This is the town , where the greatest albanian writer Ismail Kadare is born. He has a beautiful novel about Gjirokaster - " Chronicle in stone "

@eww4762

3 жыл бұрын

Enver Hoxha was from Gjirokastĕr as well the most evil man of Eastern Europe. He killed everybody suspected a threat to his rule. No one was spared including his brother in Law and his friends. Gjirokastĕr is one of the most important towns of albanian nationalism

@milotfokusi2124

3 жыл бұрын

@@eww4762 Enver Hoxha did have good and bad sides. Yes he did killed some that wanted revolt, but he did develop Albania's economy and military. In his time Albania had 100 000 soldiers and good weapon and organisation. Today Albania has not even 20 000 active soldiers.

@mayastoyanovawarner7997

3 жыл бұрын

I'm currently reading "The Doll" by Kadare, but I'll be reading "Chronicle in Stone" Next. It's nice to see his hometown while reading his work. :)

@eneaserjani2569

3 жыл бұрын

@@mayastoyanovawarner7997 I think he may be one of the very few, if not the only, who demystified the image of Mother with “The Doll”

@dandeluca

3 жыл бұрын

this is a great novel, although somewhat harrowing at times. thanks for pointing out the connection with this city!

I am from beautiful Hunza valley Pakistan, our origin is albanian

@tonyselmanah7411

3 жыл бұрын

We’d love to see you here ancient brothers . Bring a group of people with you so you get to know your ancient country of origin.

@dcjkl8088

3 жыл бұрын

There’s no way you are from Hunza, if this is a serious comment then I’m so happy that you know about your origin❤️

@avitiusrufinus6980

3 жыл бұрын

I wish I could take hunza people here , but anyways you have a great new home there with beautiful alps!!

@geri3707

3 жыл бұрын

Wellcome back home where it's start :) burrash=strong men, kalash=castle, pamir=nice view

@lorik0109

3 жыл бұрын

If you are hunza then I like to know how you call thunder and lightning in Hunza language? Then I belive you are from that region ?

I swear that you sold me on Albania! Now that I have UK visa, as an Indonesian, my Albanian visa will be waived and I can go to Albania for 90 days. Thanks for all of these videos Alina ❤️

@AlinaMcleod

3 жыл бұрын

Haha I’m very happy to hear that! You will love it!

@speeddemon8977

3 жыл бұрын

Is better on summer go in summer you can also enjoy the Albanian Rivera

@torehaaland6921

3 жыл бұрын

Syifa Adriania, double check about that visathing just to be sure and safe. UK just completed brexit, and a lot of changes is happening relating to uk and immigration. Maybe nothing will change in your case..... But please check that carefully so you don't suddenly get some nasty surprises

@aboorortravels

3 жыл бұрын

@@torehaaland6921 yes double check 🇬🇧 is out of Europe and at the moment we are in full lockdown

@SyifaAdriana

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the all advices! I hope there wont be much changes with the immigration because UK visa and Schengen visa are always obtained differently prior to the Brexit deal. Yes, UK is undergoing another lockdown atm as I am currently here as well ☺️

Ti shqipri me jep nder me jep emrin shqipetar! Proud to be albanian 🇦🇱. We are older we are stronger, we are world 🗺

I am Albanian and very proud of my country, but i subscribed your channel just because you have beautiful eyes that I can admire.

I love old houses.They cared back in the day to craftsmanship.

I don't know how you find these places, Alina! But I have to say this place leaves me speechless. So much history there also, and preservation of buildings and a lot of the contents inside are breath taking. I am so happy that you get to experience this place, and I don't blame you a bit for calling the castle your favorite. The blue hole is a new discovery for me, we do not come close in the United States to have any such marvelous place to experience. Once again, like always, you hit the mark straight on in showing your marvelous photography of what I consider heaven on earth.. your drone work is top notch, and I hope some day you will show me and a lot of us how to accomplish the many miracles you capture using that kind of capturing that you are so good at. Be safe, and keep smiling,,, it is the highlight of any video you show to see the wonder in your eyes when you share so well. Cheers !!!

@AlinaMcleod

3 жыл бұрын

Haha aw thanks, Michael! This country really does have so many amazing attractions. Hope you get to visit it sometime!

@iuiu8831

3 жыл бұрын

@@AlinaMcleod living room like royal style BIG. And arch in entries all around the house

@brazilfootballteam3789

3 жыл бұрын

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@kingdomofepir9020

2 жыл бұрын

@@brazilfootballteam3789, no ! Less football, more history, if you want to make a point, instead of one sentence "zingers" using annoying ALL CAPS !

@albodomi1979

Жыл бұрын

we have destroyed, or not preserved a lot more my friend. Albania is full of ancient cities. Its not a surprise, considering it has been inhabited for millenials. Many foreign powers who conquered Albania like Roman, serbian and ottoman empire did destroy a lot of history aswell.

I am Albanian and I was never there, wooo beautiful 😊

Thank you for showing us this wonderful place.

@AlinaMcleod

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely 🙂

@brazilfootballteam3789

3 жыл бұрын

THERE IS GREECE IS NORTHERN EPIRUS

@ariankaragiozi

3 жыл бұрын

@@brazilfootballteam3789 Greece is an Albanian region.

Out beautiful Stone City🇦🇱Amazing Gjirokaster🙌🏻

I love the music you play.

Oh I miss my hometown so much. Haven't been there in 5 years. I am really glad you liked it .

@ariankaragiozi

3 жыл бұрын

Edhe unë prej aty jam.

Super cool Video. Everything in Gjirokaster is a hike haha.Funny I just finished my gjirokaster video as well. Looks like you had a bit of better wheather then we did

@AlinaMcleod

3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you! Will have to check yours out :)

Your AMAzing doing Albania thank you beautiful 🤩

We spent three nights in Gjirokaster and it was a delight. We stayed in the resort shown in the last minutes of the video. The video does not do it justice it was at that time open only for 4 months and the views are spectacular. The rooms and service are first class. It was my fourth visit to Albania and the highlight overall having seen most of the country.

Gjirokaster 🇦🇱 looks beautiful I can only imagine how much better it looks in summer

I'm soo proud of being from beautiful Gjirokaster and all my childhood memories are in this town 💖, now I'm living in rainy London 🌧 but soon I'll return back to my town Gjirokaster, I'll advise anyone to visit Gjirokaster, as everything is so exciting and so much to do here is mind-blowing, love you Gjirokaster 😍 🎉❤

Wow Alina, This country which is looks like Malta. Beautiful.

@GenosGlory

3 жыл бұрын

Malta looks a lot like Albania as Albania it’s older.Albania is more traditional with it’s long history. Malta is a very beautiful place as well.

@iuiu8831

3 жыл бұрын

@@GenosGlory Malta=mjalta= honey

@Makedon9

3 жыл бұрын

@@iuiu8831 ahahaahhahaahahah And what means gyrocaster??

@brazilfootballteam3789

3 жыл бұрын

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@Makedon9

3 жыл бұрын

@Big D From where you took those informations please give to me so i can read also!

You've done such a beautiful job filming Albania. Respect to you and thank you for showing the beauty of my ancestors.

@AlinaMcleod

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!

A beautiful Canadian woman in my country of origin. Cheers from Edmonton AB, Canada where I live!

You have captured Albania in a very beautiful way, even in winter season, well done!

@intentionalliving7326

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed! 🤩

@irabode902

3 жыл бұрын

Considering the weather and the fact that in winter most of the shops and other activites are closed she has been able to do a pretty good job.

Hello Alina! 😄🙏👋🌟 I hope your having a wonderful marvelous fantastic blessed day! This is absolutely a beautiful amazing magnificent masterpiece video of the city Gjirokastër. 😄👍❤️🇦🇱📹💯🥇🌟 This video is one of your best and greatest on your entire Albania series. The drone shots and that amazing view with a rainbow 😯🌈 looks beautifully stunning! The landscapes is breathtakingly impressive. The ancient architecture and traditional houses looks so incredibly magnificent, it’s beautiful. Gjirokaster Castle looks so beautiful absolutely marvelous spectacular! I really like the music it’s so adventurous. 😁👍🎼🌟 The Blue Eye looks so amazingly beautiful, I’ve never seen anything like it. Looks like something from a fairy tale. I would definitely visit Gjirokastër one day. Thank you so much Alina to share with us your wonderful fabulous travel adventures around the world. You are the best world traveler! 😁👍❤️🌎✈️📹🥇💯🏆🌟 I wish you Alina a wonderful beautiful marvelous glorious blessed day to you and to your wonderful family. Take care and be safe Alina. 😊🙏❤️👋👍🌟

Albania 🇦🇱 is on my list to visit soon at the moment vlogin in Morocco 🇲🇦 😊😊

@brazilfootballteam3789

3 жыл бұрын

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Hello Alina, this is Holly and it was lovely meeting you at the castle.

I am glade you lave my city I grow up in that city is MY GJIROKASTRA 🧡🧡🧡🧡 i miss you so much love, love💗💗💗👍🏻💋💋💋💋

Blue eye is magical

Love you and beautiful country from iran

Albania is a country I would have never even considered visiting, but after having seen your videos and those of other You Tubers ,Dany (got a world to see) & Eva zu Beck, my view of the country has changed. Thank you for taking us to these cities we've never seen before. Loving your livestreams also. :) Best wishes on your future travels.

@AlinaMcleod

3 жыл бұрын

I’m so glad! Thank you! 🙂

@3rn4rdd

3 жыл бұрын

Check out Nas Daily & Davidsbeen here videos in Albania too! Everytime's a good time to come here but better in the summer. Come and be amazed 😊 Thank you so much dear Alina, you are amazing!

@ladi324

3 жыл бұрын

O’Brien since you considering Albania now, then It’s a must for you boy Bring along with you your extended family likes the mrs brown boys. Good lad And remember summer time you get to see more

@brazilfootballteam3789

3 жыл бұрын

@@ladi324 THERE IS GREECE IS NORTHERN EPIRUS

@jameshitselberger5845

3 жыл бұрын

These videos were not out in 2012 when I went. The written information from Lonely Planet, etc. was ambiguous, but obviously like many people now I had no regrets then.

Thank you for your videos; my interest in Albania brought me here.

Beautiful, beautiful video, Alina. You are our new favorite vlogger in the whole world. Love your panoramic vistas and your startling, impressive drone shots. You are the best. Keep up the good work; we need you.

Albania is all beautiful but Gjirokastra is the best! Thank you for this wonderfull video!

Lots of undiscovered treasures! My favorite is probably the Blue Eye. Few places outside swimming pools have that deep blue color and it seems like a mirror of the sky. Girocaster is one of those mountain towns that reminds one of the pleasures of touring. If this is your first time as it was for Alina, this isn’t your typical tourist trap. The video showed why it deserves to be more widely known.

I am going this September ... a little time alone to myself... and I am so sold by your videos!

Hi Alina. What a great video of a beautiful and amazing place. I’ve been there and plan to go back when I get to travel again. Thanks for sharing. Albania is one of the hidden gems of Europe and it’s great that it’s being discovered slowly by the world outside. Cheers.

@AlinaMcleod

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much, Effie! :)

Hi Alina..Good morning Albania...Amazing..Beautiful..Thanks..Alina,Good job..you beautiful..💖💖👍👍

It‘ is the Ottoman Culture of Albania How Beauty it is Thanks for sharing ❤️🇹🇷🇦🇱❤️

@edmondbrace211

3 жыл бұрын

you are very wrong ,my friend .Gjirokastra is in albanian city, constructed by albanians ,with albanian ancient culture. Ottomans only spoiled with their ignorance and hate not only the gjirokastre but all albanian heritage.Ottoman era it was as plague all over albanian country.

Спасибо, Алина. В тебе красота русского духа

Thanks for loving the Albanian millennial stoned history! You're something special to admire! Albania loves you and will never forget you and I'm glad about you! Love you!

@AlinaMcleod

3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you!

Hi Alina! At 8:00, “hello?, hello?” Seems a little like some of those “Ghost Hunter” television shows - LOL! Ever consider that as a new endeavor? - LOL! Albania is such a beautiful mix of old European and Modern accents for buildings and amenities. Those people are truly special for taking into account their past and redefining their futures. Would be interesting to know what aspirations they have for their country. The scenery has captured my heart. BTW, be sure to get your rest after walking so much! ❤️

@brazilfootballteam3789

3 жыл бұрын

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You really captured the beauty of Gjirokaster.

It was wonderful being able to visit Albania with you vicariously Alina! Such a beautiful country and your videos are so informative. Thank You! Can't wait for the next adventure! Be safe.

@AlinaMcleod

3 жыл бұрын

I’m very glad! Thank you!

@brazilfootballteam3789

3 жыл бұрын

THERE IS GREECE IS NORTHERN EPIRUS

If i had to pick another word for beautiful it would be Albanian. 🌹

@brazilfootballteam3789

3 жыл бұрын

THERE IS GREECE IS NORTHERN EPIRUS

@ariankaragiozi

3 жыл бұрын

@@brazilfootballteam3789 Greece is south Albania

I love Albania from Pakistan

This town is really a world heritage center with its old ottoman buildings still standing and its marvellous local handicraft. Thank you for this beautiful video

Alina, Great views and a beautiful city and historical buildings still standing amazing! Stone, rock craftsmanship lesson to all countries for the futures longevity of disaster area cities!! Appreciate the views and drone views so cool! Thank you for sharing everything you`re blessed to see everything! Thanks for you`re hard work and hiking getting a workout! Be safe!

@AlinaMcleod

3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome!

This beautiful city could be a perfekt spot for shooting of a film or television production 😻

@intentionalliving7326

3 жыл бұрын

🙌🏻🤗

@izethoxha7583

3 жыл бұрын

Yes it would

@rosemedialtd7979

3 жыл бұрын

Right

@brazilfootballteam3789

3 жыл бұрын

THERE IS GREECE IS NORTHERN EPIRUS

@liljanasufaj1643

3 жыл бұрын

@@brazilfootballteam3789 Greece e sat eme!

The city appeared for the first time in historical records under its medieval Greek name of Argyrocastron (Greek: Αργυρόκαστρον), as mentioned by John VI Kantakouzenos in 1336. The name comes from the Medieval Greek ἀργυρόν (argyron), meaning "silver", and κάστρον (kastron), derived from the Latin castrum, meaning "castle" or "fortress"; thus "silver castle". Byzantine chronicles also used the similar name Argyropolyhni, meaning silvertown. The definite Albanian form of the name of city is Gjirokastra, of which derives from the Greek name. (WIKIPEDIA).

@polopolo3704

3 жыл бұрын

I have one other option for to explained dhe etymology about the name Gjirokastër. Aργυρο(Ancient Greek)- Aσήμι(Today Greek)-No etymology from greek language. Argjënd(Alb)- gold white - etymology from albania language means ar(gold) + gjiri i gruas që nxjer qumësht të bardhë(the breast of the woman who produces white milk). This is also supported by the legend of the Gjirokastra castle. Thank you Alina.

@jeandalmatos610

3 жыл бұрын

​@@polopolo3704 you may have thousends personal options! something which is irrelevant for the public!! I have mentioned a generally accepted source, even the official internet site of the city accepts the interpratation mention in Wikipedia!!

@polopolo3704

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeandalmatos610 Of course, you mean Greek Wikipedia(el.wikipedia), wich is different from Albania Wikipedia(sq.wikipedia).

@jeandalmatos610

3 жыл бұрын

@@polopolo3704 En francaise! À l’époque de l’Empire byzantin, elle était commercialement connue sous le nom d'Argyrópolis (« ville d’argent », en grec Αργυρόπολις) ou Argyrókastron (« château d’argent », en grec Αργυρόκαστρον). the same in English wikipedia as well! any way be content with the albanian version! no problem!

@polopolo3704

3 жыл бұрын

​@@jeandalmatos610 Ancient Greek - ἄργῠρος Proto-Indo-European(árguros, “silver”) Albanian - árguros(argur or guri i arte means goldenstone, ar-gold end gur-stone)

wow i love your editing the music you put on it love it, every Albanian city has a castle btw the one in Kruja is also outstanding

It looks amazing! Like modern & medieval colliding into a city. I'd love to visit the city in the future.

@GenosGlory

3 жыл бұрын

You should visit Kruje,Gjirokaster,Berat, Sarande, Dhermi,Vlora and Durres. If you got lots of time also Tirana and Shkoder also.

@avitiusrufinus6980

3 жыл бұрын

in summer is all green with beautiful flowers, nice for pictures 😁

❤️❤️ Thank you Alina for the promotion of my country ❤️❤️ !

@AlinaMcleod

3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome!

Finally some decent weather !!

@HeyVernTravels

3 жыл бұрын

What a surprise too! After a week of blah :)>

Hi Alina , I liked the 🌈 ! Very beautiful city & well worth a 🚶 to admire on a picture perfect day. Wish I was there !

@aleksanderthana5953

3 жыл бұрын

Dear Alina, whu tells you that Gjirokastra and Berati are "well prizerved otoman citys"!? Gjirokastra has been founded at list 1500 years ago, means 1000 years before the otomans concerned our country. Berat is at least 2500 years old.

The Resort look beautifully build traditional style. Gjirokaster always beautiful. It’s a fantastic City.The 18th Century House is quite big a house and incredible that is still standing.

Your videos, personality, intelligence, the way you talk, think along all the phrases that you say and beauty have already done that I can admire you Алина 🤗🙌🏻

It's beautiful and fascinating

ive been to albania 3 times i would love to go back as ive never seen this part.

Breathtaking view and your blue eyes (Gjirocaster) so beautiful 😍

ALINA, BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL PLACE FROM ALBANIA 🇦🇱 😍 IM STARING to follow your channel such awesome vlog. Great videos! Proud of you 👏 keep doing great videos👌my love from TEXAS . USA blessing 🤍🕊🇺🇸

@ricardocarmona5210

3 жыл бұрын

100% 🤠 TX

Just amazing! Thanks for exploring places we may never have heard of otherwise. 🍻

Thank you Alina, I love how you never fail to show us what it looks like and teach us some history!

An absolutely gorgeous city! Definitely on my European checklist now, thanks for showing it off!

@brazilfootballteam3789

3 жыл бұрын

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Amazing place to relax 😍❤️

Beautiful place👌 Nature,,house ,castle

Thanks Alina, for showing me this impressive town. I feel sorry think I’ll never see it by myself.

Amazing video.Thanks for sharing.

BEAUTIFUL SPOT

Thank you Alina for this wonderful video I am from Gjirokastra you bring a part of me I miss Gjirokastra.We have beautiful kastel all around Albania . Thanks again 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

Shum bukur te lumte

Spectacular drone panoramas. You help us pull back and to see the bigger all encompassing view of the beautiful countryside!

This must be a really good place in spring. I could easily see myself breaking up a hectic journey here for some time. Another good video from our Queen Alina 😀

I will have to check out that place when I get down to Sarande, looks great!

I live vicariously through your videos, Alina. Thanks for sharing with us all the countries that were once behind the "Iron Curtain" that we knew little about.

Great job Alina 🌻🌻🌻

So, love the upbeat intro music... Beautiful as always, Alina. Hope all is well starting the new year. City is full of rich history, castle is spectacular. Have a wonderful time. 👍

May god bless you Alina you showing us some amazing places in this Covid terrible time

Amazing! Thanks again for doing all the hill-climbing for me.

Im impressed by how good you pronounce Gjirokaster.. i know some albanians that don’t pronounce it correctly. Im impressed

@AlinaMcleod

3 жыл бұрын

Pure chance lol

@fatosrexha4362

3 жыл бұрын

the same I think

@fatosrexha4362

3 жыл бұрын

Alina:Gjirokaster (perfect) Me:Woowww you albanian? 😄😉

@irabode902

3 жыл бұрын

Well, watching all her videos I think before leaving she should get an award for "best pronunciation of Albanian names from a foreigner" . Probably her Russian/Ukrainian roots help her in this.

@iamthatguy1870

3 жыл бұрын

@@irabode902 mbase ,, nuk e di pse . Por e thote me mire se ca qe njof un fjalen Gjirokaster. Un jam me origjin andej dhe me bezdis kur e thone komplet ndryshe.

Amazing Albania with amazing Alina

Stunning views! I enjoy your scenic shooting so, so much 😍

Albania and Kosovo is amazing 🤩

@RV-fi8wx

2 жыл бұрын

ΥES NICE STUFF

Great video and beautiful shots of the city!

Amazing video Alina good job with the drone very professional 👍🇦🇱❤️

So beautiful!

Nice upload. Gjirokastra is a beautiful city.

I really enjoyed the music you choose for the Castle Tour. Very dynamic.

Great Video. Thank you for posting.

Amazing video and perfect music to dream with it. 👍👍👍

Hi 🙋🏻‍♂️ Alina... Beautiful city and an excellent vlog as always...enjoyed watching it...thanks and take care ...

Wonderful place 💖

Amazing video ! Love watching these videos too and now I'm even more sold on Albania !

I really enjoy your videos, they're so informative and you show the true character and traditions of the city or town.....thankyou

Thank you so much you remided me of my country history

Hallo Alina!! I can definitely say I am speechless. I just kept thinking wow. I rate this video 1 million wows. Gjirokaster is truly a gem and looks like it is about to be added to my bucket list of destinations. Spasiba Alina!

@AlinaMcleod

3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you! Happy to hear it :)

I couldn't believe there are so many amazing and beautiful places in Albania. It worths a trip... a long trip. Thanks for sharing another great video.

thank u for all the Albanian videos! And for showing to the world that we are more than just ( Taken ) that we have nature, history, great food but most important we have ❤️ and hospitality!

@AlinaMcleod

3 жыл бұрын

haha yes, I couldn't believe that 'Taken' was the reference point people have used when thinking of Albania. It's like the exact opposite lol.

A very beautiful city and video. For the many people who cannot travel the world you bring the world to us in a most wonderful way. Thank you so much for your dedication to your work.

@AlinaMcleod

3 жыл бұрын

You are most welcome! Glad you've been enjoying the videos :)

Wow!! One of your best videos Alina! The choice of the music is just perfect as well as the drone captions. I've got goosebumps! Thank you for sharing the beauty of our country to the world! I'm promoting your work as much as I can these days. You deserve it!

@AlinaMcleod

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much 😊

Its a beautiful town

Fantastic video. Very well edited and narrated. A 10! Well done.

Alina - I absolutely loved this video! The cinemotography, music and your narration are just wonderful...I have really enjoyed all of your work since I found you, and it is so exciting to see your growth in a profession you so clearly have a very deep passion for. You are such an inspiration to my urge to travel as soon as this pandemic allows. Thank you so much for what you do...not just these wonderful videos and live streams...but also for your caring about this world and all of us inhabitants. If only more and more of us could meet as just people how much better this world would be. Keep up the great work...stay safe and healthy and you go girl!! Doug in Colorado.

@AlinaMcleod

3 жыл бұрын

Aw thank you so much, Doug! I'm glad you're enjoying the videos :) Wishing you many amazing travels to come!