Staying with a Family in Kosovo (Mountain Village)
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- čas přidán 22. 06. 2024
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A huge thank you to Ariu Gueshouse in Reka e Allages, in the Rugova Valley of Kosovo, for your wonderful welcome. These guys fed me, hosted me, clothed me (actually, lol!) and I'm happy I can share some of their life with you 🙏
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I am also Serbian but this people have pure souls and sincere smiles i respect them really for their hard work and no matter where we live , we must to respect good thinks and good peoples , history of our conflict needs to desapear and we must go on.
Fatijie was so honored and humble. The look on her face when she gave Eva the gift said it all. This old world hospitality is a rare find.
Still today you do find this what you talk about here and that's in Mexico. Been there many times with many people and wow, only after like a day being with them you feel like they are your family. So friendly and giving. It's a different story in Scandinavia I visited. Ok, they are somewhat friendly and nice also but o no, never this same as what there people and the Mexicans are. Gosh, even at many hotels in Scandinavia, beside you rent a room you need to pay for your car parking extra also WHAT...................What;s up with that ! Ok, enough said.
@@tcb1017 Unfortunately that's how we Scandinavians are. Here it's pretty much the 'fend for yourself' kind of vibe. We're often very sceptical of strangers and like to keep people at a distance. Not sure if you have seen the memes about Scandinavians standing far apart waiting for the busses, but it's really true. Of course not all people are hostile or sceptical but the majority absolutely is. Has a lot to do with our culture. We're not really giving off any warmth, which can be found in the weather we experience during the colder times of year. I'd say Scandinavia is a great destination if you wanna see a lot of nature and different kinds of weather. The history is pretty great too, if one is a fan of a little history. However, it's not something I'd recommend if you're looking for cheery inviting people. What I'm trying to say is, from an early age we learn that the best thing is if we are as independent as possible so we don't have to ask for help. It's valued a lot, so for those having trouble with it will find it rather hard to live and given the support needed. That's why for example disabled people have it really really hard to get by, because they're seen as disposable and not worthy. So yeah, individualism is cheered for, while collectivism is seen as something that shouldn't be strived for. From having watched a lot of travel videos, I'd say the warmer the country, in terms of weather, the friendlier the people.
@@maddiecrochet Very, very good point I know and understand.
As a guy from kosovo i can confirm that 90% of the people are friendly and very humble and hospitality towards tourists is very common
It also helps that Eva is about one of the most humble, likeable, and respectable people ever. Her genuine nature shines through and people see that. ❤️
I am Serbian, but watching that good people there is like that I watch my own family. Wish there were never a war and no century of hate between us so we can live in peace with each others. I know I am dreamer.
I am Albanian and I am hoping the same as you do :)
I am Albanian My Opinion Is
We Had Enough Wars In Balkans
Our Children Should Be Friends And Not Enemies.
Respect For Nice People All Around Balkans.
Hope no more war anywhere in the world. Peace from Indonesia, my friends 🇮🇩
I like your comment
From a kosovaAlbanian
As a Mexican I appreciate your words. We need more peace in the world.
Thank you and good luck. 👍
I was in Kosovo 1999-2000 and then 2004-2005, really missed people met out their. falomenderit for everything.
Thank you so much!
Fetija is such an amazing woman ❤
She is so sweet, humble and loving. Love to meet her someday.
👍ماشاء الله
im a cook and a baker and i can tell you, there is nothing simple about this food! amazing work, this lady is a chef.
Are you not a Chef yourself?
I live in Kosovo 🇽🇰
And this makes me so happy and proud that a lot of people are respecting and loving our country
I love kosovo from Pakistan 🥰🥰🥰
Une jam sqipe nga kosova 🇽🇰🇽🇰🇽🇰🇽🇰🇦🇱
İ like the country it's very beautiful with a nice people i wish i will visit it one day i bring my salutation from Algeria 🇩🇿❤️🇽🇰
The way Fatijie looked at you, brought such happiness to me. I am a cold person who rarely ever cries. However, the way she looked at you while she handed off the ladle, brought happy tears to my eyes.
Fetije is sooo sweet! Oh how I love her. She’s always smiling and hugging and kissing you, like a sweet and caring mother. 😍
I’m always watching you every friday night, Eva. Be safe on the road.
- Cristina from Philippines 🇵🇭
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- Bung from Uzbekistan
Hi kabayan...
I love Fetije! ♡
I hop on this message which already says all I wanted to say.
Matias from Argentina!
Great mom from Malaysia
I just find it amazing how she is always such a bright light and completely independent. Doing what she wants with her life. So inspiring! 💕🌸💕
💫🦋🌍🙏
@@sojankattilparambilsecretf1339 Greetings from Poland 😃 and my small channel
I read “completely independent” in her cute little accent hahah
@@agnesskibicka thank God bless you
Sister 👑💫🦋🌍🙏
i think most people in the past were nomads. it's a lost art.
I am Bosnian, but my great grandfather was Gorani from Prizren. I have heard many stories about the Sar Planina mountain and I look forward to visiting Kosovo someday.
sharr..
What lovely people. So caring, hard working, and real.
The family is so kind that they treat the guest as a family member like they treat Eva like her daughter. I will love to visit the guest house as it will make me like family surrounding ❤️
Fetije seems like such a beautiful person. I teared up when she gave you that gift when you left. Her face when she's giving it to you and her smile! I want to visit. Seems like an amazing experience!
Same with me. This video was very moving.
Me too ❤️
The bond you formed with Fiteje is so beautiful! She has the soul of a mother
The daughters so pretty and Fetije is clearly an angel, bless that family, another inspiring video Eva keep it up!
Omg i LOVE that lady who owned that place. She really treated you like a daughter eh?! I would love to stay there
1000%.
The funny thing is😅 In Kosovo the wife owns everything, you only pay it 😅 even your soul she owns, you just wear it in your body, which btw they also own 😅🙌😂
Come, I'm from NY, and this is how you get a treat by all Albanians; first, they welcome u in and then feed you and then very last ask you where are you from.
Nice video!never been in Kosovo,but maybe i am gonna visit this country one day.Have a nice day good people all over the world!😆
Back in 2017 I went to Gjakova in Kosovo to make a film for my CZcams channel and I fell in love with the people and the country.They have had so much hardship with the war and lost so many young people it really got to me. We visited places where every male from the youngest to oldest had been killed but even with this history everyone was so welcoming. It is a fascinating country to explore and should be on everyone bucket list of unspoilt places to visit.
Thanks Eva for bringing back the lovely memories of Kosovo and making me wanting to visit there again.
Thank you for the Kind words, Please you do not need to Visit Kosovo come as in your Home.
Thank you for these wonderful words!
Yes I went with my ex who was herself a refugee and her family who came back to Kosovo. In 2013 I visited for 3 weeks in a poor village in the mountains and we ate everything with wood fire cooking heat during the cold winter. It really made me appreciate what I have in america.
I also went to some villages so war torn that people were living out of half blown out houses and I was seeing them hanging out in there living rooms in the freezing cold winter and these people here in the US complain smh
@@jakelamota1893 Yes we forget as we live in our nice warm, secure houses here in UK and US what the people in counties like Kosovo and Ukraine have gone through and in the case of Ukraine are going through. It is not until you visit these places you realise how lucky we are. As I get older I get more and more disillusioned with human beings and how they behave to each other.
Thank you for inviting us to Fetije and her family and showing us all the love they put into serving sojourners that often only stay for a night! This is so rare in our society where everything has to be fast and efficient. Very inspiring!
Showing how she made that flia and really immersed how it’s done and not just few snaps to show on cam is a testament of how real her videos are. I love her for always showing the real side of everything and not pretend it’s perfect. Keep doing what you do Eva!
Fetije reminds me of my mother who sadly passed. She is so hospitable, kind and the effort she puts into making all the epic food for the guest is amazing. So much gratitude for the whole family to build a rest stop for all the tired hikers passing through. Hopefully one day i can hike that beautiful area and be hosted by the Family.
MAY YOUR MOM BE BLESSED
Just do it, where you from? Its verry cheap to fly to Kosovo😃 and in Kosovo it self its also everything pretty affordable, the food and all. Google can tell you all you need. Actualy you have still good weather for mabe 2 few weeks and than your next chance is in the next june - september. But be prepaired for high temperature like over 40 degrees celsius.
Qfar familje mikpritse dhe e bukur 🇽🇰🇽🇰❤️❤️ thank you for sharing with us Eva.
Po na shqiptart gjithmon mikun e mir e kemi prit mir
I'm just sitting at my desk and realizing how beautiful this world is. maybe your videos will bring me a second chance to explore it. Thank you Eva for everything
Hello
I was in Kosovo near Pristina in 2000 / 2001 for a humanitarian mission.
After the chaos of war , the life always takes back its rights.
Thanks for this video 🙏👍
"humanitarian reasons" l heard this all along from occupiers whether fake missionaries or mercenary NATO troops that forcefull occupied the place and still do. All you did was destroy the moral fabric of this place and its people and created more chaos. Get lost!
"I think the meaning of being successful is having a purpose in your life".
True words ❤️🌙
But yet she wanders aimlessly and films it as her "purpose" 🤔
@@joebill663 aimlessly.??
Bro she is successful, happy. This is aimless?
@@mishalahmed7343 well happy is what she shows and what sells but the attention grabbing culture we have all created and supported is hollow and I wouldn't say has much aim other than the downward spiral of civilization. But she's cute and fun so let's keep watching :)
@@joebill663 How jejune.
@@joebill663 giving happiness and smiles to someone is not at all 'aimless'.
Eva this is one of your best video, your narration is simply fantastic. Your videography is class apart and every day how this hardworking woman Fetije does her chores. Eva your smile is as bright as sunshine. Keep smiling.🕊️
Eva what a beautiful lady and her family, you just could see the love and warmth she gives. I wish her and her family all the best.
Beautiful Kosovo with the most beautiful mountains in the world ... I visited all the mountains in Rugova
Bravo ❤️
The Lady was very humble and very sweet..
After English classes that's what I need; Eva's videos as a source of relaxing, different environment. I outright confess that I close my eyes and enjoy how she describes each video.🥰 Thanks AGAIN beautiful Eva!!!
czcams.com/video/brJgequN2cYh/video.htmlhx
@Evelyn Alvarracin You watch Eva's videos with your EYES CLOSED??? That just completely blew my mind!
Your English is great, the classes have worked 👍🏼Keep practicing and chatting with English speakers so you don't loose all that hard work.
don't keep your eyes closed all the time, the visual completes the experience :)
@@littletennessee5675 hahaha!! I mean, it is a way (to me) to say that I really ENJOY with her descriptions and because, after all, I find it extremely helpful to IMPROVE my English ;)
REPUBLIC OF KOSOVO IS AN AMAZING STATE, THANKS FOR VISITING US!
Serbia, you mean.
@@onlythetruth2554 no i mean Kosova, the second state of Albanians 🇦🇱 🇽🇰
@@shpendrrahmani416 Kosova does not exist. It's made up name. There is Kosovo and Metohija and it's the southern province of Serbia. Wherever you look around Kosovo and Metohija you will see Serbian churches and monasteries. It's Serbia!
@@bigdeal47 nice dream
@@onlythetruth2554 Kosovo you mean
I have been born and raised just 20km from Rugova and I miss so much my hometown. That bread, Flia and Speca I love it.
Thank you for being so nice and unbiased.
Very cool video. I was in Kosovo in 2002 as part of the US peacekeeping forces. I remember driving up a mountain to a reach one of our station. I am glad to see Kosovo is doing better.
Thank you for your service sir.
From Kosovo
Thank You.❤️
Kosovo has been swallowed up by the new world order unfortunately. And if you don't know what that means....💣
Your content about Kosovo is amazing and commendable. The family you lived with are nice and hospitable. Thank you for sharing this video to us..❤️
My sweetheart was from Kosovo. She passed away in 2007. Kosovo made me watch your video. Brava!
Beautiful video. My mother was born in Rugova. Thank you for documenting your stay in that beautiful land.
That food looks amazing! What a beautiful place to rest and recover!
Great video, that food looked amazing!
I like the shape of your head Dustin and your name 🥰
I miss the old style of Eva... I prefer the old one...It takes long time now, to release the new Vlog..........
Amazing place Eva
@@orderoftheangels7751 thanks 😀
wow,dustin backpack youre here too,im one of your avid viewers
Eva, as I watched this episode, my thoughts were, why does there have to be war. Why so much turmoil. Why can't we just all live in peace and love. I'm teary eyed. This family fell in love with you within only two days. I felt it coming through my little computer screen. Thank you Eva for putting so much effort into creating these masterpieces for us.
I was deployed there in 2002, thought the country was absolutely gorgeous! Watching your video shows me that they have come a long way! I was mostly in Kamenica. Thanks for the video
Thank you for your service sir!
Thanks for beeing in Republic of Kosovo , by the way im from Kamenica and was always happy to see your troops there
🇽🇰🇽🇰🇦🇱🇦🇱❤️❤️
A million “thank you’s” Eva for sharing this incredible experience with us. 💕
Lovely Kosovo and lovely people 💕much love from Croatia😍🥰
Veliki pozdrav za Hrvatsku
@@fatossi75 Hvala 🤗
Ja sam iz Splita
👍
Amazing video in amazing place with amazing people🇽🇰!
une po dime tradition Kosoves, dhe po due shume❤ Po kam Familie te Kosova! A la pak po shkoj! Dhe po due po rrhi per 3 moi ❤
This is so incredible! What an amazing family! What a feast! If only I could taste the Flija.
If you’re in London or NYC you could probably find an Albanian restaurant to try the flija. It’s 100% worth it.
@@alb0zfinest Thanks for the information. Much appreciated.🙏
Eva... you are making me fall in live with eastern europe and MY GOD you make me want to just pack my bag and leave to see these places.
Thank you so much for this and for you joy and smile, you are an inspiration for all of us travelers and overlanders.
Ahhh Fetije is so sweeet, a typical Albanian mother thinking the whole world are her kids 🥺❤️
oh kush i ka nonat ma tmirat ❤️
I am from Kosovo, and although I prepare mos these dishes on my ownthis in my cabin in the woods of Kosovo, I would actually like to dine at their place, hopefully this summer when i go home.
And that “bravo Eva” was so beautiful, almost like a mother teaching her daughter!
This is why Kosovo is so special ❤️
Nothing like freshly made food. Everything looks delicious. You are blessed to have such a kind host. God bless
I realized something, I cry in every single video of you, I think is emotion, inspiration, hope in the people! Thank you Eva for this amazing content.
Mee too 😪
Yes, me too!
yes it happens to me often also. i don't know why but i guess it is due to a feeling of some deep pain (or love for all or what?) in her voice and on her face. this woman is a mystery i am unable to decode yet.
Sherry for me its because I grew up in that region, my grandma raised me. It was a very simple life, we did not have much but there was always plenty of hugs and kisses. Plenty of food, friends and happiness. Today I have it all but missing the simplicity of the love and genuine love that those people show. I am lonely and sad in comparison. I dont know if that makes sense. That lady reminds me of what I miss.
Same!! 😊🙏😂
It’s so heartwarming and touching to see this family take you in as a daughter. I’d love to visit that place one day to try the flia and explore the mountains.
Its actualy so easy affordable for everybody to do it, and our mountains all over Kosovo are really really killing beautiful relaxing, the track those hikers made for example.... It really stoning you some times in some areas, looking like in moovies and really breathtaking mountain valleys 🥰 as a hiker you would never regret a trip to Kosovo😇
Eva transcends several languages with just her smile and her attitude.
Three Cheers for Fetije! Eva's got this unique ability to source out these hidden gems. Good on ya mate!
fetije really treated you like a daughter... bless her soul. theres a happy garden in her heart❤❤
The sweetest most welcoming family I’ve seen in your video so far.
I am so jealous of the bread and butter. Thank you, for sharing.
Nice to see some parts of Kosovo. I was there in 2007-2008 as a UN peacekeeper. Keep safe Eva.
Hello, Thank you for a wonderful video! As an old man in his late 70's, I found the video is full of many insightful and fascinating perceptions! I am always grateful for your attention and your time in producing/editing such fabulous videos!
What a beautiful and warm family - such a pleasant visit Eva! I had a smile on my face the whole time watching it. Thank you for sharing 😘🙏
It's amazing, you can feel the love coming true the TV or phone or whatever you are watching this on. It feels really good. Great video!
the lady who hosted the tourist and cooked was really lovely and I could feel a lot of love in her making of food and the way she treated Eva was just like a mom ... thats something rare ...💕
Beautiful video Eva, what an amazing family, I really enjoy how respectful you present. Safe Travels
I've been having some bad days lately but watching your videos the energy in them, this family story, everything, brings a big smile on my face and a hope and love in this life
thank you Eva for every single story you've ever shared to us, they really brings hope and piece inside of me
It is a beautiful pastoral place of rest and peace. Very kind hosts too
Very Gracious.
Good job little girl ! Thank you for sharing.
totally amazed by the host that's quite a meal she prepared, outstanding!
Wow, they are a tough and absolutely gorgeous family! Thank you for sharing a bit of their lives/your life with us Eva! Great travels to you :D
That's how Albanians and mainly all Balkan people are. Their life is not easy, but they face every difficulty without fear. It makes you tough, naturally.
Your videos genuinely make my day so much better! Thank you Eva🥰🥰
I so wish I had met a young woman like you when I was young. Your humanity blows me away as is your capacity to care and respect.
Best video I’ve seen in a long time. Your stay there is the definition of truly experiencing another culture. Bravo!
I love Fetija's warmth and friendliness! What an incredible and talented woman!
You are living so many people's dream Eva. Thank you so much for the lovely videos.
Wow! I liked this episode so much. So much warmth throughout.
Loved this video. The family was so loving and beautiful inside and out!
Eva, first off, thank you for sharing this wonderful experience. I have never felt so involved in your video and how emotional it must have been for you when you left. Keep up the wonderful video and I wish you happiness and success in your amazing adventures. Live the life!
what a wonderful time . Enjoyed so much. Appreciate what we have and how others live in our world
This is very heartwarming. My tears awwwww
Wonderful! I totally enjoyed watching this episode. Keep it up, Eva!
Eva is so inspiring 💕 so brave 🙏🏼🤩❤️ what a beautiful place 💕
Yehey another vlog. Always waiting for your vlog Ms. Eva 😍 keepsafe
these videos of yours, Eva, are my favorite. I love seeing the humble beautiful people you stay with
I love love love LOVE your videos Eva! Thank you so much. I really look forward to them!
Absolutely gorgeous story this family lives. Thankyou for sharing it with us.
Thank you Eva for another amazing video. That family was beautiful. The mother's kindness shown out of her the entire time. I understand why you ended up staying a week!
Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience! You do such a great job taking us with you on your travels!
You never fail to make me fall in love with the family you immerse with and the life they lead ... in every village you end up to.
WOW ! SUCH A BEAUTY AND HOMEY PLACE..! THANKS EVA FOR THIS WONDERFUL VLOG ! THE HOSTS WERE VERY HOSPITABLE ! MORE VLOGS ..!😘💚💝🙏
“Bravo Eva”
That was another great episode, this family were amazing. Totally agree with you on the fact about looking from the outside of this kind of life, how it make people want to switch positions. I don’t think this kind of life is for everyone. I got to experience a little this year after buying our village house….and it is hard work. Next year we will try to go in with both feet first….and see if we can handle it. You have intrigued me with the theme of the next episode, awaiting eagerly until next Friday
Excellent video. The family seems amazing and the area so beautiful. Am adding this to my travel list.
Eva, that is a lovely video. Well made in every aspect, and reflecting the lives and goodness of some wonderful people. Thanks.
Eva, you have so many amazing, even epic videos but this might be your most impressive video to date. Your hosts are such sweet and hard working people. Thanks for showing us this window on the world!
I agree. This is one of my favorite videos of hers.
Thank u once again for taking us with u on your travels.Loved the vlog.
Thank you Eva!
Great places, good people, fantastic nature!
Good luck!
Thank you for visiting us 🇽🇰💙
A brilliant experience for a brilliant traveller, and a truly brilliant spirit, shared amongst great people with fantastic intention and great spirit. Eva you certainly portray the essence of life, like few could and its lovely too see. Thank you for sharing your adventures. Many fine roads ahead!
Eva, The connection you have with the locals you meet make you the talented vlogger that you are. And that resonants with the humanity that we all connect to. Thank you for taking us along for the ride. Be Well ! Harriet and Jim Richmond, Va.
What a welcoming family thanks eva for showing us the ur amazing life.
This was one of your best videos to date. Loved the people you met and the food was simply amazing. Definitely want to visit.
Everytime you visited little rural places like this one or those videos in Iran and Pakistan, I find these videos so enjoyable... They are so calming.. For a little I forget all the stresses of my life. ❤️ From Bangladesh 🇧🇩
Love you Eva! You are such a beautiful and warm hearted person. Indeed life is tough and busy in such places but it's persons like you who make it better for those who live and toil so efficiently there. For them it's a normal day ... You brought so much love and smiles to the family.
Bravo Eva🥰 what a lovely place to be. Amazing Video as always and an amazing Eva😊
Beautiful vlog Eva. The area looked lovely but the real beauty was watching you and Fetiya together. You formed a lovely friendship, so nice to see