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Choose Your Path
Whether you’re just starting to think about leaving the USA or already focused on a specific destination, start with the path that fits where you are right now.
Leave the USA
Start with the free Escape Plan survey and get clear on your timeline, priorities, and next best move.
Explore Albania
Explore life in Albania, residency options, housing, local services, and practical support from people already living here.
Dominican Republic
We’re building our next destination path through a small founder trip and scouting experience.
ZĂ«mer
Follow our Albanian Extra Virgin Olive Oil launch and join the July 1 preorder list for the 2026 harvest.
Get the Free Move Abroad Checklist
The Decision to Wheels Up Checklist is the simple roadmap we used to leave the USA and land in Albania in under 60 days. Use it to organize your timeline, documents, money, housing, packing, and first next steps.
Not sure which path fits you best? Start with the checklist, then take the Escape Plan survey when you’re ready to get more specific.
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Join the Smile Abroad Club
Move from watching videos to making real decisions with weekly calls, direct support, and a community of people already building a life abroad.
Members also get first access to new destination opportunities, events, resources, and behind-the-scenes updates as we build the next phase of Smile Abroad.
Stay with us in Saranda!
Book you're stay in one of our beautiful penthouse apartments right in the center of town. The Giant Penthouse has a huge terrace with an outdoor jacuzzi and 3 bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms and a gourmet kitchen. The City-Center Suite is a corner penthouse with a view of the bay of Saranda. 1 King Suite with en-suite bathroom and full kitchen.
CONCIERGE SERVICES
Your Move Abroad Just Got Easier
Get guidance from people who have already done it.
Smile Abroad Club
Weekly group coaching calls & Albania relocation resources for people scouting or relocating.
Sell it All - DIY Sale Guide
Learn exactly how to market and run your own estate sale. We made over $10,839 in one weekend.
Car Purchase Support
We'll help you navigate your car purchase and registration in Albania or the rest of Europe.
Albania Pet Paperwork
This course guides you through the steps and paperwork needed to bring your pet.
Book a Free 15-Minute Video Call
Pick the call that matches where you are right now. Get clear answers, the right next steps, and direction you can act on this week.
Life in Albania Q&A
Talk with Sam about whether Albania fits your goals and what everyday life is really like beyond what you see online. We’ll cover the questions most people get stuck on: realistic costs, timelines, where to live, housing strategy, and what your first 3 steps should be if you decide to move forward.
Albania Residency Q&A
Speak with Tahir Tahja, a licensed immigration attorney, about your best residency pathway in Albania. Get clarity on permit options, required documents, realistic timelines, and the application process, plus how residency can connect to setting up a company and getting established.
NICE TO MEET YOU
We're Sam & Spencer
We sold it all and left the USA. It took us less than 60 days from the time we made our decision to radically transform our lives and move to Albania, a country we'd never visited before. We sold our house, our cars and virtually all of our stuff.
We landed in Albania with 4 checked bags, 2 carry-ons and our 10 year old cat Arrow. Welcome to Smile Abroad, our lifestyle brand - our mission is to empower and support other aspiring expats to move abroad too.
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A blend of practical guides, real expat experiences, and our journeys across Albania and Europe.
