Is it safe to drive from Italy to Albania in a BMW M2? Border control issues & Camera almost stolen!
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Ай бұрынJoin me on an unforgettable journey as I drive my G87 BMW M2 from Italy to Albania!
Starting with an overnight ferry ride from Bari to the stunning shores of Albania (Durres) The adventure kicks off with a bit of excitement as I get stopped at the border for a "random check" and need to buy separate insurance, Make sure you carry cash on arrival. No cards are accepted!!!
Once in Albania, I head straight to Tirana, where I explore the beautiful lake and enjoy a lunch at the iconic national stadium. The excitement doesn't stop there-heading north towards the Montenegro border, I encounter a tense moment when a group of locals tries to steal my camera as I drift around a corner. This trip is packed with thrilling moments and breathtaking scenery.
Subscribe to follow me on the next step of my Balkan adventure in my BMW M2.
@bhptours Ай бұрын
What an incredible trip. Albania was amazing and I only explored the smallest part of it. I thought the camera being hidden away at the corner of the road was pretty hard to spot 😂
@avnirustemi1948 23 күн бұрын
Marko from Tropoja almost got your camera 😂 . Wish you a nice trip sir !
@Burbery777 8 күн бұрын
Enjoy Albania bro
@Real_DanielKaca 4 күн бұрын
He asked you if it was yours. Lol 😂
@rebelaris Ай бұрын
Albanian police did their work for checking , nothing to worry about. They wanted to double check the vehicle, cause lots of stolen or scams happened with cars coming from UK. I know you might have thought that they will do something bad to you but don’t worry. They were actually doing their work and in the end all good
@procrastinatingrn3936 Ай бұрын
Nothing a bribe can’t fix 😂😂😂😂😂
@caymanblack9567 29 күн бұрын
Knocked the door though!
@rebelaris 29 күн бұрын
@@caymanblack9567 if there’s anything hiding within the door. Drugs
@MilkmanEditsAL 23 күн бұрын
@@caymanblack9567yep unfortunately but a dent can be easily fixed I believe
@kostas142ful 21 күн бұрын
Yes their job is to steal as much as they can. Whole world know it.
@perplexer-ex2fk 9 күн бұрын
What I saw is that the camera wasn't stolen but it was found without knowing that the camera was filming and that it belonged to you any normal person would stop and take the camera if it was just standing there
@stena_vlogs 25 күн бұрын
Trust me he wasn’t trying to steal it, thats a road where you get to see a car pass by every few mins or so and thought that someone forgot it. I mean if you find it on the road why wouldn’t you take it?! Anyway he was not trying to steal your camera!
@Remixors 29 күн бұрын
I'd rather you have a more positive feedback or at least in the title. You're camera would've been stolen in any place of the world if it just seemed abandoned there and the Border was just fine. Be less of a snowflake thanks :)
@bhptours 29 күн бұрын
I thought my comment on the video might have answered this but maybe not. This comment wasn’t exclusive to Albania, nor were these scenes rehearsed. I travel alone for a lot of my trips and I’ve never had my camera taken anytime I’ve left it to record myself but yes. That’s probably by chance 👍
@ammarabbasi3230 28 күн бұрын
trying so hard to defend your lil country shutup lil bro
@Remixors 28 күн бұрын
@@ammarabbasi3230 I bet anywhere in Spain or Ukraine the same thing happens or most likely even worse :)
@N.N.77 26 күн бұрын
@@bhptours Doesnt matter, you click bait with those titles. Dislike from me.
@bhptours 26 күн бұрын
@@N.N.77 can’t please everyone! Title says camera almost stolen and I’m pretty sure that happened. Have a great weekend 👍
@James-Bond_007 26 күн бұрын
How is that stealing, the camera was on the side road unattended!
@Niaz_Mario Ай бұрын
Graet video, gd infos, keep it up brother😍👍
@ALKUKES 18 күн бұрын
you missed the best part of Albania, you have seen only 2% should have had an Albanian guide you and spend some good time, but good video pal
@zblitzzy1647 29 күн бұрын
I really loved your video! Cool shots and funny how fast they stole your cam …
@allex413 7 күн бұрын
Nothing , but the best and thank you for sharing your experience through the lenses
@TheKatastrofen2 Ай бұрын
Just found your channel and I got to say, Wow! This video was very entertaining and it's always nice to see someone use their car as they're supposed to be used! Keep it up and you'll become the new host of Top Gear! 👌
@bhptours 29 күн бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for your kind words!
@user-et8fd1jv3l 14 күн бұрын
I did it several times in Bentayga, Rolls Phantom coupe and a continental GT from Paris to Tirana without any problems
@user-ed8ks8yw2h 26 күн бұрын
If u find too soemthing a wallet or phone or camera pirce 5k in middle of road and no one there what is mean u stoled ? when my wallet comes out means i lost it and is not mine another question who find later to return what wallet have inside money or cards means is lost , so rbo dotnt say almost stolen cozz no one i albania have stolen turist
@perputhenshqip5447 Ай бұрын
Bro you should have DRIVE thru the SOUTH ALbania! Llogara Pass would be amazing ride with an M2
@bhptours 29 күн бұрын
All in good time, for sure!
@D0minikkTTV 22 күн бұрын
Brother i love the whole video your hitting it!
@leobats14 Ай бұрын
Keep up the good work my friend.
@levins11 Ай бұрын
Great quality vids. Worthy of more subs and views 👍🏽
@bhptours Ай бұрын
Thank you, really appreciated!
@kaybe3044 24 күн бұрын
14:41 I need to do the same as you once in my life. Just drive by car to Albania. That setting is amazing.
@redfirekla 18 күн бұрын
Thanks for visiting our country those guys thought someone had left the camera there on the side, they were not trying to steal it... Hopefully u will spend more time in our country next time there are some amazing spots and hidden beaches and gems. The food is also pretty amazing just have to do a bit of research.
@sabedin777 23 күн бұрын
camera didnt get stolen your crazy, from the perspective of them they just found it there lol. everyone everywhere on earth if someone find an abandond camera lying on ground there in mid of mountains ofc its gona get taken. and you got it back. and be happy they could have just not hand it out and theres nothing you could have done.
@JeZZGro 19 күн бұрын
Go elsewhere on balkan, put camera and wait, who will take it? No one. But albania is another story, country full of criminals
@Lord.Crawford Ай бұрын
Great Video , I flew from the UK to Kosovo and met my friend and we did a driving trip from Kosovo to Albania to Montenegro and back- was class and some of the roads and scenery was stunning, we did however use an old VW passat with Alternator issues LOL so id love to do it again but this time drive the Camaro over.
@ronaldomurataj2519 Ай бұрын
You have missed some of the best parts of Albania. You could have gone south and find some of the most beautiful beaches in europe. As fars as your camera, can't blame the guy he found it on the street 😂. As you saw they gave it right back.
@SourceHades 24 күн бұрын
Fr like if I'm seeing an abandoned camera you bet I'm taking it wherever I am in the world lol
@JeZZGro 19 күн бұрын
albania and beautiful beaches? albania is very poor country, they are on the bottom of the list, you can find beautiful beaches, but not in albania,
@alexbedini731 15 күн бұрын
@@JeZZGro To be honest I am starting to believe that some people, like you, are in a reverse evolution phase where you get dumber each generation in stead of getting smarter!
@garyyakamoto2648 10 күн бұрын
@@JeZZGro WTF man, do you live under a rock? Albanian beaches are superb! Actually the most bluest water beach in the world is in Albania (Pasqyra beach). Also Albania is not rich, but is not very poor or poor. Just f. go there once and see it. I was there this summer and the prices were just 10-20% cheaper than in Italy. I didn't see the poverty we have in the States, food was great and the country was very very safe. There is no such "bad neighborhood" in Albania, it's either well off or Soviet style "poor" neighborhood. I rented a MB and drove all over Albania, especially in the south. I parked on the streets, many time I forgot to unlock the car. I lost nothing, and the car was very safe. Actually considering to retire in Albania.
@Aizen9639 10 күн бұрын
@@garyyakamoto2648 He is serbian mate, it happens in a lot of videos that serbians comment bad stuffand the other way arround on serbian videos with bad comments from albanians because of the region's tensions and war. Thank you for not being biased and actually comment what you experienced in Albania.
@BEZZYPLAYS Ай бұрын
A lot of stolen cars go to Albania and get sold quick. Im guessing he wanted to use the OBD to see the VIN to see if it is stolen vehicle or not.
@haatpraat2993 Ай бұрын
Yes, its a real problem here in the Netherlands. Eastern European crooks come over, steal cars and then just drive them back to their home countries for sale.
@adrianog4148 Ай бұрын
stories from the '90...😂
@JeZZGro 19 күн бұрын
yup they are poor and uneducated, criminal is big part of albania
@polatalemdar6397 19 күн бұрын
Yes Bro
@didinos Ай бұрын
for these countries is very cheap to get an e-sim (for example ubigi) for internet. Very easy to install, cheap etc and is a lifesaver!
@JoshuaPenaranda Ай бұрын
love the style!
@sugarsaint Ай бұрын
Great video
@GentiGace Ай бұрын
I think that he wants to check through OBD the VIN number to check if the car is stollen or not.
@Sloppy99 Ай бұрын
Great content, i love the car! Congrats
@bhptours Ай бұрын
Glad you like it!
@alantoine78 20 күн бұрын
ah loved albania, rented a car, no police on highway no radar, u can push the car full, and just flash light like crazy for everyone to move 😂
@philiphayton8261 Ай бұрын
Very inspiring I just ordered g87 in manual comes oct and might plan my own road trip
@thymme7508 Ай бұрын
comes in oct??? does it take 4 months to get delivered?
@philiphayton8261 Ай бұрын
@@thymme7508 yep possibly sept but my is a factory order via a leasing company
@FF-pq2ex Ай бұрын
fuck sake just get one year used one with low mileage , send the cash you save my way xDDD
@philiphayton8261 Ай бұрын
@@FF-pq2ex I don’t think you really know my circumstances mate - so why don’t you go worry about something else rather than trying to give advice when you know fuck all about it or me :)
@philiphayton8261 Ай бұрын
@@FF-pq2ex I don’t think you really know my circumstances to comment mate don’t need to worry about my financial decision making skills.
@Richuals 28 күн бұрын
Wow they wasn’t playing and they ding the door! The camera situation was crazy
@luucvanopzeeland3345 25 күн бұрын
Mate that’s me at 1,07 , sick car bosss
@YGAlpha 29 күн бұрын
Thay check your car with Odb bc alot of cars are stolen in Uk and someone bring to them in Alb or sometimes thay sell their cars and pretend it was like stolen.Thats why thay w check most of the cars 👌🏼
@frederikvanhees4701 16 күн бұрын
Weird take, there A LOT of fancy mafiosi cars in albania. Saw several RR SVRs , g wagons , ferraris and lambos in Tirana
@F-56Ski Ай бұрын
Good thing you came around the corner pretty quick they would’ve gotten a free camera.
@rb.7777 15 күн бұрын
Nice little dent in my car officer. -No problem😂😂😂
@scorpionukk9561 23 күн бұрын
Why wouldn’t it be safe ? U not travelling to pakistan or bangladeshi ur safer than driving in London I can tell u that for sure
@brentpowell7889 Ай бұрын
Don’t subscribe to channels, but just did nice to see some non super car content it’s so boring , that’s coming from a 600LT owner, thinking of pulling the trigger on a manual M2 having test drove one, they are great fun too drive, keep up the good work 👍
@wheelwrightpl9429 Ай бұрын
I like the easygoing style !
@M5tubee 27 күн бұрын
Damn as an albanian thats born and raised in Ny and been a bmw fanboy my whole life you living my dream to bad my f90 M5 is in America them european roads are the best in the world in terms of views and scenery
@Samduraku 29 күн бұрын
Technically he didn’t stole your camera he found it but big up hope you enjoyed there 🇦🇱
@bhptours 29 күн бұрын
Amazing place, need to come back for sure to explore the south! 🤘🏾
@Samduraku 29 күн бұрын
@@bhptours when you go south try KUKES you definitely like it there respect my g
@JeZZGro 19 күн бұрын
Classic albanians, "didn't stole, he found it"
@Samduraku 19 күн бұрын
@@JeZZGro lol
@AndiSelaj 17 күн бұрын
The police will put the OBD reader to check you VIN on different modules to see if its had the VIN changed. Thieves will usually swipe the VIN and then re-write it to a stolen car, say an M2. Making it difficult to spot which one is the stolen one and the original one, where both have the same VIN, written to all modules.
@StayHumble000 Ай бұрын
They still gave you back your camera bro
@BMR_WRLD Ай бұрын
2:58 what song is this?
@caymanblack9567 29 күн бұрын
No way would i leave Italy to go over to Albania, did the knob damage the door? I noticed when you parked it was a bit close to something.
@lagjescuni5482 26 күн бұрын
he's not the first to do so....Albania is a country that has everything except the sand desert not to forget that it is a much safer country than Italy
@JeZZGro 19 күн бұрын
@@lagjescuni5482albania is rural, poor country, with unedicated people, who only go for criminal, main source of drugs in Europe is albania, also for crimilans, stolen cars etc
@HellProof1998 14 күн бұрын
Hey BHP I love your vids man was wondering if you would like to use some of my beats royalty free ofc
@ThisFoodBangz Ай бұрын
You got lucky mate proper lucky loool
@eral4153 Ай бұрын
He might of though someone forgot it or dropt it
@juanpabloocejavilla9078 Ай бұрын
Yes Sr 🙌🏾🙌🏾❤️
@stigzporsh Ай бұрын
Bangs front door. Gives it a bit of a wipe. No problemmm 😅😅😅😅😅
@leobats14 Ай бұрын
Fabulous video. Not sure why border control wanted to plug their phone into your OBD port? That’s a no no for me. It’s the same as some random person asking to plug a USB stick into your personal computer.
@rebh1290 Ай бұрын
Albanian here living in italy, on summer we always go for vacation in Albania by car and at the Montenegro-Albania border, Albanian police have ALWAYS stopped my dad's car (2023 X6M Competition), they plug something in the OBD and they open the hood to look for the VIN, this is done to check if the car is stolen or not and when they can't check if it isnt or not they call the Embassy of the country that the car is registered to in order to get a response from them. They do this with most of the luxury cars going INTO Albania cause very often the stolen luxury cars go in the country either to get sold for parts or as is.
@balkanhajduk Ай бұрын
Albos are controlling maniacs😅
@haatpraat2993 Ай бұрын
And see wa gwaan!
@holyrs1575 20 күн бұрын
Don't you think stolen is a bit hyperbolic here? they found something on the street and instantly returned asking if that was yours , i mean i understand the youtube views but be better at wording next time, bcs lying never gets you far my friend
@bhptours 20 күн бұрын
It’s not a lie though is it, they didn’t find it. They got out of their car and tried to take it before i intervened. Let’s get it right 😂
@holyrs1575 20 күн бұрын
@@bhptours they literally did though , you left it on the street and they didnt see you , so they just thought it fell down from someone.
@ToroNito 2 күн бұрын
@@bhptours it was lying on the street unattended. How is that stealing buddy? your definition of stealing is flawed. But, using such bombastic titles in the video sells, so here we are. However as the person above rightly pointed out, dishonesty doesn't take you very far. Shows your true character, which seems very unlikable....
@bhptours 2 күн бұрын
@@ToroNitoBombastic titles 😂 it wasn’t lying on the street, it was placed by some rocks totally out of view, the only way you’d have seen it is if you saw me put it down. He tried to take it and I caught him, it’s not that deep. It was pretty funny and that’s why it was in the title. Sorry I’m so unlikeable 🥲
@zed254924 4 күн бұрын
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@vpx_mbyt7663 Ай бұрын
I have no idea why your were scared of the police bro.....its just a check 😂
@bhptours 29 күн бұрын
Like anything, far from home and fear of the unknown!
@vpx_mbyt7663 29 күн бұрын
@@bhptours understandable.....really nice video 🙏
@Skilz111 29 күн бұрын
What restaurant was that in the first minute or so?
@bhptours 29 күн бұрын
Grotta Palazzese - Definitely worth a visit! www.grottapalazzese.it
@Skilz111 29 күн бұрын
@@bhptours cheers! Nice one! I’ll check it out. Loving your content btw. Really interesting road trips, and love the new whip too 👌🏿🙌🏿🔥
@Albania18100 28 күн бұрын
He did hit your door hahah
@Spiritualwarfare587 Ай бұрын
I dont get it why uk dont use green card insurance like all other eu countries u dont need to pay extra insurance just get green card from your insurance company
@bhptours Ай бұрын
It doesn’t work unfortunately, I brought my green card with me on the trip. No longer forms part of the EU 😞
@8renato78 26 күн бұрын
14:00 - E jotja o kjo ? (is this yours) - I've recorded - Aaaaaaaaa.... 😂
@gj5166 14 күн бұрын
great video brother Albania is better country than greek,croatia ,people are way better and nature ! love Albania ❤🇦🇱
@NoNamealb Ай бұрын
Police officer dents your car and he just said No problem 😂😂😂
@VenetiaKaratsalou-nf1zc 7 күн бұрын
Visit greece too plz bro
@povnick Ай бұрын
“Aaaaaaahhhhh” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
@flamuravdylaj4986 21 күн бұрын
Cops were doing their job first of all and believe me they didn’t try to steal your camera, bc if they wanted too you wouldn’t take it back that’s for sure. It’s never to late to edit the title
@bhptours 21 күн бұрын
Pretty sure the guy picked up my camera and walked towards the door of his car before I startled him?
@Peenpapu34932 18 күн бұрын
bro border control dont give an f about your little m2
@taulant9792 2 сағат бұрын
Dont worry mate no one steal your camera in albania you not in uk to be scared 😂 👍
@user-sm1nv2ee9i Ай бұрын
First 🎉
@Nicosshalagalanis 23 күн бұрын
The route London - Albania are danger my friend. Because they think you are transporter / co worker to the mafia there.
@razvanpopescu747 26 күн бұрын
Next time when you go in that part of Europe, take 1 or 2 days and visit Romania. It's an amazing country and you will defenetely need to drive on some of the best roads in the world like "Transfagarasan", "Transalpina", "Transrarau", "Transbucegi". Enjoy 🙂
@JeZZGro 19 күн бұрын
Much better then albania for sure.
@ToroNito 2 күн бұрын
@@JeZZGro jealous much, get a life
@JeZZGro Күн бұрын
@@ToroNito dont cry
@albanian1242 Ай бұрын
Go to south Albania
@bhptours 29 күн бұрын
Definitely on the cards!
@panagiotistsanas4123 20 күн бұрын
Όταν είσαι Αλβανός, είσαι Αλβανός…
@JeZZGro 19 күн бұрын
Right
@TURBODON.6 23 күн бұрын
My house is up the road from were those guys tried to snatch your camera bro 😂 since 2007 i havent been there, the road back then was the old communist road. Its definitely one of the best driving roads in the world i think all the way up into the mountain like u drove it. Cheers and tha ks for sharing
@bhptours 23 күн бұрын
Thanks for reaching out, what an incredible road. You’re blessed to have that on your doorstep. I’ll be coming back for sure!
@Premtim_ 26 күн бұрын
14:00 Aaaaaaaaaa…..😂😂😂
@lumidrizi1278 24 күн бұрын
bro you had bad luck albania isnt that bad
@JeZZGro 19 күн бұрын
Lol sure
@jimboalb1419 15 күн бұрын
Bro, the last time I traveled alone, I was also completely searched. It is normal when you travel alone. You had to go east to Pogradec and you had the opportunity to see Macedonia as well. And then go to visit Gjirokastra, Saranda and Vlora. You did all that road and you didn't visit the cities where the most popular tourist destinations are.Albanians don't steal anything, but if something falls in the middle of the road, anyone takes it. To steal, the English are held, go for a ride with your camera in Brixton, Camberwell, Lewisham, Hackney. and many other places after 12 midnight, you end up naked.
@valon18 20 күн бұрын
boring video.. you didn’t see squat you did a little drive through.. also the guy ‘found’ the camera what would you do if you see a random vid cam on the side of the road… bro you’re disrespectful don’t go back there you don’t know how to have fun.
@bhptours 20 күн бұрын
Sorry you didn’t like it, I had a great time. I’ll be back soon! 🙏
@undergroundkid8337 Ай бұрын
Being Black is Tough
@haatpraat2993 Ай бұрын
No, its not. I'm black and I like my life. A dream of mine is to win a reasonable prize on the lottery, buy a small 'head turner' car and literally spend my days driving across Europe, listening to Reggae music.
@undergroundkid8337 Ай бұрын
@@haatpraat2993 wtf
@haatpraat2993 Ай бұрын
@@undergroundkid8337 A certain number of blacks always feel sorry for themselves, stating the world is against us. This is not the case in most situations. People are more concerned with themselves. All I'm stating is that you should be more positive in your outlook.
@user-bi9bc6ht1f 4 күн бұрын
in albania it will get stolen
@constantinbogdanas5885 8 күн бұрын
Wanna be safe in Albania ? Go with mercedezi, bmw no good
@cars2drive298 Ай бұрын
Albania is certainly the last country in Europe i would go with a car like this 😂
@HrdWstyle 22 күн бұрын
Probably cause you dont know how to enjoy life lol
@maldingarxenaj2883 22 күн бұрын
Lads have driven in a more expensive car than a m2 kid 😂 behave stop showing of
@bhptours 22 күн бұрын
Plenty of people have you’re right! I’m just telling my story of my travel experiences. Hope it doesn’t come across as showing off 🙏
@maldingarxenaj2883 22 күн бұрын
Not showing off at all lad the tittle is wrong Albania is safer than uk to drive you not gona get killed mugged or stabbed like in London coz you got a nice car , just don’t get involved into gangs in Albania never ends up well 😂 by the way is a beautiful country 👍🏽
@JeZZGro 19 күн бұрын
You are lucky dude, next time pick some other country, like Greece for example.
@ToroNito 2 күн бұрын
how to tell you are a Greek without telling it, did it hurt you so much that there are people who love Albania. There is nothing in Greece that Albania doesn't have, what you have more is arrogant lazy bum-heads who need EU to bail u out time and time again bcs otherwise you would fail as a country and as a nation.
@SouthSide1312. 20 күн бұрын
No, it's not safe to be in albanian at all 😂😂 I've been there in 2020 ,they stole our phones at the beach and the last day someone broke into our Airbnb apartment and stole our luggages..Police is useless and corrupt...Worst holidays of my life !I will never go back again ....
@ferratv1subground 9 күн бұрын
@tsifty1 Ай бұрын
You are brave, driving in Albania this car. Albania stands for thieves United.
@ronaldomurataj2519 Ай бұрын
As far as thieves goo. Nothing will happen to you in Albania. You have here some of the latest 2024 cars . No one cares . Your safer in Albanian than most europian countries. And definitely safer than uk.
@Schaems_du_disch_nisch Ай бұрын
So turkey!! 1 evro 1 evro come come 1 evro please; )
@Hellokitty_fan298 28 күн бұрын
hes brave but the thieves are in greece
@tsifty1 28 күн бұрын
@@Hellokitty_fan298 good point there are too many Albanians in Greece also. A common theme as you can see! Italy is also infested with Albanians , talk about lousy humans these Albanians . Hope for all sake so not even look on the map Albania, and drive around it! Good catch kitty
@FumingFam 8 күн бұрын
Check a football player called Nazım Sangare, you look like him alot. However his Turkish and I don't know how Albanians knows him 😂
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