Why Americans Move & Leave Albania — Our Truth About Living Here

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• EM

  @emilmusta8891 · 7 months ago

  I am Albanian and I confirm you were spot on with everything you said.

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• LA

  @Larry___Alb · 7 months ago

  I am a retiree living and loving life in Vlorë. Irene, you are spot on about everything here in Albania. Bravo!!!

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• FR

  @fredi1356 · 7 months ago

  I am Albanian living in Brooklyn NY! AND YESSSS I NEVER SAW A BETTER DISCRIBED OF TRUTH! Funny that I get almost exactly pros and cons from other Albanian &nbsp;visitors so I guarantee that this was a very fair and helpful feedback for Albanian people awareness of the pros and cons of our country.<br>And please, stop trying to make me regret that I left Albania 😂😂😂

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• DA

  @davidrennie8197 · 4 months ago

  Cheap flights in Europe -- be sure to read the baggage rules really well. Ryanair was one of the first to offer cheaper flights to Tirana but they are notorious for strict enforcement of baggage rules, bag sizes, weights

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• KD

  @KD_1of1 · 4 months ago

  I watched a couple of your videos, &nbsp;they are always very comprehensive

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• CA

  @cameraoncollingwood · 5 months ago

  Interesting...my mom sent me a message saying, &quot;check out Albania for a change in life.&quot; So, here I am.

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• BA

  @Babyshoes777 · 8 months ago

  We’re doing the DAFT visa, they’re extremely lax about the business you open, you could be a dog walker or even a YouTuber, and your significant other can legally work in the country

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• TR

  @TraciCuthbertson · 8 months ago

  Thanks for this video. Always informative.

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• KE

  @kevinsmith9899 · 8 months ago

  I agree with pretty much all your points. As for driving, it&apos;s not as bad as Egypt or India. But it&apos;s certainly more chaotic than the US. We went car-free, and were pleased to find that cars are great at stopping for pedestrians, at least in Tirana and Durres. <br><br>One drawback that wore on us more than we anticipated was the lack of variety in restaurants. In Durres, it&apos;s almost impossible to find any Asian, Mexican, French, or most other cuisines. I don&apos;t think Tirana is much better. Albanian, Italian, and pizza are everywhere. As vegetarians, we really miss easy access to soy burgers and tofu, but we do love the produce here. <br><br>But the people are mostly lovely, the geography is beautiful, and life is authentic. I can see why a lot of people love it.

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• MR

  @mr.g3940 · 7 months ago

  Much love from a New York Albanian, my New Yorkers.

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• RE

  @Remi-Bond007 · 8 months ago

  I watch many, many travel videos. I believe your production had a very nice mix of narrative and video. Your topics were on point and concise. I can tell you had your narrative pre-planned and all your ideas were presented interestingly. Also the tone and timing of your voice is very pleasant. Overall one of my favorite videos of Albania. &nbsp;For reference I have been to Albania and it’s one of my favorites. I hope it stays unspoiled.

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• JA

  @jackhamilton8362 · 7 months ago

  Georgia also allows a one year visitation period.

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