Finding the Perfect Personal Item Bag for Your Travels
Hey, fellow travelers! If you’re like me, finding the perfect personal item bag is key to smooth travel. In a recent video on our YouTube channel, The Mobile…
Author: Sandra
American Expat, 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
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 whenever we get ready to travel to a new destination, we…
Best Times to Visit Lisbon: Weather & Prices for Budget Travelers
Understanding the best times to visit Lisbon can make your trip more enjoyable. Sun-drenched and wallet-friendly. Exactly why we landed there for a little over a month. I’m…
My Portuguese Sandwich Recipe: Bringing Lisbon’s Flavors to Your Kitchen
Lisbon 2024. I’ll never forget the first time I tried a Bifana, the traditional Portuguese sandwich. It was love at first bite—the tender, marinated pork, the slight crunch…
Taking a Tuk Tuk Tour of Lisbon & Why The Splurge Was Worth It
Our month long visit to Portugal began in Lisbon; we scheduled a three day layover there just in case we had a bit of jet lag after our…
San José, Costa Rica: A 3-Day Itinerary That Worked for Us (and Might for You)
We didn’t have huge expectations for San José. Let’s be honest—most people pass through on their way to beaches, volcanoes, or jungles. But we found plenty to keep…