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Most Popular Posts

  • Best Merino Wool T-Shirts Review: I Purchased & Tested (3 Budget Brands vs 1 Expensive Brand)
  • We found Budget Friendly Inns Near Cruise Port in Fort Lauderdale
  • ResMed AirMini Review: A FullTime Traveler’s Year-Long Test [2025]
  • Lisboa Card Review: A First-Timer’s Guide to Saving Money with the Lisbon Card
  • 40 Things That Made Us Say, “Southampton’s Worth Exploring”
  • Our Visit to the National Theater of Costa Rica
  • 11 Budget-Friendly Things to do in San Jose Costa Rica on foot!

Most Recent Posts

  • Best Merino Wool T-Shirts Review: I Purchased & Tested (3 Budget Brands vs 1 Expensive Brand)
  • How to Travel with a CPAP Machine: A Complete Guide for Every Journey
  • 3 Days in Mexico City: A Budget-Friendly Itinerary
  • Mexico City Travel Guide
  • Mexico City 5-Day Itinerary: Culture, Cuisine & Local Charm on a Budget
  • South America Travel Guide
  • Buenos Aires Travel Guide

Destinations

Central America

  • Rain, Tacos, and Humidity: Our First Weeks in Panama City
  • Our Tour of Panama Viejo
  • Our Visit to the Punta Culebra Nature Center – Smithsonian Wildlife Experience in Panama City
  • The retirement / vacation conundrum
  • We Wander around Panama City’s Old Town – Casco Viejo
  • Our Take on the Biomuseo in Panama City
  • Our Review of Studio Coliving Hotel in Panama City, Panama
  • Our Visit to a Coffee Farm Tour in Boquete
  • 7 Things We Did, or at least tried to do, in Boquete Panama
  • 11 Budget-Friendly Things to do in San Jose Costa Rica on foot!
  • Our Visit to the National Theater of Costa Rica
  • San José, Costa Rica: A 3-Day Itinerary
  • Our Puerto Viejo Accommodation Review: Brisas del Caribe
  • Dinosaurs to Butterflies: What to Expect at Costa Rica’s Natural Science Museum la Salle
  • The #1 Reason You Should visit San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Budget-Friendly Places to Stay in San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Costa Rica on a Budget Travel Guide


Costa Rica

  • If it’s not one thing…..
  • 11 Budget-Friendly Things to do in San Jose Costa Rica on foot!
  • Our Visit to the National Theater of Costa Rica
  • San José, Costa Rica: A 3-Day Itinerary
  • Our Puerto Viejo Accommodation Review: Brisas del Caribe
  • Dinosaurs to Butterflies: What to Expect at Costa Rica’s Natural Science Museum la Salle
  • The #1 Reason You Should visit San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Budget-Friendly Places to Stay in San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Costa Rica on a Budget Travel Guide

San Jose

  • 11 Budget-Friendly Things to do in San Jose Costa Rica on foot!
  • Our Visit to the National Theater of Costa Rica
  • San José, Costa Rica: A 3-Day Itinerary
  • Dinosaurs to Butterflies: What to Expect at Costa Rica’s Natural Science Museum la Salle
  • The #1 Reason You Should visit San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Budget-Friendly Places to Stay in San Jose, Costa Rica
  • Costa Rica on a Budget Travel Guide

Panama

  • Rain, Tacos, and Humidity: Our First Weeks in Panama City
  • Our Tour of Panama Viejo
  • Our Visit to the Punta Culebra Nature Center – Smithsonian Wildlife Experience in Panama City
  • We Wander around Panama City’s Old Town – Casco Viejo
  • Our Take on the Biomuseo in Panama City
  • Our Review of Studio Coliving Hotel in Panama City, Panama
  • If it’s not one thing…..
  • Our Visit to a Coffee Farm Tour in Boquete
  • 7 Things We Did, or at least tried to do, in Boquete Panama


Cruising

  • 40 Things That Made Us Say, “Southampton’s Worth Exploring”
  • Pre-Cruise Planning Guide for Your Transatlantic Cruise
  • We found Budget Friendly Inns Near Cruise Port in Fort Lauderdale
  • Port to Port: Our Journey Getting from Italy to Albania – A Step-by-Step Guide for Budget Travelers


Europe

  • 40 Things That Made Us Say, “Southampton’s Worth Exploring”
  • A Day Trip to Praia de Faro: Golden Sands and Local Charm
  • Accio disappointment! Our not-so-magical Harry Potter walking tour in London
  • An Itinerary for Lisbon: The Perfect Self-Guided Day in Belém
  • An Itinerary for Oxford England
  • Best Times to Visit Lisbon: Weather & Prices for Budget Travelers Like Us
  • Does it Snow in Portugal?
  • England Travel Guide
  • Exploring Andover: A Budget-Friendly Adventure (Hampshire, England)
  • Exploring Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter Walking Tour: Our Experience with the GPSMyCity app
  • Is Harry Potter Studio Tour Worth The Time And Money?
  • Lisboa Card Review: A First-Timer’s Guide to Saving Money with the Lisbon Card
  • My Portuguese Sandwich Recipe: Bringing Lisbon’s Flavors to Your Kitchen
  • Our 29-Day Detour to Derby, England: Budget Friendly Things to Do in Derby
  • Our DIY Walking Tour of Belem, or How We Explored 15 Historic Sites in One Day!
  • Our List of the Top 8 Affordable Places to Stay in London England (2024)
  • Our Visit to Lisbon’s National Tile Museum & The Mistake We Made
  • Port to Port: Our Journey Getting from Italy to Albania – A Step-by-Step Guide for Budget Travelers
  • Schengenicity 101: Navigating the Complexities of Extended Stays in Europe
  • Taking a Tuk Tuk Tour of Lisbon & Why The Splurge Was Worth It
  • Things to do in Faro, Portugal – Catedral de Faro
  • Travel Itinerary Changes – Last-Minute Flights vs Scenic Trains – Should We Ditch Seville for Paris?
  • Where to stay in Lisbon for budget travelers like us – 6 Best!

Albania (Durres)

  • Port to Port: Our Journey Getting from Italy to Albania – A Step-by-Step Guide for Budget Travelers

Spain (Barcelona)

  • Exploring Barcelona’s Gothic Quarter Walking Tour: Our Experience with the GPSMyCity app


England

  • 40 Things That Made Us Say, “Southampton’s Worth Exploring”
  • Accio disappointment! Our not-so-magical Harry Potter walking tour in London
  • An Itinerary for Oxford England
  • England Travel Guide
  • Exploring Andover: A Budget-Friendly Adventure (Hampshire, England)
  • If it’s not one thing…..
  • Is Harry Potter Studio Tour Worth The Time And Money?
  • Our 29-Day Detour to Derby, England: Budget Friendly Things to Do in Derby
  • Our List of the Top 8 Affordable Places to Stay in London England (2024)

Andover

  • Exploring Andover: A Budget-Friendly Adventure (Hampshire, England)

Derby

  • Our 29-Day Detour to Derby, England: Budget Friendly Things to Do in Derby

London

  • Accio disappointment! Our not-so-magical Harry Potter walking tour in London
  • Is Harry Potter Studio Tour Worth The Time And Money?
  • Our List of the Top 8 Affordable Places to Stay in London England (2024)

Oxford

  • An Itinerary for Oxford England


Italy (Rome)

  • Port to Port: Our Journey Getting from Italy to Albania – A Step-by-Step Guide for Budget Travelers


Portugal

Algarve

  • A Day Trip to Praia de Faro: Golden Sands and Local Charm
  • Does it Snow in Portugal?
  • My Portuguese Sandwich Recipe: Bringing Lisbon’s Flavors to Your Kitchen
  • Things to do in Faro, Portugal – Catedral de Faro

Faro

  • A Day Trip to Praia de Faro: Golden Sands and Local Charm
  • Things to do in Faro, Portugal – Catedral de Faro

Lisbon

  • An Itinerary for Lisbon: The Perfect Self-Guided Day in Belém
  • Best Times to Visit Lisbon: Weather & Prices for Budget Travelers Like Us
  • Lisboa Card Review: A First-Timer’s Guide to Saving Money with the Lisbon Card
  • My Portuguese Sandwich Recipe: Bringing Lisbon’s Flavors to Your Kitchen
  • Our DIY Walking Tour of Belem, or How We Explored 15 Historic Sites in One Day!
  • Our Visit to Lisbon’s National Tile Museum & The Mistake We Made
  • Taking a Tuk Tuk Tour of Lisbon & Why The Splurge Was Worth It

North America

Florida

  • Pre-Cruise Planning Guide for Your Transatlantic Cruise
  • We found Budget Friendly Inns Near Cruise Port in Fort Lauderdale

Oregon

  • A day at the beach – Newport, OR
  • Crater Lake National Park Travel Guide

Washington

  • International Mermaid Museum Review: A Hidden Gem on Washington’s Coast
  • Westport Winery Garden Resort: A Multi-Faceted Destination on Washington’s Coast


Canada

  • Exploring WWII Aviation History at the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum in Manitoba

Mexico

Guanajuato

  • A Budget-Foodie’s Guide to Guanajuato: Local Dishes You Can’t Miss 
  • An Itinerary for One Day in Guanajuato
  • From Chile to Guanajuato: Why Mexico City Was the Perfect Stop for Nomads Like Us
  • Guanajuato Travel Guide
  • How to Get to Guanajuato By Bus & What to Expect at the Bus Station
  • Top 10+ Places to Visit & Things to Do in Guanajuato
  • Where to Stay in Guanajuato City
  • Why We Chose Guanajuato: 5 Compelling Reasons to Visit


Mexico City

  • 3 Days in Mexico City: A Budget-Friendly Itinerary
  • Budget-Friendly Adventures in Mexico City: 9 Free or Nearly Free Museums, Parks and Public Spaces
  • Exploring Palacio de Bellas Artes – Mexico City, Mexico
  • Exploring Teotihuacán: Our Day Trip to the Pyramids from Mexico City
  • From Chile to Guanajuato: Why Mexico City Was the Perfect Stop for Nomads Like Us
  • Mexico City 5-Day Itinerary: Culture, Cuisine & Local Charm on a Budget
  • Mexico City Travel Guide


South America

Argentina (Buenos Aires)

  • 11 Reasons Why Buenos Aires Is Worth Visiting & Why It’s Not
  • Buenos Aires Santiago Bus: Why You Should Take the Bus
  • Buenos Aires Travel Guide
  • Is the Palace of Running Water Buenos Aires Worth a visit?
  • Our Cost of Living in Buenos Aires for two months

Chile (Valparaiso, Vina del mar)

  • A day out in Viña del Mar, Chile
  • Buenos Aires Santiago Bus: Why You Should Take the Bus
  • Local Exploration: National Maritime Museum and Cultural Quarter in Valparaiso Chile

Travel Resources

  • 11 Budget-Friendly Things to do in San Jose Costa Rica on foot!
  • 18 of Our Top International Travel Hacks for Couples to Save Money while Traveling
  • 40 Things That Made Us Say, “Southampton’s Worth Exploring”
  • 7 Things We Did, or at least tried to do, in Boquete Panama
  • How to Travel with a CPAP Machine: A Complete Guide for Every Journey
  • Our List of the Top 8 Affordable Places to Stay in London England (2024)
  • Our Take on the Biomuseo in Panama City
  • Our Visit to a Coffee Farm Tour in Boquete
  • Our Visit to the National Theater of Costa Rica
  • Our Visit to the Punta Culebra Nature Center – Smithsonian Wildlife Experience in Panama City
  • ResMed AirMini Review: A FullTime Traveler’s Year-Long Test [2025]
  • Stretching Our Travel Budget: Finding Affordable Places To Stay
  • Tips & Resource List for Travel Insurance for full time travelers
  • Top 18 Essential Travel Apps We Use as American Expats and Nomads
  • Where to stay in Lisbon for budget travelers like us – 6 Best!


Accommodation Reviews

  • Our List of the Top 8 Affordable Places to Stay in London England (2024)
  • Our Puerto Viejo Accommodation Review: Brisas del Caribe
  • Our Review of Studio Coliving Hotel in Panama City, Panama


Travel Tech Guides

  • How to Travel with a CPAP Machine: A Complete Guide for Every Journey
  • Practical advice on safe and efficient travel tech management for fulltime travelers
  • ResMed AirMini Review: A FullTime Traveler’s Year-Long Test [2025]
  • Top 18 Essential Travel Apps We Use as American Expats and Nomads


Sandra

American Expat Nomad, living abroad on a modest budget, one country at a time.

In 2023 my husband and I sold 99.9999% of everything we owned, packed our lives into carry-on luggage and dove into fulltime international travel to figure out where in the world we could actually afford to live without draining our savings. If you're interested in doing the same, following along at https://themobileretiree.com

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