So is this the market in Tiranë? Really cool I love it. I like how thoughtful you are. I bet the people really like you and your wife. That’s how my hubby would act is very respectful .
Hi Monte ! we just booked a trip to the city of Berat . For this Wednesday, and Thursday. Maybe stay another day Friday. Only thing that can stop us is if we need to sign papers for condo in Pogradec. We to will get electric bikes once we move. Hope you are well my friend !!
The "smoking culture" is probably the thing I'm most concerned about, because we strongly dislike second-hand smoke. I guess we'll find out how bad it really is when we visit. Just about everything else about Albania seems amazing.
@@patrickoverseas We were just in Tirana and dined around the Bazaar quite a bit (our favourite places were Tradita Te Meri and Si Dielli, which is great for Puka beer and cheese/cured meat platters). Although we had been warned about the smoking culture - and the piles of tobacco in the Bazaar did not bode well! - we really didn't find it bad. I've never smoked, and my wife is an ex-smoker, and neither of us ever found ourselves bothered by second-hand smoke, even though we always sat outside.
Rugs beautiful.What about the hand made Albanian slippers everyone wears? I wish Albanians would realize the dangers of smoking; it can and does kill many who die too young. The quality of the light is beautiful, which you must notice during filming. A lot of people out and about.
Honestly no. I do some there. But there are so many mom and pop stores every where. As i learn the city and country better, im finding how and where to shop. But you can find so much there.
@@patrickoverseas How do the grocery prices there compare with the US? Do you find the mom and pop stores have just as good or better quality food as the bazar vendors?
@@john-h7q8v The food prices are very affordable. April broke down my breakfast ...3 eggs 3 sausages, 3 slices of bread, a cut potato. about $2 bucks. The mom and pop stores very. I did 2 walks their a grocery store in earlier videos. If you want look for them.
Hello, no car. Until the 1990s the only people allowed to drive were people connected to the leaders of the government. Then the fall of communism came and everyone can drive. So the cities are very walkable. I have a Scotter and soon a electric bike. Many speak english, and itailian
Love the market. But, I do like to support local shops. Local to where you live I mean. Lovely video. Thanks.
I try to do shopping on my street as much as i can. Thanks !
I would need one of those folding baskets on wheels to cart everything back! And nothing beats natural honey! Thank you for sharing with us!
Hi Anthony ! Love the honey !
So is this the market in Tiranë? Really cool I love it. I like how thoughtful you are. I bet the people really like you and your wife. That’s how my hubby would act is very respectful .
Its just one of the many street markets scattered around the city. But its a very large one.
I was surprised when I saw they sell spices commonly in Asian countries.🤩
Me too
Thanks a lot! Brother. Always enjoy seeing you!! I am going to be looking for an electric bike once I get there (:
Hi Monte ! we just booked a trip to the city of Berat . For this Wednesday, and Thursday. Maybe stay another day Friday. Only thing that can stop us is if we need to sign papers for condo in Pogradec. We to will get electric bikes once we move. Hope you are well my friend !!
@@patrickoverseas That's great! Glad to hear you & April are doing well!
@@montedreams1 We are . Looking forward to seeing Berat !
I’m making a shopping list as I watch this video lol
i know !
The "smoking culture" is probably the thing I'm most concerned about, because we strongly dislike second-hand smoke. I guess we'll find out how bad it really is when we visit. Just about everything else about Albania seems amazing.
im a x smoker. But its not bothering me. Most smokers sit outside. But thats just me.
@@patrickoverseas We were just in Tirana and dined around the Bazaar quite a bit (our favourite places were Tradita Te Meri and Si Dielli, which is great for Puka beer and cheese/cured meat platters). Although we had been warned about the smoking culture - and the piles of tobacco in the Bazaar did not bode well! - we really didn't find it bad. I've never smoked, and my wife is an ex-smoker, and neither of us ever found ourselves bothered by second-hand smoke, even though we always sat outside.
@@paulwoolgar5384 it has never been a issue with us.
Rugs beautiful.What about the hand made Albanian slippers everyone wears? I wish Albanians would realize the dangers of smoking; it can and does kill many who die too young. The quality of the light is beautiful, which you must notice during filming. A lot of people out and about.
I'm a new subscriber. What city are you in? Thank you :)
Hi Debra. Im currently in Tirana, but i hope to move soon to Pogradec. Hope you are well. Thank you for subscribing ! Means a lot to me!
Can’t wait to go there! How are the prices there? A good deal or overpriced?
tourist season they go up. But nothing compared to u.s. prices
Thanks for sharing. Specifically where is this market (bazaar) located? Is Shisha or water pipe (Nargile) smoking common in Albania?
The bazaar is located about a 10 minute walk from skanderbeg square. Ive seen where you can get Nargile here. But common id say no.
All that food in the bazar looks sooo good and reasonably prices. Is that where you do most of your food shopping?
Honestly no. I do some there. But there are so many mom and pop stores every where. As i learn the city and country better, im finding how and where to shop. But you can find so much there.
@@patrickoverseas How do the grocery prices there compare with the US? Do you find the mom and pop stores have just as good or better quality food as the bazar vendors?
@@john-h7q8v The food prices are very affordable. April broke down my breakfast ...3 eggs 3 sausages, 3 slices of bread, a cut potato. about $2 bucks. The mom and pop stores very. I did 2 walks their a grocery store in earlier videos. If you want look for them.
When shopping at a place like this bizarre, do I need Lek, or can I use Euros?
i always use lek. But they do take euros
@@patrickoverseas Thank you!
Patrick, do you have a car there? Do people speak English?
Hello, no car. Until the 1990s the only people allowed to drive were people connected to the leaders of the government. Then the fall of communism came and everyone can drive. So the cities are very walkable. I have a Scotter and soon a electric bike. Many speak english, and itailian
@@patrickoverseasthank you for replying so quickly. I’m enjoying your videos. How far from Tirana is the condo you purchased?
@@Taking_Back_Thyme By taxi 2 and a half hours. by bus 3 hours
@@patrickoverseaspretty far.
Don't try and give out about smoking culture if you don't like DON'T visit 😭
Being a x smoker..its not in your face here. Atleast not for me. Doesnt bother me.