SHOCKING ALBANIA 🇦🇱
Is Albania really as bad as we've been warned? Should we be worried?
Join us as we head further north and make our next stop at Albania's Lake Shkodra. We love how wonderful this fairytale campsite is, how warm and welcoming the Albanian people but we are shocked to hear the about the impact of communist rule on our host family and their land!
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It was really an honor for me to get to know you and introduce you to everything about the environment, not only because you were our guests but also because you are wonderful people. I wish you the best as a family. 💯
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Ahh thank you so much! We had such a fab time with you.
@ayeletseeman476
Жыл бұрын
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Thank you so much for sharing your fantastic adventure in Albania❤🇦🇱
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
We loved it so much!!!
@UNDERGROUNDTUBEAL
Жыл бұрын
🥰
Love and respect maybe we are not perfect people or perfect country but we try our best with our tourists we really love and appreciate them 🇦🇱🇬🇧
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
We love Albania and wish we had stayed longer x
Thank you so much for this beautiful representation and heartfelt information about our country and our campsite. It was a true honor and privilege to welcome you and to get to know your beautiful and radiant family! I hope to see you again soon, it would be a delight to welcome you back! Wishing you a wonderful New Year ahead,lots of amazing content you create and adventures to experience! Wishing you joy and peace from my family to yours. Happy New Year! Much love ❤ Linda.
Well done and great to hear all your feedback for our Albania. Fantastic family 👏👏
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Ahh thank you x
Amazing campsite and what lovely, hospitable people. 😍
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
They were so amazing!
You had fantastic journey in Albania,thank you for telling us about it. Greetings from Down Under
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
It’s so worth a visit!
@UNDERGROUNDTUBEAL
Жыл бұрын
🥰
I wish more British people came to Albania
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully this will help more people feel confident enough to do so?
@Bogoga7777
Күн бұрын
Last year, 463,451 passengers flew into the Albanian capital from its British counterpart. According to the Foreign Office, this translates to 120,000 British visitors per year 🙏🏻
great video as always looks a great campsite and amazing content pool looks great
You guys along with Lou and Emily, Liam and Janine were the reason we decided to make the leap and buy our campervan this year. We learn something from each of you. It’s been amazing for us as a family so massive thank you for your videos. This trip is amazing as always.
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Ahh that’s amazing! You are going to have so many family adventures!
Great video always look forward to seeing your travels and seeing the nxt video
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Ahh thanks Damian!
Hi I’m from Albania , leaving in UK for many years.. you guys are brilliant couple honestly!
Ah you guys...we've upgraded from a campervan to a motorhome and this summer will be our first European trip in our 'new to us' motorhome....so excited. My friend Lucy introduced me to you so I'm busy catching up on your adventures and it's making me feel even more excited to get going. I'm busy taking notes on the places I want to visit. Keep 'em coming. Sally xx
@RoamingRadfords
10 ай бұрын
Ahh Sally! Welcome along! And What amazing adventures you have ahead!
Another great video, enjoying your travels x
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you x
I’m planning for next year to do most of your route is fantastic keep the good work and enjoy
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Ahh that’s amazing!
Just come back from Albania visiting family this site looks lovely 🙂
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
We loved it!
Omg those roads look absolutely insane 😱 Thank god your all ok and thank you for another wonderful video
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rocky, it was a fabulous experience!
Thanks for coming guys!
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you x
Great video. Thank you xx
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Jean x
I don't think I've ever commented on a KZread video but here I am! I have been enthralled with your summer adventure! I have 3 small kids and can't wait for all the adventures that we will have. You have inspired me ❤️
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
This comment makes my heart happy!!!
Thank you very much for the video!Many thanks from Albanian live in Northamptonshire.
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Ahh we love Albania so much!
Hello Radfords, we have not long discovered your Channel. We are now keeping up to date with your current trip along with checking some of your back catalogue. The site in Albania looks lovely, we want to get back over into Europe next year 🤞all being well and the Van roof being finished 😀 You will have to give your final opinion on Albania, we worry about some countries and travelling with Maximus and not being able to explain his condition. People look at him and see a big lad and expect him to be Neurotypical, sometimes it is hard enough in the UK to try and deal with people. We have done really well in Austria, Germany, France, Belgium with him. This was all before Lockdown though and he was smaller then, people are more accepting it seems. Anyway, I am rambling! You guys put together great content, editing and sound levelling are fantastic, information both about the areas, sites and history/facts well delivered. Just a well polished machine now 😊 Thanks Graham, Michelle, Maximus and Freya
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your lovely comments. I’m pretty sure you would all receive a warm welcome in Albania!
Shqiperia jon e bukur faleminderit per vidjon👍❤️
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for your comment!
Fantastic video and looking forward to your upcoming updates. Did you get the starlink to work in Albania? I know its not officially covered but interested to know how you got on?
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Yes it worked at every stop. We showed it working on Albania in our last video kzread.info/dash/bejne/iadtrLRqj9abl9o.html
Excellent, Your clips just get better and better every time, Thank you.
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Blake!
Surprised we didn't bump into you around Shkoder, looks like we were there around the same sort of time.
Just come back from Albania.We’re ben in Sarande,Durres and Divjak..Amazing experience.My wife’s English as well.Next time hopefully going to visit Shkodra ❤❤
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Ohhh amazing x
I would of given that guy a 20 for washing that van
My beautiful home town 🥰 Thank you very much guys for showing this video and for your honest and beautiful comments
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
It’s was our pleasure!!
Your very welcome in Albania and Shkodra. I hope you had a great time!
We are looking for a motor home and think one like yours is perfect as we definitely want a lounge but does the bed come right down into the dinning area please xx
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Have a look at this video, it’s should give you a feel for the whole space OUR NEW VAN! kzread.info/dash/bejne/iIidmdideNO6hMo.html
@Lea31706
Жыл бұрын
@@RoamingRadfords we have watched it lol x we couldn’t tell how far the bed came down , I know you kids use it but could you both sleep there xx
I enjoyed your point of view. Best wishes.
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you x
Hi I really love this series love from your nephew Max
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Love you MaxiMoo! Come see you very soon xxx
@mr_mootv1623
Жыл бұрын
😘 see you soon
@mr_mootv1623
Жыл бұрын
@@RoamingRadfords see you soon 😘
Videos like that make me want to explore out of the UK
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Perfect! That is the best kind of comment we could ever hope for!
Those roads were awful don't think I would like to drive around great video absolutely loved the campsite you did well there its nice that they cater for children and doing little play areas also liked when you ate you were covered by trees thank you for showing us that campsite liked the swimming pool
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
It’s such a passion project!
Another great video xx
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Juliet x
Hi there thanks very much for your nice Videos 📹 👌 👌 👌
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick x
I been in Albania few times is a nice place to visit, people are very good, environment is very good, thanks for your video.
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
We loved it!
Looks beautiful...hopefully will pay a visit next year ❤
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Oh I hope so!
9:46 That's a personalized plate. Malsia is a region in North Albania, which means Highland.
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Very cool!
Done the same with the sunglasses, day time looks cool night time not so lol. Looks like your having a blast. Funny how we can lose most stuff, but data now there is a question. How did we cope when I was growing up lol. Food looks amazing. No toffee Vodka yet then lol..
Big up the Tom Tom, but for the price of the motorhome - fully integrated Sat Nav should be a standard. This series vlogs is the best you’ve made.
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Nick! It does have an integrated satnav, but we can’t plumb in our size and weight!
glad to hear the perfect English accent in beautiful Albania 🇦🇱 🏴
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Ahh thank you!
Alabamian is the best cauntry , thank for vizit in Albania 🇦🇱 🇦🇱🇬🇧🇬🇧
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
We adored it!
Always a great video to see you all, safe travels guys
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you xx
Not been watching you long, your vids are just great... just keep randomly watching all of them you are a great family so happy x
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Welcome Along Elaine x
Look amazing! We are going to try Montenegro next year which is next country up from Albania.
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
It is! We loved our time in Albania x
Than you visit my country❤ respect from Northampton
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Our pleasure!! We love your country! Back home in Milton Keynes now xx
Dinner guest. 🦗 Love your videos. Happy Wednesday
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
🦗🦗🦗
Another corker. Lovely friendly site too. Keep them coming, enjoying your adventures.
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you xx
Great Vlog as allways, there no data sims local ?.
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Sure the there are local data sims but as we were only in Albania for 3 days and we have the StarLink back at the campsite it wasn’t worth buying a sim card
00:08. This damn road there. My boss and I had to go in that direction every single day for 3 months in a row.
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
😳😳
Brilliant video. Glad to see you having a good time. Enjoy 😁🌞👏💙
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you xx
Fantastic welcome another year every boudy 🥰 we love british and American people
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
Absolutely brilliant video 📹 👏 👌 Camsite looked awesome and the owners very nice people who really liked you guys . Great site review 👍 👌
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Aww thanks Steven!
Guys, forget about the roads. Even after more than 30 years of democracy, we (albanians) still have to re-learn and re-understand the "Road" concept. They were not like that in the 70's-80's. But anyway... once you reach your destination you'll forget about Albania's roads 😉. Very nice channel by the way, another subscriber here 👍
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Jorgii welcome along xxx
Amazing site 👍nice one
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank Geoffrey x
good vid steve
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Ben!
Wow another amazing vlog, just like being there. Everyone around The Big Picnic fire pit say’s Hello. Thanks for my surprise shout out.
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
🤣🤣 ahh hello to everyone there, we are really sad to be missing this weekend. Especially as it’s wet and foggy at the top of the Alps!
9:48 wot? That is a British car? I have thought BMW was Bavarian, but I could be mistaken 😂🤪😭🤷🏻
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Okay Bernd, British registered car 🙄😉😳
@berndhoffmann7703
Жыл бұрын
@@RoamingRadfords sorry love your channel - but the dark side in me has forced me to comment - anyway quite impressive number plate though :)
Almost every video you have now has the van grounding out. I know you have a towbar but the stresses are transferred to the chassis and to the motorhome body. Does the amount of ground clearance concern you? It would certainly put me off that motorhome.
@alanhat5252
Жыл бұрын
the chassis should cope with a certain amount of gentle grounding but I too would definitely worry about the bodywork, it may already be time to take it back to the factory to get the seams re-sealed.
That has to be one of the nicest camp sites anywhere. Loverly people who owned it would stay longer then two days if I went.
Welcome to albania🇦🇱
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! We love Albania!
What a fantastic campsite!!! 🙌❤️
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
It’s wonderful!
You need to get yourself on 02, we went to America earlier this year, outside the EU you simply get the bolt on and it's £6 a day unlimited phone calls and unlimited data 😀
Glad for u gays thanks for the good coments u making about my contry and people
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! We really did love the site, and your country!
What's are the table branch's you have?
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
The one we bought is no longer available but they’re very similar to these ones amzn.to/3KzcBG8
You give prices for camping but never food. What are the dinner prices? Thanks!
😄 When were you there? I was there the second week of august.. Stayed in the Hotel, was very nice.. The Restaurant is amazing...
The camper at 01:30 looks VERY similar to the one you spotted in a earlier campsite.. the one in the video from 07-Aug.
@alanhat5252
Жыл бұрын
I'd like to have a look round that one, it may have some ideas to incorporate into mine.
Hi Radfords, really enjoying your european tour great work. We've just neen down to see out new motorhome 884, should be picking him up in 7-10 days so excited!!! Just a liitle worried on you grounding out on the tow bar so often, my partner is going to find that a concern. Well keep up the good work i'm sure you'll be making your way home soon, so enjoy what's left. Xx
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
How exciting!!? You are going to have so many adventures!
@chrissey663
Жыл бұрын
@@RoamingRadfords just quickly how do you find the van's built in sat nav? I know you use a tom tom, we have a garmin tourer two at the moment, not sure if we're going to need it! Thanks again x
@alanhat5252
Жыл бұрын
@@chrissey663 a tow bar will cope better with grounding than the bodywork, just make sure it's a sturdy one.
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
The van has a version of TomTom integrated in the standard head unit, it’s good however it doesn’t do the vehicles dimensions
@chrissey663
Жыл бұрын
@@alanhat5252 ah ok thanks very much, it's a factory fitted detatchable.
What no spliff? whats going on in Albania??
Is great to have British guests always welcome
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, we love it!
Linda is so kind
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
She really is!
Excellent ❤️👍
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Stella x
This is kind of what we planned. Not quite as far as you guys and certainly not in a Kon-Tiki but we'll start somewhere.
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Sounds like you have many adventures ahead!!
What a spectacular campsite x
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
It was lovely Denise x
It’s a shame that Albanians get such a bad press here in the U.K., the majority like everywhere else are lovely people.
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
💯
@michaelhay8712
Жыл бұрын
Well they’ve come to the Uk illegally in most cases & now control the cocaine trade, so yes they get a bad press rightfully so.
@User12345fan
Жыл бұрын
@@michaelhay8712 yeah but that’s a very small fraction of the population and it’s unfair. Italians didn’t get it nor do for running the cocaine trade in the world for decades. Believe it or not, there are very nice hard working Albanian nurses ,doctors and engineers in the UK. And if you come here in Albania, you’ll be surprised how friendly and kind we will be to you, and we don’t want your money.
@alanhat5252
Жыл бұрын
@@michaelhay8712 people come to the UK illegally because the Government have closed off the legal routes. Claiming asylum is the big one, under international law anyone is entitled to claim asylum in any country they choose, the UK breaks this law thousands of times a day. Any other country allows people to claim asylum in embassies then, if successful, just get on a normal jet or bus like anybody else, not the UK though, people have to find their own way here & claim within the UK. It's despicable behaviour from a country which had wide open borders till 1971 & also selects the people we least want here.
@alanhat5252
Жыл бұрын
@@michaelhay8712 you really do need to get a better class of news, you're getting a very distorted picture. Did you even know that Albania is between Greece & Italy?
Great video ! Greetings from Kosovo
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
The calamari and prawns looked delicious 😋
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
They were! Such a pretty location too!
Hi lovelies, great vid as always. What a lovely site! Really interesting and loved that the pool’s open all night. We collect our first MH on Thursday 🎉 a long time coming but we got there in the end. Please could you tell me which TomTom you’ve got please as it looks brilliant? We’re thinking of going abroad in the winter and it’d be useful to have ❣️
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. It’s a the TomTom GO Camper Max that we have
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. It’s a the TomTom GO Camper Max that we have. There’s a link in the video description
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you. It’s a the TomTom GO Camper Max that we have. There’s a link in the video description
That looks like an interesting place. Not the McCamping of everyplace. 😀
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Very quirky, a real passion project for the owners x
How great to be able to swim at night, I've been thrown out of many a Spanish pool for trying to get away with that !!
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
They are so relaxed!
@HeidiPriest
Жыл бұрын
Because if you drown or anybody, the law be down on the pool owner.
@mandyjane1234
Жыл бұрын
@@HeidiPriest Yes, I do know why, but it doesnt stop me wanting to do it
What a camp site 👍🏻
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Stunning isn’t it!?
10 Euros to wash that monster! 15 quid to wash my mini in London. Hope you gave him a nice tip.
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Ouch London is expensive!
@Spiritualwarfare587
Жыл бұрын
Actually is 4€ the price 10 is overpriced for albania
@churchofsatanalbania1468
Жыл бұрын
@@Spiritualwarfare587 Its a big car what 4 euros??We are not Zimbabwe we are in the middle of Europe lmao
Thanks
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!!!
Wow Albania looks nice enjoy
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Sonya x
Top place!!
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Rob!
Thank you for promoting Albania . Visit Kosova as well as it is another Albanian germ . We love all Brits .
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Ahhh we love Albania x
Reminds me of traveling in a VW with my family in Europe the seventies', great time's.
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Ahh my Mum used to do the same in their family ”CamperWaggon”. She loved the old Yugoslavia x
Brilliant site, loving it.
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank John!
I Albania mbas komunizmit ka ecur shum perpara . Jan popull mireprites . Love Tirana ❤
Imagine if these guys went to south of albania
@RoamingRadfords
2 күн бұрын
On a previous trip we took the ferry from Brindisi to Igoumenitsa and drove up through the whole of Albania, it was lovely, what did we miss in the south?
@Bogoga7777
Күн бұрын
The blue eye Butrint National archeological park Ksamil which nowadays is called the albanian Maldives and lots of different beautiful place’s 🙏🏻
I use my T-Mobile provider and every country I went it automatically switched and service was amazing unlimited talking anywhere in the world after I got back from 4 months of traveling around so many countries I only paid $475 for all that usage it’s best to set it with your provider before you leave
Welkom in Albania ❤️
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you x
Ju falenderojm dhe tia kaloni mir .
when is the croatia video coming out?
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
They’ve will start next week!
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Next up is Montenegro then we start the Croatia series. We have plenty of Croatian videos for you.
Welcome to my country… is ur son wearing a United shirt? Greetings from the US
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Yes! He is!!
@tonidone1309
Жыл бұрын
@@RoamingRadfords I ordered the green authentic… Antony
@tonidone1309
Жыл бұрын
Our trio playing great for Portugal… Fernandes man of the match so far with Dalot the only goal scorer
@tonidone1309
Жыл бұрын
@@RoamingRadfords Fernandes goal just now
Albania looks cool, don't understand why all the Albanians trying to come to UK.!
@ssmg42sss8
Жыл бұрын
Mainly to work
@Spiritualwarfare587
Жыл бұрын
Fast money
Albanian hospitality!
@RoamingRadfords
Жыл бұрын
It’s wonderful x