Albania has super affordable rent too which isn't necessarily a good thing but something I'd like to experience. Typically if you can stay somewhere seaside with a kitchen, hot water, ocean view etc for under $500/month it's not safe. There's quite a few like that in Albania but we've definitely given it some thought specifically, cuz it's seaside, affordable, and not part of Schengen. Maybe stay on the *other* side of town but you're not alone, I'd like to stay there too.

I'll let you know what I think should we make it. Where are you now? *Thanks!*