3 euros ? The place we use in Alvor was 1 euro, until last autumn when they outrageously upped it to 1.50.Global travel can be fun and is good for conversations about what countries you've been to, but it can be tough on the mind and body. I once did 3 return trips to Australia in a 6 week period. I had two young children at home too. One of the perks for me was, back in the days when golf clubs went free on longhaul flights, I always took my clubs and tried to arrange my trips to include a weekend, so I was able to play many courses in the US, Australia and South Africa. Lots of good food and drink also.
Now I'm retired I made the decision to live in the algarve so summer holidays are not required and I prefer to travel to warm places in the northern hemisphere winter. I retired at 56 and I'm not that loaded so I don't go mad with my lifestyle. Beer at 3 euros a pint and wine at 2 to 3 euros a bottle helps the process. I also don't have a car. 400m from the supermarket, 1km from the bars, restaurants and the beach, pool in the garden, busses and ubers for longer journeys (bicycle coming soon).