The BEAUTIFUL Albania Riviera, Saranda 2022 | Travel Vlog

[@brad5534]

I figured out one of the things that make your videos so enjoyable. During your informative videos I feel as if I am sitting at a table talking to a couple friends about a trip they went on. Nice job!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you, Brad! That is such a great compliment. We are so new to this and the feedback is so much appreciated. Cheers!!!🍻

[@Twocantravel]

Great video! It's so fun to have you as our neighbors here in Saranda! You're right, the people here in Albania are so friendly. You captured Saranda really well in this video! ❤

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you! 😃So much fun meeting you two!! We will have you over for a couple beers soon!! Cheers!!!🍻

[@SharrellKline]

Hahxi and La Petite (open in high season) are the best two places to eat! Emmanuel and his family at Hahxi are wonderful. We lived in Saranda for two years and were the first two people to receive the temporary residency for retirees in the spring of 2022. You cannot beat the view for the price, and it makes a perfect base to see Europe. And be sure to check out The Blue Eye, Ksamil, and Butrint. Butrint's Greek, Roman, and Medieval ruins beat anything we saw in Greece -- where we spent three months driving all over the country and the islands.

[@adrianafernandez2458]

Hahxi Emmanuel speaks good English. My favorite place too,! I love Saranda. I'm buying one apartment here all to myself 220 steps and all,. Lol

[@cookmaster3626]

Hi Guys- Great to see a new of Saturday AM show from Saranda, Albania. The city looks awesome with great views. The place you are staying is great, and you guys have a knack of picking the best places to stay. As i always ask the name of the place so i can keep it for my travel notes. Seems like a good place to be in Feb to avoid the winter.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi CM!! We will add the link, thanks again for the reminder!!😄 As always, thank you for watching!! Cheers!!!🍻

[@Car-f7h]

Hi , you've just popped up visiting Corfu , then catching ferry to Saranda ,stay for couple of days . Then catch bus to Tirana for couple of nights . Then flying home to Ireland, your videos are really informative and fun . Enjoy the rest of your travels 😊

[@BrianandCarrie]

So happy you found them helpful. Sounds like a wonderful itinerary, enjoy 😊

[@ianpearson8976]

fantastic. i will arrive in tirana 12th march and i might do a few days there then i will make my way down to here perhaps look fantastic.i found yr channel at just the right time.what a great resource.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you!!!!

[@cruisingwithcaptaincliff]

I was on 9-night cruise on Celebrity Beyond and Corfu Greece was one of the ports of call. I rode the 30-minute ferry to Saranda. I met group of Canadian/American on board the ferry and we had lunch there. Then went back to Corfu and able to visit both places before going back to the ship. Thanks for sharing!

[@BrianandCarrie]

The best part about a cruse is doing just that. Hitting a couple of locations in one day. We will be on a cruse in December, can't wait!

[@johnkeith1964]

Thank you for sharing Albania. I was not really expecting how scenic, welcoming the people were and how it’s possible to get by with English - given the communist past. Great find. Look forward to your summary on Albania.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi John. We really didn't know what to expect coming in either and were pleasantly surprised. We had heard of Sarande before but the people are what really make this an amazing experience. Thank you for supporting our channel!!! Cheers!!🍻

[@annamayfair-diaznovelspoet8436]

Sounds so wonderful. Can't wait to make a decision to retire early or not. You both are giving me hope and courage. Stay safe and blue skies ahead. Salud!!🥂🙏🌎👍🥰

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you so much, Anna! That means a lot to us!! Salud!!! 🍻

[@thedream8838]

" There are no bus stops here", "Well, they do stop but it's usually at a street corner ..." 😄😆😊 I was surprised to see there was a boat terminal. Back in my day they used to drop passengers near the beach in knee-high shallow water😩😁

[@moisespeji129]

I heard this place from Andrew Henderson of "Nomad Capitalist", I'm his follower too.

[@mrn13]

Very nice and lets not forget that this is.....February!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Exactly! Apparently back home in the PNW, it's in the '20s!! Brrrrrrrrr Cheers!!!🍻

[@reneewhisenhunt8836]

That viewwwwwww!! And that water guys Omgosh!! 🥰🥰

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are loving this place!! It's even better in person! Cheers!!!🍻

[@jameslarue4190]

Steps and beer ohhh my. But seriously, it looks beautiful there and it is very clean.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi James! It is very clean with lots of steps. We hold off on the beer until after the steps. I can trip with zero beers in me!! 😃 Cheers!!!🍻

[@jameslarue4190]

@@BrianandCarrie We noticed lol

[@oldachyrunner]

Enjoyed watching this video. Glad things are going well. You aren't missing much in Washington state 😅 - the lows (in the Seattle area) have been in the twenties all week. Me and my partner were down in Mexico a couple of weeks ago and are really missing the sun and warmth. She and I plan to do what you two are doing in a few years. Keep living the good life and and posting these videos to keep us motivated! 😅👍 Thanks for all the great content! Cheers! 🍻

[@BrianandCarrie]

Not missing that at all! We really are looking at getting to Mexico for a few months in the next two years. We love Mexico and being in the US time zone would be nice. We will be posting videos for years to come!!! Thank you for continuing to watch! Cheers!!! 🍻

[@randomcarryons]

This is very reassuring, we are taking the bus next week and were a bit uneasy about it.

[@paulgrahambrown]

I can only support what they say about the bus from Tirana to Saranda. It's easy once you're at the bus station. The trip is around 4 and half to 5 and a half hours and takes in some fantastic scenery. At 18€ euros one way it is a really economical way to get to Saranda

[@KattieMetChris]

Great info guys! Thanks as always 🤙🤙🙏🙏

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you!! You'll love this place!! Cheers!!!🍻

[@KattieMetChris]

@@BrianandCarrie Already looking forward to it...while living in the moment...it's a delicate balance 🤣🤣

[@reneewhisenhunt8836]

@@KattieMetChris This is our life right now too lol.

[@KattieMetChris]

@@reneewhisenhunt8836 Life is GOOOOOOD!

[@CJ-Photo]

Just curious - is Sarandë somewhere you'd consider for a long term stay?

[@BrianandCarrie]

We stayed a month and enjoyed our time but would not consider Saranda for long term like some expats do.

[@nb-ii2rb]

Just found your channel and really enjoying it! May I ask your thoughts on a couple of things to do with early retirement and travelling: 1. Income required per year to travel and retire like this? I have seen the videos on your expenses, but I guess you would also need to add the cost of flights too? Also other costs, new cameras, phones at some point etc. Maybe $20k each income per year? 2. Do you think you will ultimately need a house / base as you might not want to travel like this in say, 20 years? Thanks and look forward to more of these videos!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Great questions!! We each budget $900 a month for all living costs and $2000 a year for transportation. So far we have been within budget. As far as phone, Camara gear, and other unforeseen expenses we really haven't had any that put us over our budget. We do plan on being under budget here in Albania, we will be over budget next month in Greece. Our goal moving forward is to find a place where we feel comfortable that's within our budget to settle down. that will be a few years away, but yes, eventually we will want to have a home base. If you haven't already watched our early retirement video it may explain our situation in more detail. Thank you for the support and for watching our channel. Cheers!!!

[@armandodiaz3485]

Great video! What’s the tipping policy in these other areas your traveling to? Thanks!!

[@BrianandCarrie]

Hi Armando, It is not at all expected. We have had tips returned to us after leaving the table but we have left tips. It really isn't common. Thanks for the question!! Cheers!!!🍻

[@jameshall2299]

Any chance you could share your airbnb that you stayed at in saranda, Albania?

[@BrianandCarrie]

Yes, here is the link: www.booking.com/Share-VVtrte

[@jameshall2299]

@@BrianandCarrie thanks Carrie!

[@TheRetirementality]

It looks like y'all are having fun. How long do you plan to travel. Any plans to put roots down anywhere?

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you! We have just started our travels and have a lot of places to see before we settle down. With that being said, we do someday plan on finding our perfect spot to put down roots. Cheers!!!🍻

[@countrytoff]

What’s the accommodation called? Looks nice

[@BrianandCarrie]

Here is the link! Cheers!!!🍻 www.booking.com/hotel/al/saranda-amazing-sea-view-apartment.html?aid=304142

[@SIERA_SELISHTA]

Do u know the launguage??

[@BrianandCarrie]

We do not. We have found that most countries that we have been to speak some English, but it is always best to learn please and thank you. 🍻

[@illyrianalbanesi2692]

Welcome to albania

[@JohnSmith-kn3fu]

Thank you for advertising my country to the world…God bless you both…

[@BrianandCarrie]

Very much appreciate the opportunity to be here. It's a beautiful country. God bless you and thank you for the support.

[@bexhetgorenca2825]

ALBANIA RIVIERA TROPICAL CITY BELLY PANORAMA

[@anl1456]

He speaks English WELL ( ; -- )

[@suevialania]

🇵🇹👍🏻💚❤️

[@plos2765]

Be careful about real estate hustlers and touts in Saranda. The town is not as charming as you think. If you involve urself in renting or propery at all please take care that you are not involved with the wrong people.

[@BrianandCarrie]

Thank you for the advice! We only use Airbnb or Bookings.com. You just never know. We made sure we got a receipt when we paid this time. We used Booking.com and you pay in cash. Thanks again!!! Cheers!!!🍻

[@theox9015]

what do u means; the town is not as charming as you think

[@BrianandCarrie]

We are finding Saranda very charming with the friendliest people. We've been here for almost 3 weeks now and have felt very safe and would consider extending our stay if we could. Cheers!!!🍻

[@theox9015]

@@BrianandCarrie thank's Brian and Carrie, but my question was for P Los

[@plos2765]

@@theox9015 I meant exactly what I wrote. To be clear, there are people in Saranda that visitors need to be careful of. People looking for your money, and not in a good way. Here's a hint, don't accept friend requests from 'friendly local guide and fisherman'.

[@albania8982]

Hope you enjoyed Albania 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱

[@BrianandCarrie]

We had a great time in Albania! Thank you for watching our channel!!

[@chello70]

Hi guys,greetings from UK, if it’s not too much trouble could you leave me a link of the apartment that you guys rented ? Myself and my wife are very interested in renting that same apartment, thank you ever so much..

[@BrianandCarrie]

Yes, absolutely! You'll find the link for the condo in the description for our Albania cost of living video. It was a fantastic place with the best view. Thanks so much for watching!

[@artbank1847]

"there is not a bus stop. Well there is a spot where the bus stops." So in other words, there is a bus stop.