Building a life without borders.

What it actually takes to leave, written down while I do it. Including the money, and the mistakes. One way to Tirana, February 21, 2027.

Dylan holding a camera on a trail

Hi, I’m Dylan.

On February 21, 2027, I’m moving to Albania on a one-way ticket. This is where I write down what it takes, including every dollar.

Now

Spring, Texas

Next

Tirana

Leaving

Feb 21, 2027

Destinations

Vietnam

Hanoi and the far north

Thailand

Bangkok and the north

South Korea

Seoul to Busan

Costa Rica

The Caribbean coast

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