Inside an Albanian Village Guesthouse

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That road is NOT for the faint-hearted. But hey, I'm still here to tell the tale, so... all is well that ends well, right? ???? Albania is still one of those travel destinations where you can really go off the beaten path and dive into spontaneous adventures anywhere. This village, high in the mountains of Southern Albania, was the perfect destinations to explore the area.

I'd like to give a big THANK YOU to: Petrit and Dushe, our hosts, who welcomed us into their beautiful guesthouse, The House on Canyon ( with open arms. And of course my friends over at Drive Albania ( who showed me around Albania in their awesome Niva Lada 4x4. Can't wait to be back in 2021!

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Inside the Albanian ABANDONED village ???????? [Ep. 7]

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This video was filmed in Fhsat village, Kukës region, a landlocked county in northeastern Albania. Many villages in Albania are dying as people left for a better opportunity in Tirana or mostly, abroad illegally/legally. Many homes are left abandoned (photos shown below) and only the older generations still exist in these villages. The lack of infrastructure, declining economy, inexistence of health care, and harsh winter are some of the key factors that made people decide to leave. There's very little trust in their government, much like many other countries, so the locals themselves aren't very hopeful. I was grateful for the opportunity to learn such nuances from my stay in the village, as it taught me a sense of empathy.

The following day, I decided to leave the guest house early. As I was about to leave, I received a couple of messages from friends telling me it would be raining for the entire week. I told myself not to panic as such weather meant my remaining travel plan would be disrupted. I had to focus on riding the same off-road and made sure that I wouldn't have any accidents. I was glad that I had only a minor incident that seemed to be unavoidable. As the gravel was very slippery, my scooter and I fell but thankfully it wasn't far from the end of that rocky road. I encouraged myself to keep going as the town I was heading to was only 30km away.

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Village life in rural ALBANIA - traditional country life vlog in the Balkans ???????? [Ep. 2]

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Inside a Guesthouse in UKRAINE

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Albania’s Best Guesthouse - Lorenc Guesthouse And Hostel, Berat ????????

◾️BERAT, ALBANIA: Albania’s Best Guesthouse - Lorenc Guesthouse and Hostel In Berat, Albania ????????

Are you planning a trip to Albania? If the answer is yes then I recommend for you to visit the beautiful, historic and very friendly city of Berat, Albania. During my trip to this amazing city I was lucky enough to meet Lorenc, who is now a lifelong friend of mine and I plan to visit again upon my next trip to this amazing country.

Lorenc Pushi owns his own guesthouse: Lorenc Guesthouse and Hostel in Berat, Albania; along with his family. You can find Lorenc Guesthouse and Hostel on trip advisor, booking.com, air bnb, MOMONDO.co.uk and many other related websites. His guesthouse is rated as ‘excellent’ and has received outstanding reviews online (go check them out!).

Lorenc Guesthouse and Hostel offers customers an authentic and very traditional Albanian experience. Lorenc and his family are also very friendly and welcoming and are a credit to the city of Berat, Albania. Lorenc provides his guests with a free traditional Albanian breakfast along with other meals throughout the day, these meals always consist of organic and locally sourced foods, all cooked and prepared to a very high standard. Lorenc Guesthouse and Hostel also provides meals cooked in the traditional oven in the garden restaurant, Lorenc barbecues locally reared meats and fish and also has vegetarian options. With this amazing food on offer, Lorenc also offers his guests home-brewed raki and both white and red wines. Proving his guests with a truly genuine Albanian experience, so you can enjoy your meal along with a glass of wine in the evenings while also enjoying the amazing views of Berat from Lorenc’s garden restaurant.

Lorenc also provides guests with entertainment, as he is a classically trained opera singer with a tenor voice (the same as Luciano Pavarotti and Andrea Bocelli). He is able to play the guitar and sings in many languages.

While filming this video, it was mid February 2022 and thus the tourist season had not started yet and you can see the locals preparing the city for the influx of tourists expected in the spring/summer months.

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay In Berat, more specifically at the Lorenc Guesthouse and Hostel where I was made to feel very welcome and comfortable and I was sad to leave. Upon reflection, I wished I stayed In Berat for a longer period of time because It really Is an amazing city with very kind and welcoming people.

So what are you waiting for? If you want to have the same experiences I have had then head out to Berat, Gorica, Albania and stay at the Lorenc Guesthouse and Hostel, Berat, Albania, It truly Is the best guesthouse In Albania.

Lorenc Is also very knowledgeable and educated on the history of Berat and of Albania In general, thus he offers all guests the opportunity to tour the city with him as their tour guide.

I just want to thank Lorenc and his family for really making me feel very welcome and comfortable during my stay at the Lorenc Guesthouse and Hostel. It was an amazing traditional Albanian adventure and I highly recommend to all to go and visit and stay at Lorenc’ guesthouse.

Thank you again Lorenc and I wish you and your family all the very best for the future.

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Inside Rome's Most Dangerous Hood ????????

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We try ALBANIAN FOOD (GJIROKASTER is the REAL ALBANIA ????????) first impressions of this traditional town

We explore the beautiful traditional town of Gjirokaster, Albania. Gjirokaster is the real Albania and we wanted to experience real Albanian culture. Watch as we try Traditional Albanian Food from a local chef, and it was delicious.

We have several videos to come from Gjirokaster, we found the place to be incredible, traditional, interesting and the home of the nicest people you could meet. Are you visiting Albania? If Yes, then you need to come here.

We stayed in Guesthouse Mele, and if you are visiting Gjirokaster then you need to stay here too. You will not find a more welcoming host than Edmond in Guesthouse Mele. There really is no better place to stay in Gjirokaster.
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Making ALBANIAN RAKI in the Albanian Alps & Attractions | Valbona, Albania

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As my second full day back in Albania continued, I ventured even further north to the town of Valbonë! Join me as I enjoy some amazing raki in the Albanian Alps and visit attractions in Valbonë!

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My adventure began with my boy Erjan from Travel Media EU in beautiful Valbonë. It’s located in the heart of the Albanian Alps in the northern part of the country, close to the border with Montenegro. On the other side of the mountain is Theth, an alpine village I visited two months earlier. The hike from Theth to Valbonë is eight hours!

This area is popular for hiking and seeing the lake. The Valbonë River is gorgeous, and since it was becoming winter, it was more swollen than usual. Across a bridge, we saw some stone houses, which were built a few hundred years ago. One of them is used as a corn mill!

We hiked around the river. The water is super fresh and the air quality is incredible. From there, we hopped back in the car and drove to the lake. We were getting close to sunset. We hopped back out and set out on a 15-minute hike past huge stones. And lots of trees. The path there is marked by red markers on the stones.

The path was a little slippery from rain or snow, but overall, it was easy to navigate. It’s a beginners’ hike, so anyone can do it, even children. About 220 meters from the main road are the crystal blue waters of Xhemes’ Lake. It’s a small, natural lake framed by the mountains and is so beautiful! It’s surrounded by stones and is so peaceful!

Then, Erjan found a large mushroom. I’d never seen one that big! It smelled amazing. Valbonë is famous for relaxation and has lots of guesthouses. The town is similar to Theth, with massive peaks everywhere.

We stopped at a small local souvenir shop, which sells high-quality mountain tea, traditional handmade goods (scarves, socks, hats), and local honey. No one was at the stand, so I took a few things and left the money there.

Then, we headed to Guesthouse Kolgjoni! We had to cross the bedrock of the river to get there. If the river is flowing, you have to cross by boat.

The guesthouse is made up of stone and wooden housing. There are two dining areas, a place where you can make a fire, and the Stone House Hotel. There, we met Kola and Bledar, who showed us the rooms. There are 11 rooms and 10 bathrooms in total.

I loved the stonework! The building was built in 1960 and was restored four years ago. The biggest room is at the top. There are four beds in that room and cabinets. There’s also an incredible view from the balcony.

Then, we went to see how they make some plum raki! It was good but very strong! I thought it would be weaker than grape raki! I saw where they ferment the plums for up to three week and then got to see the entire raki-making process!

In the kitchen, they were making cheese, potatoes with cheese, a pie with noodles and cheese called pasticho, stuffed peppers with cream, cabbage salad, beef, yogurt, and more!

The dining room was warm and cozy. I couldn’t wait to eat some dairy! The pasticho was like a cheesy lasagna. I also loved the crunchy cabbage and cheesy potatoes. The beef was nice and fatty, and the creamy peppers were like peppers with sour cream. The crumbly cheese was also fantastic! Everything was farm-to-table and so good!

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Exploring an ANCIENT ALBANIAN CITY!! Mountain Guesthouse Food & Raki | Shkodër, Albania

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After arriving in Shkodër, I kicked off day four bright and early! Come with me as I explore this ancient city and enjoy some mountain guesthouse food and rakija in Shkodër, Albania!

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I began my day with a tour of Kevin Homes, the guesthouse I was staying at in Shkodër! It’s owned by my guide Andy from Travel Albania Alps, who lives on the first floor with his family. The four guest rooms are upstairs!

There are three simple but comfortable rooms with three beds each. One has a terrace. There’s also a room with a queen-sized bed. My room had two beds (it usually has three, but they removed one for my luggage). Next to it is a nice, clean bathroom. Outside are some beautiful grape vines!

My simple Albanian breakfast consisted of eggs, cheese, tomatoes, cucumbers, butter, jam, espresso, tea, bread, and apricot juice. The apricot juice was so pure and the food was simple and homey and came from the farm and garden. The cheese was the best! After some rakija made my Andy’s father, we headed out to explore Shkodër!

We followed Boulevard Skanderbeg toward the main square. The center of town was full of life and had lots of vendors in an open-air bazaar. They were selling everything from cevap to vegetables to children’s toys!

We exited the city and headed east to Mesi Bridge, the oldest Ottoman bridge in the country. It dates back 500 years and is a must-see site in the area. It was built in 1770 and is stunning. These Ottoman bridges are always beautiful, especially with the arches! It’s 108 meters long, 3.4 meters wide, and 12.5 meters high. It has 13 arches and is one of the longest examples of an Ottoman bridge in the Balkans. It reminded me of the Mehmed Paša Sokolović Bridge I visited in Visegrad, Bosnia and Herzegovina!

The river below the bridge was dry. I suggest heading down to the bottom to view it from the bedrock below. There, you get the best view of the bridge. It’s such a beautiful piece of history!

Then, we headed to the old center of the city. It’s very colorful and Italian-looking with lots of cafes. We headed over to Rruga Kole Idromeno, the local pedestrian street, which is the perfect place to have a drink at night and relax. At the end of the street on the right is the Ebu Bekër Mosque, and on the left is a Catholic church.

I had another rakija outside along the street, and then I visited a souvenir shop. I saw lots of lanterns and woodwork, as well as mugs and other items. From there, we saw the mosque, and then headed to an ancient castle! On the way, we saw a bazaar, which is spread out throughout the city! They sell lots of fresh vegetables!

Then, we took a narrow lane up to Rozafa Castle. It’s a huge stronghold that overlooks the city. It costs 300 lekës to go inside. I climbed up to the top. I could see the lake, Shkodër, lots of farmland, the river, and more from the top. The castle still had its original stone floor. To the left and right were arches that I guessed were stables. Through the gate was a souvenir shop. There was a main path and lots of walls along it.

The castle is huge! The first courtyard has ruins of the Venetian neighbor and three towers. The second courtyard has more ruins and walls, as well as a storage space, a prison, and a church that was later converted into a mosque! There are also some wells that hold water! The views from there are unreal!

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Life in a Quiet Albanian Village

It's been a few weeks since I started house-sitting. The dogs are great, I still can't speak Albanian, and I'm still awful at the guitar. But those are each their own storylines, and they continuing at their own pace.

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A Guesthouse in Theth Village, Albania

Theth is one of the most charming villages in Northern Albania because of its remote mountainous surroundings, traditional wooden-tiled houses and nature. The small family run Mehill Carku Guesthouse has five rooms (dormitory-style, Travels With sheila slept in a room with four other women), nine beds and three toilets. Open six months a year from April until October, all the food is organic.

To just survive, let alone take in guests, this busy family grows vegetables, picks ripe fruit from threes on their property. Has sheep for yogurt and meat. Cows for fresh milk and a henhouse full of chickens. There is no time for rest in such an isolated environment except during the long winters when the valley is completely cut off from civilization. Tough, tough life...

ALBANIAN FAMILY Invite Me Into Their Home In Vlorë, ALBANIA ????????

I was invited by an Albanian family to drink Raki in their home in the coastal city of Vlorë, Albania. They helped to show me around the city and even gifted me a surprise at the end of my stay.

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Inside BERAT CASTLE | Village Life in Central Albania | Albanian Road Trip E5

BERAT CASTLE, ALBANIA: Experiencing Albanian village life in the historic citadel of Berat and walking the war damaged walls of Albania's spectacular castle on a hill.
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When I headed up towards the Castle Quarter I was expecting a ruined, war damaged fortification that sits partially abandoned on the mountains overlooking Berat - what I found was huge citadel, impressive courtyards and towers, and a lively population of villagers going about their daily lives! Rather than entering a relic of the past I was walking through a true Albanian community where people still live, work and socialise.

In the mix are impressive ruins left over from centuries of previous rulers including defensive stone walls, Byzantine churches and a very illusive red mosque. Craftsmen still chip away in their workshops and there's even room for a few cafes and restaurants. I met one particular street seller who offered me a local snack and showed me around his stall.

If you're on holiday close by or travelling around the country then Berat is definitely worth a stop. Day tours can be booked from Tirana or Vlorë and with one day you should get a good flavour of the city and see all the main sights.

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E1 - The Road to BOVILLA LAKE
E2 - Exploring the Historic Town of KRUJË
E3 - KRUJË MOUNTAIN + Albanian History
E4 - Walking the Streets of BERAT
E5 - Village Life Inside BERAT CASTLE (currently watching)
E6 - DURRËS Beach + Historic City
E7 - Showtime in TIRANA + City Tour
E8 - Communism in TIRANA + Ghost of ENVER HOXHA
E9 - TIRANA Grand Park + DAJTI Mountain Cable Car

Trying Albanian Village Food & Scaling Mountaintop Fortresses | Lezhe, Albania

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Today I changed it up and went to the small city of Lezhe north of Tirana by about 40 km. We explore a mountaintop fortress built in the Illyrian times and try traditional Albanian food!

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Inside an Albanian Village Guesthouse