The Six Best Places to Live in Albania

[@nomadcapitalist]

Have you ever been to Albania before? Let us know in the comments below!

[@craigzievis2074]

Yes, love it there! Happy to finally see it get some love on this channel!

[@jaredjackson6610]

I have been spent several weeks in Vlore and also been to Berat, Durres and Tirana. Really cool country. Have you expanded or done any exploring in Kosovo? I spent a summer there in 2009 and have always thought it has a lot of untapped potential.

[@jasminamckean4209]

Yes currently in Saranda and love it here!

[@herodesees3767]

Yes I've been in August to Tirana and Durres. Really enjoyed both as it really feels like a hidden gem without too much tourists. Durres isn't the best coastal area in Albania but makes sense for a shorter visit due to the proximity to Tirana. I'd absolutely recommend a visit to the country

[@herodesees3767]

@@jaredjackson6610 Yeah I'm considering a visit to Kosovo in summer. Seems like a really cool country to visit

[@tomburke4744]

Fell in love with Albania this past year after five months of traveling all over Albania. Great places you skipped over. Shkodra in the north. Korcha in the southeast. Gyrocaster in the south and my favorite coastal town, Himara, fifty kilometers north of Saranda. Albanians live from the heart. Wonderful people. Look forward to going back. US citizens get one year visa.

[@johnjohnston1086]

Thought you can only stay for visa of 90 days?

[@zoi4204]

Yes all those towns are amazing

[@sm3675]

I loved how you spelled the words 😭 Korça, Gjirokaster

[@skerdimeta]

@@johnjohnston1086 EU residents can stay for 90 days twice a year, US citizens for a year

[@monkeyseemonkeydo2597]

Where would you suggest for someone who loves both mountains and being close to the sea as well?

[@ruthmccord6313]

I currently live in Tirana. I've been here 4 months and I absolutely love it. The Albanian people are friendly and kind, the food is delicious and it's so beautiful. I have never felt unsafe and I am out and about day and night. My concern is that this best kept secret won't be a secret for much longer😩

[@johnjohnston1086]

I'm sure many said that last year and the year before, I'll see ya in March.

[@ruthmccord6313]

I'm no expert. I haven't been here very long. It depends on your lifestyle. Tirana has many cafes, resturants, shops and is very busy. I understand the Riviera areas are more touristy in the summer and it's quiet in the winter with less open cafes, restaurants and shops. There are many other places. We are in Tirana for a year to allow ourselves to check out the other areas of Albanian so when we return we can settle in a place that works for us.

[@7BlackJack8]

but there are currently protests in Tirana. I can see many youtube videos about it. Is the beginning of austherity?

[@sm3675]

@@7BlackJack8 Protests have been going all around Europe lately. The protests in Albania are a buildup of various problems.

[@FitnFabulousLife]

How much did it cost to buy a reasonable 2 bed apartment?

[@stuartsinclair1134]

I bought a detached house in Vlore for the same price as a garage in the UK, the new airport opening in March 2025, plus the new road linking up Montenegro and Greece. It is easy to get a residency. Just deposit 2500 euros in an account, medical insurance of 50 euros a year and a rental agreement or proof of purchase. A two-bedroom house on 500 sqm of land was 66,000 euros. The food is good, with the average restaurant charging 10 euros per person.

[@kims1912]

What website do you search to find real estate? I'm only seeing condos.

[@Fegga1955]

Thx for information.

[@Fegga1955]

Are translators and help to settle down available for expats?

[@edwardcarlton]

I lived in Tirana, Albania for 2 years, from 2000-2002. It has changed a lot since then. I was just there this past October. They are continually making improvements to Tirana. Korça is my favorite place that I have visited there. I love Albania. Having said that, Albania has a trash problem, you can't help but notice it. Also, even newer sidewalks are not well made, and many things remain unfinished. If you visit, you will notice it. The people are super hospitable. I learned a lot about hospitality from my time there.

[@edwardcarlton]

@@sm3675 Having visited a few times over the past 6 years, I have been happy to see more emphasis on not polluting, and more trashcan around Tirana. And I agree, they need to get rid of single use plastic, especially shopping bags. More paper or cloth bags for shopping would really make a difference. Ku je tani? Ku banon? Jam në South Carolina.

[@sm3675]

@@edwardcarlton I left at a very young age in 1999 for Canada. My background is from Prizren, Kosovo, but I currently I live in Toronto. It's awesome seeing so many Albanians. I've been in the Charleston area and enjoyed it.

[@alb4776]

I’m Albanian and you are right the trash problem needs to be sorted out obviously is not as bad as India or Egypt but from European standards is bad and the government need to do a lot more. There are various influences group who are pushing Albanian government to do more.

[@Fegga1955]

@@alb4776Same in Athens,Greece in summer in heatwaves.Sidewalks are so dangerous.

[@flexbrah9880]

I started my new life in Albania 1.5 years ago, and it has been nothing but amazing. I love the country. I’m afraid now that it is gaining more attention. Hope the vibe and energy of the place will remain. I have lived in Vlora and Tirana. Both are awesome, but Ofc Vlora has the beaches, which is awesome in the hot summer time 😁

[@jorgemoll5994]

Can you tell me if kids have to wear face mask during they are at school?

[@flexbrah9880]

@@jorgemoll5994 You don’t really feel covid. My polish friends daughter never wore a face mask. I personally never wear one either, except some banks wants you to. If you miss pre covid vibes and freedoms. Albania is certainly a place to go. Tho my girlfriends just said now, that her little sister, 8 yo, has to wear a mask in school, but it’s different from school to school, even class to class. :)

[@jorgemoll5994]

@@flexbrah9880 Thank you very much for the information!!

[@flexbrah9880]

@@jorgemoll5994 No problemo :))

[@johnjohnston1086]

What type of visa?

[@Danygotaworldtosee]

Agree. Was absolutely surprised and blown away by Albania!!

[@sm3675]

I'm okay with tourists and expats, but not when the only reason is because of the low cost. Albanian is a beautiful language and we are a race full of history. Please learn our language and how customs if you want to stay here in the long run.

[@edwardcarlton]

E pranoj!

[@deansawaf7056]

It’s hard to learn your language my dear. People will visit your beautiful country but they will find out that retirement isn’t easy if you don’t speak the language.

[@CheapCharlieChronicles]

Albania has always had a fiercely independent streak since the days of Skanderberg. Could be the next digital nomad hot spot, has some really nice coastal towns.

[@5ur113]

I think the next best freedom will be in South- or middle America. If everthing would be normal - you may be right.

[@5ur113]

@@KR-ln5qw Mandates and lockdowns are virtually non-existent in the whole half of the continent.

[@gary4507]

I'm a retired American looking for a second and likely permanent residence. I've lived in Germany and have family there,but wouldn't consider living there now. I've been seriously looking at Georgia and I think I would love it,but the tensions with Russia and involvement with NATO and the EU are worrisome. At first look,Albania certainly looks promising and worth exploring.

[@Karbon_Based_Life_Form]

Albanians love America and Americans. I suggest you visit to get a feel for the country.

[@airwaystravel]

Suggest you buying a property in areas such as Kukes Peshkopi Dibra etc with 30,000-50,000$ you buy a home for all life and no tax there ! Internet water and electricity cost average 50€ month if you are in home if not 0€ ! With a property US people can have 1-3 years Albanian residence paper even in schengen visit

[@healingnarcissism_]

georgia is good in part because of phage therapy (non-antibiotic antibiotics with no side effeccts) stray animals seem to be a problem most places.

[@juvede21]

Go Hungary or Poland.. close to Germany and basically each point of EU. Easy get back to US, no immigrants, stable infrastructure, not too hot climate, reasonable prices and safety. You can also easily buy house. If you make gestures and you are friendly with them they will like you.

[@lucaboggio2215]

Hi from Tirana I agree with everything on your video. I am Italian and in process of moving definitely to Albania. I will buy some property in Vlore as I want to be on coast and the fact that they are building a new airport should make it a good investment.

[@andreapatton1826]

My husband and I have been living in Tirana for the past year and have been very happy here. The costs are low. We rent a 2 bedroom 2 bath apartment in the city center for 650 USD. Dining here is pretty cheap. We split a beautiful filet mignon and a salad topped with avocado and truffles for 25 bucks! Although we are paying out of pocket, medical care is affordable too. My husband had to see the doctor and was given an ultrasound. The cost for everything - including a followup appointment was 50 USD. The people are friendly, they especially like Americans. There are streets, parks, and schools named after US presidents - even a gelateria! Who knew!!!!!! We are SLOWLY learning to speak Albanian, but English is fairly common - especially among the younger folks. The climate is fairly mild. It did snow one day last year, but it was the first snow in Tirana in 9 years. The summer was a little warmer than I like, but not awful. Overall, I highly recommend it.

[@natashamarcella11]

Where is a good site to look for local rental homes?

[@andreapatton1826]

@@natashamarcella11 We live in the area around Pazari i Ri. I like it. It's very convenient and we can walk almost anywhere we want to go so we don't need a car. Another neighborhood I like is Komuna e Paresit. It's also very convenient. Both areas are just outside the most expensive neighborhood, The Blloku. So you have easy access to some more upscale dining and shopping, but rent is cheaper. Komuna e Paresit is also close to the Grand Park which is nice. If I was doing it again I'd also think about living in Durres, a city on the coastline about 25 miles or so away. It runs little cooler in the summer than Tirana and the ferry over the Adriatic to Bari, Italy is there. Just a few ideas. Depends on personal preference. I would say that the infrastructure in general here is a little rougher than Americans are used to and when you're shopping you have to be careful of knock offs. The people are delightful and love Americans so much I cringe for fear we will let them down. All in all I have to say it's been a good move. There is a Facebook group called Expats in Albania. You might want to check that out for more insight and advice. Happy planning!!!!

[@BrightResultsMedia]

Thanks for this comment. I’ve been looking at Eastern Europe and very curious about Albania.

[@RateMyRestaurantYEG]

Wonderful presentation. Albania is now on my list of countries to explore. Tirana and Sarande really caught my eye.

[@Onehuman123]

This lady is doing a great job ! More power to you 💕🥺

[@Cindymeetsworld]

Been to Albania twice, probably a total of one month, went just about everywhere. Tirana is where it’s at. Loved everything about it. Go!

[@wnruffing]

Andrew, I hear that the town of Polgradec on Lake Ohrid is a fantastic place. The lake is one of the largest and deepest lakes in that part of East Europe; it has waves just like the ocean, but of course it’s a fresh water lake as opposed to saltwater. I hear that properties are pretty inexpensive there and it has a high-quality of life. Many people from Tirana vacation there. I’m going to check it out during our upcoming trip to Albania.

[@elo3963]

Sadife’s English is excellent!! 👏🏻 Impressive

[@PJ33333]

Would have been nice to see a map of where these cities are in relation to each other. Also average cost of living and average cost of a condo. Just one or two sentences.

[@isam7928]

Google maps!

[@flexbrah9880]

It’s super cheap. I get amazing apartment in Tirana center for 642€ including all, WiFi too. But you can get apartments with sea view all the way down to 280€, and some under :)

[@flexbrah9880]

Food is very cheap, so no worries

[@AlvinaCloete]

@@flexbrah9880 what are gyms and martial arts studios like? The fitness scene in general?

[@flexbrah9880]

@@AlvinaCloete very good :) Both in Vlora and Ofc Tirana.. :) Haven’t been to other cities gyms. MMA I know they have in Tirana, but don’t know how it is. Haven’t been there myself

[@Washitaw]

I am here in Albania 🇦🇱 right now and it is nice. Up & coming country that is good 😊 for Americans.

[@kims144]

sammie smith, I was going to ask. how are the non-whites treated? I know first hand through experience that non-whites are not always welcomed/recognized in parts of EU.

[@mendjelire8392]

They are treated fine and respectfully, especially if they are from North America they just will not marry nonwhites, everything else is fine.

[@sm3675]

@@tryingtolivethedream5277 Albanians love learning about others and are very respectful, but be wary of dating. You can potentially find a romantic partner here, but it will take a lot of time for ppl of other nationalities. Dating is easy, marriage is not.

[@alb4776]

@@kims144 tourist are fine especially American tourists not one bothers you in Albania because of your colour.

[@yvelf]

Great vid!!! I would love to visit all of these beautiful cities! Seems like a great place to start a new life!

[@flexbrah9880]

It is :)))

[@Szaroptka]

Sounds really interesting. Thank you for the video.

[@KamranPasha72]

Thank you for this video -- excited to visit Albania one day soon. Inshallah!

[@Analog_nomad01]

Looks like Saranda has already grown a lot since I lived there during the Pandemic. I would think lesser known beach areas might retain their charm a little more? Korce' is great in the Southeast as is Pogradec along the beautiful lake Ohrid (oldest lake in Europe?) The mountains in the North are also fantasic but the real attraction is the people. I cant wait to go back!

[@martingjoni109]

in the process of buying an apartment in Tirana as we speak

[@m_m_m_m_m_m_m_m_m_m_m]

Judging by the one month I stayed in Durrës (that resorts area, Near Golem), the Albanian traditional dish is pizza... Tirana was amazing though!

[@fredixhaferaj537]

Is lakror,not pizza.

[@joepschmobly]

Tirana-cold war bunker turned into a museum. I’ll plan a vacation now!

[@MeganTucker]

I am really happy in the north of Albania.

[@MR-dm1gx]

I am from M. Negro from the coast. Live in the US. I only was in Skadar. It is a famous old town on the river Boyana. The presenter was lovely and places beutiful. I know the people are friendly and eager to help. Special place defiantly!!

[@silverltc2729]

Montenegro is far better than Albania

[@jennygibbons1258]

Really interesting. Ksamil and Dhermi are my favourites in the video. Faleminderit shume per videon 👍🏾

[@Talkwithtina808]

You can take a 20 min speed boat to Greece. It cost $25.00usd🙌🏾

[@VegasNegus]

Excellent video! Andrew you recommended Albania several months back and it has since moved to the top of my slow travel the world list. Many Thx!

[@trillionairecapitalist4905]

Sadife's english is very good. I like it.

[@brentonharvey2404]

Charming Hostess! Go Albania!!

[@admindesk2760]

Very nice job! Your report makes it all seem very enticing! We will do the entire coast to decide where to plant ourselves long-term, though truth be told, there is some resistance from those who might have pre-conceived notions about growing a tech company in Albania. It would be VERY HELPFUL AND INTERESTING if you could do a video speaking about the true cost of living. Rent, utilities, groceries, health insurance for foreigners, the workforce, transport, entertainment, you know... all the usual categories. On a separate note, we would try to steal you away from Andrew if we could. You are obviously very professional and polished and obviously very fluent in English. Is it very difficult to find someone with your credentials in Albania? We hope you will do more videos in the future and thank you.

[@davidsimos]

Great video that addresses things I have often wondered as I plan a future Greek holiday with Corfu as part of the itinerary, I wondered if a similar experience can be had on the Albanian side of the water. Ksamil and Sarande look fantastic, beach stays are my type of holiday exactly. Everything over there like accommodation and food look like excellent value for money. One day I will add it onto a Corfu stay and see how similar the two places are. Thanks for the video Andrew and Sadife 🙏☺

[@anastasiosvra9024]

Trust me there is no comparison between them. Till the 90s the Albanians had Communism. If cheap prices is your primary goal sure Albania is much cheaper than Greece for vacation. If quality and beauty is your thing then there's no real dilemma here.

[@isam7928]

Thank you so much! Very beautiful country. Cognac is my favorite 😊

[@ApolloLeRoux]

Story about the two giants is beautiful

[@jamesslipsager3889]

All those places looked awesome

[@HJones-pi5bs]

Do Canadians have the same Albanian residency privaledges that Americans do?

[@Humanityleft]

Strange questions: is the water still cold in the summer? Are there affordable small plots of land available to build upon near the coast? Do they have a “farm to table” concept or are most their produce/livestock imported in from big agribusinesses? TIA

[@ericeverson5956]

My head is spinning, but I like the town with the dynamite sand beach. Excellent video with lots of good information. Peace.

[@gg13308]

Good information, Albania is on my list to visit

[@douwe4549]

And yes I have been in Albania before, just after removal and killing of Dictator Enver Hoxa, to make a journalistic photo essay. Found the place amazing in many ways, to see now the pictures of how it has developed, wow, congratulations, well done!

[@sealiferr]

Saranda! I am eye-balling 800 sq metres of front line to the sea just south of Saranda with a list price of 238,000 euro’s! It’s proximity to Corfu Airport is a bonus and both Greek and Albanian cuisines…seals the deal!

[@SabraKay]

Yep! Saranda looks beautiful I'm arriving there via Corfu in March - super excited it looks amazing.

[@alb4776]

I’m considering the same, but getting building permission might be tricky to get I’m still unclear on the building permission

[@ajcapitano2425]

Probably Durres might have potential to grow as it is also nearby the capital ..

[@gusfeuerbach2902]

Great video, really it has me more interested in Albania, a country I have looked at before but not too seriously but now considering.

[@mikem3789]

No mention of Korca?

[@domeswall]

Nice! I was hoping for more conten about Albania. Remember a clip about an incredibly cheap apartment there.

[@DmitriKartashov]

Albania looks really great tbh. Looks like its great to start a freelnace IT business there as well, but I cant seem to find any info on crypto gains taxation there. Anybody can suggest any information on that?

[@DrewNelles]

It looks very interesting, and I would love to learn more about it. I’m curious particularly about residencey options and what the business climate is there. Love the beaches Ksamil sounds particuarly lovely.

[@apegrasshoplizard]

I ❤ Albania

[@ruthmccord6313]

Me too!

[@johnryman1366]

Any place around Lake Ohrid - why not Podgorica, its great in the Spring, Summer & Fall !

[@deansawaf7056]

After living in Tirana for 4 months, I found it hard to retire or invest. Easy to get visa and reside but you will be feeling stranger and outsider all day long. As long as you are loaded with a lot of Euros 💶 and Dollars 💵, you would find people in Albania 🇦🇱 speaking your English, otherwise is better to just visit and forget investing and residing feeling alone most of time.

[@garnettplus]

I am in albania right now looking for apartments in Dhermi/Vlore and next time you make video just tell me and I´ll give you a lot of aerial footage from my drone to make a video a bit more interesting..

[@montedreams1]

Thank you (:

[@farmlandmichigan4721]

Nice place to travel, thanks for the information.

[@airwaystravel]

I am planning to transfer to Albania which part of nation is hotter ? Thanks

[@douwe4549]

What a nice women, Vlorë looks nice. But for me it all depends on if Albania will become member of the European Union, If Yes, I am not interested, as with CBDC on its way in EU and then our liberties will crushed! Any info on this matter?

[@enzyme86]

I absolutely agree. They are already a member of NATO.

[@alb4776]

Not for the next 20 years and by then Albanians will change their mind. We don’t want to adopt the euro but keep Albanian LEK. As things will get more expensive. NATO is a different story we are very close politically with the US and UK hence that’s why we joined NATO not to mention NATO saved our gooses during the Kosovo war. I don’t think you need to worry about Albania joint EU now in 15-20 years who knows but the way the world is heading is difficult to predict the future

[@douwe4549]

@@alb4776 good news.. Very good news..

[@JS-jh4cy]

Cooked cabbage pastry sounds explosive a few hours later

[@Random-l9p]

Hi I want to know the prices for 3 bed apartment in a safe neighbourhood

[@ShivaRai-ho9fc]

Please let me know how much we get rent on monthly basis

[@mxgangrel]

I can make arguments for all of them. You know I've been mentioning Albania under your videos for a while. Thanks for doing this, I want to show my wife.

[@ted1571]

Do you need vax passport for entering to restaurants? Or shops?

[@startup2017]

No.

[@maziel2]

They are not that corrupted fanatics like EU countries in that sense.

[@ted1571]

Thanks guys, Good to hear that.

[@Rosefitness38]

Will visit there soon..out of EU,yepee!

[@michaelmcshane6280]

As always, great video with good information. I am looking to visit Albania this spring.

[@rhapzodyb]

So can you buy real estate in Albania and live there part of the year on your visa free from the US, or are you REQUIRED to get the Permanent Resident Card?

[@airwaystravel]

After you buy a home In Albania Balkans (40,000-100,000€) automatically have the residence just should apply for it !

[@aresjack2810]

I would love to know more about Shkodër and the lake area in general also water sports in the area

[@australiaprisonisland9156]

Albania has come a long way since the 90's. In fact it's far more alluring than most western states that work tiresly at getting you into debt.

[@davidwhumke3406]

Dhermi is beautiful, but the mountain you have to drive over to get to it is massive and the road is very winding and slow to travel. I suspect in the winter Dhermi isn’t really easily accessible via road. Tirana, Berat and Vlore were all beautiful places to visit for different reasons. I’d recommend them for a visit to anyone. The airport in Tirana is so easy and accessible too.

[@mendjelire8392]

There is no problem in the winter as it does not snow there. The first leg of the trip to Dhermi, on the scenic route of Llogara Pass, it will soon have an alternative through a 6 km tunnel, through the mountain, that has just started to be built and it will shorten the trip by 50 minutes.

[@themorningflightinindonesi3558]

It was an amazing introduction of Albania.

[@r.davidpoehner4974]

What about Shkordra?

[@esthergarcia3177]

Any information about covid restrictions? you need the covid passport to enter to places?

[@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax]

I am surprised she didn't mention the city of Korca in the south east. The museum city of Gjirokaster in the south. Or the castle of Kruja near Tirana, wich is the castle where Gjergj Kastrioti Scanderbeg was based during his reign. Or the Albanian Alps in the north of Albania... 🤔

[@johnmonroe9942]

How is the health care in Albania for people in their 60’s so much conflicting information.

[@messenger8139]

Very much interested in both Albania and Montenegro. Also looking at Italian citizenship.

[@obaidbalutsch6191]

I think Sures will have great future….no doubt…

[@JoseGGranero]

I think I spotted you on the audience of the Vienna New Year Concert…??

[@boristheslav9414]

Finally a new country!

[@umairkhan6673]

If I am from Pakistan...which country is best for me to take nationality.....what are options for Pakistani people ?

[@clarkewi]

Awesome.

[@LangAmor]

I've been to Albania many times and also a decade ago! How are things with taxes? That will be nice to know, I hope they'll have a zero tax or low tax for freelancers, etc!

[@Onehuman123]

They do :)

[@rogerehrenberg3489]

I would like to visit them all. I would not dress up unless it's a special occasion. Showing off my attract some Unwelcome attention. Let's just say they have an unusual amount of BMW everywhere.

[@jorgemoll5994]

How much is the taxation for capital gains? Do kids wer mask in school in Albania? Thank you!!

[@ruthmccord6313]

No one wears masks. It's Albania!!!! 😍

[@jorgemoll5994]

@@ruthmccord6313 Good news. Thank you very much!!

[@lypalang]

How is the plan of building an airport in Vlore? It was contracted but then cancelled? The nature is stunningly beautiful, if only locals would learn not to trash all over and use trashbins :-)

[@lucysnorebush964]

Wtf

[@rezilandi3020]

Vlore airport is under construction

[@Carolinapetroska]

P.s. Albania is not part of Europe yet even though it has applied for its candidacy in 2009 but according to European countries, it does not meet the essential 12 points required by European parliament. It is still making tremendous efforts to be part of it. The currency is the Albanian LEK (ALL). That being said, it's still a very beautiful country where properties are still cheap compared to the rest of Europe.

[@airwaystravel]

Europe its a continent and EU (European Union) its a market ! Even UK or Norway or Rusia aren’t in EU but are of course in Europe ! However all Europe is becoming older and poorer 😢

[@celest8boom]

About the tax in Albania are cheaps ?

[@marihutten]

Make a video on the best places to live to avoid lockdowns. Seems like in some places it's gonna be stuck on this pattern of locking down every winter for all eternity (I'm in Canada).

[@maziel2]

Canadian politicians as well as EU states are lefty extremists. avoid places like that for your future if you appreciate freedom. Albania could be the answer.

[@MK-kp1us]

Im Australian so we are on the same page… I am going to Albania in March… already escaped from the Australcatraz..😎

[@aviationfansalbania2332]

Best place for retirement

[@sharonannelarkin9534]

Maybe not. Once you reach an age when health care is more likely to be an important issue, you may want access to a health care system rated higher than Albania's. (Around 85th last I knew.) At any rate, it is not one of Albania's strong points.

[@MostIntelligentMan]

love albania

[@irenabobokovic9918]

Himare?

[@jotavetres]

Please explain how is it beneficial for US citizens to reside there

[@Anonymous-dh2lt]

12 month tourist visa for US citizens. Minimal Covid restrictions. Low cost of living. Good quality of life. Residence visa not hard to get.

[@welldread]

Are there any english speaking expat communities or neighborhoods there?

[@alb4776]

1 year Visa free for Us citizens Albanians love Americans English is becoming more and more prominent especially with young people Cost of living is low In Europe and plenty of flight paths back to US

[@marialangley5528]

Great we enjoyed that. Crypto col

[@cocojumbo197]

Next: Botswana

[@Magic_10001]

looks amazing would love to visit and maybe buy a property there. I did hear that the property rights in Albania is a bit dubious and risky. IF anyone can confirm would be appreciated. TY

[@rid.h.tom.4296]

If you buy through proper channels you should be all right. As of now, it looks like Vlora is a bargain. For a Westerner, Saranda is great too. Not to ignore the upcoming billion dollar transformation of Durres in the next 2-4 years. Btw, I was born in Albania but have been living in the US since I was a teen (in my mid-40s now) and these are the towns I am looking at for myself.

[@alb4776]

Well there is always risk everywhere even in the UK I had a problem when considering buy an investment property. As long as you do your due diligence and get a local lawyer to do all the check. The government have really crack downs on irregularities now. You agree a price, you pay a deposit or full money that is held by the lawyer or Notary then when the certificate of property or deeds arrive to your lawyer from the local land office then the lawyer transfer your money to the seller. Also the lawyer will do due diligence on that property with land registry to make sure everything checks out

[@Magic_10001]

@@alb4776 TY Alb. And no real risk of Government confiscation? I heard this was a former problem under communist rule over there?

[@alb4776]

@@Magic_10001 haha no that doesn’t happen anymore Albania is liberal democracy and capitalistic. The scenario you mentioned happened during communism era in the 60s and 70s. You can’t just confiscate people properties and houses is illegal. There are occasions that if your property is on a way of a major project like building a highway the government will make you an offer based on market price for that property. But they can’t just confiscate it that is illegal under Albania law and EU law which Albania has singed in to

[@Magic_10001]

@@alb4776 Thanks so much for confirming Alb. I am going to check Albania out. Looks so beautiful there.

[@EvanM-z9o]

With a social security disability income of only 1200 a month, where is best to rent an apartment Dec 2024? My primary needs: quiet, safe, 900 square feet, reliable appliances and reliable utility service such as internet, hot water, lights. I have read that air pollution is severe and that the electricty goes dead all the time, is that true? I am not interested in being close to tourist areas, but access to vehicle fuel and secure parking for a moped, and access to a grocery store are essential. Ideal situation would be to live in a building with other Americans who intend to stay permanently. Big bonus if there were room to have a small garden. Is it true you have to get a bank account, but banks won't open an account for Americans any more, due to money laundering? How severe, really, is the gang/mafia/drugs problem?

[@runderwo]

How is crime and political corruption compared to e.g. Bulgaria or Romania?

[@alb4776]

Unfortunately corruption is present but at high levels and hidden. However that is changing with the new anti Corruption organisation SPAK . I would imagine things would be similar with Bulgaria and Romania

[@msaylorBTC100M]

nice thumbnail

[@UsernamerAlreadyTakn]

Who is that

[@brendan1675]

Vax passports?

[@HomeJames-t3p]

Bari Italy

[@silverltc2729]

I couldn't think of anywhere worse to live to be honest.

[@roolentodd395]

This is an incredibly stupid comment. You clearly haven't explored much of the world if you seriously think that. Just look at the Human Development Index, and compare Albania to the rest of the world. Congratulations on showing your ignorance, I guess.