Hi, I’m Christine, and this is my life abroad with my daughter. We document our expat journey from Yuncheng, China to Tirana, Albania, sharing weekly vlogs about real expat life, cost comparisons, cultural insights, and practical advice for families considering life abroad.
Our cozy corner of Albania also features our pets — a bearded dragon, a Pomeranian, and a Chihuahua — bringing you a mix of everyday life, peaceful moments, and authentic glimpses into our world abroad.
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Moving your whole life is stressful, but it’s usually the "small" things that keep you up at night. What’s the one thing you’re most worried about getting wrong?
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✨ 1,000 VIEWS IN 10 HOURS! 🏔️✨
I am absolutely blown away! We just hit 1,000 views on the 'Which Albanian City Fits You' video in less than 11 hours! 📈
A massive thank you to everyone who has watched, commented, and shared. A special shout-out to those of you who sent Super Thanks tonight—your support directly helps me keep this channel going and covers the costs of getting out there to film new videos for you.
It’s amazing to see so many of you interested in the pros, cons, and real prices of living here in Albania. We are officially 1 of 10 for my recent videos!
We are now only 141 subscribers away from our 1,000-sub goal. If you haven't joined the family yet, now is the time!
Thank you for being part of this journey. More comparisons and 'behind the scenes' coming soon!
2 days ago | [YT] | 19
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I just saw our stats for the last 28 days and I had to share this with you. Not only are you clicking on my videos, but you are actually watching them.
To have a small channel like mine accumulate over 1,000 watch hours in just 28 days means so much to me. It shows that you aren't just scrolling—you’re actually taking the time to listen and engage with these stories.
We’ve officially crossed the 3,000-hour milestone (just waiting on the 'Earn' tab to catch up so I can hit the button!). I’m currently recording a new video for tomorrow’s upload that dives even deeper into the actual "how to" of making a move work.
Thank you for being here and for sitting at the table with me. More soon! 🇦🇱☕️
1 week ago | [YT] | 19
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NYE Update: Change of Plans! 🥂✨
I know I mentioned trying to go live from the square, but Summer and I have both been hit with a bug. Instead of freezing in the square while stuffy and sneezing, we’re bringing the party to the couch! 🏡
Join me LIVE tonight at 11:30 PM (that’s 5:30 PM EST / 2:30 PM PST in America). We’ll do a casual hangout, answer your questions, and ring in the New Year together.
Special Guest Appearances: 🐾 Summer will be joining in once she finishes her shift at midnight, and you can definitely expect some appearances from Joey, Nova, and Ruth!
It's going to be a cozy one. See you there! ❤️
#NYE #NewYear2026 #LiveStream #QandA #PetSquad
1 week ago | [YT] | 9
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SURPRISE DROP! 🇨🇦 I couldn’t wait until tomorrow to share this.
This is the most honest I’ve ever been about why we left Canada... twice. If you’ve ever felt like you did everything right—worked the 60-hour weeks, followed the rules—and still couldn't get ahead, this video is for you.
I’m hanging out in the comments for the next hour—come say hi and let me know if the "math" is breaking for you too.
WATCH HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5gOaW...
2 weeks ago | [YT] | 13
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Woke up to 750+ of you on the new Albania video! 🇦🇱 A lot of you are saying you love the honesty... so let's be real: What is your #1 biggest fear about moving abroad?
3 weeks ago | [YT] | 10
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FINALLY - LIVE STREAM TONIGHT! 🥳
I'm so excited to finally go live and chat with all of you! We can talk about anything and everything—your holiday plans, what you want to see on the channel next, or just say hello. We'll be broadcasting with the beautiful Tirana Christmas Market as my backdrop!
Come join me for this milestone! I can't wait to chat with you!
🗓️ When: Tonight! ⏰ Time: 7:30 PM CET (1:30 PM EST)
1 month ago | [YT] | 13
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🚨 URGENT CANCELLATION & APOLOGY 🚨
I sincerely apologize, but due to a combination of poor weather conditions and unforeseen technical difficulties tonight, we have decided to cancel the scheduled live stream from the Tirana Christmas Market. We want to ensure a great viewing experience for you all.
The Stream is Rescheduled:
Friday, December 12th, at 7:30 PM CET! 🎄(same time)
Thank you for your patience and understanding. We promise it will be worth the wait!
1 month ago | [YT] | 8
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🎄✨ First European Christmas Market Live? ✨🎄
We’re planning to go live from Tirana’s Christmas Market this Friday! It’s our first European Christmas market experience, and we’ll be showing you the stalls, lights, festive food, and all the little quirks.
Would you like to join us live?
1 month ago | [YT] | 4
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