Not What We Expected Of Shkodër - Albania 🇦🇱

we've just reached Shkodër, which is the largest city in Northern Albania. To our surprise, the city had a unique vibe. It was a pleasant surprise to experience such a different atmosphere than we were expecting. we visited rozafa castle one of albania best castles. we ate some nice food across the city and we watched the sunset from an abandoned house. one of the best places shkodër in albania

🔍 We spent a month discovering the finest travel tips, must see places, but also the biggest travel scams to stay away from! This travel video series offers an insider's view of Albania's allure. Are the locals friendly in Albania? Is Albania cheap? How much money do I need to travel in Albania? Is Albania safe? What are the best places to visit in Albania? Find all your answers in our travel videos!

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🇦🇱 Albania travel itinerary, things you should not miss out on:
▷ Tirana (Bovilla Lake, Gamti Mountain)    • Unexpected Adventures in Vibrant Tira...  
▷ Theth (National Park Theth, Valböna Pass, the Blue Eye, the Church (Kisha e Thethit), Waterfall Theth)   • The Theth To The Alps Hike - Theth Na...  
▷ Theth The Blue Eye, the Church (Kisha e Thethit), Waterfall Theth)    • The Hidden Secret of the Blue Eye and...  
▷ Shköder (Castle of Rozafa + abandoned house)    • Not What We Expected Of Shkodër - Alb...  
▷ Vlöre (Beach - Vlore Old Town)    • Vlorë 2024 - is It Albania’s MOST UND...  
▷ Albanian Riviera vlore to ksamil    • ALBANIAN RIVIERA 🇦🇱  EXPLORING THE BE...  
▷ Sarandë the Blue Eye    • The Blue Eye Sarande : Albania's Capt...  
▷ Butrint National Park, Ksamil    • Ksamil Beach & The Ancient City Of Bu...  

- Gjirokastër (Gjirokaster Bazaar, Castle of Gjirokaster, Ali Pasha Bridge, Hotsprings (Llixhat e Benjes))
- Berat (Castle of Berat, Berat City, Bogovë Waterfall, Osumi Canyon)
- Durrës (Durrës Freedom Square)
Watch our YouTube video series to find out the hidden gems of each place! 💖

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Car rental: Capital Car Rental, 5 min walk from the airport and good guys with the best prices. If you are leaving at night from the airport, you can also park at their office and keep the key inside. No extra fee!
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Our Setup
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- Mic -
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Other:
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👩🏻‍❤️‍👨🏻 About Us:
Hi there, we're Maaike and Maykel, driven by a burning desire to explore, and a deep love for travel. Before our paths crossed, each of us had already ventured through several countries and continents — Australia, New Zealand, Southeast Asia, Europe, the Middle East, the USA, and beyond. The
world vastness keeps us endlessly curious, hungry to uncover new gems, embrace diverse cultures, and soak in nature's beauty.
2022: We both landed in the Netherlands after living for years abroad. Everything we'd built crumbled once we left. Maykel fled from Ukraine, and Maaike departed New Zealand due to a family emergency. With empty pockets we started to build something in the Netherlands, but quickly realized something was missing. It's easy to get trapped in routine, where working is priority and where we lose connection with ourselves and our deepest passions. Life passes by quick, so we decided to choose for a different path -no mortgage or a corporate job, but embracing life on our terms, making unforgettable memories. We value experiences over routines, for these