Experience what it’s like for American expats during the protests/citizen uprising in Tirana, Albania. We are witnessing a historic revolution of an entire country!
Living our nomadic life often means exploring new cultures, but this time we found ourselves in the middle of a citizen uprising. This video captures the reality of the situation as we navigate police lines and burning streets to find safety during the chaos.
We share our unfiltered perspective on the events unfolding in Albania. It is a rare look at how civil unrest impacts daily routines for those traveling abroad.
TIME STAMPS
00:00 – Intro
00:42 – What’s Happening
02:16 – Police Station on Fire
04:15 – Non-Participant Observers
07:03 – Marching toward Skanderbeg Square
09:21 – New Bazaar Area
10:11 – Land Cruiser Fire Truck
11:03 – Peaceful Protestors Gather
12:30 – Police Aggression Begins
13:58 – Tear Gassing Begins
15:01 – Running From Police/Tear Gas
20:00 – Drinks at Dorgen
20:35 – Thoughts…
26:03 – Bright Future for Albania
27:46 – Call to Prayer on Queue
28:53 – Apocalypse at Skanderbeg Square
35:10 – Walking into Tear Gas
37:01 – Police Line at Toptani Mall
38:47 – Mosque of Namazgah
40:29 – Picking a Bad Street
43:35 – More Police Lines
45:35 – Chatting with Local Albanian
47:08 – Trapped in the Protest
52:16 – Dumpster Fires
56:42 – Walking into more Tear Gas
58:16 – Police Station
59:36 – Birthday Derailed
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