We are American Expats living abroad on a budget, one country at a time! We’re redefining our retirement through our modest budget travel adventures. In 2023 we’ve sold most of our belongings and set out to travel the world on a modest budget. We share our real-life experiences, both the good and the unexpected. Get inspired by our evolving journey and discover the possibilities of travel. ✈Visit our website at https://themobileretiree.com
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Hey there, Reader! It’s been a while since we popped into your inbox, but we’re back with something better than just updates—we've got something exciting to share – from our new South American travel guides to a sneak peek at our upcoming travel app. Plus, we're looking for Android users to help us beta test it! But first, here's what's new... 🌍 New Travel Stories & Guides: Local Exploration: National Maritime Museum and Cultural Quarter in Valparaiso Chile Buenos Aires to Santiago by Bus: Why You Should Take the Bus (but only Once!) A day out in Viña del Mar, Chile Our 29-Day Detour to Derby, England Our Local-Paced Guide to Oxford England Museums Our search for a Budget-Friendly Places to Stay In Fort Lauderdale Before Our First! Cruise 🔥 What Everyone’s Loving: Our most popular posts you don’t want to miss! Affordable Full-Time Travel: Our First-Year Budget and Expenses How We Spent Two Months in Buenos Aires on a $5,200 Budget: Full Breakdown of Costs and Daily Life Budget Merino Wool T-Shirts: My Honest Review After Buying & Testing 4 Brands (Updated 2025) 🛠️ Resources We Swear By: We updated our favorite Travel Resources page to make travel planning easier. 🚀 Exciting News! We’re developing a travel app to make planning and exploring even easier. Our app brings all the content from our website into one easy-to-use space, letting you explore destination guides, travel tips, and trip reports anytime. You'll also get quick access to our travel videos, a currency converter, essential travel resources, and weather info—all in one place. Beta-Testers Wanted! We’re looking for a few dedicated Android users to test our app before its official release. As a beta tester, you’ll get early access and the opportunity to share valuable feedback to help us improve the experience. If you're interested, reply to this email and let us know. (Not to worry if you are an iPhone user, that app is also underdevelopment but takes longer) We’d love to hear from you! Where are you dreaming of traveling next? Reply and let us know—we might have just the thing to help you plan it. Happy travels, TheMobileRetiree.com |
American Expat Newsletter from The Mobile Retiree
We are American Expats living abroad on a budget, one country at a time! We’re redefining our retirement through our modest budget travel adventures. In 2023 we’ve sold most of our belongings and set out to travel the world on a modest budget. We share our real-life experiences, both the good and the unexpected. Get inspired by our evolving journey and discover the possibilities of travel. ✈Visit our website at https://themobileretiree.com
Hey Reader, Mother's Day is coming up — and if the woman in your life would rather be boarding a flight than unwrapping another candle, we've got you covered. We just published our gift guide for moms who travel, and we have one simple rule: if it takes up more than 10% of her suitcase, it's a burden, not a gift. Here are a few of our favorites from the list: ✈️ The 'No-Map-Required' VIP Walking Tour Skip the tourist traps. A guided local experience — think a secret food tour in Rome or a...
Hi Reader, When we left the USA in 2023, we made a commitment to ourselves and to you: we would track every single expense as we navigated life abroad. We didn't want to give you vague "it's affordable" headlines; we wanted to give you the real-world math. We’ve now officially wrapped up our first full year in Albania, and we have the receipts to prove exactly what it cost. The Bottom Line: Living in four cities—Durrës, Pogradec, Sarandë, and Vlorë—our total spend for the year (including...
Hey Reader, Mother's Day is coming up — and if the mom in your life would rather be boarding a flight than unwrapping another candle, we've got you covered. We just published our gift guide for moms who travel, and we have one simple rule: if it takes up more than 10% of her suitcase, it's a burden, not a gift. Here are a few of our favorites from the list: ✈️ The 'No-Map-Required' VIP Walking Tour Skip the tourist traps. A guided local experience — think a secret food tour in Rome or a...