Glad it is helpful. We do have a Q&A video where we discuss how we find local landlords, it is a combination of several ways like: web search, FB groups, alternative platforms like booking, Flatio etc. We may make a video on it soon. 🤞

We are honest. If someone uses any of our affiliate links, we make a small commission. However, we are not paid by surfshark to make or or include them in the video. That is called a sponsorship. You're welcome for your free info 😉

Well, you're a peach, aren't ya? We use esims now. However, people can use whatever they prefer based on their needs.

I'm glad you found it helpful 😎

That sounds great, we really enjoyed our time living in Southern Portugal.

Sounds like a great plan!

We would love to visit Latin America, it's definitely on our list!

Oh wow, that's awesome you have a home there. We love Rincon!

Awesome! We have too many "hobbies" 😂 YT and starting a membership is already a massive handful for us. We will have to check out. your travels. We are curious about Panama, seen a bunch of sailing channels visit there over the years. Best of luck on your journey!

We found construction in Tirana as well. However we found a lot of people speaking at least some english and even Italian in Saranda and more english in younger Tirinana. We were told by locals that english is being taught in schools there as mandatory. Overall, Albania defiantly wants to "catch-up" especially in the hospitality and tourism sectors.

The younger generation oftentimes speaks english. But as mentioned before, the hospitality industry is an industry like any other one and does require it's skills and standards if one wants to make serious money with it. Albania has a long way to go. Re taxis: I was personally ripped off and got the confirmation from Albanians that their taxi drivers pose a problem.@@TheWanderingHartz

A work in progress, nonetheless we still enjoy Albania and look forward to see their progress 😎

Oh that sucks, sorry to hear that. The toll pass is a real thing, but you dont need it as you can bypass the toll hwys, but it will take longer to get certain places.

Glad you enjoyed it! Part 2 is coming next week so stay tuned.

It really is! We live for the sun. I (Joel) can handle some cold in small doses, but I need to have some sunshine ☀

@@TheWanderingHartz exactly.

We thought so too!

Not sure what you are talking about. ETIAS is new and goes into effect sometime in 2025. This video is talking about specifically U.S. passport holders who do not need to apply for a Schengen visa.

@@TheWanderingHartz I see. I misunderstood the title of your video before the double exlamation marks. Apologies for that!

No worries 😎

Not sure, you would have to talk with your employer.

Thank you so much!! Wishing you both smooth sailing into retirement and your channel! We will keep the video coming 😊

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Thanks! I used the Sony A7III with Tamron Lenses and a DJI Osmo action camera. The sony and tamron lenses are weather sealed and can handle mist and some rain drops. I would tuck my camera under my shirt or get to shelter when it rained. JUst wipe the water off asap. You can also use a gallon sized ziplock bag for the camera body and cut a lens hole too or buy a professional waterproof cover. Have a great trip! We loved hiking around there. We have another El Yunque hiking video shot with almost entirely the sony A7III kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i7yHdKaE26_GZ4U.html

Thanks a lot for replying!!! I will check it out!

Sure you can slow travel with pets. It may depending on where you are traveling. RVing across your home country should be pretty easy. It could be more difficult if your traveling abroad. It all depends on your situation and perhaps for how long you wish to slow travel for.

Slow travel is literally traveling more slowly, but it is also about embracing the idea of fully immersing yourself in the places you visit. It's about taking the time to really connect with the local culture, and other people, rather than rushing from one tourist spot to the next. Most importantly for us, It's about living intentionally by savoring each moment. There are a lot of benefits and ways in which you can incorporate slow travel into your life. Check out this playlist kzfaq.info/sun/PLRQeRgAkY6bWfHjhJyZKK9XmPRWUpMsZs

@@TheWanderingHartz Thank you. We are retired btw, love to travel, and are looking for our next adventure.

Awesome! We wish you lots of joy and safe travels! Let us know your questions and we will try to answer them in a video!

Lots of other options, clearly this is not a restaurant tour video. Banski Aiduti is one of our favorites that we showed in the video that is not pizza. 😊

Thanks! That is nice to hear! 😊

For sure! So much history there!

Another good one

ah yes!

Sounds like you had an amazing time in Corfu! We will certainly look into Perithia on our next trip to Corfu. Thanks for sharing 😀

Thanks 👍 Did you guys get to visit Corfu? We hope to see more of the island the next time we return.

@@TheWanderingHartz we didn't. We should have.. maybe next time.

Oh for sure add to your list!

@@TheWanderingHartz it just keeps getting longer!!!!

I know right! Not the worst problem to have 😉

It is a lovely town with some great food too! We love flying in there on our way to Saranda, Albania.

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We spent two fall/winters there!

Glad you liked it! So, we haven't spent any time in the UK yet but have had good luck in other parts of Europe with booking.com (swiy.co/Booking-L) and Flatio (swiy.co/Flatio) another option would be finding Facebook groups in the cities you are planning on staying and looking for private landlords. We have had good luck so far with these esims: Airlo: airalo.tp.st/3tEexitg BNESIM: bnes.im/EVV7 Jetpac: circleslife.pxf.io/6em64G They all have Europe plans that cover UK & more. You can also find global if you need it. We prefer to buy for the region or country separately. These are our AF links (no cost to you) if you wish to use them 😀 Joel

Thanks for sharing this info!

Here is our source: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Belarus.html "30 Day Visa Free Travel U.S. passport holders traveling to Belarus via Minsk International Airport may enter visa-free for up to 30 days (the 30-day limit includes the day of arrival and the day of departure) for tourism or business. Visa-Free Travel Requirements U.S. citizens wishing to enter Belarus for 30 days without a visa must: Hold a valid passport; Enter and exit Belarus via Minsk International Airport; Arrive from and depart to any country other than the Russian Federation; Show evidence of finances in the form of cash, credit cards or travelers checks equivalent to 25 Euros for each day of stay; Show evidence of a medical insurance policy with at least 10,000 Euros of coverage valid throughout Belarus. Such a policy may be purchased at the airport upon arrival; please see the Embassy of Belarus website for information about current fees; and Register with the local office of the Citizenship and Migration Department of the Ministry of the Interior for stays longer than five working days (see below). The Visa-free option is not available to you if: You are coming directly to or from the Russian Federation. You enter and exit Belarus anywhere other than Minsk International Airport. You plan to stay longer than 30 days. You are entering on a diplomatic or official passport."

If your passport is going to expire in 6 months you should to renew it unless your trip is in the next month or two and only for a short duration. We recommend doing so 6 months before it expires or before a long (30 day or more) trip. Renewing will make it valid for another 10 years (U.S.). I hope that helps, be sure to check out the official page travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/have-passport.html (if its a U.S. passport).

😀 Thanks for watching!

Thanks! Wishing you both the best on your journey to early retirement and slow travel.

Glad you liked it! It was fun to hear their story!

Thanks guys!