Albania
What a Month in Vlorë Actually Cost Me
I tracked every expense for 35 days in Albania. Here's exactly where the money went, what it bought me, and why the numbers only tell half the story.
Life Abroad
The money, the mindset, and the deeper questions behind relocating abroad, leaving careers, and designing a life that actually fits.
Albania
Why Vlorë, Albania Deserves to Be on Your Relocation List
Albania wasn't on my original list. After a month in Vlorë, I understood why the people who find this place tend to stay. Here's what I found, what it costs, and the honest trade-offs.
Albania
The Albanian Tea That Replaced My English Breakfast
As a lifelong English tea drinker, I expected to struggle in Albania's coffee-obsessed café culture. Instead, I discovered çaj mente, and it became a genuine health bonus.
Life Abroad
I Left My Career at 58, But Retirement Was Never the Plan
Walking away from a respected career at 58 wasn't retirement. It was the start of something else entirely.