыл бұрын
Kosova je srbija! Unironically.
@hoti472 жыл бұрын
@@hltco920 Serbia is china
@Jason-cu2tz2 жыл бұрын
Don't lie to yourself No Kosovo, no sea
@patrikevers3294 Жыл бұрын
The people are ignorant and racist in Albania , But in the mountain and in the village the people are very kind. If you are not blonde and want to use the bus to go to another city, you must show your passport to the driver and his colleague
@americagreatagain9204 Жыл бұрын
Congrats you just won the most stupid comment award on youtube
@patrikevers3294 Жыл бұрын
I am a person who travels often and I know what I am saying, the mentality of Albania is like the mentality of Hungarije (except Budapest) too closed, I am not talking about Albanians who have gone to university or have a certain level of education. There is no public transport in Albania, no trains and no buses between cities (public transport). If you want to travel between cities and you have non-blonde skin, the driver asks for your passport. There are many things to change, especially the mentality of Albania.
@americagreatagain9204 Жыл бұрын
@@patrikevers3294 I totally 100% disagree, throughout history and in the present Albanian people have proven theirselves culturally and mentally not just inside Albania but throughout the world as the Albanian diaspora is very wide spread. About racism , Albanians are not racist but being lately opened to the mass tourism there are tourists from nationalities who have never set foot on Albanian land before so there may be people who are just surprised when encountering these nationalities for the first time. There's no Albanian without a certain level of education as it was and is mandatory. The blonde comment was stupid as most Albanians are not blonde , as per the showing of your passport which I never heard before I don't blame the driver but Albania has been used lately as passage for illegal immigrants coming from middle east to turkey -greece - albania montenegro/ serbia and then eu union. If the bus driver get's stopped by the police having someone who illegaly crossed the border in his bus, he will be charged with human trafficking and risk 7-10 years in jail. It's not that big of a deal as you're making it although it's the first time I hear that.
@americagreatagain9204 Жыл бұрын
I have travelled to 90% of europe so I know how it is , you have to show your passport when travelling with flixbus or likewise companies even through schengen area which is meant to be free moving zone and there are police check controls often. So it's an EU policy not Albanian policy. Albania has trains , but they are old and not much used but will be modernised soon, there's public transport in all major cities for within the city (buses) and there's also public transport for city to city (mini buses or buses) so you're very much lying for everything you said. Try harder next time
@patrikevers3294 Жыл бұрын
I completely disagree with you. Anyway, this is the bad travel experience I've had so far. You have forgotten that in England and the European Union and in the United States many Albanian citizens presented until now as refugees and that they were well treated with respect for human rights. Despite this, many Albanians worked in the mafia. You must be fair. Why do Albanian refugees treat well outside Albania and why do you speak of refugees as bad? You have forgotten your past and your history and your news
@paolosantiago31638 ай бұрын
Albania 🇦🇱🇦🇱 is one of the last few remaining hidden gems in the European continent I really hope it will not follow others countries which were experience overflowing mass tourism.