Is Northern Albania Europe’s Best Kept Secret? (Komani Lake + Shkoder)

We’re heading north to explore a side of Albania that’s wild, rugged, and seriously underrated. From the dramatic boat ride across Komani Lake, often called the Norwegian fjords of the Balkans, to swimming in the turquoise waters of Lumi i Shales, this trip shows why Northern Albania should be on your travel radar. After surviving one of the craziest mountain drives of our travels, we discovered hidden gems around Shkoder — including Rozafa Castle, Mesi Bridge, and the lakeside town of Shiroka. Along the way, we share tips for planning your own Komani Lake boat tour, avoiding rental car mistakes, and finding the best local food and wine. If you’re dreaming of an Albania road trip that mixes adventure, history, and natural beauty, this video has you covered. Stay thirsty for adventure — and don’t forget to subscribe for more Boozing Abroad travel stories! Video 75 | Koman & Shkoder, Albania | Filmed September 2025 ⌚What's in this video: 00:00 Intro 00:15 Getting to Komani Lake 01:57 Komani Lake Boat Tour 04:35 Lumi i Shala 06:32 Shkoder 06:57 Rozafa Castle 08:02 Shiroka 09:07 Mesi Bridge 09:47 Thoughts on Shkoder 10:19 Dinner 10:45 Outro ⭐ New to the channel? Start here:    • Welcome to Boozing Abroad! American Expats...   ✈️Interested in travel guides? Visit our blog: https://boozingabroad.com/ 💌 Stay connected: Instagram:   / boozing_abroad   Facebook:   / boozingabroad   Thanks for watching—don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 💕 ♥️ Subscribe to our channel for more:    / @boozing_abroad   -------------------------------------------------------- About us 👫: We’re Sam and Chris, a wife-and-husband duo who traded our RV life in the U.S. for a new adventure as American expats in Italy. 🌍 🇮🇹 In 2018, we launched our blog, Boozing Abroad, to help travelers find the best local bars, breweries, wineries, and distilleries while exploring new places. In 2023, we documented our cross-country road trip from Phoenix to Alaska (and back to Virginia!) on this channel. But in 2024, we started a new chapter as expats living in Italy, diving into Italian culture, everyday life abroad, and the joys (and challenges) of moving to Italy as Americans. Join us as we explore Italy, uncover hidden gems, and share tips for living abroad, and more. Whether you’re curious about expat life in Italy or looking for travel inspiration, we’re here to share our world with you!