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
00:44 – Protests Come to Our Street
02:47 – Non-Participant Observers
03:45 – Marching toward Skanderbeg Square
03:58 – Peaceful Protestors Gather
04:58 – Police Aggression Begins
05:55 – Tear Gassing Begins
15:01 – Running From Police/Tear Gas
08:55 – Drinks at Dorgen
09:15 – Thoughts…
11:11 – Bright Future for Albania
12:02 – Call to Prayer on Queue
12:43 – Apocalypse at Skanderbeg Square
14:04 – Tear Gas, Flash Bangs, Fireworks
17:13 – Walking Into Tear Gas
18:48 – Police Line at Toptani Mall
19:58 – Mosque of Namazgah
21:02 – Explosions
22:53 – More Police Lines
23:36 – Scary Policeman Stare Down
23:47 – Chatting with Local Albanian
25:17 – Caught in a Riot
28:16 – Dumpster Fires
29:36 – Walking into more Tear Gas
30:47 – Birthday Derailed
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