Despite slowly gaining popularity as a tourist destination, Albania is still a relatively unknown country for many tourists. In this episode, Collin and Olivia share their stories and culture shocks from their first few weeks there, and provide advice about what to expect when it comes to transportation, foods, and culture.

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If you’re curious about how much money we anticipated spending in each place on our list (and also how much we have ACTUALLY spent so far), you can take a look here. We hope to make long term travel feel more accessible and attainable for everyone, so we are going to be incredibly transparent with our finances along the journey.

Make sure to check our spreadsheet throughout the year to see real time updates.

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About Us: We’re a couple traveling the world for 14 months on just $25,000 each. We first arrived in Chiang Mai, Thailand in November 2022, and have been working our way across the world ever since. Throughout the podcast, we will share our advice to make long term travel feel less overwhelming and more accessible. We’ll share practical advice and stories that will make your travelers smoother, cheaper, and more doable.