What Does $500 Get You In Albania? | 20 Year Old Digital Nomad

Is this penthouse worth it in Vlorë, Albania? If you're new, I'm a 20 year old digital nomad and I've moved to Vlorë, Albania for the next 3 months! More Albania videos coming soon ᵕ̈
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See you next Sunday :)

[@karlyrodriguez7835]

Beautiful penthouse and gorgeous oceanview 😍 Enjoy Isa 🏝️ 😎

[@isabellerdgz]

Thank you! 🤗

[@PJ33333]

Wow I’m in shock. I can’t even find this in Thailand for the same price. I’ve never seen a terrace so big and even with a hot tub! I’ve been looking at Albania because of the long term stay for Americans.

[@NPCTE23]

Should be noted that this is off-season. When summer comes, this would be much more expensive.

[@PJ33333]

@@NPCTE23 Good to know

[@TravelerJerryLee]

In the future when doing reviews you should include Wifi speed, distance to market or beach, etc. Good not bad video.

[@curthale8605]

I pay 860 for a shoe box in Pennsylvania ! I love your place and would be outside when there!

[@user-eg9oy9hi7k]

Wow sounds like amazing value. You presented it really well - very professional - well done! Would love to see anything & everything you can post. Albania is high on my must visit list!

[@isabellerdgz]

Thanks so much! More Albania content to come soon. Hope you have a good time when you visit :)

[@md.fakhrulislam285]

Great videos for great country. I like albania very much

[@isabellerdgz]

Thanks! I'm liking it too :)

[@cynthiakelly9621]

love your place, thank you

[@jonassilva376]

Been contemplating going to Albania after Thailand. I think this video may have helped me decide

[@isabellerdgz]

Hope you enjoy it! Vlorë has been lovely :)

[@jonassilva376]

@isabellerdgz Would it be possible to get the airbnb link for your condo?

[@MarkMoran10]

Im currently working digitally from Vlore Albania, my 5 bed apartment is $500 per month also but yours is more modern than mine Isabelle. Albania is a lovely place to visit even live if anyone is thinking about it, although alot of my friends in the UK where shocked I decided to come here maybe Albania gets bad press but I love it.

[@isabellerdgz]

$500 for a 5 bedroom is amazing! Completely agree, Vlorë is beautiful and feels incredibly safe.

[@jeremy_jenn]

I am planning on coming over in Jan 2025. If you don't mind me asking, where did you find your 5 BR for $500/mo? I have a family of 4 that will be coming over.

[@MarkMoran10]

@@jeremy_jenn Hi, I think i must of said it wrong in my post on Isabelles video. I am in an apartment that sleeps 5 not 5 bedrooms. It has 2 bedrooms with a double & single bed in each room. Best spot in town though, town center Vlora and a balcony that gets sun all day long. I have actually done a video for my youtube channel just been to busy to upload, when I do I will message you.

[@User12345fan]

The brits are scapegoating Albanians there and you must speak up to your compatriots. Don’t say I don’t know why, but fight back and tell them they are wrong about Albanians and Albania.

[@Splittechfeelings]

This looks amazing. I've wanted to move from the USA to Europe for a long time. Albania is looking more and more like the place to be.

[@isabellerdgz]

And US passport holders get to stay for a whole year - it's a great option :)

[@unrealenginedevplus]

Best part of your apartment is the sea view and very attractive. I think you are lucky to have your morning and evening in this such a beautiful top sea view. Easy to refresh your mind and body. Sounds awesome.

[@isabellerdgz]

Absolutely, the views were incredible! Thanks for watching :)

[@unrealenginedevplus]

@@isabellerdgz ❤Please make more videos

[@porquee]

If you check out any cool nature spots around there that would be cool too, love the ocean view

[@isabellerdgz]

Definitely will in an upcoming video!

[@livinfreeflow]

Hi lovely! This place is so great!! So funny as we visited Vlore last year and also had this apartment saved on Airbnb as one of our options, but ended up booking another place instead. Just curious how you were able to get this price on Airbnb, did you negotiate for a better deal for 3 months? Because now when we look at the listing on Airbnb, the monthly price (for 1 month in Nov) is $1400. Would love to know if you have some hack we're unaware of, hehe! ✨🙌 Thanks for showing us around 😃

[@isabellerdgz]

Hi! I didn't negotiate and don't have any special airbnb hack (though i wish i did). Earlier today I checked the price and it was $500 but now I see it has shot up like crazy.. They must have changed it due to demand 😬

[@livinfreeflow]

@@isabellerdgz haha oh wow, I see! they should give you a commission lol ;)

[@ReallyHappened]

Wow what a gorgeous apartment and great sunsets, fantastic! How far is it from Tarana, the capital?

[@isabellerdgz]

150km - Less than 2 hours by car/bus

[@issueBucks]

You should visit Malta next! We've got great beaches all round. Been living here as a digital nomad for 6 months now

[@isabellerdgz]

I've been to Valletta. Any other spots you'd recommend in Malta?

[@issueBucks]

@@isabellerdgz Gozo -- I live there, it's quiet and blissful! I got a sea and country side views. Comino island is also pretty amazing.

[@issueBucks]

@@isabellerdgz If you like to party you can go to Paceville too

[@isabellerdgz]

Thank you for the recs! Will look into those :)

[@User12345fan]

@@issueBuckshow much are you paying?

[@thetravelingkittens1393]

Great video! How far in advance did you rent this place? I’m trying to find it for next year but maybe it’s rented long term?

[@isabellerdgz]

I booked it 5 months before check-in for a 3 month stay. There's long term availability starting in October of this year and weeks open between now and then. DM me on IG @isabellerdgz and I can share the host's info. It's a company that owns several villas here so you could get an even better price booking directly with them :)

[@minttrax]

Ill get my coat... that looks all kinds of epic

[@MRZE506]

I love it another canadian nomad. Im currently nomadin in bueno aires argentina i really want to try europe maybe next year just dont know how the timezone situations would work

[@isabellerdgz]

European timezone isn't too bad with American work hours - you basically just work in the evening and have your mornings free. How are you liking Buenos Aires? Thinking of spending some time there next year :)

[@MRZE506]

@@isabellerdgz gotcha will try it out next year Regarding BA argentina i will start of wit this when i came to the country as a black canadian men i heard the rumor of racism people are cold not friendly all these negative things about the country so i came here just to see it for my self for a week and i fell inlove sofar im 3 months its like toronto in the summer time beautiful park, clean air, subway and great bus system, safe like really safe as well as huge i did patagonia all the way to the nothsalt flat and desert near the border with bolivia flight are cheap within the country as u travel to different region u notice the people change more brown skin in the north west chilean people in the west and swiss and germans in the south will be out next months as i got to check out peru but ya HIGHLY recommend it also 2hr ahead of estern time which works best for me. huge nomad community u will make tons of friends in less then a week, check out the fb on whats app group so many things to do loool sorry for the rant i truly love this city but i cant see my self calling it home as lool i think in 3 month here i seen 11 black folks so i need a place i could blend in but u will love it alot of colombian peruvian and mexican here

[@isabellerdgz]

Sounds amazing, glad to hear you're enjoying it and having a good time!

[@DeanRamser]

Another excellent and informative video, Isabelle! We are considering starting a Nomad Traveling Lifestyle. After our first 6 months in Ukraine, Poland, and Estonia, our next plan is to visit non-Schengen countries Albania, Montenegro, and Turkey. Do you think these countries deserve equal consideration, one month each, in Aug-Sep-Oct? After 90 days in non-Schengen, on to Italy, France, and Spain. Thanks! Dean & Cindy

[@isabellerdgz]

Hi Dean & Cindy! Glad it was informative :) Albania has been beautiful though I can't speak as much on Montenegro and Turkey since I haven't been yet. From my perspective, Albania and Montenegro are more relaxing destinations while there seems to be a lot more to do in Turkey so personally, I would do a 3 week Albania, 3 week Montenegro, 6 week Turkey split. Hope you have a great time!

[@albusha5150]

Isn't it interesting my fellow Albanians leaving Albania and moving to Canada some of them settled in Toronto and a Canadian girl from Toronto moves to Albania! Come and translate that? Good luck to you in my country. Yep, the apartment seems great just don't understand the builder why would you have so much space in living area and have a tiny kitchen? Yes, that view is priceless. Enjoy your stay.

[@isabellerdgz]

Haha yea, it's reversed. Thank you, your country's beautiful!

[@CiaobellaAmour]

Very beautiful ❤. How long will you be living there? Why did you choose such large place? Simply curious...

[@isabellerdgz]

Thank you! I'm here for 3 months. It hasn't felt oversized since it's only 1 bedroom :)

[@redinarasha3229]

We don't build small spaces,. In fact I was shocked when I moved in England, oh dear God. Small and old rooms . 😢 Studio flat £1000 -1200 this 10 years ago. Now don't even think to rent in London. So we'll done to you living a Vlore. Everything is good there, food, weather, people,sea, Just enjoy

[@isabellerdgz]

Haha I think I'm used to the tiny Toronto condos and yea I noticed London flats were tiny when I lived there. Thank you!

[@Paul-cg1bn]

Wow! I think $500 for a penthouse is a steal! How did you find a place like that? Did you connect with a realtor? What will you do when your tourist visa/passport expires? Or are you a resident? Sorry, so many questions. I ask because I'm going there next year and may potentially make Albania my new home. Sold everything and am just traveling. Currently in SE Asia. Would love to be able to communicate with you more about Albania and your experience. Not sure how to leave my email or whats up app contacts without getting it getting pulled. Maybe you're not even interested, and that's okay too. If I don't ask, I'll never know. Thanks for your video!

[@isabellerdgz]

I found it on airbnb. This particular apartment got a bunch of demand a few months ago and they raised the prices but there are still great prices in the area. I actually left Albania already - only had 90 days since I'm not a US citizen. Here's my instagram - @isabellerdgz or email - [e-mail] if you have any questions :) Enjoy SE Asia!

[@fredrikbergquist5734]

Hi looks wonderful, how did you find it? Can you rent it all year round?

[@isabellerdgz]

Hi Fredrik. I found it on airbnb and yes, you'd be able to rent for an entire year with the host.

[@famvesel7291]

sounds great and affordable. how did you find it? through an agent, online, word of mouth? how much will be rent on high season? thanks and enjoy albania

[@isabellerdgz]

Airbnb. Same price year-round. Thank you!

[@User12345fan]

High season that will easily be 7000$ a month

[@leeniemann7955]

​@@isabellerdgzhow can it be the same price during high season? I read another comment where you said it Sky rocketed after you did video.

[@isabellerdgz]

@@leeniemann7955 Yes, it used to be $550/month year-round. Now it's still a constant price year round but the price is higher.

[@sirgalahad1470]

When I go to Europe and work remote, my US company makes me work the 8am-5pm CST hours in the US. So, in Europe, I work like 3pm-midnight. How about your hours ?

[@isabellerdgz]

I've been working part-time so my hours have been completely flexible but when I go back to full-time it'll be the same schedule as you

[@ag5688]

This place would have been 300usd 5 years ago but the Americans and Western Europe are flooding in Albania increasingly the prices., 500usd is lot for Albania

[@beaulong]

Ive definitely got albania on my radar. But i think all these great places are a one off. Am i wrong?

[@isabellerdgz]

When I was booking on airbnb, I saw even lower prices but I wanted the massive terrace :)

[@MrDozer120]

How did you go about finding this place?

[@isabellerdgz]

I found it on Airbnb

[@freestrike2000]

So, how did you find the apartment? What made you decide on Vlore?

[@isabellerdgz]

I found it on Airbnb. I wanted a coastal town in Albania so I was between Vlorë and Sarandë. I ended up just picking the best airbnb between the two cities.

[@freestrike2000]

@@isabellerdgz Why don't you become an affiliate and post links to the apartments in the description?

[@isabellerdgz]

@@freestrike2000 airbnb closed their affiliate program from what I understand

[@stancimarch3236]

Is it the same price year round?

[@isabellerdgz]

It was, but they increased the price last week. I think they got a lot of interest in the place 😬

[@Traveler-PKK]

How did you find this place? Did you use airbnb or FB Market place ....?

[@isabellerdgz]

I found it on airbnb

[@historyatourhouse]

@@isabellerdgz Follow-up to the previous question: is the rate you stated for off season only? Also, is it listed as a daily place on Airbnb and you just worked out a deal with the owner? We did that in Montenegro. Just wondering, because we are coming to Albania and want to start connecting with owners. Any tips would be appreciated.

[@isabellerdgz]

@@historyatourhouse Same price year-round. I paid the whole thing on Airbnb but I needed a short extension and did that directly with the host. If you dm me on IG (@isabellerdgz) I can send you the link to the host's website. It's a travel agency so it's pretty safe to book with them directly.

[@historyatourhouse]

Cool. @sharlemond will dm you. 🙂

[@davidh7799]

I want to come to Albania. You have so much space there, can I move in, and then split the rent with you?

[@MrJoseTiger]

What country is this and what part?

[@isabellerdgz]

Vlorë, Albania :)

[@smellslikeair8928]

How do you navigate in the albanian society like ordering food, servies, ect without speaking albanian?

[@isabellerdgz]

A lot of people I interacted with spoke English or Italian (in Vlorë specifically). Luckily I speak Spanish and have done some Duolingo Italian so I was able to somewhat communicate with most people. Worst case, you pull up the Google Translate app but I didn't need to in Albania.

[@keithcarman2776]

how do you search for apartments overseas? Is there a particular vendor you trust? Thank you.

[@isabellerdgz]

Hey Keith. I've only used Airbnb over the last 3 years. Nothing but great experiences so far :)

[@theresewheeler1498]

Where exactly in Albania you find this cheap penthouse

[@isabellerdgz]

Vlorë - it's beautiful!

[@sureshsangwan6991]

How much your property

[@isabellerdgz]

I paid about $550 usd/month including utilities on airbnb.

[@theresewheeler1498]

$500 a month . Is it for real

[@isabellerdgz]

Yes! It's actually about $550 and includes utilities as well :)

[@ItalianPropertyTours]

You should have rounded the price to $200 instead the real price you’re paying. $200 sounds better.

[@isabellerdgz]

Sounds less like rounding and more like lying lol

[@ItalianPropertyTours]

@@isabellerdgz all jokes aside, think your channel is great, keep it up. I love channels that are real and transparent. Where you off to next? Anywhere?

[@sd6458]

Not to be rude but do your parents help support you? I see you don't have many subscribers and I wonder how people support themselves? Do you do other type of work? Just wondering?

[@isabellerdgz]

Not rude, no worries. I work remotely for a software company - youtube doesn't pay me I just make videos for fun :)

[@Talkwithtina808]

No one has chickens. They belong to the streets😂

[@Cesar82nd]

Wow. How are the people?

[@isabellerdgz]

Kind and eager to help :)

[@Cesar82nd]

@@isabellerdgz I am going to Iloilo ph, and will visit thailand. ❤️

[@isabellerdgz]

@@Cesar82nd Hope you have a great time!