Thinking About Moving to Albania? Here’s What We Found Out

We just got back from Albania on what was our long anticipated scouting trip to see if the country might be a good fit for us if we move there full time. This video is our unfiltered, knee-jerk reaction to the experience.

We spent time in Tirana, Durres, and Vlora to try to get a sense of what day-to-day life might feel like beyond the travel videos and highlight reels.

In this debrief, we talk through:
• The overall vibe of Albania. (ex: how it felt and how friendly people were)
• How easily we could get by without speaking Albanian
• How we navigated the tasks of daily life. (ex: food, shopping, transportation)
• Why Tirana felt a little too chaotic for us (and our dogs)
• How the coastal cities offered a calmer, more livable pace without feeling empty

If you’re researching what it’s like to live in Albania, thinking about moving abroad, or just curious about how Albania feels for newcomers, this should give you a grounded, first-hand perspective from our visit.

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0:00 Intro
0:20 Tirana: General Vibes
5:43 Coastal Stops
6:37 Durres
10:16 Vlora
16:39 Food: Service & Restaurant Etiquette
19:56 Lost in Translation
25:01 Food: Variety
32:14 Food: "American" Restaurant
36:28 Food: Grocery Shopping
42:31 Other Shopping
45:32 Shopping: Used Goods
49:11 Dogs
1:12:33 Transportation
1:07:57 Outro

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