From colonial cities in Central America to small towns in Oregon to the coastlines of Portugal, our slow travel lifestyle has taken us across multiple continents. We’re not vacationing – we’re living in these places for weeks or months at a time. That means we explore like locals, spend carefully, and dig deep into the day-to-day experience.

If you’re trying to decide where to go next – or just want to see what it’s really like to live abroad – start here.

Europe

Albania

Albania was our 12th country in two years. We arrived in April of 2025 and so far have lived in Durres, Pogradec and currently are in Sarandë. We’ll be adding more posts as soon! Watch this space for our travel experiences, accommodation reviews, suggested things to do and itineraries.

• Cost of Living in Sarandë, Albania: What We Actually Spent
• Daily Life in Albania for American Expats and Senior Nomads
• Retiring to Albania & How to Apply for Residency in Albania
• What was our Cost of Living in Pogradec Albania? (2025)
• Three Days in Corfu Town: What You Can Do (and What You Can’t)
• ATM Fees in Albania (2025): What Travelers Need to Know
• 7 Amazing Day Trips from Tirana
• What Is It Like to Visit Albania? Understanding Modern Albania: History, Culture, and Everyday Life for Travelers and Expats
• Our Cost of Living in Durrës, Albania for 61 Days
• Albania – A Guide for Retirees, Slow Travelers & Senior Nomads
• Our Walking Tour of Korçë Albania: Coffee, Cobbles & Culture
• Port to Port: Our Journey Getting from Italy to Albania – A Step-by-Step Guide for Budget Travelers

Portugal

Portugal was our third country on our multi-year fulltime travel journey, we arrived in mid-February 2024 and lived there for just a over a month. We visited Lisbon (twice!), Faro and day-tripped it to Praia de Faro (Faro Beach) and Tavira. We’ll be adding more posts as soon! Watch this space for our travel experiences, accommodation reviews, suggested things to do and itineraries

Algarve/Faro

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

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

England

England Travel Guide

If it’s not one thing…..

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

Southampton

40 Things That Made Us Say, “Southampton’s Worth Exploring”

Italy (Rome)

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

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

Prineville Oregon, a hidden gem of a small town

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

Mexico City Travel Guide

Cost of Living in Mexico for 6 Weeks: Our Detailed Breakdown

Guanajuato

A Budget-Foodie’s Guide to Guanajuato: Local Dishes You Can’t Miss 

An Itinerary for One Day in Guanajuato

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

Central America

Costa Rica

Costa Rica was our next country on our multi-year fulltime travel journey, we arrived in mid-January 2024 and stayed about a month. We visited Puerto Viejo and San Jose.

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

3 Day Itinerary for San Jose, Costa Rica

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

Panama

Our first destination in our multi-year fulltime travel journey, we arrived in Panama in mid November 2023 and traveled the country (Panama City, Coronado, Elle Valle, Boquete, Boca de Toro) until mid January 2024. You can follow those stories here:

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

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 Argentina for Two Months Report

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

Our Itinerary

Italy & Albania | April – until???
Transatlantic Cruise | March 2025 – April 2025
Mexico | February 2025 – March 2025
South America | October 2024 – February 2025
North America | June 2024 – October 2024
England | March 2024 – June 2024
Spain & France | March 2024
Portugal | February 2024 – March 2024
Costa Rica | January 20204 – February 2024
Panama | November 2023 – January 2024