Just spent several days in Tirana. Have been traveling through the Balkans for a month but Tirana had the best vibe of any city I visited. The people were friendly, helpful, and genuinely seemed happier than anywhere else. Maybe they’re just grateful or relieved after all this country has been through! Or maybe they’re just a chill and happy bunch? Whatever the case may be, they were wonderful ❤❤❤
you guys are right, there are no more humane and warm frendly beaudiful people than the Albanian people you won't find people with such a great heart that you know, they make you feel like you've been on this graund for 1000 years
I'm going there very soon for the first time. Can't wait. Great video which has given me some hints on what to visit. I've had Raki and love it so will try it there.
@@ErionKuq-Zi That train was amazing thing! Even trees came inside the window. Train is in very bad condition. But it is its own reality which many people do not see in Europe these days. Met only lovely people there, seen amazing view and felt like traveling in time. Many locals even in Elbasan or in Golem do not know that there are still train which operates 3 times a week between Elbasan and Plazh (South-Durrës).
It’s getting much more European. More touristy things and more glitzy skyscrapers. Won’t be long before everyone visits Tirana. And then the prices will go up for everything.
The Albanian language is not a language isolate (like Basque), rather it's an Indo-European language (the same language family which English belongs to as well). However, Albanian is its own branch of the Indo-European language family.
Lovely to watch both of you in Albania... just a little info.. raki is not believed to be invented by Turks, since the religion that they brought in Balkans doesn't allow that. Is most likely invented by people living in that region.. not that matters much... raki is good in moderation 🍻
37 euros for two meals and a shot of Raki? That's expensive. Go to other places or read the menu better next time and check it with the bill. On the other side, you will not find people to con you in Tirana or in another places.
for foreigners, as for people living there its hell. one of the most expensive cities in Europe, poor living conditions, laughable salaries the reason tirana is mostly fucked up (except by the government) are the tourists and these people who say "oh look tirana is cheap"
Albania doesn't have the same history as othee western countries therefore it would be unfair to compare it to them. Up until 1912 Albania was under Ottoman occupation, then Balkan Wars happened, then WW1, then WW2, then communist regime, then 90s transition to democracy and civil war, then the Yugoslav wars. So Albania never had the chance to breath freely and focus in development but it was constantly at a war for survival. Tirana is developing fast but of course it would look poor and ugly compared to western capitals that had colonial slaves working without pay to build all its buildings and roads and churches etc.
Invented by the Turks ?! I never heard that. Turks are Muslim and they strictly prohibit the use of any alcohol, how could it have been invented by the Turks
Albania had some of the nicest people when I went there
That Scotish accent❤…the Albanians like the Scotts use the Kilt=Fustanella and play the Pipe ,just a fact to add to your bucket.
I’m going to Tirana and Vlore in May! I’m very excited ❤
You are welcomed 😊
Please more videos for Albania 🇦🇱 I love this country , good people and sunshine with beaches
Just spent several days in Tirana. Have been traveling through the Balkans for a month but Tirana had the best vibe of any city I visited. The people were friendly, helpful, and genuinely seemed happier than anywhere else. Maybe they’re just grateful or relieved after all this country has been through! Or maybe they’re just a chill and happy bunch? Whatever the case may be, they were wonderful ❤❤❤
Wow. Wonderful city guys ❤
The person that you heve meet on top of the pyramide is one of the most kind and positive guy in Tirana!
you guys are right, there are no more humane and warm frendly beaudiful people than the Albanian people you won't find people with such a great heart that you know, they make you feel like you've been on this graund for 1000 years
I'm going there very soon for the first time. Can't wait. Great video which has given me some hints on what to visit. I've had Raki and love it so will try it there.
You’ll love Tirana
That was a great trip vlog; thanks for sharing your experiences!
Love Tirana ,Albania great video you guys Greetings from Canada 🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇦🇱🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
Tirana looks wonderful really.
Welcome my country Albania 🇦🇱..
Hahaha the best honest response. You like Tirana because you have been 4 times and maybe you feel part of this city. Its a emotion. Great video
Fab video as always. I’m going to Tirana in a few weeks - can’t wait!
It’s a great city. You’ll love it!
@@JasonSmartTravelthanks!! Any good sky bars?
One coming up soon!
just came from Tirana. My favorite city as well. I tried the old train between Elbasan and Plazh (South-Durrës).
I'm surprised that you used that train
It has been almost 25 years that only homeless people and gypsy communities use that transportation 😅
@@ErionKuq-Zi That train was amazing thing! Even trees came inside the window. Train is in very bad condition. But it is its own reality which many people do not see in Europe these days. Met only lovely people there, seen amazing view and felt like traveling in time. Many locals even in Elbasan or in Golem do not know that there are still train which operates 3 times a week between Elbasan and Plazh (South-Durrës).
I'm off to Tirana is about 8 weeks and cannot wait.
I loved my visit there! I swear, I couldn't walk a block down the street without seeing a ridiculously beautiful woman.
Thank you very very much for your kind words
Great commentary Jason - a smart channel indeed!
Thank you kindly
Albania was my favorite balkan country! Even better than Greece!
Great video, thanks for sharing. You have a new subscriber.
Great city and I'm off to another one of your favourites in a few months Jason. Sarajevo 👍
Love that city
@@JasonSmartTravel Welcome to the club J
Lovely Albania
Bellissima vidio bravi
Tiranaaa ❤
Jason how much do you say Tirana has changed since you first visited back in 2006?
It’s getting much more European. More touristy things and more glitzy skyscrapers. Won’t be long before everyone visits Tirana. And then the prices will go up for everything.
Lmao i feel like foreigner watching this video even through im a native here 😂🤣
Turkish raki is completely different drink from balkanik raki. Turkish raki is the same as greek uzo (sweet)!
The Albanian language is not a language isolate (like Basque), rather it's an Indo-European language (the same language family which English belongs to as well). However, Albanian is its own branch of the Indo-European language family.
Lovely to watch both of you in Albania... just a little info.. raki is not believed to be invented by Turks, since the religion that they brought in Balkans doesn't allow that. Is most likely invented by people living in that region.. not that matters much... raki is good in moderation 🍻
enver HOCKA gets me
raki was not invented by turks.😂
actually turks also produce raki, but its something completly different from raki in the balcans.
nice video btw.
37 euros for two meals and a shot of Raki? That's expensive. Go to other places or read the menu better next time and check it with the bill. On the other side, you will not find people to con you in Tirana or in another places.
PS its not Enver "Hotchka" its HoXHa
Enver Hoxhka. 😂😂
for foreigners, as for people living there its hell.
one of the most expensive cities in Europe, poor living conditions, laughable salaries
the reason tirana is mostly fucked up (except by the government) are the tourists and these people who say "oh look tirana is cheap"
When you hitting the mean streets of Andorra ? Surely your last European country
It’s still on my list
Albania doesn't have the same history as othee western countries therefore it would be unfair to compare it to them. Up until 1912 Albania was under Ottoman occupation, then Balkan Wars happened, then WW1, then WW2, then communist regime, then 90s transition to democracy and civil war, then the Yugoslav wars. So Albania never had the chance to breath freely and focus in development but it was constantly at a war for survival. Tirana is developing fast but of course it would look poor and ugly compared to western capitals that had colonial slaves working without pay to build all its buildings and roads and churches etc.
Te uroj shendet nje koment shume I sakte.
Oh, Tirana is all fun and games when a tourist from a country with a higher standard of living. Try living there
Point taken.
The music has nothing to do with Albania 😂
Invented by the Turks ?! I never heard that. Turks are Muslim and they strictly prohibit the use of any alcohol, how could it have been invented by the Turks
Thanks man