7 Places We'd Send a First-Time Visitor to the Albanian Riviera

A first-timer's honest guide to the Albanian Riviera from two Americans living in Vlorë. Where to actually go, what to skip, and what nobody tells you.

AprilMay 17, 2026

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?

AprilApril 23, 2026

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

AprilApril 16, 2026

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.

AprilApril 9, 2026