Episode 51: $500 Sea-View Rentals in Secret Europe

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Jim Santos meets Norm and Kathleen Bour, nomadic seniors who spend their time adventuring around the globe on just their social security payments.

With a host of tips and tricks for making a roving retirement exciting and affordable, Norm and Kathleen have much to share, particularly when it comes to the country where they spend much of their time—the almost-forgotten Mediterranean nation of Albania.
With its dramatic coastline, tall mountains, cosmopolitan cities, and a low cost of living, Albania is already worth adding to your list of must-visits, but a very friendly official policy for U.S. visitors makes it one of the most welcoming places in Europe to explore. A full year’s stay, renewable, means that complicated residency paperwork isn’t an issue.
And as for the $500-a-month rentals…those are just the icing on the cake.
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Chapters

1. Episode 51: $500 Sea-View Rentals in Secret Europe (00:00:00)

2. Slow Traveling Since 2019 (00:01:58)

3. Europe, Turkey, And Albania—Doing The ‘Schengen Hop’ (00:02:36)

4. Handling the Lodgings and Logistics (00:06:31)

5. Discovering The Beauty of Albania, and its Generous Visitor Visa (00:10:34)

6. Sea-View, Two-Bedroom Rentals For $500 A Month (00:12:03)

7. Using It As A European Base — ‘You Can To Corfu, 20 Minutes Away’ (00:16:58)

8. Getting Around—Transport Links and Options (00:18:36)

9. Getting Around—Transport Links and Options (00:24:52)

10. We Do It All On Our Social Security—About $3,000 a Month (00:28:03)

11. New Places to Explore in Albania—Plans For The Next Visit (00:35:54)