The BEST Beaches in Albania?! 🇦🇱 Backpacking Himarë Travel Vlog

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The Backpacking Albania series continues and we have now made it to the coast! We arrived in Himarë by bus and stayed at Sun Bakers Hostel. We rented a quad bike and explored the nearby beaches such as Jale Beach, Aquarium Beach and Llamani Beach. Honestly I was not expecting the water and beaches to be this amazing! I expect this town to massively grow in popularity over the next few years.
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[@jamesthomasparker]

Wow Albania looks like a hidden gem! Great work as always 😁

[@renislena]

And it’s actually the cheapest country in Europe! Go there 100%

[@sokoli3253]

The cheapest and the most authentic.

[@cryptolife77]

Great vlog, you were born to do this, a nature in front of camera. Wishing you all the best on onward travels

[@BackpackingBananas]

That’s so sweet! Thanks so much 🥰🥰

[@danameeh1568]

I agree! You’re amazing!

[@BlindGirlVlogs]

Always look forward to your uploads and this was awesome. Sounds like you both are having a great time. Thank you for documenting your journeys and I love the postcard idea for your little baby niece. That is such a cool and sweet thing to do. You will definitely get a gold star for being the best auntie. XX

[@BANGTEEZ_IN_YOUR_AREA]

The postcard idea is so so amazing! Honestly she already has the best Aunt even without the postcards! 🥰

[@thomasedde9916]

We slept in the same room at Sunbakers, a few days apart haha! The owner is an absolute legend.

[@tanyawesolowski8876]

You are living your best life! I love coming along with you on your journeys!

[@jasondee9895]

Karen as your sidekick is hilarious Great series of vids - that second beach was glorious

[@eloiseh]

Thank you for your videos they are Awesome 👏🏼 😎 loving the daily drop and wishing I was there- Albania added to the list!

[@liljanasufaj4130]

Llamani beach is my favourite beach too. It has underwater springs that bubble up from time to time if you could just stand for a while and feel the water bubbling under your feet. That's why these beaches are crystal clear, because they are fed by clean waters that don't allow the creation of algae.

[@traveling_marie9777]

Wow, congratulations! It looks amazing!

[@eaglesland8093]

I got to say , that your videos about my country are one of the best regarding this summer, Love it , Thanks

[@BackpackingBananas]

Such a beautiful country! 😍

[@Monastravels]

You’re talented girl!! Amazing content and amazing editing skills

[@seandesmond5560]

Great vlog wonderful Christie!!! 💖 Those beaches looked amazing!!!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks Sean! The water was AMAZING 😍

[@bethmeredith]

Great video and awesome idea about the postcards. xx

[@druiz012]

Really enjoyed this video. I laughed so hard during your search for caramel...

[@laura-bronner]

I LOVE this idea about sending postcards to your niece, I want to do this for my nieces and nephews, such a clever app!

[@saintvalue.]

Incentive beach life, nice beach, great and lovely atmosphere

[@haxter3]

Awesome video Christianne 😊👍👍

[@ArwinTours]

Albanian coast looks so stunning...road trip around there seems like a great idea.

[@chloecaddamy3668]

Loved this video!! The water looks amazing, not sure how you open your eyes in the sea water, I think that’s a talent 🤣

[@MillaExplores]

The beaches look beautiful! And not bad for an iced latte and a Bailey's latte at a beach club haha 😄

[@tresa9616]

Love to watch your videos😍❤ They are awesome

[@chasingadeline]

It looks like such an adventure

[@bodyofgratitude]

That water is such a pretty color!

[@sokoli3253]

Next time try to go to Jal- Folie Marine, you gonna love that place. It’s just before Hemare. All Albania and around it, is authentic and wonderful to visite and to live.

[@BalkanReport]

Amazing video 15:37 should defo be ur thumbnail 😍

[@EpicAdventureCouple]

Great video thanks for sharing friends 🌎✌🏼 from Florida 👍

[@solsol4964]

Albania the hidden gem of meds

[@massimoremis9745]

8 a clock in the morning with bayles ...super!

[@Irishsteve2016]

So enjoyable and fun to watch..i´m going to Albania and Montenegro in April so your info was useful also..thanks!

[@shqiperia60]

I would recommend at least on July august so the sea gets warmed up my irish brother ❤

[@billmccaleb7481]

Another great destination! Bailey’s in the morning is not a bad thing…I’ve even had an Irish coffee or 2. No judgement here!

[@evladifat6322]

Thank you for choosing my country. 💫

[@angelodante5076]

thank you for sharing your experience. your video reflect exactly the reality

[@FernAndoRelax69]

excellent vlog, thanks for sharing!!

[@nataliexlau]

These beaches look amazing 😍

[@HandsomeLiu]

Wow a new video!

[@BackpackingBananas]

🥳🥳🥳

[@lucyfer1299]

I go there from Kyrkyra to Saranda and I also visited Butrint this cities are amazing and this greece Island is so beautifull but Albania is so interesting country and I wanna also see Tirana

[@renislena]

Hey guys🙋🏻‍♂️ I’m albanian. Actually you don’t say the E at the end, only like himar. Great video, nice to see you gibing albania a chance. The albanian coast is so beautiful and underrated!

[@BackpackingBananas]

So underrated!!

[@TheElissEl]

Hello, thanks for the cool video! I really love the postcard idea, I might copy you to do something similar for my niece one day. As soon as the postcard will reach your niece's family, please! show as the result of the postcard! Safe travels!

[@Size939]

Thank you for documenting

[@gillowens24]

That is lovely idea post cards.

[@alexuslawns]

Great video

[@oscar3duardo126]

Be safe on your trip I’m so in love with you 😍

[@yvonneandbeyond]

Love how you're doing those touch notes with your niece! I would love to do the same for my baby nephew, Atlas. I'm a digital nomad but also love my role as a travelling aunt. Been looking for a nice way to stay connected and this looks perfect! Thanks for the idea. :)

[@michaelgurtler522]

Hey Christiane. Quick tip: pack swim goggles in your pack so you don't need to haul around those bulky snorkels. Great for when you randomly find a great beach to swim. Looks gorgeous there!

[@BackpackingBananas]

But, but.. I like my big mask and snorkel 🥺

[@gjergji1234]

nice video..!! I'm albanian and I know very well Himarë and all the beaches around It's interesting to see Himarë from a turist "eye". The beach you called Aquarium , is the "Prroi i Zisos" beach ; Aquarium is 50 meter from there ; it's a pity that you didn't go there , you were so near..!! For the next trip you are invited at my hostel , Filikur Hostel , easy find at Booking , and I'll show you fantastic beaches around..!! See you soon..!!

[@NieDoZajechania]

We here there a month ago😍😍😍Beautifle places😍😍

[@mjglauvitz5353]

i write and send postcards that i find in every new city that i visit and send them to my niece and nephew!! my niece is now 13 and gets to read them to her little brother 💛

[@BackpackingBananas]

Cute!! 😍

[@rgmm8888]

Oscar Rey is right you are a natural!! 🌺🌼🌺

[@jazzthemess9636]

Loveeeee

[@viceieva]

Hello 👋 nice video ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ramaramchoudhary8454]

Nice vlog ......

[@hollynordica2785]

Is it possible to get to the different beaches in Himare without a quad/scooter/car? Specifically Llamani as that looked stunning!

[@leandrorodriguez4444]

awesome video, i was wondering how much was the quad rental and do they require a deposit ?

[@empori07]

#1 Albania 🇦🇱

[@0000none3]

why

[@churchofsatanalbania1468]

@@0000none3 Cheapest and most beautiful destination in Europe.

[@abrowneee]

Hi Christie! Wondering how you found details about the bus from Vlore to Himare? We are planning a trip this Summer but are struggling to find details on the buses. :)

[@joshuaballard9326]

I love how much you love life - makes me happy lol

[@BackpackingBananas]

Aw thanks ☺️

[@NASAvideos355]

How is your Pakistan trip going 😍 waiting for your vlogs

[@MiaRTV]

I posted a down the shore vlog bc u inspired me♥

[@jeandalmatos610]

The region of Himara is predominantly populated by an ethnic Greek community.The local population is bilingual in Greek and Albanian. In particular the town of Himara and the villages of Dermi and Palasa, which together account for the bulk of the region's population, are mainly populated by a Greek population. The villages of Iljas, Lukovë, Kudhës, Pilur and Vuno by an Orthodox Albanian population, while Qeparo is inhabited by both Albanians and Greeks. (WIKIPEDIA)

[@tomorrshpiragu4009]

Im from himara im not grek

[@jeandalmatos610]

@@tomorrshpiragu4009 So what!!!who cares!! It does not change anything

[@Eli99505]

Not Greeks.. just Albanians that speak Greek

[@tomorrshpiragu4009]

If you wanted Greek go to Greece we are not Greek don't use this propaganda

[@Eli99505]

@@jeandalmatos610 Wikipedia can be changed how you like it. It doesn’t mean whatever Wikipedia says is the truth. Famous people change it how they like it and they put there what they like to show for themselves

[@oochiecoo5]

Christianne, where is the burgundy strappy vest top that you were wearing in the hostel tour from? It's gorgeous on you!

[@BackpackingBananas]

Thanks! Its from City Beach Australia ☺️

[@gamingnet7665]

That was not aquarium beach... you should have walk 5-7 minutes more to be in the aquarium beach...but its ok every place its beautiful in Albania

[@illyriusk3919]

Indeed!

[@kristianbacaj3585]

💕🌅

[@KOTDM1988]

Drinking at 8:15am never hurt anyone (probably)

[@BackpackingBananas]

😂😂😂

[@Gerico9008]

You actually missed the aquarium bay. For aquarium bay you have to walk just around the corner.

[@sophiehockenhull8791]

Please can you share the link to the I love Balkans route?

[@GREENOFFICE2020]

Hello nice channel

[@AskJackThePlatypus]

Hi! Do you remember how much you paid for the quad bike rental? Thank you so much!

[@simeoneross2610]

Can you please send the link of the hostel that you stayed in ?

[@emmag7276]

Hi, is it easy to get to aquarium beach?

[@lionofjudah4114]

Hi. For scooter rental do u need a driving license for that

[@Rawmon94]

rocks dont fall faster than something lighter

[@liljanasufaj4130]

Girls, that is not Aquarium beach. The beach was just behind the one you stayed. Sorry, but you missed it. Aquarium beach is smaller than the beach you were, but its more awesome and you could do a lot of jumping in the sea from there. Anyway, another time.

[@Anonimus-101]

🇦🇱🦅🇦🇱 Shqiperia ime vendi ku kam Lind me shpres dhe kam deshir te vdes 😢

[@bilbilnerguti2897]

🌹🌷🌹🌷🥰🥰

[@artanrusta2597]

🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🤩🤩

[@OlsiSaqe]

I highly suggest everybody vising albania to rent a car. Public transport is quite bad in the country.

[@JJL3EE]

I love the postcard idea. But it's not hard to send a legitimate postcard with the stamp from the where your at. Have been loving your content ❤️❤️❤️

[@BackpackingBananas]

I agree it’s not hard to do that, but I can’t put my own pictures on them 😅

[@JJL3EE]

@@BackpackingBananas yes that aspect is cute. I think I'm thinking I would just LOVE a postcard for anyplace I haven't seen with the countries postage and stamp. Uggh! Lol. You can also send a picture of yourself. Idk. Still cute don't get my wrong.

[@illyriusk3919]

Actually you missed the aquarium bay by one minute walk. There wehere you steayed is the beach before the aquarium bay, just behing the rock on your left it is aquarium bay. Best bay in the whole south Albania

[@username22]

Yeah baby you put the "ger" in tiger

[@BackpackingBananas]

Sorry what 😂

[@eloiseh]

😂😂😂

[@Kaatxxx]

I’m sorry I was so uninterested in your juggling skills 😂

[@BackpackingBananas]

😂😂😂 they need some work. Next year we go travelling I’ll work on the skills and you’ll be amAzed

[@GREENOFFICE2020]

Pretty lady 😍

[@travelingwithme250]

Hiii sweetie I'm going travel to Albania for with in few days..will you give me company?

[@Cavaniovich]

Welcome to Morocco ☀️🤍💋

[@Starkiller599]

Karen

[@TheFairestMan]

Did you have pork princess

[@DonniDixem87]

That backside looks lovely my dear

[@mauj911]

Are you single? ;)

[@BackpackingBananas]

Depends who’s asking

[@zaki8245]

Kosovo is serbia

[@hophop7597]

Sure, sure. Come and say that in Albania love. People would love to play plumber with you.

[@endall1333]

😂😂😂😂 🤣😂😂🤣😂

[@rozetaluka923]

In your dreams maybe

[@zaki8245]

@@rozetaluka923 it was a joke bruh 💀