Author: 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
From Chile to Guanajuato: Why Mexico City Was the Perfect Stop for Nomads Like Us
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From Chile to Guanajuato: Why Mexico City Was the Perfect Stop for Nomads Like Us

From Chile to Guanajuato: Why Mexico City Was the Perfect Stop for Nomads Like Us As American expat nomads, we often find ourselves transiting through vibrant cities like…

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Our search for a Budget-Friendly Places to Stay In Fort Lauderdale Before Our First! Cruise

Our search for a Budget-Friendly Places to Stay In Fort Lauderdale Before Our First! Cruise Affordable Hotels Near Fort Lauderdale Cruise Port Planning a transatlantic cruise from Fort…

our apartment in Buenos Aires
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Our Review of a budget-friendly studio apartment in Buenos Aires

Looking for an affordable, comfortable home base during your travels in Buenos Aires? We found this budget-friendly studio that checks all the boxes: clean, quiet, and perfectly located…

The Mobile Retiree icon in Buenos Aires
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First Timer’s Guide to Buenos Aires: Everything You Need to Know

First Timer’s Guide to Buenos Aires: Everything You Need to Know Warning! There is a lot of info contained in this first timers guide to Buenos Aires, because…

a picture of the Portuguese sandwich that started it all
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My Portuguese Sandwich Recipe: Bringing Lisbon’s Flavors to Your Kitchen

My Portuguese Sandwich Recipe: Bringing Lisbon’s Flavors to Your Kitchen Lisbon – I’ll never forget the first time I tried a Bifana, the traditional Portuguese sandwich. It was…