We Planned the Perfect Europe Trip… Then Schengen Ruined Everything

Описание: We’re Josh and Petra, early retirees sharing how we planned the start of our retirement travel journey and why we chose Europe — specifically the Balkans — as our launch point. In this video, we break down our travel planning process, budget considerations, Schengen rules, and how slow travel helps us explore more while spending less.

You’ll learn why we chose a transatlantic cruise to kick off retirement, how Albania became our home base, and which European countries we plan to visit — including Greece, Turkey, Romania, Croatia, Germany, Switzerland, France, and the Christmas markets of Western Europe.

If you’re interested in slow travel, retirement abroad, long-term Europe travel, or planning extended trips, this video walks you through the real decision-making behind it all.

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0:00 Welcome to 70 by 70 Travels
0:39 Who We Are & Why We’re Traveling
0:55 How Our Travel Plan Began
1:44 Why We’re Starting in Europe
2:11 Why We Chose a Transatlantic Cruise
3:36 What Happens After the Cruise
4:03 Why the Balkans Fit Our Budget
4:48 Why We Love the Balkans
5:22 How Albania Became Our Home Base
6:45 From Fast Travel to Slow Travel
7:33 Budget, Schengen Rules & Adjustments
8:09 Countries We Plan to Visit
9:23 Planning Around Christmas Markets
10:28 What to Expect on the Channel
12:23 How Viewers Can Help Shape Our Plans
12:57 Final Thoughts & Sign Off

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