I love that. In Albania you wouldn't even call someone to clean your house, because everyone will see you as a loser who can't even clean your own house.
@@liljanasufaj1643 In Kosove we do sometimes when we wanna clean every single part of the house, usually for shengjergj(beginning of spring time). But our moms always make us clean before hand, and also clean together with the lady
@@colinafobe2152 Nah man Albanians look completely different than former Yugoslavians. Albanians aren't even Slavic. They are from an entirely different group of Paleo-Europeans. Not just appearence but literally everything else. Language, culture, religion, etc.
It's mostly pitting people against eachothers in order to instigate an incident that will help destabilize the already extremely unstable region and make money off of war like they've been doing over the centuries. Smart people hate the governments not regular people
It’s true tho 😂😂 in Serbia everyone is talkin about adidas this adidas that... and I’m the type of guy who likes to wear some unknown brands so it’s funny to me
My mom told me to drink some rakija everyday to “protect” mysef from COVID. We are THAT crazy about rakija- it’s the “solution” for every problem LMAO.
Balkan people in their countries: you suck, we're better. You own us for this and that you did in the past centuries. Balkan people in foreign countries: Omg you're from Balkan too? Hello sister/brother * best friends *
this is just because of propaganda in our countries, politicians are using hate to stay on power. no such thing in foreign countries, at least not about balkan
@@OYPA13SRB Nah... Its because of our history... I mean... For example North Macedonia was once a Greek territory... Then it was Bulgarian... Then Yugoslavian(I think.. I'm not the best at history) and now it's a completely different country but both Greece, Bulgaria and Serbia think Macedonia should be part of their territory
Well some Balkanoid got drunk tried to return home and ended up is west Africa. Nothing weird about that.. Seriously now, 8% is not little. Just 3 generations back someone in your family was from Balkan. How come you don't know about this?
@@biancamaria3040 ashkenazi or sephardic? There were many sephardic jews in west Balkan that came from Spain 500 years ago. Many are still there, especially in Bosnia (mostly Sarajevo). In Romania they might be Ashkenazi tho (the ones from Russia)
As a french who have lived some time in Bulgaria, then Romania (and now going back to Bulgaria soon for half a year), and who has talked and met with lot of Balkans people, I can say without any hesitation that they are the best people to hang out with! They are extremely chill and kind, and they sure have a great sense of partying and having fun, it's always great vibe with them. As someone said in the video, they tend to be very humble even though lot of them are very hardworking, and could deserve more praise. And even though lot of them move abroad, they rarely brag about their home country, I have found that bulgarians rarely even talk about it. However, the moment you show them that you are interested in their country, suddenly they'll teach you so many amazing stuff. You can see how a Balkan person is really appreciative of someone being interested in their country! Overall, Balkans people really deserve more love and more recognition. Another thing is that they have a great sense of humor, they are absolute masters of sarcasm, and they sure know how to make and take a joke! Really great vibes! And it might not seem so at first, because on the outside, at first contact, it's true they tend to look a bit cold and distant, but the moment you show a minimum of kindness and respect, and they suddenly turn into the warmest and most open people you'll ever find! Although, the first impression part can vary depending on countries, for example I have found that Romanians usually look warm and open even from the outside, while Bulgarians give more reserved vibes at first impression. But really, friendship with Balkans people is very valuable and you'll never regret. I confirm what has been said about Balkans girls. While they are stunningly beautiful, they're not the kind of people you mess with. They know how to get shit done, and they'll destroy your sorry ass if you ever dare being cheap to them or taking them for a fool. However, they are sweet as sugar if you know the meaning of the word "respect". Ah, important thing, it's better not to get into political or geopolitical topics with a Balkans person until you know how they react to it. While most young generations are chill about it, some are still very sensitive, and with the clumsyness of a foreigner who knows nothing, you'll be just walking into landmined ground. And of course last thing: food and drinks. They're the best, that's all there is to it. Personnally, I think that Bulgaria has the best food, Serbia has the best Rakija, and Bosnia has the best Cevapi/Kebapche/Kebap, but I need to experience more of Greek food and Albanian food. Love on you, dear Balkans friends and all non-Balkans who are interested in them!
Being roumanian i Say roumania its one of the Best country in europe but about politicale and history its because If u meet a person at my age 33 Tht means tht has a familly and thr main reason se need to live our own country i dont care about europe i want my country to be Like Germany it was some years ago rspected and ordnung
@hello thank you so much for your kind reply to me! All of us, we should remember our common heroic past and continue to make our common happy future:) I have never been in your country but I would like to travel to Bulgaria one day very much:) благодаря!
@Panter Panta о, вы пишете по-русски! Велика хвала:) обожавам српски језик, нежно волим Србиjу! Путовала сам у Београд, Ниш, Врньачку Баньу, Бачку Тополу и свуда, свуда Срби и Српкиње су тако топли људи, права врућина од душе! И сада за мене то је очигледно: Србија и Русија, ми смо една права породица:)
Hey, so kind of you! Of course Russia is close in mentality, soul, traditions. Only not in distance :) here comes though the slight difference between Balkan culture and mentality and Slavic culture and mentality! People should not mix the two things. I feel russian people so close really, I have a russian friend , and I see a lot of russians in my city (Varna, Bulgaria), but there is olso something different from us. I think russians don't express emotions and feelings so much or so loud . Don't know. Stay safe ☘️🤗
@@magdalenahristova6698 благодаря! I agree actually:) however let me say just little remark please: as for the Russians they are so different from region to region. I don't feel too much emotional connection to moscovites or petersbourgians or any other people in a west and north. But I feel southern Russians very close. I think people in South and Far East of Russia both have pretty high temperament, openness and they often prefer short distance communication even with unknown persons - exactly same as I've seen in Slavic part of Balcans:) so being native Vladivostokian I feel much more connection to the Balkan people than to Nordic type of Russian people. But in general inspite of temperamental difference manly we have similar way to think and to react. I don't insist of course, but just share my subjective experience:)
You will never be hungry, alone (or sober) on the BALKANS. Balkan people are Ok, only bad stuff are the politicians, they make a lot of problems. NA ZDRAVJE!!
I spent a total of 8 days in Croatia yet when the “rakija” stereotype came up I already knew they’d all agree on it 😂 … the Balkan countries are by far the most fun, beautiful and inviting countries in Europe I have been too… loud, authentic and proud! Much love from 🇨🇦
@@bliss7166 well yes but what I meant is that although Italy is not a Balkan country, you can find here most of the common features of Balkan countries - food, family, loud gatherings, etc - not just near the Slovenian border or in the area historically and culturally connected with the Balkans but all over Italy, and that's what's so special and I wanted to point out
I am Bulgarian and I studied in the UK. I was a guest at another Bulgarian from my Uni. On his floor there were one Italian Man, One Greek woman and the rest around 8 people were Chinese. The kitchen was full of Chinese spices, rice cookers and chicken feet (no problem it was just a different culture) Me and my friend made a moussaka from scratch and just as we were about to eat it the Italian guy had some puppy eyes and we invited him to join us. And in typical Balkan and South European fashion we sat at the table for several hours. Even though Bulgaria and Italy have distinctive cultures we have a LOT of similarities in what we value in life. The Italian guy was not just missing home cooked European food. He was missing the whole ritual from preparation, to eating to enjoying the company. 🙂
@@bliss7166 The Balkans were not in the Venetian Republic. There are similarities of course ... As like there are similarities between Poland And Germany.
Reminded me of a very cute video a Eurovision fan channel posted from the contest in 2017 - Albania's representative Lindita and Serbia's representative Tijana sat down for a joint interview together, where they were just gushing about how much they loved each other and how their friendship was bigger than any national rivalries.
@Albanian Warrior wow, you're name is hypocritical. Albanian warrior and agrees with being friends with a Serb? Have you even read a history book mate?
@Albanian Warrior So youre basically saying youre okay with the genocide that happened in kosova? Yep, ure a cool dudee. ure sooo cool calling me an ignorant. Read mate, it only costs you gaining a few brain cells.
@Albanian Warrior my reply to you was deleted, so im not gonna bother with you. no matter how old u are, u should always read. and in my case, i study this, i dont only read it.
I'm half Italian half Filipino and I've worked with many Romanians, Moldovans and Albanians and I gotta say, they're such humble, happy and honest people. Their women are to be honest really strong and I low key fear them but they can be comprehensive and really friendly when they know you're trustworthy (and I had to earn their trust). They're (the Balkan people) also such hard workers, I love them and I respect them. I will also never understand why people here in Italy keep on misjudging them, like, it's 2021, move on guys!
I love it they included Romania, I don't care geographically we may be outside or right at the edge, we are exactly how the serbian girl said it " Made from the same cloth ". And I do agree with all the reactions.
@hello Greetings, dear neighbour, I agree with you, we get along well with our neighbours, but especially with serbians and bulgarians ! Our way of life, culture and mentality is so much closer to that of our slavic neighbours than it is to other latin people. And I love it. The only regret I have is that our language is so different.
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@@Vlad_-_-_ actually even the languages might not be so different from eachother. The vocabulary is indeed different, but the grammar and the logic used for making phrases is almost the same, especially in Romanian and Bulgarian
@ Fair point, but the vocabulary is different. We cannot understand any slavic language the way we understand italian or spannish. for example. I worked with a polish guy, he told me " You guys sound slavian sometimes when you speak ".
@@Vlad_-_-_ we are close to the latins aswell. We southern europeans are all similar, from Portugal to Bulgaria. And why would you want our language to be more slavic? wtf , maybe make the serbs and bulgarians sound more romance lol
So, let's see some stereotypes: 1. 100% true. Every single time Balkan families gather, it becomes soooo loud. Also, food. You can't have a social gathering or just a party if there isn't food. Why? Because Balkan food is amazing! 2.Rakija is awesome. Of course, you must have some kind of salad to accompany it. It's like zakuski and vodka - they go together. 3. It is kinda true. There is a lot of bad blood between Balkan countries. You can't just erase that. We are striving to have a good relationship with each other, but sometimes things can get out of hand. Personally, I am never going to hate someone, who is from, for example, Serbia, just because he is a Serb. 4. Um....no. We are not rude. We are just very straight with people. Painfully straight, sometimes. 5. Sadly, this is kinda true. If you are not wearing some kind of brand, you lose your status or something like that. Personally, I never cared about brands as long as I feel comfortable in those clothes. 6. Balkan women are fearsome. They are not like the western women. Balkan women are strong, passionate and can get very scary if you upset them. The one stereotype I'm so tired of hearing is : "Oh, you speak Russian". No, you idiot, I speak Bulgarian! P.S Dimitra is the type of girl I would definitely date. A true slav girl!
there's no such thing as being 'painfully straight' with people, it's only Western countries who like to lie and obscure their true feelings. Greetings from a Russian cousin, historically not always the best of cousins, but best wishes all the same. Edit: And as a Russian, I don't understand why people can't tell the difference with Bulgarian, of all the languages in that region it's one of the least similar to Russian
@@AeneasGemini I think because they hear about Russia more often that's why almost any slavic language sounds for them Russian. Я думаю поэтому они не могут отличить. Да и ты сам вряд ли отличишь Словацкий от Чешского например
1st absolutely true. 2. I don't drink at all but yeah Rakia is universal cure for everything from sickenss, wounds to drinking and cleaning haha 3. I have a lot of friends and I know people from other Balkan countries (except Bulgaria) and thing is we don't like nationalists be it from this or that side, I live in Sanjak in Serbia and unfortunently 85% of population of Serbia is nationalistic while we do have some here In Sanjak but it's so little it barely even counts, whilst this 15% they are fun people that you can chill,relax and generally good people these 15% I have got a lot of good friends I still talk to. So that is the case. 4.Well I would say its more direct then rude. I personally don't do much of beating around bush . 5. Yes it's true but it's personal choice. I personally think Adidas and Nike have the best quality when it comes to quality of shoes. Puma is good also but it's dependant on model. For cars really the best cars in everything like performance and such German cars are unbeatable. 6. Yea they can be but most important is balance. If you give power without balance then it becomes bad. Stereotype : One good is when I am speaking people tell me are you from Montenegro, or Bosnia and some even say Macedonia which is odd cause our speaking doesn't sound similar at all. Bad stereotype: Are you Serb? No. I am Bosniak. What is that? It's same as Bosnians but albeit in different country , but Bosnians are also Bosniaks . So yeah.
@@thearbiter3351 Old people? The war between Kosovo and serbia ended somewhere in 1999. A lot of people that are living today are survivors or still remember the impact that it had. It's not like it was 100 years ago. It's not JUST politics but it's also the horrible memories of the people that've been there.
@@HeyMomonia technically it was a war between serbia and a terrorist organization but that's not the topic. What i'm trying to say is that the new generation (most of them) doesn't really care about the politics and hate. The 40 year olds and older may have hate, but most of them try to live their life and survive in their economic shit state
@@thearbiter3351 Terrorist organization? They were people that took weapons to fight oppression. Serbs were trying to wipe them out. What did you want them to do? Come in line and get shot? Kla wasn't even a military group most of them were young. They were normal people trying to defend their country. Don't talk about something you don't know. 40 years olds? Kids that lived through that are in their twenties now.
You will be so disappointed If you are white then go for it, of you are either black, brown, gay or something good luck You will really need The best ones are Greece and croatia weirdly enough they are the more 'western european' They are similar to south Americans close minded but welcoming Is just part of the DNA they may don't care about you but to 'appear good ' they will offer you all the food in the world My advice is go to Balkans with someone from the Balkans you will be treated as one of them and probably get some weight And If you are not straight don't show it you will get in troubles unfortunately
@@773a22 Most of the thinks you said is not true lol. Hardvard University for example rated Serbia as the least racist country in Europe. Balkan countries never had African slaves, so we don't have a lot of Africans or Asians in our countries. It is true that LGBT is not accepted here as something normal, but no one will attack you because of it. The Serbian prime minister is the only publicly gay person in politics in the Balkan. Yes we are very similar to Latino people from Italy, Spain and South America, but also to Slavic people. We just love to have our countries and cultures respected, after all, the Balkan (Helm/Haemus) is the birthplace of European civilization: Ancient Greece, Vinca, Roman Empire, Eastern Roman Empire...
@@773a22 Maybe because Greece and Croatia are popular tourist destinations? Been to both places and they're gorgeous, Btw I am from Europe but I never knew that Romania is considered Balkans. 🤷♂️
@@alexlarsen6413 well I've never considered Greece balkans they are more west Europeans culturally I guess and the same for Romania, they are a beautiful mix of Latin a Slavic culture and also really friendly like Moldova. Apparently I was wrong hahah For Croatia I agree with you I'm from Europe as well, Croatia is a neighborhood contry lovely people there and weather.
Hajde, hajde Ballkan! ❤️ 🇦🇱🇧🇦🇧🇬🇬🇷🇭🇷🇷🇸🇷🇴🇽🇰🇲🇰🇲🇪 We fight like siblings but deep inside we all should love each other! We share the same humor/ spirit / love / traditions / craziness and so on... You have to love us! 😚🤣✌🏼
I love this comment. I'm from Kosovo and I was in an intercultural training where I met young people from BH, Montenegro, Macedonia, Serbia and Albania. We all were so similar and loved the time that we spent with each other. I became friends with the girls from Serbia and we even discussed the "Kosovo matter". During the debate we all tried to be understanding about both sides of the story and in the end we hugged and had an amazing time together in the next days. It made me realize how sad is it that we allow politics to make us forget about our human side. We have so much potential to connect, love and value each other. We're more than politics, we're more than that. I'm sure better times are coming. Maybe I won't even be alive until then because the wound is still hot, but I'll be smiling and tearing from heaven when I see Kosovan & Serbian people being able to value and love each other.
@UC4MWPXbfXZo2SrWwKeh-0Hg Thank you! I like your commwnt as well!! 👏🏼👏🏼🥳 I'm also an Albanian(from Kosovo) but I was born and raised in Switzerland and I love my people here... I have plenty of Albanian, Croatian, Serbian, Greek, Bulgarian friend (Romanian's are the only ones missing) but we love each other and some of them just learned how much we have in common! Our jokes, our food, our passion, our parents/family/ and even how we offend people and how we get offendet hahaha.... You can find good and bad people left and right "doesn't matter where they're from" but I love my people and they're like my family. 🙌🏼
It is funny, 'cos even though we fight each other so bad over internet( I'm Albanian), in London instinctively I stick to Balkan people, rather than Western European ones. I have a Serbian friend from Montenegro, been very close to a Greek woman at school where I work, very good relationship with Romanians and Bulgarians. No wonder, we have so much in common. My German friend gets all silent when me and the Montenegrin friend start remembering funny superstitions of our grandmother's. Such similar mentality, it's scary! By the way, we are not cold people at all, but we study you before we decide to smile at you. Once we do it, it means the smile and friendship you are getting, it will last forever. We REALLY, REALLY MEAN IT! We are not fake, we say what we think, totally blunt , but we don't get offended. I prefer that, than sneaky smiles that later screw you up. Love my culture and I don't let anybody to put it down. It is way superior than the Western European style in many ways!
As a western European, I do the same however I know my country isn't like that and tbh I hate it. I really love the Balkan people. They're good for you
why do you guys have such strong nationalism though? it’s rather annoying especially if you live in a western country. I have nothing against showing of your culture a little bit but when your whole personality is where you come from? don’t you have something else to be proud of? Thats just something I noticed...that many balkan people are that way. If you live in a western country and have so much more and better opportunities there, be grateful and also honor that country more! Otherwise it’s just disrespectful and if where you come from is so great than why do so many balkan people move to western countries like germany? you clearly live a better life here than you would do in the balkan countries
As a romanian all I can say is I love the Bromance between Andrei and Klajd so much Also lots of love to all brothers and sisters from the Balkans!!❤️❤️❤️
Loooove the Balkans! Especially Greece and Romania, as an italian I consider those folks my cousins basically. Love the food, love the culture, love the people, everytime I meet somebody from the balkans it’s an immediate party!
@@lollopollo231 Albanians are closer to Italians genetically. Albanians also fought to protect your ass from the ottomans. Albanians also liberated and created Greece. You can't be closer to greeks genetically because greeks have more middle eastern blood unless they're Arvanite which would make them native if not an Arvanite than they're of middle eastern, slav, vlach heritage. The only difference now in that Albanians have is most coverted to Islam. Also no other ethnicity besides Italians speak Italian more than Albanians.
i feel the same! I’m Albanian and I know we’re ‘supposed to’ hate each other but my English teacher was Serbian and I just had so much fun with him and our cultures and traditions are so similar. Let bygones be bygones :)
It’s the politics that keep tensions up on purpose.They get votes for inspiring hate. You must hate Albanians to keep them in power.When the older generation dies the young people will get along better over the decades. Cant live with grudges in eternity.
Although Romania is considered a Balkan country, I will say their language is romantic because it is latin based. I really enjoyed this video and I applaud the entire crew for making it! Thank you!
well, Romanian language is both Latin and Balkan! Balkan languages have similar grammar structure and expressions, even if they are from diffrent families (albanian, greek,romanian, bulgarian)
My foreign friends were amazed with the taste of Bulgarian tomatoes. They couldn't stop eating it. But the worst thing is when you make shopska salad in the foreign countries. The plastic tomatoes they sell kill the whole salad. So sad.
Right!! My sister did work and travel in America and said she was stunned by their veggies and fruit! They had been tasteless, had no smell and looked a bit too perfect. Nothing like some good patlidzan, krastavica and kromid with ovco sirenje! Многу љубов од Македонија.
I'm from Centralamerica(Nicaragua) and i noticed the same with almost all veggies you get from supermarket in the US. tasteless, odorless, flavorless, (tomato, corn, green pepper carrots etc etc) the closets were the ones you buy in Farmers market. Saludos 🖐️🍺🥃
Hello from Greece. This has happened to me soooo to any American that will watch this please note that the Balkan area is part of Europe... and not North Africa!!!! We are Europeans,and yes Europe does not end in France!!! LOL
Balkan is the Turkish name for Stara Planina = Old Mountain in Bulgaria. The geopolitical term "Balkan Peninsula" is an invention of the German geographer Johan Zeune from the 19th century. We are not Balkanian. The exact name is Southeast Europe. For example Yugo = South .Yugoslavia = Southslavia. We south slavs are surrounded by the Dinaric Alps or Dinarides. We are not the Balkans - we are Dinarics. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinaric_race Peninsula is a geographical term, which means the continental surface, which is surrounded on three sides by water. The so-called Balkan Peninsula cannot start from the Croatian-Slovenian border, but from the Gulf of Trieste, which is part of Italy - so Italians from Trieste are also "Balkanians" and Italian languange is " Balkan languange" hr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balkanski_poluotok_(kontroverze)#/media/Datoteka:Balkan6.png
I am Lithuanian, but I am also 30,4% Balkan, and it is pretty nice feeling to know it :) Also, I studied in BG for my Erasmus, it is one of the greatiest life experiences and people there are super friendly, nice, and very hospitable. After quarantine my first plan is to come to this beautiful Balkan region again. Greetings from Lithuania! ☺️🥰
I'm Albanian and the only thing that I know is that Balkans is my home, all the countries have so many similarities, that I'm afraid to live in any east or north european country, because I don't know how to live in their way😂.
"They're feeding you sarmale,Ćevapi,Pljeskavica" You forgot the legendary combination mici with mustard and beer.Romanians are humorous,we talk in a very humorous way,we even have a word caterincă that represents this type of talking.
I'm from Slovenia and I feel like Slovenes are trying so hard to be like other Western European countries but in the end we're still a part of Balkan. So many people here (including myself) have Balkan roots and I can also see the Balkan culture in people who are "true Slovenes".
As an American, I've been fascinated with the slovene culture for a few year's now. I'm in medvode and can't ever figure out why Slovene people aren't open. Even to each other
@@laran9922 I've felt like an outsider other than some Bosnians and a couple really nice Serbs I've met. I can't seem to Crack the Slovene wall everyone has. I'm in love with the country though
I already went to Bulgaria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Montenegro and Greece a few times...I just love Balkan countries, I find the culture very similar to Maghreb countries' (except for alcohol haha 🤣)
I honestly cant think of one real similarity between Balkan cultures and nearby islamic cultures, let alone magreb which is extremely exotic. I mean honestly, does sofia look anything like fez to you?
@@jackie5918 no but we share an old ottoman shared history. We have some common dishes, some common words, etc. So yeah, despite the distance, we are still way closer than what we think (i'm not saying we have the same culture, just that mediterranean countries are closer to each other than they are to anyone else)
@@role6159 Yeah, that's why I said that. I met someone from Slovakia once. She was blond. I tend to associate sharp lined facial bone structure and lighter pigment with northern European counties, because I have never been there. Can you explain that shirt?
few days ago huuuuuge earthquake hit middle Croatia (6.4) and Balkans proved that even tho we don't really like each other,the first thing you do it help,in every way imaginable...Serbia was first with we gonna send you money guys,Slovenia was yuuup here comes temporary houses and heating and we can give some money,Greece sent 16 tons of help...no matter what happens,even tho we really don't like each other/,we are always here if you need help...Proud to be Balkan❤
I love that everyone is getting along.. the real truth about Balkan people is that we will bash each other in our own countries BUT once you step foot in diaspora we are sticking together. 😂 Something like family differences.. Btw Dominic is very chill 😂
Haha. Let me tell you. My husband is albanian and I’m from Hispanic culture and we have a lot in common between our cultures only difference is the language.
Of course there are similarities between the Balkans but I would say Greeks and Albanians are somewhat different, because all the others are of Slavic origin except of them. The Slavic mentality is present throughout Balkans except Greece and Albania. Greeks and Albanians have their own culture, traditions, mentality which is completely opposite to the Slavic mentality sometimes.
I can slightly agree that they are different, but I have to ask, what is "Slavic mentality?" and which culture, traditions and mentality are opposite and how so?
@@Aleks_Ovski416 First of all, in linguistics terms, all the Slavic languages are similar to each other while Greek and Albanian are completely different languages. That is because all the Slavic languages derive from the Protoslavic language. Secondly, there are many Slavic festivities not found in Greece or Albania. Third, the way of thinking is different sometimes. Trust me, I've been next to Slavs most of my life and I noticed that we think way differently sometimes. I'll just give you a simple example. I found out that , for some reason, people in Slavic countries tend to marry very young (for example you can see girls 19-20 years old carrying babies). On the other side, this is not usual in Greece at all. People usually marry after 30 there.
@Filonikis I wonder if a relationship between a balkan man (born and raised there of course) is possible with a western european woman? (with all the package :D) I mean independant, thinks she can do eveything like a man even drive a moto, own job, friends, activities, ect. The cultures seem sooo different, what do you think about it? Thanks in advance
@@valouvav2454 That's a very interesting question. I'm curious on what you mean as Balkan man. Do you mean Serb, Croatian or Greek? Because we live in the same Balkan peninsula but, as I said before, there are some differences between them. Greeks are not Slavs like most of the countries in the Balkan area. I can tell you for sure about Greeks, that it is possible for a western European woman to have a relationship with a Greek man. Most of the women in Greece can drive, can have their own jobs, friends or activities without any problem.
Ah, the Balkans! Leave it to Marina to get a whole bunch of people from that turbulent region together and have them be so friendly you forget there are any issues at all until they mention them. You've still got the artistic tough, Big M! Way to keep the quality high. :D
Thanks! 😂 I try to make it as positive as possible and I guess very negative people wouldn't even participate in these types of videos in the first place.
My definition of being a Croatian:I'm lazy and love to chill,but when it is worktime,I work hard.Also we love to eat a lot(pršut,panceta,pečenica,kulen,a lot of cheese...) and we love to have fun,a bit too much
nisu li to crnogorci lol svaka sala u cazinu gdje sam ja zivio u naselju vise mene 6 kuca crnogorace. mi sale kako nerade a oni najvise radili od sviju nas
Teach history outside official books,serbs and walachians were same people,till we accepted ordotoxy,before walachians,then we separated, sarma or ur sarmale is same traditional meal in both country's:p
I tell you that in Mexico we really like the culture of the Balkan countries, there have been music and gastronomy festivals in their countries and it have been a success. we identify much with their joy and the way of enjoying life. Come and visit us we await you with arms wide open 🇲🇽
I'm Mexican and I'm from a touristic area so that's how Ive met two Balkan men and they were both really nice. I've got the feeling that the Mexican people and Balkan people have a lot of common and they build good friendships and have chemistry
Mexico have huge influence from spain, language,religion. People mixed with old natives . Spain is a meditereian country ,culture,food,mentality... and some countries on Balkan are also meditereian ,Greece, Croatia( adriatic cost )...
As a Greek I really wish the Balkans were united It's really a shame to see the Balkans from the glory days of Yugoslavia compared to the way we are now 🇬🇷🇦🇱🇧🇦🇭🇷🇽🇰🇲🇰🇲🇪🇷🇸🇸🇰🇹🇩🇧🇬
@@wrecked8746 many (but not all)balkan Slavs can be modeled as half East slav (ukrainian like)half native balkan (Albanian/mainland greek like),they aren’t just invaders,about half of their blood is native to the balkans
The guy from Croatia, i agree with him. I visited Croatia in August 2019 and i can say that Croatian peoples are so nice and kind! I fell in love with Croatians and Croatia, in 2019 i visited Zagreb and Plitvice lakes Awww what a beautiful places 😍. Love Croatia from Italy 🇭🇷❤🇮🇹
You know the more I watch you balkans the more I realize how similar a lot of you are to my fellow Hispanic people. From the over religious, non stop cooking grandmas, to our faiths to the catholic traditions, to having big family gatherings where there’s plenty of food and drinks. Always got some live folk music, singing about the farmlands and enjoying the cities, singing about a long lost love.
@@mirel604 funny you mention that, there is actually a story and short documentary about about Punjabi and Indian immigrants who were deported from the USA in the early 1920’s and many if not all, immigrated to Mexico. There they established a Punjabi/Sikh/Indian and Mexican family tree, from that point on there was a denomination of those who were half Hispanic, half Indian, Punjabi, Hindu, and Sikh.
@@mirel604 also found as well that Mexico has a pretty established history with Serbia, mainly because during Tito’s time as leader, he visited Mexico and Mexico visited him in Belgrade where there is a mexican embassy to this day, there’s also a Serbian embassy in Mexico as well
I suddenly remembered t his one time when my sister and I (Bulgarian) were in a Greek resturant and instead of saying fryed tsukini she said fried dzadziki and the waiter and I were just dying from laughing too much.
I am very proud of this Serbian girl Mila. She speaks English absolutely perfect and she is great and amusing girl. And loud. Prava pricalica - ne možeš od nje do reci da dodjes :)))
@@antejl7925 someone had to say it. I am albanian and that albanian guy has no idea how Balkans truly are. He jist heard enough from his parents over tgere in Canada and he thinks he knows everything.
-They be like: "do you add feta cheese everywhere?" -..and do you? -... yyeees. I can confirm that lol Btw I've been to Serbia and I felt at home because Serbia's tradition seems similar to greek tradition, especially the food, the traditional clothes, the traditional dances, they way they have fun.. It's really nice.
For those who don't know, Bal-kan means in Turkish honey-blood and I think it symbolizes the common situation in that geography, blood is the hatred/fight and honey is the love and the good hearts of Balkan People. Don't fight, love forever! Much love to all Balkan Nations from Turkey.
Wrong, Balkan means foresty mountain chain and there is Ulug Balkans and Kichi Balkans (Great Balkans and Little Balkans) in Turkmenistan. The toponym is older than Ottoman Empire and probably brought by other Turkic people long before like Bulgars, Huns, Avars, Patzinaks, etc., etc. Though we do not have records about it, neither any research.
I think Serbs are more modest. In Belgrade I would wear my chains outside my shirt. And sis in law would say tuck it in, u look like a peasant with your gold chains out lol
I don't consider Romania to be the Balkans, but I've been to Serbia and Bulgaria - amazing people, very kind, AMAZING food and drink, and great atmospheres. Some of the best experiences of my life have been in those countries. Can't wait to explore more of the Balkans one day.
@@YumyDream Bulgarian here. Well, geographically Romania is the closest country to Balkan mountain range aka Stara planina, that give the name to the region, except Bulgaria/Serbia who share the mountain. So I don't see how our northern neighbors are NOT geographically Balkan 🤣?!? Plus we are so similar. Love to all our Balkan brothers and sisters 🇧🇬 🇷🇴
One stereotype that y’all missed that’s SUPER niche is that every older female relative, when you visit her she will offer you a drink made of rose syrup and sparkling/mineral water. 10/10 times this will happen.
