Cost of Living in Vlore Albania: Our April 2026 Expense Breakdown
What is the cost of living in Vlore, Albania like? Here’s our April 2026 expense report – two American retirees living abroad on a budget one country at…
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A Real-World Cost of Living Report: Our First Year in Albania
4 Cities, 365 Days, Every Penny A Note From Sandra & Jeff This is not a travel blog post. There are no beautiful photos of us sipping coffee…
8 Thoughtful Gifts for Moms Who Travel
As fulltime travelers, we have a simple rule for this gift guide: If it takes up more than 10% of her suitcase, it’s a burden, not a gift….
Travel Expense Tracker Template for Full-time Travelers – designed by Full-time Travelers
Finally, a comprehensive travel expense tracker for full-time travelers that understands the difference between cost of living while traveling fulltime and relocation costs. Most travel budget trackers fail…
Cost of Living in Sarandë, Albania: What We Actually Spent
What this cost of living breakdown covers In 2026 we spent just over two months living in Sarandë, Albania – to see if if could someday be our…
What was our Cost of Living in Pogradec Albania? (2025)
One of our longest stays so far was a little over four months—140 nights—in Pogradec, Albania. We’re sharing this cost of living in Pogradec Albania report as a…
Our Tried-and-Tested Amazon Packing List for Senior Nomads & Long-Term Travel
Think of this as our private packing notes. These are the Amazon products we’ve bought, loved, used, and sometimes retired – not because they weren’t great, but because…
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…
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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…
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…
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…
