Extra Pack of Peanuts Travel Podcast Jeff Opdyke - The Best Places To Live In Europe
May 6, 2025
Jeff Opdyke, a global investment expert and seasoned traveler, shares his insights on the best places to live in Europe. He highlights the appealing lifestyle in the Albanian Riviera and emerging expat destinations like Prague and Porto. The conversation dives into digital nomad visas, cultural shifts, and practical relocation considerations. Jeff also contrasts the slower European pace with America’s hustle, offering listeners valuable tips for navigating life abroad and expanding their horizons in the quest for their ideal European home.
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Jeff's Albania Discovery
- Jeff Opdyke was wowed by Southern Albania, describing it as the best of Greece and Switzerland combined on the Adriatic Sea.
- He found the scenery majestic, the food fantastic, and the location ideal for Americans to live visa-free for a year.
Use Albania as Europe Base
- Americans constrained by the Schengen 90-day limit can use places like Albania as a base to live visa-free for a year and easily travel Europe.
- Consider Schengen hopping to countries like Norway, UK, Ireland, Morocco, and Turkey to extend stays without visas.
Why Prague Captivates Americans
- Prague perfectly matches many Americans' ideal of old-world Europe with beautiful architecture and good lifestyle amenities.
- The city offers low taxes, easy public transport, and affordable living, but requires obtaining a residence visa and work permit.
