We are Tim and Lucy and we are starting what we have called our "forever trip". We have sold EVERYTHING we own and are ready to take on a completely different lifestyle. We are keeping what fits in one suitcase and one backpack for each of us. People think either we are crazy or that it's the best idea ever. We'll find out . . .
We are officially retiring on April 1st, 2023 and setting our sights on traveling the world. Tim is retiring from the City of Las Vegas after working 30 years as a Firefighter Paramedic. Lucy is retiring from education as an elementary school principal in Clark County School District. While there is more to share here, we are in the process of preparing for our "forever trip" and will add more information in the next couple weeks. We hope you've enjoyed our previous content and will be adding more soon.
Peace, Love, and Travel ON!
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Great video. I prefer to stay in an area with more nature views than Ponta Delgado. Which side of the island would you recommend? Would you split your stay with 3 days on the north and3 on the west?
The Island is small enough that you can get around easy enough you don't have to move around. Also don't discount the Furnas area really beautiful there as well. Sorry for the non committal answer but the whole place is beautiful and you can't go wrong.in our opinion.
Amazing drone work! I am planning a trip soon, did you find the food prices reasonable?
Thank! We found prices to be quite reasonable for the most part. We did hit a couple expensive restaurants but we knew that was the case ahead of time.
Albania(NATO MEMBER +EU CANDIDATE) is safer than rest of Europe and US together . 10000% safer
We felt safe there. I have no idea what the stats are however. Thanks for watching!
Where is the “Time of your life” sign
The sign was on the way from Alvor to Portimão. I believe it was here. (37.1255926, -8.5797563) check google maps
@@Travelingtwo ok lovely thank you ☺️
Anytime. Enjoy your trip!
Staying in Alvor in July 🎉
So nice!
amazing video, is it easy to get permit for flying drone there?
Honestly I can’t remember the entire process but it wasn’t hard for me because I am a commercial helicopter pilot already. I do remember for the EU portion I had some online classes I took using the Ireland website because it was in English. Sorry I can’t be of more assistance to you.
I added Jenna, once she accepts, I will make arrangement for Car
Let us know how it you liked it!
If you don’t like why you go
We loved it. I don’t understand your question.
@@Travelingtwo sorry 😢 I think you guys don’t like to be in S MIGUEL AÇORES BECAUSE THATS MY birth place I love so much again I am so sorry 🙏❤️
@@user-zi6vb6sq6i no problem, you are lucky to live there!!
@@Travelingtwo I wish I came to USA 🇺🇸 in 1979 after that I never have a chance to visit my beautiful country first I have 5 kids you know too start a new life is not easy I work hard 😓 to buy my house 🏠 and support my children me and my husband now I have the money to go but I can’t because I am to sick but I love went people go visit my beautiful S Miguel I love you ❤️ guys
@@user-zi6vb6sq6i thanks for watching. We wish you well and pray you can get through whatever sickness you may have.
I’m happy to see my brothers And sisters of USA 🇺🇸 You all are welcome to Albania
Thank you, we will be coming back for sure. Perhaps a beach area next time around. We are open to recommendations.
Hi friends, what a spectacular light show. Thank you for sharing. Lot's of blessings for a happy healthy journey. Mary from Massachusetts😊😊 All the best, until next time.❤❤
Thank you Mary, we thank you for the support. We will be as close as Connecticut very soon! Hopefully it gets warmer.
2:56 true... But dummies do exist. They will still keep the jewelries when they close shop end of each day. 😂
An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure as they say.
Great vlog 👌🏼
Thanks for watching!
Yes one week or a bit more and you won’t be sorry my country is amazing beautiful with lot to see of your into nature glad you guys took a chance
Honestly we think this may be one of the places we decide to stay when we are done traveling. We loved it there so much.
Singapore was definitely a highlight for Lucy. Thank you for watching our videos!
Hi friends, another amazing video. Singapore is beautiful. Spectacular light show. Safe travels to Sydney. Thank you for sharing your journey. All the best, until next time😘😘.💕💕🌹🌹
Thanks so much, we are so glad you watch our videos.
Hi friends, I'm happy to see that you're looking well and happy. Thank you for sharing your amazing experience and important information. I wish you the best on your continued journey. All the best, until next time. Be safe. ❤❤
Mary you are always the first to comment, thank you so much. If there is any suggestion you might want us to include in our videos, please let us know. We appreciate all your support.
What kind of question is this?🤔🙄.we are in europe not in Africa
Well unfortunately we had a number of people question our decision to visit Albania before we went. A portion of them are European as well. We didn’t create the preconceived notions people have but we are happy to do our part to change those notions. We hope this video helps because we loved it there and absolutely felt safe.
So, Was it safe?
Yes. We did answer that question in the video as well.
Hello friends, what a line I'm glad you made on the boat😊😊 What a blessing to be able to travel like this, but not with its trials and tribulations, i'm so happy that Tim is ok, Lucy you're the best. I love the puppy!! Tim your funny it's a tough day at work but someone has to do it😃😃Thank you for sharing this awsome video. All the best, until next time.❤❤
Mary, thanks as always for watching. We think you are one of 5 people that watch our videos all the way through🤣🤣. We had so much video for this one that never even made it to the final product…We agree with you on how blessed we are to travel like this, often we have to pinch ourselves to remind us it is real.
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Great vid! I hadnt gotten updates for some reason, but I thought of u and wanted to check what you guys are up to... and where 😊
We did a couple videos after that one as well. Thanks for checking in!
Dont believe what western media says of Albania
We don’t, which is why we had visited in the first place. Thanks for watching our video.
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Thanks for watching
Is it very wet and rainy in April?
Seemed there was always rain someplace on the island but it wasn’t like the entire island was being rained on at any given time. It did seem overcast without rain much more than we saw rain.
Tirana ❤
Agreed
Thank-You-for-the-Video-Guys! You-two-are-beautiful-couple-inside-outside! Unfortunately,Those-negative-comments-are-from-people-never-visited-the-country-and-have-a-bad-view-becouse-of-the-media-Abroad-and-back-in-the-90s-From-the-Mafia-and-the-Civil-war-That-Albania-was-going-through-after-Communism. Next,time-You-will-have-much-better-time-since-now-you-know-the-way-around-there.
Thanks for watching! Albania just has to continue doing what it is, it's come a long way in a very short time!
I love watching your videos ever since Montenegro! These videos show that travelling/nomading is possible even on a tangible budget. Thanks for continuing to make these. $7 per massage!!😮😊
Thanks for your continued support! We do love our $7 massages. In Bangkok they are twice that much and not even on the beach…..we were spoiled.
Yes $1,500 is all good. I'm from Hawaii and get $1,377/mo. in Social Security. I live on the beach in Rayong .Apt $290 with A/C ...food $300.. I get around on motorbike. My quality of life is the best I have ever found. I have enough left over to travel to Phuket where you all were. I lived in Patong, Phuket for 5 years..Nice smiles..kop khun kop
Thanks for the response! Glad you found a good fit for your lifestyle. We love it here. Kop khun kap
1500? You lived like kings! 😆
We really did. Rainy season you can get some great deals…thanks for watching.
Hi friends, great video this is awesome information for anyone traveling there. Thank you for sharing. All the best.❤👍
Thanks Mary, we really like it here.
Clickbait. The title tells a complete lie. 👎🏾
How is that? Our cost without airfare was less than 3000 divide that by 2 since there are two of us. Let me guess, the captain's exam doesn't have any math or reasoning questions does it? 🤣🤣
I hope you do not come here to Thailand. you seem like an angry guy....chill.
@@danielvandervort don’t judge him too harshly. He’s got a high stress job that probably impacts his well being. I retired from the same job so I know firsthand what it can do to you at times.
@Travelingtwo I used to be a paramedic and ended up switching to massage therapist due to that stress... Did that for 20 years. I'm legally blind on SSDI now and contemplating on heading over there since the cost of living is so high here in Florida.
@@J.D.Vision your lifestyle will obviously influence your cost of living but I know an expat that is happy here in Bangkok that lives on $700 US.
My homeland. We were just there in May 2023, and I dream of going back. A magical, beautiful island.
That’s when we were there. You are right, magical is a good word for it.
Excellent video, you guys make a beautiful couple. Thank you for sharing your expenses and experience. Im traveling to Malaga in April. Your expenses are very similar to my monthly expenses, but you are travelling and having fub. Saludos Jorge
Thank you. We are glad the video has helped you. Reach out if you have any questions at any time.
Hi friends, got to say you are both brave and adventurous, enjoy every minute. It's so amazing to experience different cultures. Thank you so much for sharing these beautiful places. Wow can't beat the lodging for the next month😊😊😊😊Hopefully the massage helps you back. All the best, until next . Safe travels!! ❤❤
Thank you Mary. Tim's back is improving slowly but it is improving. The next video will be the cost of this trip and you might be amazed how little we spent. I think it was our cheapest month to date.
Nice
Thank you for watching
Cities such Kukes Pogradec etc where the rent is about 150-250€ month is very affordable and possible to live with 1500$ monthly ! Totally agree
Thanks for watching!
Great video, always welcome in Albania
Pretty sure that won’t be our last trip to Albania. Thanks for watching!
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I can’t believe how bad they are. Sorry you have to deal with it.
Tirana is one of the most safe places in EU .
We felt we had to let people know it.
As always, we thank you for watching.
I think that you could have saved some money on lodging and entertainment, but the rest is correct.
We agree, there is plenty we could have saved by making some changes but we were very happy with our stay in Albania. Thanks for watching.
Hi guys, although I'll never make there, the information you put out there is so helpful. Thank you for sharing your journey. All the best, until next time. ❤❤
We are safe, of course, but it could be even better as a country of 32 years of democracy... however, Albania is developing in its form
Seemed to us Albania is doing great after just 32 years. Thanks for watching!
i'm sure the people who say to you don't go to albania, they never have been in albania, by the way engoy your holiday in albania.
We agree. Thank you!
Great to see you both enjoying Albania whenever when you choose to come .You are most welcome
All these comments from Albanians is exactly what we are talking about. So friendly and welcoming.
o i deshperuar. le nam
Such an informative video - thank you!
Thank you for watching.
Good vlog. 🇦🇱💫
We appreciate your kind words. Thanks for watching.
Thanks you 🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Thank you for watching!
You felt safer in Albania than in United States? We dont kill people for sure , our problem is the corruption and burocraci in governent ! You dont see that as visitor unless you live and have the need to use schools , hospitals or police stations !
We most certainly felt safer. Others may feel differently and they may have their reasons. We will leave it at that because getting into the why, would be turning this into a political conversation that is best left out of social media. We hope you understand. Thanks for watching!
@@Travelingtwo I do understand but for females as an albanian myself I recommend they are companied ! I never traveled alone in there until I came to US and took bus or train by myself !
Often times people feel safe until something happens to them, then suddenly they don’t feel the same. Sometimes having good situational awareness is enough to feel safe. We try to maintain a high level of awareness. We can’t advise single women to travel there or not but we can say WE felt totally safe and the people there were very friendly towards us. Again, thanks for watching. If you would like to post specific information about why it wouldn’t be safe for a single female, feel free to do so. It is always our viewers job to decide what is right for them. All we can do is present what we experienced.
@@freeatlast3752well you might have had your rasons for not taking a bus or train in albania ever, but certanly it is lot more safier than in US especially for girls so if i were you i would be more carefull there where you are now
@@profkola what reason do you think I had other than being female ?
Thanks for visiting us! We would like to see you guys again the next year! ❤😊
Next year may be too soon but you never know. If we do, I will send a message to let you know.
@@TravelingtwoHaha, that's why I said "would like" because it's all your decission. And no reason to let me know 😂