7 Amazing Day Trips from Tirana
Tirana is one of Albania’s most convenient travel hubs – vibrant, welcoming, and centrally located for exploring the rest of the country. From here, it’s easy to set…
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Stretching Our Travel Budget: Finding Affordable Places To Stay
We’re not on a traditional retirement path – think of it more as an open-ended adventure of discovering what our American expat lifestyle looks like for us. Some…
- Albania | American Expat Life | Destinations | Durres | Europe | Pogradec | Sarandë | Start Here | Trip Planning
What Is It Like to Visit Albania? Understanding Modern Albania: History, Culture, and Everyday Life for Travelers and Expats
The goal of this blog post is to give you a deeper understanding of what modern-day Albania is like and what you can expect from its people, culture,…
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Our Cost of Living in Durrës, Albania for 61 Days
Real Numbers from Senior Nomads and American Expats on a Moderate Budget Why We Chose Durrës, Albania After blowing through our budget in Mexico, we decided we needed…
Albania – A Guide for Retirees, Slow Travelers & Senior Nomads
When we chose to visit Albania it was to check it out and see if it was the right place for us to retire too, it wasn’t on…
Our Walking Tour of Korçë Albania: Coffee, Cobbles & Culture
We set out from our apartment in Pogradec for a simple day trip to Korçë. Since the bus station is less than a mile away, it’s an easy…
Best Things to Do in Southampton (Cruise Port & Day Trips)
When we were preparing for our four month stay in England, the city of Southampton kept surprising us. We went in thinking of it mainly as a ferry/cruise…
Boiled Milk Dressing: An Old-Fashioned, Budget-Friendly Recipe for Modern Nomads
One of the quirks of full-time travel is cooking in kitchens that are never quite fully equipped. Most Airbnb kitchens have the basics – a pot, a pan,…
Should You Take Social Security at 62? The Travel Planning Question That Changes Everything
The conventional wisdom says wait. But what if the “smart money” advice is wrong for your life? Quick Answer: The Social Security at 62 pros and cons aren’t…
No Cook Bean Salad Recipe: Perfect for Travelers in Minimalist Kitchens (15 Minutes)
This no cook bean salad recipe is perfect for nomads, travelers, and anyone cooking in unfamiliar kitchens with minimal equipment Why This No Cook Bean Salad Recipe Works…
Where to stay in Lisbon; 6 Best Neighborhood PLUS Hotel Recommendations
After living in Lisbon for over a month as budget nomads, we’ve tested which neighborhoods actually work for different types of travelers – from dealing with the famous…
15 Best Historical Fiction Books Set in Europe: Literary Inspiration for Your Next Trip
Planning a trip to Europe? These historical fiction books set in Europe will transform you from a tourist into a cultural explorer. Each novel opens a window into…
Planning a Trip to Multiple European Countries? What do American Expats and Senior Nomads Need to Know
Whether you’re planning an extended European vacation or, like us, scouting potential retirement spots across Europe, you’ll run into terms like “Schengen Area,” “EU,” and “Eurozone”. These aren’t…
Cost of Living in Chile: What We Spent Living Abroad for 6 Weeks as American Expats and Nomads
If you’re researching the cost of living in Chile, you want real numbers and a full picture, not just tourist prices or discounted stays. We get that. That’s…
Which Budget-Friendly Country Should You Move to First?
Which Budget-Friendly Country Should You Move to First? Which Budget-Friendly Country Should You Move to First? Discover your perfect expat destination based on your priorities and lifestyle Ready…
