Amazing to learn about the unique history and hidden stories of Albania. As a travel vlogger who hasn’t been there yet, this series has definitely got me interested in visiting and sharing my experiences. Thanks for highlighting such a cool spot!

Another stellar video! We need that Cali vlog!

Actually Enver Hoxha's paranoia was justifiable. Everybody wanted slice of Albania. More than half of the Albanian territories after the fall of the Ottoman Empire in 1912 & the WW1 & 2 (superpowers of that time ... especially UK & France) gave away Albanian land to the other countries like Greece got our Albanian territory in Greece called Chameria, the island of Corfu & the old Albanian Capital of Janina. Slavic Macedonians got our Albanian territory of Kosova Vilayet & the ancient Albanian city of Shkupi (aka Skopje) which consisted at that time mostly (90%) of Albanians. More than half of Macedonia even today is populated with Albanians. Also, North Macedonia is the birthplace of the Albanian blooded Alexander the Great (which Greeks falsely claim was a Greek, Ugh) & of course the world famous Roman Catholic Albanian nun Mother Teresa which was born in Shkup. Serbia was rewarded with the Albanian Republic of Kosova & Kosova's majority was Albanian then & now. Kosova finally declared its independence in 2008. Also Serbia still holds hostage our territories of Presheva Valley, the Sandzack province & the ancient Albanian city of Nish which are still part of Serbia. Montenegro got our ancient city of Ulcinj which even today in 2024 its majority is Albanian. You still think Enver Hoxha was paranoid? Well ... as of 2024 Greece is still in war with the state of Albania. They have a 'War Law' which was declared to Albania dating back during the WW2 & Greece still refuses to lift that although Albania & EU have asked Greece to do so. The reason Greece has that war law is because during the WW2 when Italy invaded Albania - Albania at that time did not & let the Italy declare war to Greece from Albania & after that declaration Italy (& Germany) attacked Greece. How sick is this Greek thinking ... blaming Albania for not stopping Italy from attacking Greece during the WW2 in time when Mussolini was Italy's leader. Ugh.

Another awesome video love it ❤❤🙌🙌

Keep em coming bro 👊🏻

So cool Elliot ❤

Fantastic video! Thank you!

Another great video about Albania. This this my new favourite country - three trips so far and that's just not enough for me so will go back again later this year. Really great people and I am sure this country will boom (economically) very soon.

I am albanian, but i missed many, many places to see...i miss it...Nice video ❤❤❤

That particular bunker that t was blocked on the back. That used to be a Police check point. On both sides of Llogara pass, used to be check points. I know this because , Vlores is my hometown. In 1986 I got a driver's license and worked for 7 ,or 8 months driving Soviet made ZIS, dump truck. I use to drive two times a week , Vlore, Dhermi, And let me tell you all The truck I was driving , No power steering! Mechanical clutch, , going down on serpentine road I had to stop, and back up to make right turn and left turn. On way back going up fully loaded , Olives, or Oranges, first and second gear all way up to the pass . It Tok good part of the day just climbing mostly in first gear. Walking would've been faster. Anyway, thank you for the video, It brought back memories. Good memories, Albania wasn't that bad . Just Communist! LOL. I don't think it can be compared with North Korea! I don't know what North Korea is ? Communist by name . Insane Country.

That’s a crazy beach I’ve seen a North Korea beach video that had a similar barrier 😬

Helgoland got some submarine bunkers as well if i remember correctly, never saw them myself, was to busy enjoying the beautiful nature and surroundings, highly recommend to anyone travelling Europe

@5:50 You deserve a like, just for that reference. 👍🏾 Gabriel has great travel content, just like yours.

Now this is some real adventure.

200 € / month for rent in a new house? I'm packing my bags now! 😂

Interesante video!!! Es un país bastante desconocido para nosotros los españoles!!!

Broadly speaking a fair account of Albania that would provide those that do not know much about the country with some idea as to what went on here during communism. As an Albanian however I find it annoying, and misleading, when seemingly intelligent and fully grown up adults use words that are a total misfit for what they are describing. And here, I really take issue with the use of the word Paranoia. This is not directed at you personally, I think you are making an honest effort, but what I am referring to has no morphed into a phenomenon of being lazy and amplifying cliches that we Albanians have given birth too ourselves. E.G; You just narrated (superficially of course) about the conflict with Khrushchev and his intentions and then the next moment you suggest that we were imagining these things and being paranoid? It is well documented by the way that Khrushchev wanted Hoxha out. And this the same Soviet Union that had put down the Hungarian uprising and would lader do the same with the Czech spring. Paranoia? This is not to come to the defence of a bloody tyrant, he was indeed many things, just not paranoid. Consider also the Kim Philby story (look it up), the fact that our dearest neighbours in the south are yet to annul the "State of War", or the fact that quite recently the flames that burned throughout ex-Yugoslavia spilled over to some of Albania's northern territories. Consider just how volatile the situation in Kosova remains as we "speak" and finally consider that there must be a reason why the Balkans have always been considered the powder keg of Europe. Still paranoid???? Ps: Do not get me starting on the utterly stupid and oxymoronic use of "imaginary war"

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What camera you using? Thx

I'd be saying touch your toes

i was in albania for 5 years ago.when i came to tirrana,i thougt i going back to 1980s .... but when you ask about albania to a albanian.oyyyy he tells its like paradise :-p

BunkerLand

The bunkers was protections by the nuclear war between America and Rusia in 1980 , I am sorry that you are so ignorant in knowledge of story that the consequances arrived from your country's actions.

Got bored of Spain....???!!!

Wrong bro you seem to think everythink there is greek lol 🤣 everything its Albanian

Like your channel, but why are Americans so obsessed with communism. The bunkers are not unusual. Ask an Israeli what they think about bunkers. Every country has them but mainly for their elite. Im not defending hodja in everything he did, but trying to provide safety for the people isn't wrong. FYI the US military works closely with Albania for several reasons, but mainly for their loyalty and strategic location. This common making fun of the bunkers is getting very old.

All these places you visited have a strong greek minority (especially Cheimara). You've been to close to my island, man!

why the F are you imitating Bald, it's really not necessary, stay in your own strength.

Harald wannabe

Bro this video deserves way more views !