Albania vs Ecuador for American Expats (the winner MAY surprise you)

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• BU

  @buddyinthebalkans · 3 months ago

  I watched one of your videos over a year ago and decided to check out Albania. I just got approved for my 5 year residency and have started a recycling business in Tiranë!<br><br>I really am glad I stumbled across your videos, they were so insightful for my travels.

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• WH

  @whatsitlike6392 · 3 months ago

  What I found in Albania was the older people also spoke Italian while the younger spoke English as second languages.

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• KE

  @kenswindle4860 · 3 months ago

  Another great video. &nbsp;I hope that you don&apos;t feel pressured to pump these out to keep up with YouTube&apos;s algorithms. &nbsp;Obviously, it&apos;s a job and it&apos;s work. &nbsp;But if you put them out at your own pace, this community really enjoys you both sharing your experiences and perspectives, and we&apos;ve missed you! &nbsp;Thank you!

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• DA

  @dave.wendy.wander · 3 months ago (edited)

  We just spent a week in Tirana and were super impressed. You&apos;re right - it wasn&apos;t as inexpensive as we anticipated but far better developed than we expected though the public transit trailed. I did drink the water in Tirana without problems. We&apos;d definitely consider going back.

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• CH

  @charlesdinwyn7507 · 3 months ago (edited)

  Drinkable water (Ecuador) is HUGE!!! &nbsp;So is reliable internet!

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• ME

  @melissafraizer1753 · 3 months ago

  We really appreciated this video. &nbsp;We have lived in Cuenca for a few months trying it out and really liked it and have recently been looking at Albania because of the proximity to Europe. Your comparisons were very helpful!! &nbsp;Thank you.

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• KI

  @kitthornton2336 · 3 months ago

  Woke up in Cuenca this morning. I wouldn&apos;t want to wake up anywhere else. We&apos;re helping some of our friends to relocate here, and we always refer them to this channel.<br><br>I&apos;m up to 7100+ books now, in case you were curious.

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• US

  @USAExit2UK · 3 months ago

  You have convinced me to try visiting Cuenca, Ecuador before I move to my new country (citizenship by descent). &nbsp;Your videos are excellent with great to the point information. Thanks so much. <br>Fresh vegetables, and open markets just feel like a great addition to a better way of life for me. &nbsp;Having learned Spanish (though in Spain) I have always found the Spanish population to be friendly for the most part which has triggered my interest. As always, great YouTube channel.

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• TH

  @TheGermocu66 · 3 months ago

  Hello JP and Amelia, I am originally from GYE Ecuador; however, living in California for 40 years. I have visited Cuenca on vacation on 3 occasions, and every time it leaves me with such an enthusiasm to go back and live in that city. I think it has everything imaginable to live a peaceful life. Thank you for your review.

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• JO

  @johnadams2001 · 3 months ago

  Colombia is the place especially around Rio Negro. Always feel safe. Perfect climate , scenic

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• CA

  @carlesinseattle7660 · 3 months ago

  I loved Shkodër, Albania this last winter where I had great physio treatment and dermatologist. Downsides, like you say: drinking water, airports and public transportation. It is good to learn from you about Ecuador. Thank you.

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• MY

  @MyTexasLife · 3 months ago (edited)

  Glad to hear all the positives about Ecuador! It’s really the one shot I have at living abroad since my husband is only interested in that one country. 😂

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