Albania - The Most Bizarre Post-Communist Country 🇦🇱

In this video, I travel across Albania, exploring its communist legacy and discovering what the country looks like today. From bunkers, abandoned factories, and museums that preserve the memory of its isolated past, to unique architecture, cultural landmarks, and natural wonders — I try to see Albania from different sides. This journey is not only about history, but also about understanding the country as it is now. Follow me on Instagram: @vagafuckabond Key moments: 00:00 - Introduction 00:42 - The city of Shkodër (Shkodra) 09:30 - Bunkers in Albania - The Blisters of Communist dictatorship 14:18 - Abandoned Laç Superphosphate Factory 17:46 - The city of Durrёs 25:37 - Traveling by the only Albanian Train 39:15 - Tirana - the capital city of Albania 46:42 - Ruins of the Elbasan Steelworks 47:21 - Ohrid Lake 50:38 - Camping 51:32 - Berat - the city of 1000 windows 56:46 - Abandoned Thermal Power Plant in Fier 59:50 - How we spent a night in a church 01:01:30 - Street food in Fier 01:02:39 - Abandoned Water Tower in the Adriatic Sea 01:01:36 - Appolonia Ancient City and Military Tunnels 01:06:15 - Exploring Gjirokastër 01:09:29 - Tepelenё Internment Camp for political prisoners 01:10:00 - Evening in Vlorё (Vlora) 01:12:03 - Journey to Sazan Island. In search of a military ghost town 01:18:48 - Continuation of the boat tour near Vlora 01:21:30 - Hiking across the Albanian Alps Filmed in August 2025. You can support me via: Patreon:   / vvagabond   PayPal: [email protected] Donation Alerts: https://www.donationalerts.com/r/vaga... YouTube Memebrship:    / @ivantrainslive   Crypto (Etherium): 0x9931db2f59a333799c99e3b85aacab57b1446cf8