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Why We Chose Albania Over Other Countries for Our Move Abroad at 40
Why We Chose Albania Over Other Countries for Our Move Abroad at 40

We didn’t just pick Albania out of nowhere. We compared several popular expat destinations and kept coming back to the same question: which country actually fits our life, budget, and timeline right now?

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AprilApril 23, 2026
What We’re Selling, Keeping, and Regretting Before Moving to Albania
What We’re Selling, Keeping, and Regretting Before Moving to Albania

We’re 14 days from moving abroad to Albania, and our house looks like a halfway point between a garage sale and a goodbye. Here’s what we’ve sold, what we’re keeping, and what this process really feels like

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AprilApril 16, 2026
The Cruise Conversation That Changed Everything
The Cruise Conversation That Changed Everything

We didn’t decide to move abroad because of one conversation alone. But one unexpected moment on a cruise changed how we thought about Europe, money, and what might actually be possible for our life.

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AprilApril 9, 2026
The Life Declutter Before Moving to Albania
The Life Declutter Before Moving to Albania

We’re moving abroad at 40 and selling almost everything before our move to Albania. This is the real story behind the downsizing, the emotional weight of letting go, and what starting over actually looks like.

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AprilMarch 11, 2026
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