The money, the mindset, and the deeper questions behind relocating abroad, leaving careers, and designing a life that actually fits.
Albania
Albania wasn't on my list. Not at first. When I left my career at 58 it opened up possibilities of a richer life abroad. The usual places came up: Portugal, Spain, Thailand. Albania was not on the radar for a Brit. Other people were talking about it but
Albania
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.
Albania
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
Walking away from a respected career at 58 wasn't retirement. It was the start of something else entirely.