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

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

• 1:58 Slow Traveling Since 2019
• 2:36 Europe, Turkey, And Albania—Doing The ‘Schengen Hop’
• 6:31 Handling the Lodgings and Logistics
• 10:34 Discovering The Beauty of Albania, and its Generous Visitor Visa
• 12:03 Sea-View, Two-Bedroom Rentals For $500 A Month
• 16:58 Using It As A European Base — ‘You Can To Corfu, 20 Minutes Away’
• 18:36 Getting Around—Transport Links and Options
• 24:52 Getting Around—Transport Links and Options
• 28:03 We Do It All On Our Social Security—About $3,000 a Month
• 35:54 New Places to Explore in Albania—Plans For The Next Visit