Inside an Albanian Village Guesthouse

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  • Опубликовано: 3 дек 2024

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  • @evazubeck
    @evazubeck  4 года назад +663

    Thanks for watching, y'all, you know how much it means to see you here! ❤️So here's the million dollar question: would you take that wild road just to stay in this cliffside guesthouse? 😅

  • @timruccs9680
    @timruccs9680 3 года назад +222

    My father is Italian, and this looks just like the village my family is from back in Italy, even the inside of the homes! Love to my Albanian brothers and sisters 🇦🇱❤️🇮🇹

    • @jorgeh.r9879
      @jorgeh.r9879 2 года назад +1

      Can I ask the name of the village?

    • @timruccs9680
      @timruccs9680 2 года назад +5

      @@jorgeh.r9879 so the village where my family is from is called Bonefro, in the Molise region

    • @aviationfansalbania2332
      @aviationfansalbania2332 2 года назад +13

      Italians are the best person and humanity makes them really unbeaten ! Ask an Italian in road for directions they help you ask in France and French don’t help you , so what are Italians for me?! They are like the salt in humanity story ! Really really good people and many things to learn from Them !
      Always welcomed from Albania !
      🥇🇦🇱🙏🏻👋🏻

    • @valley6824
      @valley6824 2 года назад +6

      @@timruccs9680 Greetings from Albania. We love Italy and Italian people.

    • @ChubbyKittyMeow
      @ChubbyKittyMeow 2 года назад

      They even sound like Italians. For me the sound of a language is quite similar ( don’t speak italian or albanian :-)

  • @timnevinger5056
    @timnevinger5056 2 года назад +51

    I spent 9 weeks in Albania. Swimming in the sea while looking at mountains was really surreal as I had never been anywhere like that before. Eating lamb at a restorant built in a mountain side and cave. Learning to speak Shqip. Une jam Amerikan dhe flet shqip :).Playing games with my nephews on Lungomare in Vlora. Making friends with the kind Albanianian people. My wife is Albanian and we had our wedding there. There was a bit more dancing than a standard American wedding lol. We had a beautiful wedding. Albania is a beautiful place.

    • @mcrenn5350
      @mcrenn5350 Год назад +1

      Where is the restaurant built on mountainside? Going in May =)

    • @politicsandart7994
      @politicsandart7994 Год назад +2

      @@mcrenn5350 idk if I am late, he is speaking about my hometown Vlora(it’s amazing you have to visit) there is a restaurant in the mountain overlooking the city and sea called shpella e fikut(I think this is the restaurant he is talking about)

    • @mcrenn5350
      @mcrenn5350 Год назад

      @@politicsandart7994 Thank Youuu! You are not too late. I'll be heading to Albania in a few more days. I'm staying in Kruje but I'll make my way to Vlore as well =] Appreciate the response 😄

    • @politicsandart7994
      @politicsandart7994 Год назад +1

      @@mcrenn5350 hey not many people know this but if you come to vlora and want to see the real beach just go a little to the south of the city its not that far just take the road for orikum. The sea there is super clean and beautiful because its the ionian sea. Have a good time!

    • @mcrenn5350
      @mcrenn5350 Год назад +1

      @@politicsandart7994 Im having a blast! Albania has a rich and beautiful history and now that I've had a chance to visit the museum at Kruja and learn about the hero's history I can better appreciate your profile picture =)
      Going to try to make it to Vlora tomorrow but if I can also buy a ticket for Vivaldi's Skanderbeg Opera in Tirana my dream vacation would be complete !!

  • @Leeeeem
    @Leeeeem 4 года назад +658

    Been traveling around the world for almost 8 years now. From all the countries I've visited Albania has a special place in my heart not just because it's a beautiful untouched paradise by the masses but it also has the most heartwarming people I've met in my life. Much love and respect to all Albanians, cant wait to see you guys and your wonderful country very soon again.

    • @Eli99505
      @Eli99505 4 года назад +15

      Thank you 🙏🏻🤗🤗

    • @spirokaci
      @spirokaci 4 года назад +15

      Thank you for willing to see the beautiful side of Albania. You are welcome.

    • @edjunior4999
      @edjunior4999 4 года назад +4

      Thank you🙏🏻

    • @klodjanhoxha1732
      @klodjanhoxha1732 4 года назад +7

      You Welcome Any Time Brother.

    • @kelly33SR
      @kelly33SR 4 года назад +8

      Thank you, God bless!

  • @IsrarKhan-sg3yd
    @IsrarKhan-sg3yd 3 года назад +121

    I'm from Pakistan, have strong desire to visit Albania for e while but looks difficult. Wish all Albanian to stay healthy, prosperous and safe

    • @enri447
      @enri447 3 года назад +7

      we'd be glad to have you! Thank you for the wishes, likewise

    • @petertownend7777
      @petertownend7777 Год назад +5

      Come visit Abdul, plenty of bacon and eggs for your dinner My friend 🙏

    • @politicsandart7994
      @politicsandart7994 Год назад +2

      @@petertownend7777 ahahaha next level trolling brother.

  • @SXMaarten01
    @SXMaarten01 3 года назад +157

    I have been in Albania several times. In a city named Krujë. We were renovating a maternity. The people were the most welcoming I ever met and I have seen a lot of the world

    • @jilllangman9343
      @jilllangman9343 3 года назад

      I wonder what that was meant to say? “Renovating a maternity”. Im fascinated. Thankyou for the video.
      Its on my bucket list. 🦘🦘🐨

    • @SXMaarten01
      @SXMaarten01 3 года назад +5

      @@jilllangman9343 We renovated a local maternity, which was in very bad shape. We supplied the funds and did the project management. Local contractors did the actual work.

    • @dineshhsharma2764
      @dineshhsharma2764 3 года назад

      Yes, you are right.

    • @adibami1585
      @adibami1585 3 года назад +1

      With love from Kruja fratello🙋🏻‍♂️

    • @aviationfansalbania2332
      @aviationfansalbania2332 2 года назад +1

      Kruja in Albania is a city hero ! And Krutans people living in Kruja are great people and very welcoming ! Thanks for the help to Albania 🙏🏻

  • @juraj4055
    @juraj4055 3 года назад +527

    One Albanian folk proverb says: "Your house belongs first to God, then to your visitor, and only after that to you" (maybe I did not manage to translate it properly, but anyway...). Albanians are very welcoming and generous people. Greetings from Slovakia!

    • @meshari-sx7gg
      @meshari-sx7gg 3 года назад +36

      True. And another one:"bukë e krypë e zëmër t bardhë" =bread&salt&white heart(my grand grand parents lived their lives in a remote area just like Petrit and Dusha, if they had a visitor all the family would starv for the time they were hosting but the visitor would eat, as it was poverty you can guess what was offered :)
      JAM KRENAR QË JAM SHQIPTAR
      💪❤️🖤🕊️

    • @jshaw4757
      @jshaw4757 3 года назад +8

      I really like the sentiment off that and I agree but I cant promise it will always look perfect and be 100% tidy but my guests always come first for sure

    • @juraj4055
      @juraj4055 3 года назад +25

      @@BennyDACHO you are right, many nations claim that they are welcoming. But very few really prove it. I was working as a hotel rep and tour guide in Albania for three summer seasons and I can confirm, that such level of hospitality is uncompared in Europe. Only in Middle East. The poorer the people are, the more welcoming are they, in generally. Try to come to a house visit in Germany, Netherlands or Belgium. They will get you literally NOTHING. :)

    •  3 года назад +3

      @Ana MX We care too much for the foreigners and we ignore our own kind.

    •  3 года назад

      @Ana MX Hahahahha. Diaspora kid thinks we don't have electricity here.

  • @f3571m
    @f3571m 4 года назад +137

    I am Albanian and I didn’t know what place exists in Albania , you’re amazing and thank you

    • @АндрейЯнин-ш7ж
      @АндрейЯнин-ш7ж 3 года назад +3

      Привет от русского мой индоевропейский друг

    • @zusanneahlin3046
      @zusanneahlin3046 3 года назад

      Interesting

    • @liljanasufaj1643
      @liljanasufaj1643 3 года назад +3

      As an Albanian I knew about this place. They got the wrong way to go up there. This road is getting constructed from Tepelena side and the seaside one and this village it will turn into an elite touristic place. Sweden is investing heavily in this village as the road when it finishes it brings you to the seaside for less than 40 minutes. Our Prime minister was yesterday up there to check how the work in the road is going on and it is a wonderful place, if you see it in a good weather.

    • @ilearner3319
      @ilearner3319 2 года назад

      I love Albanians and Albania

  • @huseyinozyurtcu2660
    @huseyinozyurtcu2660 4 года назад +48

    Traveled the world for the past 55 years. This is the only time I felt jealous of your beautiful experience. Best of health.

  • @justinianijustin4634
    @justinianijustin4634 3 года назад +53

    I am Albanian and I watched the clip with pleasure, you have seen only 1% of Albania, it will take a long time to visit all the beauties of nature that God has forgiven us. We have sea, fields, mountains, valleys, canyons, thermal baths, castles , histori etc! It was fantastic video!

    • @tomp.gjokaj7275
      @tomp.gjokaj7275 3 месяца назад

      @@justinianijustin4634 Bravo 🇦🇱🇦🇱

  • @dickyyrrep1383
    @dickyyrrep1383 3 года назад +94

    Albanians are lovely people, they have a wonderful country. Tourism would help them prosper. I would love to go there.

    • @ashleyroblox2969
      @ashleyroblox2969 2 года назад +1

      Thank you I'm for Albania 🤗

    • @aarekolapo7465
      @aarekolapo7465 Год назад

      @@ashleyroblox2969 hi Ashley....wanna come over to visit next month ...all this nice Info's about Albanian are very very interesting...but no one is talking about how its people treated blacks Africans i hope equity works over there....much love from Nigeria

  • @jehadeid3264
    @jehadeid3264 4 года назад +131

    What a truly beautiful country Albania is and how truly hospitable its people are. Yes indeed, the risks were there with these damp rain-soaked roads but Nivas are sturdy and very capable offroaders, at the end of the day this trip was well worth it, very enjoyable. I must say that the nature of Albania is quite similar to my country's Lebanon.

    • @ireneshqipe1353
      @ireneshqipe1353 3 года назад +9

      Thank you. I have seen Lebanon( on TV) and it is quite similar like Albania, but this area is the South of Albania, a bit drier, but if you see the North and East of Albania is lush green and spectacular. Albania is surrounded by the Alps in the North, it's just an amazing place, full of rivers, lakes and streams. Literally everywhere you go in Albania, is just spectacular because there isn't a single place in Albania without mountains on the background. Cheers from Albania to Lebanon!

    • @jehadeid3264
      @jehadeid3264 3 года назад +9

      @@ireneshqipe1353 I very much hope that one day when Lebanon would return to some form of normality, that I would be able to visit Albania. I believe that people like me owe so much to Eva who takes so much time and dedication in her Vlogs to show the true side of people and country. On a side note I very much believe that as Albania grows in popularity, that its pristine nature will be preserved, here at least I am reflecting my nature as a person who cares so very much for the environment. Thank you Irene, may God bless your beautiful country and your lovely people, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and to all the viewership here.

    • @autokton7127
      @autokton7127 3 года назад

      @@jehadeid3264 ruclips.net/video/lNJ0KjH9TCk/видео.html

    • @autokton7127
      @autokton7127 3 года назад

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  • @melissaguajardo5622
    @melissaguajardo5622 4 года назад +78

    I felt like I was back in Albania! The people there are wonderful,...and yes...the ROADS are a trip in themselves!!! Loved it!

    • @NOBODY-re2fr
      @NOBODY-re2fr 3 года назад +2

      Great compliment, thank you!

  • @rosaartemisg5027
    @rosaartemisg5027 3 года назад +180

    This is national geographic material 👏
    Love the aerial views!
    Breathtaking !
    I grew up in Greece 🇬🇷 these are my neighbors and my friends 🌾
    Great video !
    My gratitude 🙏

    • @Heyyou853
      @Heyyou853 3 года назад +6

      Albanian are u Brother and Sister by blood and last name,not ur neighbors

    • @dineshhsharma2764
      @dineshhsharma2764 3 года назад +1

      One day I will visit Albania.

    • @NicatHuseynov-yh6ze
      @NicatHuseynov-yh6ze 2 месяца назад

      @@rosaartemisg5027 what is your nationality

  • @asthecrowflies737
    @asthecrowflies737 3 года назад +39

    How gorgeous is Albania! Thank you for a wonderful trip.

  • @doraloczki6465
    @doraloczki6465 4 года назад +257

    I've been in Albania 2 years ago and I love it. Such a great country to visit! 🙂

  • @staalmannen2522
    @staalmannen2522 3 года назад +160

    Been in Albania 4 times. Always in my heart. This place looks no less than amazing. Hope to visit this special country again in 2021. Thanks for the video.

    • @sokol_47
      @sokol_47 3 года назад

      Thank u my brother

    • @F.D.S.1
      @F.D.S.1 2 года назад

      U are wrlcome brother anytime

    • @staalmannen2522
      @staalmannen2522 2 года назад +1

      @@F.D.S.1 We were there in June 2022. Albania forever!!

    • @true100true5
      @true100true5 Год назад

      what cities have you visited

  • @drakeh8162
    @drakeh8162 4 года назад +70

    Your hosts were such lovely people, God bless them and you.

  • @PurityVendetta
    @PurityVendetta 3 года назад +38

    I lived in northern Greece for 10 years in two separate blocks. The first time back in the 80's Albania was still closed and the second time it was still difficult to visit. Our next-door neighbours were a lovely Albanian family who used to give us pomegranates from the tree in their garden.
    I can still remember escaping from the former Yugoslavia just as it decended into civil war. The people were so friendly and kind and I still wonder whether they got through okay 😔

  • @Didafarah89
    @Didafarah89 3 года назад +33

    Just got here 48 hrs ago and I’m already in love with this place. Can’t wait to explore and learn more about the culture

    • @NOBODY-re2fr
      @NOBODY-re2fr 3 года назад

      You r welcome, if you want to visit my country again just call me 😅

    • @albodomi1979
      @albodomi1979 Год назад

      How was your stay? Why'd you fall in love with Albania? Tell us more..

  • @skydance8017
    @skydance8017 4 года назад +34

    Answer: You bet I would!
    Looks like a nice place with genuinely nice people, I never would have imagined. Thank you, I appreciate you Eva!

  • @giraffesinc.2193
    @giraffesinc.2193 2 года назад +6

    She's screaming and her companion is very calmly doing his best to get her there safely. He is an exceptional driver and kudos to him for negotiating that amazing road. That is quite honestly one of the most amazingly beautiful places on earth. Thank you for sharing!

    • @valley6824
      @valley6824 2 года назад +1

      That's basically every driver here in Albania. Even in the worst case scenario we keep it cool and try to get over with it without having the need of extreme emotional burst. That's a bad thing when you are actually in a bad spot. You gotta keep your cool.

  • @midnight5790
    @midnight5790 3 года назад +36

    It makes me so happy when I read such a good coments from people who thru you get to know my country. But most of all the fact that you try to discover the gems of Albania, not just places that everyone know. Thank you so mich dear Eva.

  • @jamaliahyassin8907
    @jamaliahyassin8907 3 года назад +17

    When i go to Albania at 2017....i Heard the Azan for prayer is so beautiful and nice

  • @El_nino_337
    @El_nino_337 3 года назад +21

    Amazing people! I love Albanians. How welcoming they are. Full of gratitude.
    I would love to visit and stay there for at least 6 months.

  • @watchjennydisappear5798
    @watchjennydisappear5798 3 года назад +12

    I was smiling the entire time, and almost brought to tears by the beautiful canyons..

  • @kasiapei7895
    @kasiapei7895 4 года назад +141

    Can we just stop here for a moment and aknowledge how cute Ardi is?

    • @IngVasiu
      @IngVasiu 3 года назад +20

      I would like to stop here too for a moment and acknowledge how cute Eva is.

    • @oun.sokbona
      @oun.sokbona 3 года назад

      sure.

    • @ianwoodzy638
      @ianwoodzy638 3 года назад +1

      I was thinking that and I am not even Gay, he looks a bit like Rollo Clive Stanton from Vikings series! , but is still the Eva is the sweet cutie pie adventurer!! No idea how she studied that Kiera Knightly! accent! to perfection, it is not easy to speak from an Eastern European origin, it takes practice and dedication! I can barley speak that way actually I can not! as it is a unique posh feminine accent she fluctuates at times to different accents American but speaks and switches back to this Kiera knightly accent very well! Very impressed!

    • @Kitiwake
      @Kitiwake 3 года назад +1

      Poser though

    • @laettesollis8140
      @laettesollis8140 3 года назад

      Yes! So handsome! 😍😍😍😍 and she is too!

  • @princesinha1680
    @princesinha1680 4 года назад +103

    Albania is now on my bucket list. What a stunning country. And, as a Tolkien-lover, I have to say that cliffside village would make a perfect, real-life location for Rivendell.

    • @paulkenneally789
      @paulkenneally789 3 года назад +1

      I was there 2019,as a solo traveller.It was easy to get around and see the country by mini bus..find the station and just state your destination.
      I would recommend the south,especially Himare,don’t miss Berat.
      Infrastructure pretty good and people too.Get going enjoy.

    • @ervinhoshe2241
      @ervinhoshe2241 3 года назад +1

      You need to visit Gjirokastren because is old city and my city have the most big castle in ballcan,🤗

    • @shoutatthesky
      @shoutatthesky 3 года назад

      How do you know if someone loves Tolkien? They'll tell you!

    • @Gjirfabe1
      @Gjirfabe1 3 года назад

      Don't forget Theth : ruclips.net/video/XJWk6SmGd1M/видео.html

  • @entzi95
    @entzi95 3 года назад +38

    I recently found out your channel, so freaking real. I am an Albanian immigrant , living all her life abroad , I miss my homeland even though haven’t lived there.., this video made me cry...thank you! 😭🤞🏼

    • @sm3675
      @sm3675 3 года назад

      Come for a visit!!!!!!

    • @MarDa-R
      @MarDa-R 2 месяца назад

      🫂

  • @detoxlady6777
    @detoxlady6777 3 года назад +15

    Eva, what a fantastic video of your journey in Albania. Thank you. This really warmed my heart.

  • @spooner3452
    @spooner3452 4 года назад +73

    Never even thought of how spectacular these Balkan countries like Croatia, Montenegro, Albania, Bosnia, Serbia, Macedonia, Kosovo are. Spectacular! Must visit!

    • @ΣΠΥΡΙΔΩΝοΥΠΈΡΤΑΤΟΣ
      @ΣΠΥΡΙΔΩΝοΥΠΈΡΤΑΤΟΣ 3 года назад +3

      *North Macedonia

    • @infowarrior4326
      @infowarrior4326 3 года назад +1

      @@ΣΠΥΡΙΔΩΝοΥΠΈΡΤΑΤΟΣ хаха

    • @mikolaoleksandriv9763
      @mikolaoleksandriv9763 3 года назад +5

      Косово - это и есть Сербия!

    • @bella7789
      @bella7789 2 года назад +3

      @@mikolaoleksandriv9763 😂

    • @HK-pp9ig
      @HK-pp9ig 2 года назад +1

      @@mikolaoleksandriv9763 These guys from West do not know that Serbia still has its own mind... twenty some years after the war... they think Kosovo is an independent country... well judging by the facts, it is. Pozdrav

  • @sayantaguptabhaya
    @sayantaguptabhaya 3 года назад +23

    How little it took for a person to be happy. And then we gave everything up for things that own us now. If we could all go back in time, wouldn’t that be wonderful.

  • @tamilcinemareview
    @tamilcinemareview 4 года назад +529

    Thank you for making us travel with you. Thank you for rescuing thousands of hearts from depression including mine.

    • @okaunis
      @okaunis 4 года назад +4

      Hope you feel well. :)

    • @tamilcinemareview
      @tamilcinemareview 4 года назад +5

      @@okaunis thanks much. I'm way better now ! 😊.

    • @colinmaxwell4738
      @colinmaxwell4738 4 года назад +4

      Never heard so many profanities in my life for that reason I'm out!

    • @okaunis
      @okaunis 4 года назад +1

      @@tamilcinemareview That's good. Try your best. Sometimes it's chemical. Either way you should not suffer. If ever things get bad have faith, get help and be patient since things will get better in time. :)

    • @sabarinathas6839
      @sabarinathas6839 4 года назад

      🐼

  • @mariaioannidou9874
    @mariaioannidou9874 3 года назад +74

    Greetings to our neighbours from Greece...😊😊

    • @ORJEN93
      @ORJEN93 3 года назад +4

      Thank you🇦🇱❤

    • @illyrian3057
      @illyrian3057 Год назад

      Thank u 🇦🇱🇽🇰♥️🇬🇷

  • @vikassagar2304
    @vikassagar2304 3 года назад +48

    Nice place and lovely people of Albania. Lots of love from India ❤🇮🇳🙏

  • @prasunchoudhury8711
    @prasunchoudhury8711 4 года назад +25

    You and another youtuber (DavidsBeenHere) have been my inspiration to visit Albania. Keep on exploring so that other travelers like us can follow your footsteps and explore these magical places!

  • @bwoisness
    @bwoisness 4 года назад +58

    The trick to drinking Raki is to sip slow. If you empty the glass 100 times they will fill it 100 times.

    • @florida199
      @florida199 3 года назад +5

      That's called cheating 😂😂😂

    • @bledariliazi4283
      @bledariliazi4283 3 года назад +1

      hahahahahahahahahaha so true that's why I love Albanian culture

  • @35mfilms56
    @35mfilms56 4 года назад +52

    I've been to Albania a few times and l absolutely loved it. And my best friends in the UK are from Albania🇦🇱. I'm looking forward to visit Albania again, hopefully in the summer.

    • @DriveAlbania
      @DriveAlbania 4 года назад

      Let's hope sanity returns!

    • @Gold26502
      @Gold26502 3 года назад

      recommend visiting ksamil beach in saranda its amazing

  • @adaschannel2350
    @adaschannel2350 3 года назад +29

    I’m traveling to Albania this summer! I can’t wait

    • @NOBODY-re2fr
      @NOBODY-re2fr 3 года назад +2

      Hope u r enjoying ur time here,

    • @chinabot6954
      @chinabot6954 2 года назад

      How was it

    • @adaschannel2350
      @adaschannel2350 2 года назад +1

      @@chinabot6954 beautiful, I traveled last year and I’m going this summer too! I stayed a month and a half! Pretty happy with everything, mostly my experience in the hospital, wich compared to care in usa is 100% times better! My son got a little fever one day . Beautiful place, peaceful

  • @auztransport2422
    @auztransport2422 3 года назад +6

    The family is adorable, you can feel welcome and the kindness of the entire family is evident in their actions.

  • @kaushikkute676
    @kaushikkute676 4 года назад +45

    This seems to be the most beautiful place in the world... I would love to live here. Very nicely made video love your content.

  • @marysimpson4843
    @marysimpson4843 4 года назад +72

    I want more stories about this village Eva, it’s mesmerizing, awesome and extremely yet amazing adventure of yours. And take note, your companion is good looking. He sounds and look like Gerard Butler. You’re cute together! You have an amazing host. Beautiful Albania ❤️

    • @daron8982
      @daron8982 3 года назад +4

      If you go to Albania, there are hundreds of villages deep in the hills or mountains surrounded by beautiful nature amd good people where you can also find natural food.

    • @wanderloste-zine970
      @wanderloste-zine970 3 года назад +1

      I think “mesmerizing” is the word, indeed. Loved this video!

  • @leo73323
    @leo73323 4 года назад +192

    Albanians thrive in danger,mentally and physically strong,great hospitality.
    Simplicity is underrated.

    • @vetvendosje-kosov-gjenev9986
      @vetvendosje-kosov-gjenev9986 3 года назад +11

      90% of Albania is mountainous

    • @erison1356
      @erison1356 3 года назад +15

      That's because we have had a tough life, my friend. Really a tough life

    • @ahmadqureshi5366
      @ahmadqureshi5366 3 года назад +1

      @@erison1356 pls tell me more

    • @huomftimg
      @huomftimg 3 года назад +2

      @@ahmadqureshi5366 one word : communism

    • @ahmadqureshi5366
      @ahmadqureshi5366 3 года назад

      @@huomftimg i mean USA's denocracy has killed millions, so hard to argue morally which is better. Iraq, Iran, Cuba ,Chile, Libya, Vietnam, USSR, Afghanistan, Syria are some of the places that have been fucked over by the so called greatest democracy so......

  • @malvasia17
    @malvasia17 3 года назад +51

    wow nice video! as a Greek for one moment I was convinced that i time travelled to my origin mountain village in Pelloponisos during 70s. I really cried when I saw the faces and the house and the old man with the donkey.

    • @liljanasufaj1643
      @liljanasufaj1643 3 года назад +2

      No wonder. They are the same people. Albanians are less globalised and their culture is still intact.

    • @malvasia17
      @malvasia17 3 года назад +2

      @@liljanasufaj1643 We are not the same. we just used to live in the same conditions

    • @illyriusk3919
      @illyriusk3919 3 года назад +4

      @@malvasia17 DNA tests tell different story bro, we are the same!!

    • @malvasia17
      @malvasia17 3 года назад

      @@illyriusk3919 all humans have common dna but we are so different. Accept the difference is not bad.

    • @illyriusk3919
      @illyriusk3919 3 года назад +5

      @@malvasia17 So all humans have same DNA, even after this statement we are different lol. Anyhow, I was referring to the haplogroup Ev13, which is predominantly in Albania, Kosova, Greece and South Italy. These are the facts you like it or not!

  • @sevader1847
    @sevader1847 3 года назад +5

    What a wonderful video. Took me right back to my childhood, with grandpa and grandma sitting by the fire, lights out, my brother and I playing board games with our parents, under the light of a single candle. How I miss those days 😥
    Thank you Eva!

  • @MrTimodon
    @MrTimodon 4 года назад +66

    Albania will be the new Gran Canaria! Greatings from Sweden!

  • @theverge8210
    @theverge8210 4 года назад +36

    Omg that place looks like a piece from heaven on earth 😍

    • @illyrian3057
      @illyrian3057 Год назад

      🇦🇱🇽🇰♥️🇸🇾🇸🇾

  • @kolobara08
    @kolobara08 3 года назад +101

    Shout out to my Shqip brothers and sisters from Bosnia 🇧🇦 ❤️️ 🇦🇱
    Albania just like the most of Balkan looks and is unbelievably beautiful.

    • @Desaret2006
      @Desaret2006 3 года назад +3

      @Kristian Pepaj Depends on what you call "beautiful". Greece has no rivers and mountains like Albania and Bosnia and albanian riviera is far more beautiful than any beach in Greece. I spent my vacations 7 yeara in a row i different islands and only in Thassos I found e sandy beach which wa really beautiful because it was newly buit a road to come there and it was untouched. The rest was ok but not more.

    • @AlbanianBoy-p2r
      @AlbanianBoy-p2r 3 года назад +4

      🇦🇱🇽🇰❤🇧🇦

    • @adaschannel2350
      @adaschannel2350 3 года назад +4

      Thank you 🙏🥰

    • @illyrian3057
      @illyrian3057 Год назад +4

      Pozdrav brate 🇦🇱🇽🇰♥️🇧🇦

  • @wmo1234
    @wmo1234 3 года назад +14

    This brings me so much hope for the future! The modern age allows us to connect, share and enjoy each other - with all of our differences. This is how we build Peace on our Earth! Thank You!

    • @aasstock8465
      @aasstock8465 3 года назад

      Will, tou are welcome to my channel.

  • @freeradical1567
    @freeradical1567 3 года назад +15

    I would stay there in a heartbeat!! Beautiful and thank you to the host and hostess!!

  • @RoadTripTravel
    @RoadTripTravel 4 года назад +18

    Wow, that village looks amazing. Those waterfalls were so lovely.

  • @albanaarizaj3469
    @albanaarizaj3469 4 года назад +10

    Nivica is very beautiful as the rest of Albania. I still have to go there. It's my mother's origin from Nivica. Albanians lived on the top of mountains to be unreachable from enemies. In a village near Nivica, also in mountains during the otoman occupation, Sopoti, when ottomans reached the village (the men of village were all killed in the battle) the women for not to end up on enemies hands, jumped off the cliffs with their kids in hands. Mountains are sacred for us. We still pray to them.

    • @bektheone
      @bektheone 4 года назад +1

      ja fute kot moter

    • @fationshaliu3422
      @fationshaliu3422 3 года назад

      We still sing about mountains but we don't pray to them!

  • @orakzaihangu
    @orakzaihangu 4 года назад +14

    Beautiful village, the more I enjoyed is the rain, peaceful sound of the rain, for sure al over the world villager people are hospitable

  • @t.r.8386
    @t.r.8386 3 года назад +107

    Greetings to my neighbors ✌ from Croatia

    • @simo_8895
      @simo_8895 3 года назад +3

      Much respect Bro 🔥🇦🇱🇭🇷

    • @vitoandolini337
      @vitoandolini337 3 года назад +4

      We love you Croatia 🇦🇱🇭🇷❤️

    • @krakendragonslayer1909
      @krakendragonslayer1909 3 года назад

      I feel underinformed... brother, why are you shaking hands with Albanians (Scythians)?
      My Polish mind is confused a little... but OK, we also aren't pure, since we allied with Hungarians...

  • @angelwoman9235
    @angelwoman9235 3 года назад +43

    Albania is so beautiful.I would love to go there.Its not far from my home in Bulgaria

    • @khankrum1
      @khankrum1 3 года назад +1

      Bulgaria has some beautiful places as well. One of the bonuses of my moving from the UK. The rakia is lethal, unfortunately the Cardiologist has forbidden my drinking it.

    • @punitkumar3259
      @punitkumar3259 3 года назад

      Hii

    • @saabsk5955
      @saabsk5955 3 года назад +1

      Hi Angel. I travelled from the border of Albania all the way to the black sea. Pretty smooth once you pass the Macedonian capital, Coming back you start hitting mountainous roads and villages. Had a great time in Sunsheg breg.

  • @gregorsnell
    @gregorsnell 4 года назад +16

    The drone footage from those cliffs is magic. Amazing village!! The house on the edge of the canyon :)

    • @ergiergi1
      @ergiergi1 4 года назад

      she slept at that house thats the guesthouse

  • @avitiusrufinus6980
    @avitiusrufinus6980 4 года назад +14

    Every inch of Albanian soil is a gem and a panorama

  • @buddhapiyao1315
    @buddhapiyao1315 4 года назад +70

    If Adi promises me to be my guide ill definitely stay here 😍. Ill take him out for coffee whenever Im in Albania 😉. you must let him now he is very good looking. oh almost forgot-- the village is stunning. The way its perched on the cliff makes it really interesting

  • @lawrencemanipoonan6823
    @lawrencemanipoonan6823 3 года назад +11

    Thank you for taking and showing us this beautiful and remote village high on the hills of Albania. Amazing and very hospitable couple. Very heavenly place. I wish I had a bottle of Rakia next to me right now as well. Cheers and thank you so much from Australia ❤️🥰😘

  • @albnog8718
    @albnog8718 3 года назад +6

    I fking Love the way how Albanian People treat the tourists like they are a part of their family 🇦🇱❤️💯 Proud to be Albanian

  • @dusty6345
    @dusty6345 4 года назад +5

    Your videos are a blessing. Thank you so much for sharing.
    I’m a RN taking care of the dying secondary to the COVID pandemic which is demoralizing, but your travels, kindness, sincerity, fire that burns in you is refreshing. Brings me up after a long shift. Much love to you. Safe travels.

  • @Stefan_trekkie
    @Stefan_trekkie 4 года назад +23

    Your adventures are the most diverse i have seen.. Every time something new and different. Greetings from lone bike traveler from Bulgaria
    p.s. That grandma reminds me of my, she also use to neat all the time

  • @frenkli9815
    @frenkli9815 4 года назад +29

    When you said you were going to Nivice, I was so excited because that’s my village but then I realized you went to the other Nivice (there’s 2 villages called nivica in Albania) but still I’m happy you enjoyed Albania!!

    • @ToxicVaccines_HivHoax
      @ToxicVaccines_HivHoax 3 года назад +1

      Ku ndodhen dy Nivicat?
      Me duket se kjo Nivica ne v uji deo eshte afer Tepelenes.
      Po tjetra ku ndodhet?

    • @frenkli9815
      @frenkli9815 3 года назад +2

      @@ToxicVaccines_HivHoax eshte shume afer me saranden, vetem 10-15 minute me makine, eshte edhe afer me Delvinen edhe Himaren. Fshati jone thritet Nivice-Bubar gjate sepse njerezit gatrojne Nivicen tone me Nivicen e Tepelenes. Edhe un perpara nuk e dija kishte nje fshat tjerer me emrin Nivice.

  • @dinifroggy
    @dinifroggy 3 года назад +10

    This Country has been on my really-wanna-visit list for a long time.

    • @DriveAlbania
      @DriveAlbania 3 года назад

      And it's very, very open. No PCR test or quarantine required (for most nationalities).

    • @80kalbanian28
      @80kalbanian28 3 года назад

      Dont come we dont want u here

    • @StarJes1
      @StarJes1 3 года назад

      @@80kalbanian28 o rrot kari ça bën

    • @MsGaynorlee
      @MsGaynorlee 3 года назад +1

      @@80kalbanian28 🤣🤣🤣 that was harsh

  • @ruizrubin293
    @ruizrubin293 3 года назад +10

    Can't wait for things to go back to what it used to be so we can see the world again. Albania is definitely in my list!

  • @sarfarazahmad5621
    @sarfarazahmad5621 4 года назад +26

    Lovely place, lovely people and lovely Eva..

  • @sheep.herder
    @sheep.herder 4 года назад +165

    you cant beat albanian hospitality 🇦🇱👐❤

    • @paulkenneally789
      @paulkenneally789 4 года назад +25

      You’re totally correct.
      I had 10 days in Albania last year.
      The people were great and l would recommend it to everyone.Hikers,historians,food-lovers.
      Enjoy.

    • @artpap2840
      @artpap2840 4 года назад +5

      @@paulkenneally789 all europe are Albanians, your language derives from albanian language.

    • @artpap2840
      @artpap2840 4 года назад +3

      @@teo_6207 Your ancestors they spoke ALBANIAN=ILIRIAN language.

    • @artpap2840
      @artpap2840 4 года назад +1

      @@teo_6207 But your roots are ALBANIAN=ILIRIAN.
      I can ask an etimology for words
      GAMBA
      SCANDALO
      PANICO
      PANDEMIA
      ACADEMIA
      ETNIA
      GENESI
      ...
      You're wellcome
      Im waiting

    • @artpap2840
      @artpap2840 4 года назад +2

      @@teo_6207 🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️
      how many years you'done in the school???
      I asked you an etimology for UNIVERSAL words that use all the Europe and more.Not to traslate in Rumun language.If you make etimolgy in RUMUN i'll tell you OK,isnt ALBANIAN the MOTHER but RUMUN.
      DO YOU KNOW WHAT'S ETIMOLOGY ???

  • @mohammedalikhan6381
    @mohammedalikhan6381 4 года назад +36

    So beautiful, Subhan Allah. Reminds me of Himalayan village life in Pakistan 40 years ago before the advent of internet and mobile phone.

  • @liljanasufaj1643
    @liljanasufaj1643 3 года назад +3

    Albanians really love these remote places to live where nobody can disturb them. This country has suffered a lot from Armies and Empires passing through and raging havoc on its people, so people had to find these places hidden in the mountains that are so hard to be found. There Albanians lived centuries past centuries, completely cut off from the world around them, happy on their own little world....

  • @KaltrinaDemiri
    @KaltrinaDemiri 3 года назад +26

    I am Albanian :) I left my home (Kosovo) to move to America and never been back. I hope to visit some day.

    • @Seven-cr5sw
      @Seven-cr5sw 3 года назад +1

      e qka je tuj prit? A ta nismi presidenten vjen t’merr se shum larggggg je tuj jetu?

    • @johnyboy8301
      @johnyboy8301 3 года назад +3

      Ca tpengon,punet ? Punet skan mbarim po ktheu ne atdhe te pakten 1 here ne vit se ke familjar qe 1 dite sdo ti kesh mo....

  • @rachanas4483
    @rachanas4483 4 года назад +13

    I'm blown off by the confidence of that man(Ardi?) behind those wheels!!! He looks so sure of himself, ideal rugged man.

    • @Lovely-z8b
      @Lovely-z8b 3 года назад

      Are they in a relationship? They seem so comfortable around each other & they would make a cute couple.

  • @herman452
    @herman452 4 года назад +54

    I barely know where Albania is, and I never could have imagined such a wonderful mountain village.

    • @liljanasufaj1643
      @liljanasufaj1643 4 года назад +9

      All around Albania villages are like this. The country is mountainous, you never run out of beautiful landscapes in every direction.

    • @inthemiddleofnowhere5836
      @inthemiddleofnowhere5836 3 года назад +2

      @Yair Almassi Evreuklovic if Greece is that beautiful then why Greeks moved to England Germany Sweeden USA etc. It doesn't make sense your question!

    • @mimi111maryam6
      @mimi111maryam6 3 года назад +2

      @Yair Almassi Evreuklovic stop being mean 😪 just keep your anger to your self we love Albania

    • @liljanasufaj1643
      @liljanasufaj1643 3 года назад +2

      @Yair Almassi Evreuklovic First of all, right now only losers are in Greece, the farmers who work there only during seasons and historically Greece has had the lowest educated Albanians and criminals who broke out from Communism prisons.
      The educated emigrants are in Western Europe and in America.
      Secondly, if you are a Greek or a Slavic neighbour, why don't you ask yourself why are you as well around Europe, emigrating and working there the same way as we are?
      If you are a German or an English I wouldn't say a thing. As for others, starting from Italy, Spain, Portugal,Greece, Eastern Europe we are all in the same basket - all emigrants including you yourself.
      Who are you kidding here? LMFAO.!
      P.s. I've never been to Athens,( never got my interest) and I've travelled a lot ( USA included).

  • @qaiserbg4014
    @qaiserbg4014 4 года назад +96

    Such beautiful landscapes Maashallah, God's creation is beautiful.

    • @elfedowen6452
      @elfedowen6452 3 года назад +2

      Mother nature!...

    • @manjelos
      @manjelos 3 года назад

      @Kristian Pepaj Yes, mother Theresa was also Christian

  • @Sanatan_humanity
    @Sanatan_humanity 3 года назад +9

    what a beautiful village, so picturesque, tranquil , heavenly, and lastly nice video from you guys

  • @omarvasquez-giron5283
    @omarvasquez-giron5283 3 года назад +14

    I have had the pleasure to meet and befriend people from there and they are very friendly and sweet - Great video (mirupafshim) :)

  • @TH3mrBROWN
    @TH3mrBROWN 4 года назад +77

    Holy crap did you take 3 shots of Rakia?! Legend lol

    • @meshari-sx7gg
      @meshari-sx7gg 3 года назад +1

      The way she took>level EPIC

    • @ademarslan3479
      @ademarslan3479 3 года назад +4

      lol yes raki is very strong and she really did that

    • @ProblemSolverUS
      @ProblemSolverUS 3 года назад +3

      she's polish I'm sure she had stronger sh*t before

  • @TheDesertwalker
    @TheDesertwalker 4 года назад +37

    That village is the epitome of "picturesque".

    • @liljanasufaj1643
      @liljanasufaj1643 4 года назад

      You should see it in spring when everything is blooming. Now it is winter..

  • @andrewmehila868
    @andrewmehila868 3 года назад +8

    I am a Filipino but I love RAKIA so much! I've learned to drink RAKIA when I was working in a cargo ship.
    There were to ship's crew from BULGARIA who doesn't speak English so much.
    The day when they arrived in the port, I took a long rope, I released the tip of the rope down, I pull their luggage up and wandering how heavy it was.
    In the evening they secretly invited me to join them intheir cabin and I was really surprised when I saw 6 big gallons of mineral water gallons 5 liters each were refilled of RAKIA🤩

    • @sm3675
      @sm3675 3 года назад

      You have an addiction 😭

  • @kvasios
    @kvasios 3 года назад +108

    Holy cow how similar we are. Greetings from Greece!

    • @myVlora1995
      @myVlora1995 3 года назад +15

      Politics does this, we have same characteristics, you are comparing us with Turkey and we do not like you because you connect everything with religion. To be honest Albanian language is considered evil language from greek orthodox church 🤷 I love greeks, we are the same but politics does not want us to have peace

    • @infuriousgamer1505
      @infuriousgamer1505 3 года назад +15

      Albanians and Greeks have same DNA just different religion our politicians make the locals hate each other and the young generation is moving on and doesn’t really care to much about history

    • @fleurfloo3436
      @fleurfloo3436 3 года назад +6

      Albanian and greeks have the same DNA historical fact

    • @philipdriss6999
      @philipdriss6999 3 года назад +4

      I was here about to say that and saw your comment 😄 greetings from Turkey 👋

    • @mikeny5020
      @mikeny5020 3 года назад +11

      if you put religion on the side for 1sec we are the same people we have been neighbors for thousands of years 🇦🇱🇬🇷

  • @borderreiver3288
    @borderreiver3288 3 года назад +2

    What an amazing place...the drive to it is so scenic......so peaceful and quiet..just my kind of place to go visit and stay.....

  • @bellab4169
    @bellab4169 3 года назад +9

    Thank you for visiting my beautiful homeland ❤️ Warmest hearts, astonishing memories and incomparable views ,that’s what I’ll always carry with me! 🙏🏻❤️ Të dua Shqipëria ime!

  • @kennethkarlbriones8261
    @kennethkarlbriones8261 4 года назад +5

    Her voice alone is just so relaxing.

  • @692ALBANNACH
    @692ALBANNACH 4 года назад +21

    Been to Thethi in the north a few times was the only visitor in the village 2010 2011. Then took the trail over the mountains to Valbona.

    • @originalmix2546
      @originalmix2546 4 года назад

      cool! how did you find that place and arranged where to stay and where and how to go explore? Albania seems super beautiful and raw, simple living and I like it.

    • @692ALBANNACH
      @692ALBANNACH 4 года назад

      @@originalmix2546 The first time I went by myself took a bit of planning in 2010 I could travel from literally one end of the country for 20 dollars US easily. Would like to return to see how things have changed in the past decade. I do like to get off the big tourist trails.

    • @theperfectsoldier7113
      @theperfectsoldier7113 4 года назад

      @@692ALBANNACH You'd probably be surprised on how much things have changed make sure to visit the south parts like Korça, Pogradec , Saranda

    • @georgeskanderbeg3242
      @georgeskanderbeg3242 4 года назад

      @@692ALBANNACH things have changed now there are so many tourists there now it’s crazy

    • @692ALBANNACH
      @692ALBANNACH 4 года назад

      @@georgeskanderbeg3242 Good thing I went a decade ago guess the magic will be gone. I know there was a bit of new construction starting fall 2011.

  • @danielmalone2975
    @danielmalone2975 3 года назад +3

    Thank you again, Eva. The drone footage was spectacular!

  • @avitiusrufinus6980
    @avitiusrufinus6980 3 года назад +27

    Amazing, Beautiful, Captivating, Dynamic, Elegant, Fantastic, Impressive, Glorious, Historic, Iconic, Magnificent , Nice, Outstanding, Perfection, Quality, Remarkable, Tremendous, Unique, Vivid, Wonderful, Zenith everything about Albania is awesome!

  • @KikaKika94
    @KikaKika94 4 года назад +119

    Best wishes to these lovely people, from a Serb

    • @Nitelife30
      @Nitelife30 3 года назад +4

      Respect

    • @desdeiclo6950
      @desdeiclo6950 3 года назад +1

      From the coast of gold acrros the seven seas, im travelling on far and
      wide, but now i see i'm just a stranger to myself, and all the things
      that i sometimes do it isnt me but someone else.

    • @florencvelija5484
      @florencvelija5484 3 года назад

      Hahahahah

    • @latifigerald22
      @latifigerald22 3 года назад

      Thank you
      I wonder what took you here tho hehe

    • @KikaKika94
      @KikaKika94 3 года назад +1

      @@latifigerald22 I’m a subscriber and like travel videos

  • @tommyedodson2412
    @tommyedodson2412 4 года назад +12

    Wow, that has got to be one of the coolest villages ever. Reminds me just a little bit of Metoera without the modern road.

  • @Chahlie
    @Chahlie 4 года назад +25

    Aww, this was lovely. All the places I want to live are so similar to this, with such warm kind people. And yes, I would take that road, and then never leave :) Thank you so much for this.

    • @fidriii539
      @fidriii539 4 года назад

      You are welcome here in Albania ❤❤

    • @Chahlie
      @Chahlie 4 года назад

      @@fidriii539 Aww :) Tell me, are there mosquitoes? I just found out that there are hordes of mosquitoes in the mountains in south central Italy :( I live in a place with no 'bugs', but becoming far too many people....

  • @irinigreka7325
    @irinigreka7325 3 года назад +2

    I am Albanian and I am very proud for you guys because you visit Albania

  • @TheAtanyrate
    @TheAtanyrate Год назад +1

    This road reminds me of a road I stayed on in Spain. My accommodations were on the edge of a Natural Park that had only gravel roads. My octogenarian mom was scared to death everytime we traveled to and from our accommodation. No guard rails like in the USA. Such a great memory. I would LOVE to take the drive you showed. What a thrill!

  • @Idk.7asan
    @Idk.7asan 3 года назад +63

    I'm from Morocco and I love albania

  • @DriveAlbania
    @DriveAlbania 4 года назад +6

    So pleased we got you there in one piece! What a great video, and it was such fun to show you one of our favourite spots in Albania. Hope you do make it back when the weather is warm and dry! We'll have a Lada Niva waiting for you..

    • @evazubeck
      @evazubeck  4 года назад +4

      You know I'm already booking that Adventure Mobile for 2 months in spring 😂

    • @DriveAlbania
      @DriveAlbania 4 года назад +2

      @@evazubeck Can't wait to teach you how to drive a UAZ off-road 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Chahlie
      @Chahlie 4 года назад +2

      Ahh, it's so good to know about Drive Albania- so many times as a single woman you want to go to these out of the way places and it's a bit dodgy asking random locals to drive you but you don't want a group tour. :)

    • @DriveAlbania
      @DriveAlbania 4 года назад +1

      @@Chahlie If you make it out to Albania we'd be delighted to take you to Nivica!

  • @biblechronicles7
    @biblechronicles7 4 года назад +18

    One day when I woke up I had a dream that I'm in Albania it was a really nice dream ..that morning I promised myself I'll go there one day and I'll oneday

  • @EvaLovesDisney
    @EvaLovesDisney 3 года назад +1

    What a beautiful place to visit! Thank you for bringing us along!

  • @vinodlollyteamwork2118
    @vinodlollyteamwork2118 Год назад +3

    Thank You Eva !
    I had a great stay in Tirana & visited Kruja
    What an amazing country … serene, untouched natural beauty and the warmth of people could be felt all around
    I just realized Subconsciously it was perhaps watching your RUclips channel that attracted me to visit Albania 🇦🇱 with my family ! And would stay in our hearts forever ❤

  • @bozenagabela6249
    @bozenagabela6249 4 года назад +25

    What a stuning village... Rakija party 🎉🎉🎉 Well done girl

  • @Balintrebeka
    @Balintrebeka 3 года назад +20

    OMG, this place is a dream!

    • @NOBODY-re2fr
      @NOBODY-re2fr 3 года назад +1

      You r welcome here, just come.

  • @mikefr12
    @mikefr12 3 года назад +5

    Wow what a beautiful scenery. Awesome. People are so genuinely friendly outside of big cities. 👌👍🤩

  • @worldtravellingpleasure3950
    @worldtravellingpleasure3950 3 года назад +2

    Eating, drinking, travelling seeing new places and meeting new people. What a life!!!!!!

  • @extraart1
    @extraart1 3 года назад +2

    Great segment! Thanks for taking us along as usual!