Leaving drive by shootings and corporate stress behind for a peaceful life in Albania. In this video I share my personal 60-day journey of leaving the United States for good, selling everything, and starting a new life in Albania. If you’ve ever wondered how to escape the stress of corporate America, downsize your life, and create a slower, more fulfilling lifestyle overseas — this is for you.

My partner Spencer and I sold our home, cars, and nearly everything we owned in Kansas City in just 60 days. What pushed us over the edge? Years of corporate stress, the loss of both my parents, and finally a frightening brush with gun violence that made us realize: life is too short to wait for “someday.”

We chose Albania because it offered us a fresh start, a lower cost of living, and the freedom to breathe again. One year later, we’ve built a new community, started new businesses, and finally found the slower pace of life we’d always dreamed of.

This story is not just about moving to Albania — it’s about breaking free of an unsustainable system, finding community, and daring to believe that a better life is possible.

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👇 CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
09:59 Kansas City Shooting
12:22 Selling Everything in 30 Days
15:18 First Days in Albania
17:28 Building a New Life
22:55 You Can Do It Too

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We recommend attorney Tahir Tahja, who handled our company setup and residency.
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► Join our expat community → www.facebook.com/groups/usalblegal

Thanks for watching and for joining us on this journey. 💙
— Spencer & Sam 🐾✈🌍

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