Albania, Religion, and Coexistence: What I’m Learning While Living Here
Living in Albania has shown me that religion here is more layered than many outsiders might expect. From Muslim influence and Bektashi traditions to Catholic, Orthodox, secular, and nonreligious communities, Albania’s story is rooted in coexistence.
How Do I Choose a Country to Move Abroad To?
Choosing a country to move abroad to is personal. It’s not just about what’s trending, affordable, or popular online. It’s about choosing a place that can support the life you actually want to build.
Apartment Hunting in Albania: What I Learned Renting in Tirana
Apartment hunting in Albania taught me that renting abroad is about more than finding a nice apartment. From agency fees and rent currency to notarized leases, pets, landlord communication, and residency paperwork, here’s what I learned while renting in Tirana.
How Much Money Do You Really Need to Move Abroad?
How much money you need to move abroad depends on more than rent. It depends on your lifestyle, income, healthcare needs, savings cushion, and what your U.S. dollars can actually buy in your destination country. This article breaks down the real costs people often overlook before making a move abroad.
What I’m Learning About Albania’s History While Living Here
Living in Albania has made me want to understand the country beyond what visitors see on the surface. From Ottoman influence and communist isolation to the 1990s transition and today’s rapid growth, Albania’s history explains so much about daily life here now.
You Don’t Have to Be Ready to Move Abroad — Just Clear on Your Next Steps
Thinking about moving abroad but feeling overwhelmed? You don’t have to have everything figured out yet. Start with one clear next step.
Before You Move Abroad, Be Honest About Your Mental Health
Before you move abroad, be honest about your mental health. Starting over in another country can be beautiful, but it also requires emotional readiness, support, and self-awareness.
Finding Community in Albania — Even When Few People Look Like Me
Moving abroad as a Black woman comes with real questions about belonging, visibility, and community. In this personal reflection, I share what it has been like finding warmth, hospitality, and connection in Albania — even in a place where few people look like me.
What Moving Abroad Really Costs — Beyond the Plane Ticket
Moving abroad costs more than the plane ticket. From baggage fees and temporary rentals to language barriers, loneliness, and learning new systems, these are the hidden costs you need to account for before starting over abroad.
The Real Cost of Leaving the U.S.— Especially When You’re Doing It Alone
Starting over in a new country sounds exciting—but the reality is heavier than most people expect. When you’re doing it alone, the pressure, doubt, and emotional weight can be just as real as the logistics.
I Moved Abroad After 50 from the U.S.— Here’s What It Actually Took
I moved abroad after 50 from the U.S. without everything figured out. Here’s what it actually took—and what I had to face to make it happen.