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Why I Chose Albania (After Living in China)

Albania vs Southeast Asia — What Nobody Tells You About Moving Abroad I've spent years living in China. Now I'm in Albania. And after that much time actually living abroad — not vacationing — I have some thoughts on why Albania ended up being my answer instead of Bali or Bangkok. In this video, I break down: What China taught me about long-term expat life Why Albania felt different from day one Smoking culture: Albania vs China Bureaucracy that will humble you fast The winter nobody warns you about Cost of living: closer than the internet claims Dating realities And the question most people don't ask until they're already there: What actually makes you feel grounded? This isn't a sales pitch for Albania. It's an honest look at how to figure out where you should build your life. 📌 Got questions about Albania or expat life? Drop them in the comments — this video came straight from yours. Keep them coming. 💡 Want more behind-the-scenes reflections and deeper expat insights? Support me on Patreon:   / canucksabroad216   — it helps me keep exploring and sharing the real expat experience. ⏱ Chapters 0:00 — Why Albania and not Southeast Asia? 0:19 — Living abroad vs vacationing 0:38 — China: What Wears On You 1:18 — What China taught me 3:02 — Albania Wins Immediately 3:03 — First morning culture shock 4:16 — Landing in Albania felt different 5:07 — English, banking & everyday ease 5:38 — Smoking culture comparison 7:57 — Smoke allergies: China vs Albania 8:57 — Albania: The Real Stuff 8:58 — Albanian bureaucracy reality 9:43 — The GPS address story 11:00 — Winter reality check 12:46 — The "almost at home" feeling 13:04 — Southeast Asia Comparison 13:05 — Southeast Asia (bigger than one country) 14:26 — Cost of living: closer than you think 14:50 — Lifestyle vs budget decision 15:20 — Dating & Lifestyle 15:21 — Dating in Albania 16:10 — Final Thoughts 16:11 — Who Albania is right for 16:34 — Who Southeast Asia might suit better 16:47 — What makes you feel grounded? 18:07 — Outro