I Drove over 600km Through Albania…I Was NOT Expecting This !

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26 responses to “I Drove over 600km Through Albania…I Was NOT Expecting This !”

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   @stevie007

   November 9, 2026

   Hi Peds 👌👌

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      @PetrolPed

      November 9, 2026

      Hi 👋

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   @jamiep61

   November 9, 2026

   I enjoyed watching the Video 😊

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      @PetrolPed

      November 9, 2026

      Glad you enjoyed it! 👍

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   @stevenbennett3922

   November 9, 2026

   I see they have swapped out that tiny digital screen it used to have.

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   @make.oxtail.cheap.again1

   November 9, 2026

   Albania is so beautiful 😍

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   @PeterKirton-nu9iv

   November 9, 2026

   Scenery looks amazing. Albania
   had a bad reputation several years ago for organised crime and is not somewhere I have ever considered going

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      @PetrolPed

      November 9, 2026

      It’s honestly beautiful and completely different from those old stereotypes now! 👍

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   @jbm0866

   November 9, 2026

   As an American it absolutely blows my mind the CX-30 is considered a “mid size SUV” over there. It is shorter than my Mazda 3 (which is considered to be on the small side even among compact cars here) ffs! Albania is beautiful though and reinforces my decision to avoid western Europe as much as I can the next time I hop over the pond. Yes, the traditional tourist destinations still have incredible history and beautiful countryside outside the cities, but Eastern Europe seems more frozen in time to me, and that’s exactly what I want.

   edit- These roads seem made for the US spec CX-30 turbo. 250 hp, 320 ft lbs torque and proper (if small) paddle shifters. I have a 2024 Mazda 3 turbo hatch that I would love to drive on those deserted Albanian mountain roads! If I visit I will need to look into renting a GTI or something like that…unless Albania gets the Mazda 3 turbo of course.

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   @stevie007

   November 9, 2026

   Pete please tell me the truth Peds !! Albania beautiful country, lovely people and stunning driving roads and conditions, but i bet you wish you were driving something much more interesting than a mundane Mazda ?? 😂😂

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      @PetrolPed

      November 9, 2026

      Yes and I said that several times during the film 👍

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      @stevie007

      November 9, 2026

      ​​@PetrolPedNo worries mate, but you didn’t mention mundane 😂

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   @jonburnell532

   November 9, 2026

   Mazda is such a slept on brand. Shame they’re moving to Chinese based nonsense in their new cars as this era of their cars is incredible. As for Albania, certainly one to add to my travel list.

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   @beatles4sale2007

   November 9, 2026

   Not a car I would consider, but quite a like the fact that the interior is still a little analog, sort of 2018 era before giant screens and haptic buttons took over….

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    @GuyLambrechts-tc2ot

    November 9, 2026

    Remember Albania’s minister of tourism suggested we come to Albania as our car was already there. Best promo for Albania and the Mazda you can imagine! Can manufacturers please watch and learn from this? Great video!!

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    @mariojager43

    November 9, 2026

    I’ve got the 2.5 Takumi CX 30 it’s my second CX30. Love this car, economical, comfortable, very good quality. Mazda make drivers cars and don’t make unnecessary changes like the design which still looks fresh.

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    @AutoSocialUK

    November 9, 2026

    If anyone’s going to compare a CX-30 Ferrari Luce, let it be me 🙋🏼‍♀️ Thanks for being a great road-trip buddy!

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       @PetrolPed

       November 9, 2026

       It was a pleasure, thanks for being such a brilliant road-trip partner! 🙏🏻

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    @s10lucky

    November 9, 2026

    Wow!. Those roads! Would love to get the MX5 out on those. I think Mazda are really on their game at the moment, whether an MX5 or any of the CX range. Great video, Pete. Glad you survived 😂

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    @tishdoestravel

    November 9, 2026

    Well, that’s my cue to get the travel vlog up this weekend!

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    @willielarsson9651

    November 9, 2026

    Lovely IWC Ped, great choice

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    @phillipcollins1103

    November 9, 2026

    I have the Mazda 3 saloon with the bit nippier engine and it’s very comfortable and smooth / fun to drive..reliable..and I will say not bad looking at all..I wouldn’t select any other Japanese car

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    @chrisbwhittle

    November 9, 2026

    I have a 2024 Mazda 3 Skyactiv X Takumi, I love it and that’s after driving Alfa Romeos for 26 years

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    @Oldboytelevision

    November 9, 2026

    Good video
    I enjoyed it both you and tish

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    @arditbajraktari5631

    November 9, 2026

    As an Albanian, and a huge fan of your channel, thanks for making this video! There are some great driving roads, especially in the mountains and as road conditions are getting better and better, it will be a great destination for drivers! I am currently planning to have a fun coupe as a second car in Tirana, so I can use it for some fun driving.

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    @NicholasSadlier

    November 9, 2026

    I want to go!

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