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Early retirees searching the globe for our forever home & sharing tips on life abroad

18/07/2026

I honestly don't know why we waited so long to visit Greece... but now we understand why so many people fall in love with it. 🇬🇷❤️

Chania completely exceeded our expectations. The Venetian Harbor is one of the most beautiful waterfronts we've ever walked. The food was fresh and unforgettable, the wine was incredible, and every person we met made us feel genuinely welcome.

By the end of our stay, we weren't just talking about how much we enjoyed the trip we were actually saying that we could see ourselves living here. That's something we don't say often.

Chania quickly became one of the strongest contenders we've found so far in our search for a forever home, or at least a place to spend part of each year.

🎥 Our full Chania video is now live on our YT channel! Thank you so much for all the great comments and likes we’ve received already!!

📸 Pics
📍 Venetian Harbor - built by the Venetians in the 14th century and still the heart of Chania. ❤️
🧽 Natural sea sponges - one of Crete's traditional treasures.
⚓ One of Chania's iconic harbor anchors standing guard by the Maritime Museum.
🚤 The little red submarine tour offers underwater views of the harbor.
🍽️ Beautiful waterfront setting... great for photos, but not our favorite meal.
💍 We accidentally stumbled upon this special moment.
🌅 Sunset in Chania... enough said. 😍
🚨 The Egyptian Lighthouse - one of Crete's most recognizable landmarks.
🍷 Fresh Greek food, local wine... we were in heaven!
🍒 Bottles outside Oinopoieio reminded us of the Ginjinha shops back in Lisbon.
🎥 Guillermo was in filming heaven with streets this beautiful around every corner.
🥒 The best tzatziki we've ever had... seriously.
📸 Lots of cute spots for photos in Old Town.
🏖️ Lunch with a beach view?
🌺 Well of the Turk restaurant - pretty dining spot in Chania.
🔪 Chania's famous knife makers are keeping a centuries-old tradition alive.
❤️ We couldn't stop taking photos.
⛴️ Island hopping on the Seajets ferry - part of the Greek adventure!
🏛️ Knossos Palace - the center of Europe's oldest advanced civilization, dating back nearly 4,000 years.
🌅 Ending another perfect day watching the sunset together.

04/07/2026

Happy 4th of July to all our fellow Americans!! 🎉🇺🇸🔔

02/07/2026

The jacarandas are in full bloom

The tourists are arriving

Enjoying the month long Sardine festival in different neighborhoods throughout Lisbon

Tram rides through the city never get old

Saint Anthony's Day Wedding Couples - Every year the town hall selects 16 couples to marry

Watching Portugal's first 2026 Worldcup game with Friends

Discovering the town of Ericeira and it's beautiful beach

Wine tastings - So many amazing wineries and not enough time to visit them all

Perfecting sourdough bagels

Lazy beach days are the best

Slow Sundays in the park

Long walks in Monsanto forest

Dreaming about places to travel ✈️

21/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who watched and commented on our latest video. ❤️

We finally made it to the towns east of Málaga... and honestly, we were surprised by how different they felt.

After spending time in Rincón de la Victoria and the smaller neighboring towns of Chilches and Benajarafe, we can see why so many people told us to go east.

The vibe here is completely different from the western Costa del Sol. Less glamorous, less international and there's something refreshing about it. The towns feel quieter, more residential, and more connected to everyday Spanish life.

We heard Spanish everywhere and noticed restaurant prices were lower, drinks were cheaper, and real estate seemed to offer more value.

That said, we did miss some things about the west side. The restaurant scene isn't nearly as diverse, and if we're being honest, we still prefer those wide golden sand beaches found farther west.

But the peaceful atmosphere and friendly people really spoke to us. We can absolutely understand why so many people choose this side of Málaga.

We're just getting started exploring the Eastern Costa del Sol, and there's much more to come as we continue comparing what life might look like for us here.

Which side of Málaga would you choose: East or West?

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1. Rincón de la Victoria sign
2. Street art in Rincón
3. Buddy enjoying the dark-sand beach in Chilches 🐾
4. Seafood paella 😋
5. Last in line for churros
6. Worth the wait!
7. Afternoon kisses 🥰
8. Fresh grilled calamari
9. Benajarafe beach shower
10. Part of the Senda Litoral de Málaga coastal path. When completed, it will stretch roughly 125 miles (180 km), connecting much of the Costa del Sol from Nerja to Manilva.
11. Benajarafe sunset 🌅

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05/04/2026

On our last trip to the Costa Blanca area we had an incredible time exploring Elche with our friends Gary and Teresa. It’s the 3rd largest city in the Valencia community and is an authentic, traditional Spanish city less than 20 minutes from Alicante Airport and many beautiful, Blue Flag beaches.

Teresa actually grew up in Elche and is the 6th generation of her family’s olive oil business. We were lucky enough to be there during harvest season, so she took us to see the factory in action! They also spent the day showing us around their city, and we quickly fell in love with the pedestrian-only historic center and the peaceful paths through El Palmeral (Palm Grove) of Elche. The palm grove surrounds the city and is the largest in Europe, with walking trails, little waterfalls, wildlife, and lots of shady spots to enjoy the afternoon.

Yes… we could definitely see ourselves living here. 🌴

We released a full YT video exploring the city, the famous palm grove, the olive oil factory, beaches nearby, cost of living, and what it’s really like to live there.

If you’re considering the Costa Blanca, Gary is our real estate partner who helps people find their next home, and Teresa created Unpack Spain, helping people decide if the area might be the right fit and connecting newcomers with local resources to help them settle in. We share their info in our YT video and description.

Watch the full tour on our channel!

📷Pics:
1. Elche Sign with Gary & Teresa
2. Palace of Altamira
3. Newest Sculpture in Palacio de Altamira
4. Elche Palm Trees
5. Basilica de Santa Maria
6. Basilica de Santa Maria Bell Tower
7. The Three Apostles and Goofy Guillermo
8. Las Tres Marias
9. El Palmeral
10. Dove House in El Palmeral
11. Lady of Elche
12. Fuente de la Glorieta
13. Arenales del Sol Boardwalk
14. Arenales del Sol Beach
15. Liquid Gold at El Tendre Olive Oil Factory
16. Elche from Above

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10/03/2026

Sleeping in a real trullo house during our stay in Puglia was quite the experience! These conical-roof stone houses are an iconic part of the Itria Valley and we were fascinated by them and their history. Alberobello has the highest concentration of them and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage site.
We e-biked from Alberobello to Locorotondo. It's a beautiful village and the views of the Itria Valley on the way there, dotted with traditional trulli farmhouses was incredible.
On our way further south to Lecce, we stopped by the town of Ostuni, the famous white city. Seeing this hilltop town from afar glowing white was stunning. We also caught a glimpse of Rocca Giulia Castle, that we later found out can be rented for vacations.
Lecce surprised us with it's intricately detailed Baroque architecture. Many of the buildings were built with Leccese stone, a soft workable limestone that glints gold and cream in the sunlight. We saw the remains of a Roman amphitheater from the 1st century BC. It's a 25,000 seat theatre discovered in the early 1900s with only a portion of it visible since it would disrupt the streets and shops if they fully uncovered it.
And of course we couldn't leave Italy without making pasta. We had a wonderful experience at the home of a local couple where we joined a group of people from all over the world to learn how to make the orecchiette (little ear) pasta, We cooked, shared stories, drank delicious Apulian wine, and finished the night with homemade limoncello, the best we’ve ever had.
🎥 We share the full experience in our Puglia, Italy Part 2 YT video exploring Alberobello, Locorotondo, Ostuni & Lecce.

Pics:
1. Trulli in Alberobello
2. Alberobello streets
3. Cute little trullo
4. Church of Saints Cosmas & Damiano
5. Devil or Angel wings?
6. Gratuitous Italian pizza pic
7. And a pasta pic too
8. E-biking from Alberobello to Locorotondo
9. The Itria Valley
10. Locorotondo
11. Rocca Giulia Castle
12. Ostuni, the white city
13. Gate to historic center of Lecce
14. Lecce streets
15. Roman amphitheater
16. Basilica di Santa Croce
17. Upper façade
18. Aperitif served before pasta making
19. Sunset views
20. Pasta cooking class

08/02/2026

Before beginning our exploration of Puglia, we took a side trip to Matera… and WOW — it blew us away! 🤯

Matera is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world with cave homes that are over 9,000 years old. The history is incredible and we share more of this unforgettable stop in our Puglia, Italy Part 1 video now live on our channel.

Spoiler alert, Bari, the capital of Puglia did not capture our hearts but many of the smaller towns in Puglia absolutely surprised us. Starting with Polignano a Mare where we took a boat tour to explore the caves along the dramatic Adriatic coastline and see the infamous beach, Lama Monachile set between two magnificent, rocky cliffs. One of the highlights of our trip was...SURPRISE...a wine tasting experience at Terre di San Vito Estate. 🥂

This beautiful, family-run winery produces incredible wines and olive oil. After touring the estate surrounded by vineyards, ancient olive groves, and even the cutest donkeys, we sat down for a tasting that turned into a full farm-to-table feast paired with 5 of their amazing wines.

We'll be sharing more of Puglia in Part 2 where we visit Alberobello, Locorotondo, Ostuni and Lecce...coming soon!

📸 Pics:

1. Matera Selfie
2. Matera Streets
3. Matera Cave Homes
4. Matera at dusk
5. Bari Teatro Margherita
6. Bronze Statue of St. Nicholas next to Bari Cathedral
7. Bari Alley
8. Bari Vecchia (Old Town) selfie
9. Orecchiette (Little Ears) pasta in Bari
10. Polignano a Mare boat tour
11. Grotta Palazzese restaurant
12. Lama Monachile beach in Polignano a Mare
13. Monument to Italian Singer, Domenico Modugno, in his birthplace, Polignano a Mare
14. Selfie with owner Elena at Terre di San Vito Estate
15. Gnarly Olive and Fig tree grown together at Terre di San Vito Estate
16. Selfie with Terre di San Vito Estate donkeys
17. My Happy Place at Terre di San Vito
18. Terre di San Vito Wine Tasting Room
19. Yumminess
20. Terre di San Vito Wine Tasting

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31/12/2025

Happy New Year! 🥳🥂

25/12/2025

Christmas Eve magic at home! ✨ So thankful for the wonderful friends who spent the day celebrating with us here in Portugal. Our hearts (and wine glasses) are officially full. 🍷❤️

Merry Christmas and Feliz Natal a todos from Portugal! 🎅🇵🇹🎄

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