I’m Matrell, an American woman living luxuriously on a budget in Hurghada, Egypt — retired, rooted, and thriving by design.
This channel is your guide to building a full, vibrant life abroad after 50. As a chef, sewist, storyteller, and saavy expat, I take you behind the scenes of my journey — from turning a blank apartment into a soulful sanctuary, to growing balcony gardens and exploring Egypt one market at a time.
Whether you’re planning retirement, living abroad, or craving a lifestyle reset, you’ll find:
✔️ Weekly videos on how to live well without overspending
✔️ Real talk in my podcast Can We Talk (Egypt Edition)
✔️ Recipes, sewing projects, self-care routines, and real expat advice
✔️ A peek into my Egypt-based business, Easy Egypt Tours
✔️ Behind-the-scenes exclusives through my YouTube Membership
We live boldly, eat organically, love intentionally — and prove that living luxuriously on a budget isn’t just possible…it’s powerful.
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