Solo travel to ALBANIA! - What’s it really like in Tirana? 🇦🇱 [Ep. 1]
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“Country of the Eagles,” otherwise known as Albania. Welcome to a new travel series from the country of Albania. If you don't know where Albania is located, it is basically located in the Balkans region, although there is no universal agreement as to what constitutes the Balkans.
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In 2013, I started my solo travel journey, leaving Indonesia in 2016 to become a full-time traveler and KZread creator. My background in International Relations has fueled a profound interest in exploring different countries. My content focuses on exploring different cultures through the lens of a solo female traveler, aiming to capture real-life interactions and experiences.
My travels kicked off with a five-month trip across Asia, after which I moved to China in January 2017 to work as an English teacher-my first time living abroad. I left China in 2018 to fully commit to creating videos on KZread, where I share my travels and the cultures I encounter.
Living nomadically since 2016, I settled in England in early 2022 after marrying my British husband, David. Now based in the UK, I continue to travel and share my adventures on KZread.
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I Love this Country,The Albanians are so friendly and nice ,Hello from Switzerland🇨🇭
@RR-bg5po
Жыл бұрын
It’s true
@taketuke9197
Жыл бұрын
@Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg Ngadalë o Gjergj se ne vrasim e vjedhim njëri-tjetrin ditën me diell e me lloj- lloj marifetesh.Apo e kishe për kohën kur jetoje ti??
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Lutria 😊
@taketuke9197
Жыл бұрын
@@SyifaAdriana do not mention it🤗🤗😍
@margensanvlogs7560
Жыл бұрын
Hello Lutria🥰
You have shown Tirana as I see it. I came here once. Then I came here again. And, now, yesterday, I filed for residency. It is simply the best place for an American retiree to locate.
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Michael. Good luck for your residency!
@janzaibbasharat4462
Жыл бұрын
@@SyifaAdriana i love you sofi ❤️🖤
@marlotree6909
Жыл бұрын
OK thx on my way 2👏👌
@ajrinahysaj
Жыл бұрын
All the best with your residency. Albania is a jewel of lovely people and great nature. Languages are the bridges that support our human existence. I have started a channel on teaching about Albanian language, culture and traditions to English speakers. Feel free to check it out.
I'm here right now, in Gjirokaster. 1st solo trip, longer than a weekend, at 61 yrs old, and loving it. Get here before it becomes over touristy.
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy your time, Paul!
@bessmahaneypilates8638
8 ай бұрын
I’m coming solo next May. 63 years old😅
@paulfisher5794
8 ай бұрын
@bessmahaneypilates8638 I'm sure you'll enjoy.
For a short period Albania was part of the Kingdom of Italy. Till today there are strong links between Albania and Italy. Love Albania!
I spent 2 weeks in Albania in April and I can’t wait to go back. Favorite spot in Tirana is a laid back bar called Hemingways Jazz Club. Cool vibe and friendly bar cat. Fell in love with Korce (spent every night at Saiko cocktail vibing on the wonderful music), Gjirokaster (the hike to Ali Pasha bridge was amazing), Berat was indescribable and Durres was wonderful as well. Looking forward to more of your series!
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thanks so much Daryl for sharing travel experiences. Glad to hear that you enjoy your time in the country!
Molto bella Tirana ,io ci sono stato però c'è da dire che ci sono delle città ancora più belle di Tirana, insomma tutta l'Albania è molto bella .... La forza di questo paese è la convivenza pacifica tra religioni e la loro ospitalità è super. Gli albanesi sono bellissima gente. Ciao from Torino 🇮🇹 Italia
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Sono d'accordo con te! Non è la capitale più elegante o la migliore città del mondo, tuttavia per le piccole dimensioni che è Tirana, hanno molto da offrire. Penso che la vera Albania sia quando lasci la capitale. I restanti video dall'Albania proverranno da diversi villaggi in cui ho soggiornato. Grazie per aver guardato!
@zenosama6821
Жыл бұрын
@@SyifaAdriana ma parli in italiano?
Albania’s nature is amazing! It’s super affordable, good food and friendly locals.
Such a lovely city located in Balkan region, dreaming to visit the picturesque landscape, Thanks Syifa to show the beauty of Albania
In early 1993, not long after Enver Hoxha's reign, I spent 3 months in Tirana, teaching management courses at the university. A very interesting and adventurous time! I was curious to see if I could recognise any of the familiar sights from that time, but the statue of Skenderbeg was the only thing that seemed unchanged.
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Hello Diz, what an interesting comment! Thank you for sharing your travel experiences in Albania. What a unique experience to be able to see the country not long after the dictatorship ended. It must've felt very different to what it is now. Thanks for watching!
@cocoaorange1
Жыл бұрын
I feel old, 93 seems like yesterday!
@dizheller2101
Жыл бұрын
@@cocoaorange1 Haha, to me too.
@66197373
Жыл бұрын
Many things have been changed from that time.
Another perfectly made video. Surprising to hear locals speaking perfect English. People are so nice and relaxed. Will need try to visit some day.
Love to see you again in your new Albania vlogs showing us beautiful places of Tirana grand park and surrounding town areas
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Jawan! 😊
Tirana beautiful city.Greets from Serbia
@roshiroshi1240
Жыл бұрын
Greetings to you too 🥂
@TheKolleshi
Жыл бұрын
@Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg Ky emer me kete koment. EPIKE.
@bibekjung7404
Жыл бұрын
ALMIGHTY GOD KABIR is the father of all souls that JESUS, MOHAMMAD, GURU NANAK, VEDH was telling in BIBLE, QURAN, GURU GRANTHA SAHEB .. In OLD Orthodox Jewish Bible KABIR is mentioned...KABIR means (GREAT or MIGHTY GOD) in hebrew...but when translated in different languages translator removed KABIR word...
@sammyhamawi6407
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@brothabox6998
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@Gjergj Kastrioti Skanderbeg Our relation always be good.Politicians always try to broke normal communications btw people.Personaly i do not hate any nations and religion.Cose nobody can manipulate with me.Fat i mir shok...Greets from Serbia..Slava Ukraine 💪🇷🇸🇺🇦💪
What a beautiful place, seems quite a chill city.
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, Insula!
Love 💕 the Albania adventure 🦋☘️🌞 enjoying fr jamaica 🇯🇲🏖️🌞
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Clive for always watching my video! 😊
Absolutely super beautiful and impressive video, Syifa, from your new Albania series. Tirana looks like a very beautiful and impressive city, with open places, with many green spaces, with a great view... Really beautiful. Thank you very much Syifa for this wonderful video, I can't wait for the next episode.
Good job Syifa, taking us to see this fantastic place. I love your presentation.
Absolutely gorgeous video lovely! Tirana definitely has a lot to offer :)
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thank you lovely! That's very kind of you to watch this video. Indeed, Tirana has so much to offer xx
In the 60s when I was in the area the border to Albania was closed to everyone, so you are one up on me.
Love Tirana, so chill relaxed for a capital city. So many great coffee shops literally every corner. Beautiful people. I love it so much I’ll be back in November. Enjoyed your video you have a calming presence.
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Mario! Enjoy the autumn Albania, it will be so colorful. Safe journey!
Una ciudad no muy conocida por muchos y con mucha propaganda en contra durante mucho tiempo por cuestiones políticas o ideológicas. Sin embargo se nota que es muy agradable, cuidada, con mucho verde, diversas atracciones, relajada, etc. Un buen destino para visitar. Saludos desde Santa Fe, Argentina.
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
¡Hola Oscar! muchas gracias por ver y por tu comentario. De hecho, Albania y Tirana en particular no son destinos muy famosos entre los turistas internacionales. Tirana ha progresado mucho y estoy seguro de que la gente siempre se sorprende con su ciudad moderna.
@oscarbosio9881
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@@SyifaAdriana Gracias, y muy buenos tus videos, especialmente cuando muestras lugares no tan conocidos o masivos.
@liljanasufaj4130
Жыл бұрын
@@oscarbosio9881 Albania is completely the opposite of its bad reputation. The whole country, not only Tirana, it is one of the safest countries in Europe, better than London or so more other big European famous destinations. Street crime in Albania doesn't exist and to tell you the truth it didn't exist even when people were dirt poor in the beginning of the 90-s. There are no dodgy or unsafe areas to go anywhere in Albania. You can enter not rich areas and it will be completely safe. With such a massive automatic guns in the hands of population, it is way safer than you would think. Mafia solves their own problems in their own way without involving normal people in the streets, let alone tourists and furthermore they are not in Albania. They are around Europe and America where the big money is. Albanians don't go for little money to get caught and get ashamed of. It is a disgrace for an Albanian to beg and steal pocket money. The only ones who you might take an eye on are the gypsies. They beg and pickpocket in our streets. What I like the most in Albania is the quietness, peacefulness and the good life without big crowds. Albania is not a densely populated country. You have a peace of mind there, enjoying good food and touristic places without annoying crowds. I hate crowds. I can't breathe in between them. I live in London and rarely go to Central London as I feel suffocated.......
@oscarbosio9881
Жыл бұрын
@@liljanasufaj4130 No lo dudo, siempre pensé lo mismo sobre Albania, pero cierta prensa influenciada por la política se encargaron durante mucho tiempo de dar imagen negativa del pais y sus habitantes. Hasta en ciertas películas los hacen quedar mal. Pero es verdad lo que decis, la realidad es otra. Comparo lo relacionado sobre las multitudes, a mi tampoco me gustan y menos los destinos turísticos masivos, me deprimen. Por eso coincido que, a pesar de no conocer por estar demasiado lejos, Albania es un buen destino para el que puede visitarlo. Saludos.
@liljanasufaj4130
Жыл бұрын
@@oscarbosio9881 Albania has problems with corruption within the country or drug trafficking in higher levels internationally mainly, but I dont think this is just an Albanian problem. You got Spain, Holland, Italy, England etc who have way bigger drug problems than Albania itself, but they tend to overlook Albanian mafia rather than theirs. Anyway, this doesn't involve normal life in Albanian streets. Albania has a strong culture and very tough traditional laws. Albanians use revenge as part of their traditions. So, if you touch someone's child or woman, you pay with your life and if you are hiding, than the men of your extended family will pay for it. So, in Albania women walk safely every where night and day, children play safely on their own all around the town as nobody dares to harass a woman as you never know who her brother, her dad or her cousins are. You may end up in very deep trouble which you may pay it with your life....... Street gangs don't exist in Albania. Nobody has ever heard that someone has been beaten by drunk or drugged people in the streets. You can walk everywhere at every hour of the night and nothing won't happen to you. Also, according to our traditional laws, hospitality is very special in Albania. If someone knocks in your door, you open the door, give the person a shelter, food and safety and make sure that he is safe to follow his own way without any problems, so the tourists are taken care of and if you are in trouble just ask for help and you will see a bunch of people surrounding you to protect you from any danger. This is Albania. It's different from Western Europe and that makes it unique and exotic.... So, its not the police upholding the law in Albanian streets, its the society itself who keeps order and everybody obeys it. Because people care less for police and government rules, Albania gives the idea that the country is lawless, but they have no idea that our customary laws are way more stricter than government rules......
Great video for 12 minutes ! Respect and congrats from ELBASAN,Albania. KZreadrs are providing our country in the best way ♥️ , sure better than ours politicians 🤮 !
Congratulations Adriana. You are so great. I wish you all the best. Always update new places.
Syifa, its always a pleasure to see you and enjoy a new video.
You always give inspiring energy Syifa, the decision to travelling Albania that for me as an Indonesian more likely as an unpopular destination to put on the list in Europe. Keep on the good work and i'll waiting for the next video 🤗🙌
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Satrio! For Indonesian passport holder, you are required to apply for a visa here: e-visa.al/ unless if you've got an active and used UK/US/EU visa/residence permit. The easiest flight for Indonesians would be from Istanbul. Good luck!
Another masterpiece... Go ahead buddy and so much love for you.
Albania 🇦🇱 is gorgeous 💐
@michaelferguson4549
Жыл бұрын
It is. Both the nature and the urban landscape of Tirana.
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching, Jason!
Such a lovely video of this place. Thank you very much. I love the way you travel, mostly the cheapest way available.
Very beautifully made video. The way you acknowledge the contribution is appreciated
There is always a peace to watch your video and enjoy the way you speak One love 💙💙
What a beautiful country! So green! ❤️Love & Peace from a Serb!
Welcome to the Balkans. Can't wait to this unique season. Stay safe and blessed
I did a day excursion last year in Sarande Albania and it was a great experience. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and the views and ruins were great.
Hi Syifa, i love it that you always 'do what the locals do' instead of doing the 'touristy things'. I think this is a better experience when travelling. Yes, and I loved your video of Tirana.
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Jerry! I do like to mimic what the locals do as I find it fascinating to learn about the societal aspects of different countries 😊
It's little short video from capital Albebia it's very calm and beautiful city .I think you enjoy your time there. Hopefully to see another vogue from Albania. Thanks 😊
Good to see you again after long time. Lots of love from India💚.
Beautiful city, clean & green view located too
Hi Syifa lovely to see you again. Very nice video. As always you are looking gorgeous. Enjoy your trip ❤️❤️❤️
Nice to see you again. I have been dealing with health issues for a few years and didn't notice you started your traveling again. I need to set the notice button. Bless you. I remember your early years when you left Indonesia and Singapore and later left China. Nepal were my favorite videos.
I was in Albania four years ago. I spent 6 days roaming around and had a great time. I have only three more countries to visit in the European theater and I'll have to all of the area. 93 countries and counting-keep on traveling.
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! I suspect you own an American/EU/UK passport? My Indonesian passport has a lot of restrictions in terms of countries I can go to without a visa/VOA. I have stopped counting countries and focus on slow travel and building meaningful interactions with locals I stay with.
Hello Syifa. You look beautiful and thanks for the vlog. Keep on travelling and tell us your adventure. Take care ♥️🇲🇾
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching!
Great video! Tirana does indeed look really nice although there's still some way to go.
Enjoy your new journey Syifa I’m excited to be watching and follow you to explore Albanian food and architecture…..
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much George for watching!
@georgechilidis8446
Жыл бұрын
@@SyifaAdriana Quebec Montréal, Canada is waiting for you to explore Syifa you’re welcome
Ur video in Tirana is peaceful love it. Stress free video. Enjoy ur stay in Albania
Ci sono stata questa estate, non me l'aspettavo così moderna 😊
Omg such an amazing video showing the true life in Tirana, seen by a tourist! So honoured and we really appreciate all the good comments over here! If you visit as many cities as you can, you will discover the amazing Albania, which offers every type of entertainment, nature, food, culture etc. Next time I recommend you to visit south Albania, expecially during summer! Faleminderit 🤩
Wow such a beautiful vlog. Thank you for showing this world too 🤩🤩🤩
I was just in Tirana and came today in Pristina. Go there also, it is amazing!
Great video!! We are going to be living in Albania for 3 months very soon!!!! Can't wait, great video!
@SyifaAdriana
4 ай бұрын
Best of luck with your move! 😊
Looks like a great place to visit. Thanks for a great video.
Love to see you dear in Tirana the capital city of Albania is really informative and knowledgeable and absolutely beautiful to enjoy. Wishing your fantastic journey and waiting for next. 💗.........
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Kamrul! 😊
Always love your video. .. 🥰😍 Hope one day algeria will be on your list.. Please stay healthy n can't wait for your other video..
Great video Syifa! We're amazed how modern and relaxed the city looks after such an oppressive era when Hoxha and the communists were in charge. Really enjoyed watching! Thank you 🙂
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, Richard and Susan 🤗
I really enjoy watching your vlogs 😊
Hello from Serbia. Nice to see you and your New video. 🌹🍫🧸🇷🇸
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for watching, Bojan!
I'm also traveling solo to Albania this December and I can't wait to get there! Been doing lots of research
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
You'll have a good time, Natasha! You can join FB group "Albania" facebook.com/groups/www.seealbania.al/ and find lots of tips. Have fun!
Really enjoyed!
Syifa 🙋 Dziękuję za filmik 🙏 Pozdrawiam serdecznie 🍵🍰👍
Thank you darling for supporting much love for you 🥰🥰😘😘
love to see you back dear.
Lots of love from Nepal 💜💜
Hi syifa, love to see your vlogs from sri lanka.
😀I was there in june, its an amazing city. Going back to see more soon. Making a road trip from Norway to Kosovo
Great travel series mba syifa. So gorgeous
Really enjoyed the video. Love from India
Lovly and beautiful street of TIRANA , neat and clean street, and full trees street creating pleasant feelings Thanks for this video
Beautiful Tirana.I was here in Aug 2022.Truly enjoyed in Tirana😍🤩❤❤🥰🤩
Just last year I was there in Albania that's really amazing country people are so nice I have been to mostly all parts of Albania I really miss that country
Hi Syifa, thanks for your lovely video in Tirana without Jacket 🥰🥰 Waiting for next episodes on Albania. Take care 💕
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thanks Habibul. What do you mean by a video in Tirana without a jacket? I am a bit confused 😂
@habibulmasud4576
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@@SyifaAdriana I miss your yellow jacket ( Serbia & Belarus) 🤓
@SyifaAdriana
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@@habibulmasud4576 ahahaha 😂😂😂 You’ll see that in future videos from Albania, don’t worry! 😅🤭
So glad to see u again...
Very up moody episode. Love the vibe of the city :)
Ga pernah nonton video dokumenter sekalem ini, salut banget buat syifa. Semoga kelak bisa keliling dan buat video dokumenter di kota² indonesia lagi. Big Love ~
I really enjoyed the video 🤩 Nature was beautiful👍🏻❤ I hope you are successful in your work💫💫🌹
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, that's very kind of you!
I love Tirana! Went there quite randomly last year and going back in a month - can't wait! I like the style of your vlog, will check out other videos. Make sure you visit Berat.
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear that Matuk! I had skipped the South as I was more interested in the Northern Albania. Thanks for watching!
What a beautiful place
well done.........i love to see your country
Very nice travel video. Looking forward for more video s of Balkan countries in the region
I just discovered your channel. You do it excellent!ove to watch! Greetings from Berlin!
Interesting country, looking forward for the rest
Nice to see. Amazing!
It is now in my bucket list.
so true!!👍🙂....i have been Tirana 3 weeks ago
🇦🇱😊 my lovely tirana . Good video ❤
Hi Syifa. Good video intro to Tirana and Albania. Albania has been on my bucket list for about 50 years, since, when I first started traveling, and quite naive, I was turned away at the border. I had looked at the map, and figured the shortest route from Yugoslavia to Greece was through Albania. Little did I know that I would not be permitted to pass. Is English widely spoken there? I saw that your conversation with the "juice lady" was in English.
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Hello Len! Thank you so much for watching and sharing your travel experiences.. I think Albania is now a much more laid-back with an easy entry regulation. My Indonesian passport is just always a tricky on to travel with. As long as you have got an active and used UK/EU/US visa, you are good to go. Alternatively, you can apply for an e-visa here e-visa.al/. English is spoken by many young generations in Tirana but in comparison to other countries in the Balkans, Albania would probably have the least amount of English-speaking people.
Please feel free to visit Patok lagoon (best fish restorants in all Albania ) is just 45km from Tirana and cost 3-4€ to go , and as well the most visited Catholic Albanian church in San Antonio church in Laç city (10km from Patok Lagoon) these are full of tourists and most of them love Patok lagoon in Albania 🎉😊
I just learned about Tirana for the first time. If I ever get the chance, I'd like to live there.
Hello Syifa. I have been following you. You make so nice videos. Keep on doing this. Want more.
I hope to visit Albania too with a Philippine passport... thank you for the vlog!
Thanks for showing beautiful video of beautiful place…waiting for another beautiful videos…. Take care of yourself…have a great time wherever you go…❤
@SyifaAdriana
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Thank you so much for watching!
@Monkmonasteries1990
Жыл бұрын
Thanks
Hi I really enjoyed your video Thanks for sharing I ‘ll be in Tirana next week it will a pleasure to meet you if you are there
Its really wonderful to enjoy cup of coffee with homemade cup cake, its really wonder
Mbak Syifa sehat selalu, aku suka bgt sama video2nya
Fantastik good bless for good e rile things you see in Tirana 👍⭐
It looks so green there Beautiful
Hi Syifa! How are you? God, thanks for this. I will share this to my boyfriend . He's from Albania but he's working now in Germany .
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Hi Mia, thanks for your support! Hope he likes the video
Syifa Adriana te așteptăm și în România!
Nice video, I was in Tirana a few week’s ago. Really nice interesting city. Safe travel’s…
@SyifaAdriana
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching, Robert!
Tirana is beautifull and whether condition is so comfortable I visiting rural tirana 4 years back 😀from India
beautiful country beautiful people a hidden jewel im glad the world is rediscovering its beauty i hope to stay there a few weeks in the summer.
The man you iz dhe biggest hero of Albenia
I suggest you to visit the villages of the Elbasan Mountains, they are wonderful places and hospitable people. (Villages: Gur i Zi, Labinot Mal, Qerret, Shmil, Bene)