Tell us what matters
Share your goals, rough timing, and the question that keeps coming up. “I’m still figuring it out” is a useful answer, too.
Build Your Escape Plan
What kind of life abroad are you trying to create?
Answer a few quick questions and we will point you toward the most relevant Smile Abroad resources, community, experiences, and opportunities.
About 2 minutes · No obligation
This will help us understand:
- Where you are in the process
- What is holding you back
- Which next step may be most useful
We will use your responses to send more relevant guidance, not generic relocation spam.
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Found us on YouTube? Welcome.
Build your
escape plan.
You’ve imagined a different life. Let’s work out your next step.
Whether you’re just exploring or getting ready to go, tell us what you’re thinking about—and what’s holding you up. We’ll use your answers to point you toward relevant Smile Abroad resources and support.
About 2 minutes · No purchase required · It’s okay to be unsure
Firsthand experience in AlbaniaPractical conversationsSupport for your stage of the journey
From watching to taking a step
A few answers. A more useful conversation.
You don’t need a finished plan. Start with where you are today.
Find a relevant starting point
Your answers help us send guidance that fits—whether you’re working on income, comparing places, downsizing, or planning a first visit.
Choose your next step
Explore a resource, bring your questions to the Club, or look into focused support when you’re ready. You decide what fits.
Your starting point
What would you like your life abroad to look like?
Answer a few quick questions so we can better understand your situation.
- Your main focus and timeline
- The practical pieces you’re working out
- Which topics you want to hear about
The survey is free. Paid membership and personal services are separate, and there’s no obligation to buy.
- 1. Your plans
- 2. The practical bits
- 3. Stay in touch
The survey is just below. Go to the questions →
We’ll use your answers to send relevant Smile Abroad emails, resources, and ways we can help. You can unsubscribe from emails anytime.
Keep the conversation going
You don’t have to plan your move alone.
The videos get the ideas flowing. Smile Abroad Club gives you a regular place to bring the questions about your own move—especially if Albania is on your shortlist.
- Weekly Monday group planning calls
- Monthly travel conversations
- Pet travel and focused sessions as scheduled
- Over a year of replays and call chat transcripts
- Group chats and member connections
- Focused channels and resources
€39/month or €299 for 12 months
Monthly membership: cancel anytime. The 12-month option is paid upfront. Private consultations and professional services are separate.
When you’re ready to go a little deeper
Start with the decision in front of you.
Already know what you need help with? Explore the support that fits your next step.
Work out your income path
Explore a private Income Abroad Strategy Session to think through your experience, possible income paths, and practical next steps.
Explore income planning →Try life in Saranda
A visit can help you get a feel for daily life before making a bigger decision. Explore The Aerie Penthouse, with optional scouting support to help you explore with purpose.
Explore a stay in Saranda →Understand residency support
Exploring a longer stay in Albania? Learn about residency and company-formation support and how to speak with the legal team.
Explore residency services →Need to make room for the move? Explore the Sell It All guide for the downsizing side of your plans.
From research to real life
“I was very impressed with their level of detail in regards to creating an actionable plan.”
Excerpt from their member testimonial. Read their story →
Before you start
A few useful answers.
Is the Escape Plan survey free?
Yes. Sharing your answers costs nothing and doesn’t sign you up for a paid membership or service. You can explore paid support separately when it fits.
Will I get an instant personalized relocation plan?
This is a starting-point survey. Your answers help us understand your goals and send more relevant guidance, resources, and ways we can help. A detailed personal plan or private consultation is a separate service.
Do I have to be moving to Albania?
No. You can be comparing countries or simply working out whether a move could suit you. Albania is where we have the deepest local experience. The survey also covers income, preparation, downsizing, and testing life abroad.
What if I don’t know my timing or budget yet?
That’s fine. Choose the “not sure” or “still figuring this out” option where it fits. An honest starting point is more useful than a polished answer.
Can I join the Club without completing the survey?
Yes. Go straight to Club membership options if you want ongoing group support. The survey is there to help us understand you; it isn’t a requirement for joining.
You can start before you have it all figured out.
Tell us where you are today. Let’s find a useful next step from there.
Take the free survey