That town is perfect for retirement Even Albanians from Tirana or bigger cities move there to retire, People are nice and friendly,food is delicious,you will be able to buy organic groceries from the locals every day. Summer gets packed with tourists mainly families and elderly. There will be 2/3 months of cold a snow but that does not make it less attractive especially if you don't have to go out and work . And if you love fish They are home of the most unique fish ( koran ) Can only be found on that lake and another one in Rusia Love your videos and enjoy your stay in Pogradec
Thank you buddy ! Thank you for watching ! I ate a koran yesterday... ( ok..i stole some from Aprils plate ).. and was great ! Im not a big fish lover, but it was excellent! Think i will have again tonight. ( with out taking from April )
It doesn't feel like a lake. It feels like the ocean, but without the saltwater. That is great! And, I am so amazed at how much greenery is in their cities. Looks so amazing! I am a mountain guy while my wife is a beach girl. 4 more months to go! Can't wait!
I just Googled the annual weather and it's perfect! You have seasons there and the hottest month is July at 80⁰... Not bad! I might have to check that out also! That's so charming!
Hello sir, I really enjoy your videos. Lake Ohrid is the oldest lake in Europe and one of the oldest in the world, dating back around 2 million years. Because of this, it is home to unique fish species found only in that lake, such as the Ohrid trout, locally known as "Koran." Additionally, scientists recently discovered Europe's oldest lakeside village in Lin, near Pogradec. I highly recommend you visit Lin if you haven't already!
retired at 47 been 18 years in Asia mainly Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. This looks great! I think Europe and think $$$$$. Looks like rent is reasonable too. Looks like a fun place.
Albania's economy is forecast to grow 6-7 % in the next couple years. Hope to get there before it gets too overcrowded, too overpriced. Great video. Most grateful for your encouraging message as well. Thanks for sharing your great content.
Thanks Pat. We are seriously considering Albania. Budget retirees. We really want to live near the sea but this lake is very enticing. Thanks for showing us. I hear you're from TX by way of CA or vice versa. I'm from the SF Bay area originally and we've lived in Garland Tx since 2011. Ready to gtfo if you get my drift. Too dang hot and can't travel anywhere unless you got a fortune stashed away. 😅 Cheers to you and April!
Hi Keith. We left left Victorville Cali. in 2006. Victorville is in the high desert. ( only place i could afford to buy a home in 1988 ) and moved to texas . Then the company i worked for 32 years goes out of business. So we pulled the rip cord and retired.
@@patrickoverseasI feel you. I got priced out of the state. Maybe we'll have a meetup if we get to Albania. I sure miss the CA geography, especially the ocean. The Balkans are so beautiful. Sea and mountains are everything to me. Cheers!
i now SUBSCRIBED !! Just saw you on Vagabond Awake. Great interview. I look forward to watching your videos to learn more about Albania. Thank you. Doug
Hey Patrick, I’m a new subscriber after seeing you on Dan’s channel. 13:55 Powerful words. I agree 100%. Ditching the negative energy of others was the best thing I ever did for myself.
Lol! Same here. I just watched the vid on Vagabond. Sweet and simple video, I was hooked by Patrick's authenticity and the attractive aspects of Albania
WOW I'm loving your channel, it is bringing back so many memories and you filmed many things much better than I ever would have... I think Korce beer festival already passed this year, but if you get a chance I would really recommend the bus from Korce to Gjirokaster. The bus/van is all day and slow but the mountain route was just incredible. I'll be back to power through more of your vids! Great Job on the channel!
Love Albania is like a Dream Place i was there Last year and for us who came from USA is like wow and the Food so damn Good even better than Italy, cool video Dude
I used to spend summers in Pograde C (C like charlie) not K Patrick 🙂 It is much cooler, lovely food. In winter, the lake brings a COLD air it numbs you. From there you can go to Tushemisht and actually, if you want, walk, to Saint Naun (Shent Nauni) in N. Macedonia. St. Naun was part of Albania but sold by the Self proclaimed King Zog. Have fun and enjoy the cool breeze. I know April will love escaping the Tirana chaos!
Saw you on Dan's show and thought you were a very open and informative guy, plus Albania sounds like a place to really explore. Is there a music scene? Cheers
I haven't watched your video yet but I wanted you to know that I found you by watching Vagabond Awake. I enjoy his channel, and after watching you with him, I knew that I would like your content. You have a great personality which makes watching a joy. I'm not planning a move from Birmingham, ÀL USA but I enjoy listening to what others have done If I was younger, I'd certainly be looking for a country outside of mine.
I was there just over a year ago, loved it. You hardly showed the roses? I would walk out to that big bunker in the morning on the Hwy on the way into town, I just loved it with the fresh mountain air...
I just discovered your channel from your Vagabond Awake interview. Interesting. I would much rather retire with my wife in Europe than Southeast Asia. Closer to the USA and we can rail anywhere in Europe. I'm retired Army so we can even catch Space A USAF flights to the US. We're not wealthy but sounds like we could do OK in Albania with occasion trips to other Countries on our $5500/month retirement income. I think we would want to be on the Coast. We would love to snorkel everyday and SCUBA occasionally. I have subscribed and will view your previous videos.
Hey Patrick. I just subscribed to your channel today after watching you on Dan’s Vagabond Awake channel 10 minutes ago. Great interview. I loved it. I’m from New Mexico, USA and I’ve been living first in Thailand and now Cambodia for 2 years. Lived in the Philippines for almost 3 years too. I’m so DONE with the swampy, high humidity of southeast Asia. Think I’ll relocate to Albania after my lease is up here in Cambodia. A 1-year stay with no visa required? Wow!
1 year is only for US citizens, everyone else gets 90days… Albanians love Americans… It was the US president Woodrow Wilson who stood up for Albanias independence in 1912.. as the neighbouring countries plan to partition Albania for themselves.. In his honour we have Wilson Square in our capital city Tirana
Nice place! We have been considering Albania - we hear good and bad things like every place else! We are very experienced expats and take most chatter from other travellers with a grain of salt. We have been to Croatia twice long term and loved it, but that is our only Balkans visit so far. We have 3 requirments: large dog friendly (Kangal) good gym, organic stores that sell high quality meat, eggs, and vitamins. Any insight?
hmmmm. dog friendly yes. Large dog might have trouble finding rental to except. There are many that do, but pets can cut some out. Good gyms yes, but not on every corner like u.s....food is 1000 times healthier here. darn near all organic
Thanks, specifically I meant this city. Rentals are always a bit harder with a large dog but in Europe we find it much easier than Canada. Thanks again for the reply. I like how you show the actual city not just the old town, and tourist areas as those are just that, for the tourists. We always stay away from tourist areas if we can help it.
Hi Patrick! Just subscribed to your channel. Saw u on Vagabond. You have opened my eyes!!! I’m a 70 yr female recently widowed. Could you recommend a doctor, clinic etc who specializes in chronic pain. Here in USA I can only receive my pain medications once a month having monthly visits with the doctor. There is no freedom to travel . That’s why communicating with a specialist will help me make an Albania trip. Thank u.
Most Presciption you dont need doctors note for. There are american hospitols here very affordable. Also a friend moved here and we believe the diet here is so much better. she HAD inflammation trouble that has slowly gone away here...Her youtube...expat single mom..look her up reach out to her, nice person
You'll need to do your own research but my understanding is that all pain medications except codeine and Tramadol are illegal in all of Europe. Any strong pain medications are only available to inpatient hospital and hospice patients. My friend could not travel to Europe because she couldn't even carry in a one month supply.
More local living. A little slower pace. Weather. And so close to other countries we can pop into for the weekend. And having mountains and the beach. Last night having a drink with the wife at sunset ...beautiful
@@patrickoverseas my apologies, I meant does she like this place as much as you do? After I wrote that you sort of answered my question.. Since I just started watching you, do you 2 have a monthly budget you like to stay within? Thanks
@@carolynknisely2383 yes and shes not a beach girl . She said she never felt so relaxed. Were not watching every dime. But not mindlessly throwing money around. Each night is date night and we eat out each night. Even travel to other cities with hotel cost...were at about $ 2000 a month. Yes we can go cheaper. And that includes med. ins. of $300 a month.
America 1 year no visa.. amazing. english spoken well by 40 year olds and younger. But older love to try. They love when you try to learn theirs as well.
No problems with young. They speak great English. What AMAZES me when someone older struggles they say they are sorry to me. I make sure to say no... im sorry i dont speak yours well
You have to research the health clinics and the hospital in these small towns in Albania as they have a big problem with doctors and nurses leaving the town for bigger cities or other countries. Make sure that the ambulances exist and know English. Then there is the question of WIFI too.
Hey Pat! Great content . I just watched your video on my buddy Dan Vagabond Awake. I would love to see if I could talk to you about Tirana. One of my best American doctor friend is Albanian descendant. I am from Florida. I am now your subscriber. You can contact me. Stay safe.
Love your vlog Just awoke to Albania. Albania supposed to be muslim. Is it crazy - powder keg going to explode. 1 inch away from coming to europe and touring on a motorcycle.
That town is perfect for retirement
Even Albanians from Tirana or bigger cities move there to retire, People are nice and friendly,food is delicious,you will be able to buy organic groceries from the locals every day.
Summer gets packed with tourists mainly families and elderly.
There will be 2/3 months of cold a snow but that does not make it less attractive especially if you don't have to go out and work .
And if you love fish They are home of the most unique fish ( koran )
Can only be found on that lake and another one in Rusia
Love your videos and enjoy your stay in Pogradec
Thank you buddy ! Thank you for watching ! I ate a koran yesterday... ( ok..i stole some from Aprils plate ).. and was great ! Im not a big fish lover, but it was excellent! Think i will have again tonight. ( with out taking from April )
Thank you, it looks lovely and has moved up to the top of my list of places to concider for retirement.
Thanks for another great video. The more I learn about Albania,the better it looks to me.
Thank you for kind words Gary. Were back in Tirana now. Really fell in love with Pogradec. We will be back. Thank you for watching and commenting !
@@patrickoverseasgreat choice. the whole region is interesting, with korça and the mountains.
It doesn't feel like a lake. It feels like the ocean, but without the saltwater. That is great! And, I am so amazed at how much greenery is in their cities. Looks so amazing! I am a mountain guy while my wife is a beach girl. 4 more months to go! Can't wait!
Perfectly said sir. Green, chill place to be. We have falling in love with it here.
I could easily be convinced that's a calm seaside 😊
Thanks for sharing that discovery.
I just Googled the annual weather and it's perfect! You have seasons there and the hottest month is July at 80⁰... Not bad!
I might have to check that out also! That's so charming!
They get the seasons. This place really surprised me.
Hello sir, I really enjoy your videos.
Lake Ohrid is the oldest lake in Europe and one of the oldest in the world, dating back around 2 million years. Because of this, it is home to unique fish species found only in that lake, such as the Ohrid trout, locally known as "Koran."
Additionally, scientists recently discovered Europe's oldest lakeside village in Lin, near Pogradec. I highly recommend you visit Lin if you haven't already!
Thank you so much for that! Adds to the channel. thank you so much !
Dan sent me. Nice video. Eye opener about your Country of choice. Looks like a winner.
Thank you so much for coming. Love those 2. Great people
I'm glad you fell in love with Pogradec, I'm glad I suggested the right place for you!
HI !!!! Thank you for taking us ! This is my friend and realtor! Your a honest and straight forward guy. Thank you Julian !!
retired at 47 been 18 years in Asia mainly Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. This looks great! I think Europe and think $$$$$. Looks like rent is reasonable too. Looks like a fun place.
good for you to retire at 47 ! im jealous ! Thank you for watching
You have me seriously considering the move! Thank you once again!
Maybe visit. Check it out.
Albania's economy is forecast to grow 6-7 % in the next couple years. Hope to get there before it gets too overcrowded, too overpriced. Great video. Most grateful for your encouraging message as well. Thanks for sharing your great content.
Thank you sir! Glad you like it.
Thanks Pat. We are seriously considering Albania. Budget retirees. We really want to live near the sea but this lake is very enticing. Thanks for showing us. I hear you're from TX by way of CA or vice versa. I'm from the SF Bay area originally and we've lived in Garland Tx since 2011. Ready to gtfo if you get my drift. Too dang hot and can't travel anywhere unless you got a fortune stashed away. 😅 Cheers to you and April!
Hi Keith. We left left Victorville Cali. in 2006. Victorville is in the high desert. ( only place i could afford to buy a home in 1988 ) and moved to texas . Then the company i worked for 32 years goes out of business. So we pulled the rip cord and retired.
@@patrickoverseasI feel you. I got priced out of the state. Maybe we'll have a meetup if we get to Albania. I sure miss the CA geography, especially the ocean. The Balkans are so beautiful. Sea and mountains are everything to me. Cheers!
i now SUBSCRIBED !! Just saw you on Vagabond Awake. Great interview. I look forward to watching your videos to learn more about Albania. Thank you. Doug
Thank you sir !!!
I also saw you on the other channel. Great interview.
thank you doug! really means a lot to me!
@@cherrlyn381 Dan is awesome. Love his channel.
@@cherrlyn381 Thank youn so much !
Hey Patrick, I’m a new subscriber after seeing you on Dan’s channel.
13:55 Powerful words. I agree 100%. Ditching the negative energy of others was the best thing I ever did for myself.
Thank you so much for subscribing ! Means a lot to me ! Was great meeting them. And had to make the move
Lol! Same here. I just watched the vid on Vagabond. Sweet and simple video, I was hooked by Patrick's authenticity and the attractive aspects of Albania
@@terrygarcia8826 thank you sir !
Looks like a lovely town. Across from the Bar Konti, did we see an American flag?
There are many old glory flying here.
WOW I'm loving your channel, it is bringing back so many memories and you filmed many things much better than I ever would have...
I think Korce beer festival already passed this year, but if you get a chance I would really recommend the bus from Korce to Gjirokaster. The bus/van is all day and slow but the mountain route was just incredible.
I'll be back to power through more of your vids! Great Job on the channel!
You are so kind ! And thank you for watching !
Love Albania is like a Dream Place i was there Last year and for us who came from USA is like wow and the Food so damn Good even better than Italy, cool video Dude
Thank you for watching !.And yes the food is excellent and farm to table. Good for you aswell !
That’s so cool that you can camp right on the beach
yep...couple just pitched a tent.
Oooooooooooooo this place is beautiful.
it truely is...im gonna try to film at city center not the beach next. Legs cooked..lol..so much walking. But i have to see it !
I used to spend summers in Pograde C (C like charlie) not K Patrick 🙂
It is much cooler, lovely food. In winter, the lake brings a COLD air it numbs you. From there you can go to Tushemisht and actually, if you want, walk, to Saint Naun (Shent Nauni) in N. Macedonia. St. Naun was part of Albania but sold by the Self proclaimed King Zog.
Have fun and enjoy the cool breeze. I know April will love escaping the Tirana chaos!
( bows my head ) i know im pronouncing wrong. i will get it right. Thank you for watching !
@@patrickoverseas Keep your head up friend. You are doing AMAZING. You will speak Albanian in no time. God Bless!
Saw you on Dan's show and thought you were a very open and informative guy, plus Albania sounds like a place to really explore. Is there a music scene? Cheers
Yes. Lots of live music. And yes american music
You summoned help, and I did some Googling. Not the largest lake in Europe (38th) but one of the deepest and oldest. Thanks for the tour!
thanks for watching and sharing !
I haven't watched your video yet but I wanted you to know that I found you by watching Vagabond Awake. I enjoy his channel, and after watching you with him, I knew that I would like your content. You have a great personality which makes watching a joy. I'm not planning a move from Birmingham, ÀL USA but I enjoy listening to what others have done
If I was younger, I'd certainly be looking for a country outside of mine.
Thank you so much for the kind words> And thank you for coming along !
I absolutely LOVE the Albanian flag! It looks like something right out of “Game of Thrones”
lmao...us too
I was there just over a year ago, loved it. You hardly showed the roses? I would walk out to that big bunker in the morning on the Hwy on the way into town, I just loved it with the fresh mountain air...
i did see the roses. but didnt film it...sorry
Absolutely gorgeous city!
What's the annual weather there? Any idea?
That's so beautiful! What an incredible lake... My word
Just filmed a walk inside the city i will post Tomorrow. Was funny each road i was taking was taking me back to the beach. Love it here.
@@patrickoverseas
It looks so amazing!
I look forward to tomorrow's video.
Beautiful! I fly into Tirana on the 23 of August.
Good for you !
I just discovered your channel from your Vagabond Awake interview. Interesting. I would much rather retire with my wife in Europe than Southeast Asia. Closer to the USA and we can rail anywhere in Europe. I'm retired Army so we can even catch Space A USAF flights to the US. We're not wealthy but sounds like we could do OK in Albania with occasion trips to other Countries on our $5500/month retirement income. I think we would want to be on the Coast. We would love to snorkel everyday and SCUBA occasionally. I have subscribed and will view your previous videos.
Thank you for your service !!!! And enjoy your retirement. You earned it.
Wow this looks Amazing. I am looking for a smaller area on water...
smaller, and the vibe! peaceful.
Hey Patrick. I just subscribed to your channel today after watching you on Dan’s Vagabond Awake channel 10 minutes ago. Great interview. I loved it. I’m from New Mexico, USA and I’ve been living first in Thailand and now Cambodia for 2 years. Lived in the Philippines for almost 3 years too. I’m so DONE with the swampy, high humidity of southeast Asia. Think I’ll relocate to Albania after my lease is up here in Cambodia. A 1-year stay with no visa required? Wow!
i am greatful for that aswell
1 year is only for US citizens, everyone else gets 90days… Albanians love Americans…
It was the US president Woodrow Wilson who stood up for Albanias independence in 1912.. as the neighbouring countries plan to partition Albania for themselves..
In his honour we have Wilson Square in our capital city Tirana
There is also a ferry across the lake but you need to check days and times in person...
Thanks buddy !
that Place is the Place when Alexander the Great use to Live and Swim don,t forget that bro
got it. Thank you!
Nice place! We have been considering Albania - we hear good and bad things like every place else! We are very experienced expats and take most chatter from other travellers with a grain of salt. We have been to Croatia twice long term and loved it, but that is our only Balkans visit so far. We have 3 requirments: large dog friendly (Kangal) good gym, organic stores that sell high quality meat, eggs, and vitamins. Any insight?
hmmmm. dog friendly yes. Large dog might have trouble finding rental to except. There are many that do, but pets can cut some out. Good gyms yes, but not on every corner like u.s....food is 1000 times healthier here. darn near all organic
Thanks, specifically I meant this city. Rentals are always a bit harder with a large dog but in Europe we find it much easier than Canada. Thanks again for the reply. I like how you show the actual city not just the old town, and tourist areas as those are just that, for the tourists. We always stay away from tourist areas if we can help it.
@@HyperSane-y3k me too thank you so much!
Good job Patrick. Nice video.
you are very kind. Dan was so nice and has so much knowledge
Hi Patrick! Just subscribed to your channel. Saw u on Vagabond. You have opened my eyes!!! I’m a 70 yr female recently widowed. Could you recommend a doctor, clinic etc who specializes in chronic pain. Here in USA I can only receive my pain medications once a month having monthly visits with the doctor. There is no freedom to travel . That’s why communicating with a specialist will help me make an Albania trip. Thank u.
Most Presciption you dont need doctors note for. There are american hospitols here very affordable. Also a friend moved here and we believe the diet here is so much better. she HAD inflammation trouble that has slowly gone away here...Her youtube...expat single mom..look her up reach out to her, nice person
You'll need to do your own research but my understanding is that all pain medications except codeine and Tramadol are illegal in all of Europe. Any strong pain medications are only available to inpatient hospital and hospice patients. My friend could not travel to Europe because she couldn't even carry in a one month supply.
Good to see they're allowed to sell fruits and veggies down by the water in an organized way as that's not allowed in Tirana.
was really impressed there
I arrive in 15 days, thank you for the videos. Subscribed. How did you find your apartment? Airbnb?
my realtor...email me and i will give you his number. roadway12345@yahoo.com..a little nervous give out peeps info here.
Keep up the good work Paddy... but why are you looking to move there for? To be part of a smaller community or budgetary reasons?
More local living. A little slower pace. Weather. And so close to other countries we can pop into for the weekend. And having mountains and the beach. Last night having a drink with the wife at sunset ...beautiful
How do you fly there ,we're from Colorado.
most fly in to uk...then tirana..or to germany then here. Been reported next year no longer need connecting flights. we will see
Nice!
nice ! with that income no problem here
Patrick - What in your opinion are the main drawbacks (negatives) of living in Shkoder?
I loved it there. Im hard pressed to think of what i didnt like. Maybe to far from airport? But im trying to be critical by saying that
How do the prices of restaurants compare to Tirana?
Almost the same. tourist season. id say slightly cheaper
how's the internet?Cost? How is the Beef? Did you say it was hard to move to? Thanks ! Just subscribed!
very speedy. surprising so...i dont have numbers but its good
Hey I saw your interview on vagabond. As an American I understand that I can go to Albania for a year. My wife is philipina. How long is her limit?
i have no idea on other visas. Im sorry you have to look that one up.
Where's April? Does she like it too!!
April asks not to be in youtube. She hates cameras. Asked me not to put her in it. Happy wife happy life. I wont force her. Not her thing.
@@patrickoverseas my apologies, I meant does she like this place as much as you do? After I wrote that you sort of answered my question.. Since I just started watching you, do you 2 have a monthly budget you like to stay within? Thanks
@@carolynknisely2383 yes and shes not a beach girl . She said she never felt so relaxed. Were not watching every dime. But not mindlessly throwing money around. Each night is date night and we eat out each night. Even travel to other cities with hotel cost...were at about $ 2000 a month. Yes we can go cheaper. And that includes med. ins. of $300 a month.
@@patrickoverseas thanks! That is very doable!! Appreciate you help and info.
@@carolynknisely2383 my pleasure
Is Albania English speaking? Also how difficult is it to get a Visa and/or temp residency?
America 1 year no visa.. amazing. english spoken well by 40 year olds and younger. But older love to try. They love when you try to learn theirs as well.
Patrick, any idea how common English is there?
English is very commonly spoke in Albania among the under 40s
No problems with young. They speak great English. What AMAZES me when someone older struggles they say they are sorry to me. I make sure to say no... im sorry i dont speak yours well
You have to research the health clinics and the hospital in these small towns in Albania as they have a big problem with doctors and nurses leaving the town for bigger cities or other countries. Make sure that the ambulances exist and know English. Then there is the question of WIFI too.
i shall thanks !
How is it just speaking English in this town?
Very good with younger peeps. If i have a question i look for somebody 35 or younger. restaurants all speak english
@@patrickoverseas Wow. Great to know. Thanks.
Hey Pat! Great content . I just watched your video on my buddy Dan Vagabond Awake. I would love to see if I could talk to you about Tirana. One of my best American doctor friend is Albanian descendant. I am from Florida. I am now your subscriber. You can contact me. Stay safe.
i will do my best !
Love your vlog
Just awoke to Albania. Albania supposed to be muslim. Is it crazy - powder keg going to explode.
1 inch away from coming to europe and touring on a motorcycle.
nooo. they got it right ! No hate, no trouble. world could learn from them.
Just watched you on Vagabond, how can we email you?
roadway12345@yahoo.com