How to Live Abroad Part-Time for Cheap! | Senior Travel
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- In today's video, we explain an affordable way of living abroad. It is how to live abroad part-time for cheap using a method we call flex-pat living. We will share a new approach to international living without the hassles of residential visas to other countries, large financial commitments and having to relocate your permanent home.
▶️ We started our channel to inspire and share our world travel lifestyle, adventures, and optimistic outlook on life with others. After completing a two-year journey in our Airstream to see all 50 states and 51 National Parks, we left to travel abroad. We have downsized our possessions and sold our home so that we can wander about with only the things in our backpacks.
We love living on the road, traveling each week to a new location. We plan to travel extensively to every part of the world. Ours is not a slow travel lifestyle but rather a vagabondish one. The goal is not to check a country off a list, but to experience it by meeting new people, seeing how others live, and making new friends. We believe in laughing, loving, and living our lives to the fullest.
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00:00 Introduction
01:18 What is Flex-Pat Living Abroad
02:15 Costa Rica Example
03:28 A Life Without Stuff and Packing Light Videos
03:45 Avoiding High Costs Living Abroad
05:15 Affordability of Living Abroad
05:45 Finding Housing Abroad
07:07 Buying Groceries Abroad
07:27 Restaurants Abroad
08:05 Medical Care Abroad
08:59 Retirement Goals
10:21 Which Countries to Choose?
It is 5 a.m. in California, and what am I doing? Watching the most sensible and cute couple on TH-cam. You two are awesome; you are giving us good advice, and you are doing such a great job. Not only are you enjoying your life, but you are also making it easy for others to decide about their travel. Thank you.
Wow, thanks. You put a big smile on our faces. So glad you are enjoying our channel.
Many blessings,
John and Bev
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I really enjoy all your videos. Thank you!!
@@indiana3001 Thanks. Glad you are enjoying our channel.
John and Bev
My grandparents did this long, long ago. They kept it simple. Canada, every Summer, Mexico every Winter. The rest of the time Massachusetts. This was in the 1960's through to 1990. They did big travel trailer excursions with their friends. They took me one Summer with the "Holiday Rambler Club". We did a week long rally ( big endless party ) at the Indie Speedway grounds then drove Cross Country, all the way up through British Columbia, then all the way across Canada. What a blast. To be bit by the travel bug at 13. They were such a blessing to my life!
We LOVE this story. We hope to be an inspiration for travel for all of our grandkids someday as they get a little older. Thanks for sharing.
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Now, when our friends and family say we're crazy for not settling down after retirement, I'll just send them this video.
You are definitely not crazy. Best of luck with your journey and many wonderful adventures! And we think it is always good to share our videos. 😉😊
Safe travels,
John and Bev
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As a former military family, we've always loved living in different countries long enough to appreciate the local culture and make life-long friends. Tourists don't know what they're missing. I like the term "Flex-pat living." 👏 That is what we are doing at this moment. We're enjoying it tremendously.
love your videos 🙌 ❤🌏 keep'em coming.
Thanks so much and glad you are enjoying our channel.
Safe and happy travels,
John and Bev
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I am a former Army brat and lived in Panama as a kid. Now we have a small second home in Mexico. I like to travel but there is nothing like actually living abroad. In a way, tourist travel is just another form of consumption.It's fun, but just doesn't open your mind and heart the way actually living in another place does, especially if you also work on learning the language.
You can't possibly be this smiley in real life. Is this what retirement does to you? You guys are great.
We actually are this smiley in real life. Thanks so much for following along with us.
Happy journeys,
John and Bev
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This is exactly what I have decided to do based on 2 years of thousands of expat videos.
I was constantly changing my mind on the best place for me.
Then I realized I am not going to know until I visit . I plan to spend 1-2 years slow travel before I decide.
I am going to rent my home in the us out in case after all these travels I decide to come back
Hopefully I will start in the fall
Great. Best of luck on your journey to find the perfect place.
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In the same boat. Think I may put the paid off house in a trust. If my kids or just one pays the maintenance, is cheaper than renting in Florida. Can't wait to see the world.
In today's video, we share the concept of "flex-pat" living. It is a simpler way to live abroad and experience different cultures, without a large financial commitment or leaving your existing home.
I'm new to your videos, having only watched two, so far. I've traveled a good bit in Europe and UK using tourist visa. I suppose you move in and out of Schengen countries? When you move from France to London, for example, is there no problem at customs? When you left US, didn't you have to book a return flight? I have thought many times of traveling exactly in your flexpat style, but was concerned about entering a new country. Thank you so much for responses.
You two are my new Ted Lasso. Please keep being your positive and friendly selves. You do the world some good!
Thanks so much for the kind words. So glad you are enjoying our channel.
Safe travels,
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This is my dream but my husband is not as keen. We downsized a few years ago so we have a very simple life at home to allow us as many options as possible. I'm hoping as we start visiting some of these places, maybe he'll fall in love with some of them. Or maybe I'll do some adventuring on my own. We're doing Japan later this year and I'm doing Chile (pumas in the wild!) on my own next. Lots of Europe next year so here we go!
I go alone first to scout things out. Once my husband sees that I like a place, he’s more open to go. We had a ball for five months in Mexico last winter.
We meet many female solo travelers!
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The rising cost of flights alone makes this an excellent way to travel. It also ticks a lot of sustainable travel boxes, such as slow travel, contributing to the local economy, learning through travel, etc.
Thanks. We think there are many advantages.
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I love that idea!!! I could not keep a home, but living in a country for 90 days or 6mos (panama comes to mind) is definitely doable. No HOAs, no maintenance, no calls on the weekend that the a/c went out or the pool has a leak. I went to panama for 10 days and I know I would LOVE to go back. I have plans to sell my home and do it when I retire at 62. 1 year and 11 months.
Thanks and good luck. You can definitely do it.
John and Bev
I call your Flexpat Life TraveLiving. The same idea. In fact, we will go on a 7-month journey from August this year to visit 10 countries, not exactly for 3 months at a time, but we will explore quite a bit. I enjoy your travel life and keep up the good work! In August, I will hit the 100th country mark when I arrive in Bulgaria. We will keep on traveling until we no longer can.
Love it. Thanks for sharing. Enjoy your travels. We loved our time in Bulgaria.
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This is exactly what I’m planning to do in retirement (in 18 days!). As a Canadian in Ontario, I’m allowed to leave for 7 months a year and still retain my OHIP (Ontario medicare). Most Canadians must be in their home province for 6 months, but for Ontario it is 5 months residency to retain OHIP. We also can take a year away every 5 years and still retain our provincial health coverage. I do get travel insurance as well. I plan on spending most of my time in my condo in Costa Rica, but will slow travel when it is rented. Love the term Flex-pat living.
Wonderful. We hope you enjoy your flex-pat adventures.
Safe travels,
John and Bev
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Great to hear. I live in Ontario and didn’t realize we are now up to 7 months to retain OHIP. Thanks. I don’t want full time travel, but this video was great. I’d love to know more about costs for travelling, say 3 months at a time in some of the countries mentioned. 🇨🇦
Good to hear that. I live in AB and where can I find this kind of information about my absence in Canada and still eligible for coverage?
@@amitabhagupta4224 If you Google the question you are asking, you will get an answer.
For example, after reading the first comment, I googled “OHIP residency requirements” and there were all kinds of answers about OHIP for questions I didn’t think of asking🇨🇦
@@amitabhagupta4224 Alberta is 7/5 months also....
Love your term Flex-Pat as it sums up my husband and I lifestyle. We're just completing our 90 days in Scandinavia (split between Sweden & Finland) with plans to head to Colombia & then Ecuador. Slowing down our travels has really allowed us to transition from being a tourist to living abroad. Like you we have found it to be a much more affordable way to live as well.
Thanks and your adventures sound wonderful. We hope you enjoy our channel. Safe travels and many blessings.
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You guys should spend a couple months in Florianopolis, Brazil. It’s a beautiful island that attracts a lot of expats. Safe, clean, organized, and cheap of course. I’m biased because I’m from there but I think you would love it.
Thanks for tip. We checked it out and it looks amazing.
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We love that term - flex-pat!
We started doing this style of travel in Nicaragua and then Costa Rica, but we've also done it in Europe and Asia. It's great being able to experience a different way of life and you can definitely do it very affordably. We also like the reduced red tape and the variety that you get from this style of living 😀
Thanks. Congrats on this lifestyle and keep it going. Safe travels and continue the journey.
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makes so much sense!! THANK YOU!
Thanks. It is definitely something to think about.
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Love all your videos!
Thanks and so glad you are enjoying our channel.
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I've been watching your videos for a while and this approach is the one that makes sense for me! Thanks so much!!
Thanks. This is something we think about a lot after our fast travel ends. Glad you found it helpful.
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You two are GOLD!
Thanks so much. Hope you enjoy our channel.
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I live flex Pat life! Right now I am in Vienna for a month and before this I was in Nice, France for a month! I usually pick shoulder seasons to do this!
I have done Costa Rica for 3 months, Cap D’Ail for 3 months, Buenos Aires for 3 and 2 months different years, Medellin for 2 months, spain for 1 month but second month I had to fly home for medical reason, Split Croatia for a month then right into Budapest for a month.
Now I am in my 70s and the health insurance is much more expensive so that is a drawback and don’t usually get it!
I use these places as bases and then travel by day or weekend or such to others places in area!
I usually only eat out once a day but sometimes not at all and sometimes all meals (not breakfast). I join a gym or expats group in that city to meet people!
Well done Alex.
Great job! Those are some great places and we really love the shoulder seasons as well.
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Omg, you guys read my mind! Thanks for this.
Thanks. Hope you enjoy our channel.
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Again, thanks for the great info. I’ve subscribed and I look forward to checking out those two videos you’ve just recommended - and probably your others too.
Awesome, thank you! Hope you enjoy our channel.
Safe travels,
John and Bev
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Flex - pat...love it!!
Thanks. It is a great concept.
Safe travels,
John and Bev
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Excellent video! Thought provoking. Appreciate the country recommendations.
Thanks. Glad you found it helpful.
John and Bev
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Thanks so much for this awesome episode! I absolutely love it. You gave me so many ideas.
Thanks and glad you enjoyed it. There are so many great options out there!
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I really resonate with this idea!! A lot to consider. Thank you for the info!
Glad it was helpful!
John and Bev
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Wow! This is awesome! Thank you
You're so welcome! We think "flexpatting" is a great idea.
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Thank you guys, you are an inspiration. I enjoy your videos!
Thanks so much for the kind and generous gesture. So glad you are enjoying our channel.
Many blessings,
John and Bev
Thank you so much. This is a great idea 😃
You are so welcome! We are traveling fast now for several reasons, but this style appeals to us as we get a little older. Thanks for watching.
Safe travels,
John and Bev
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Excellent ! Thanks !
Thanks. Glad you found it helpful.
John and Bev
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Great information! Love the idea, and it certainly gives us something to think about!!!
Wonderful. We love to get people thinking about living their best life in retirement. GLad you enjoyed the video.
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I'm so inspired. Thank you for sharing your flex pat adventures.
You are so welcome! Glad you are enjoying our channel.
Safe travels,
John and Bev
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Love the idea!!!
Thanks! Glad you like it.
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What a great video!! Very informative
Glad it was helpful! Thanks so much.
John and Bev
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This is such a great idea! Love the video.
Thank you so much!! Hope you enjoy our channel.
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Thank You and I should have started travelling like this yesterday.
You should! Thanks for watching and safe travels,
John and Bev
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Curious about what you would suggest doing with your base home in the United States while you are traveling. Would you rent out your home while you are abroad? Or do you just shut everything down? Our home is almost paid off, but there are still expenses to pay like insurance and taxes. Flex living sounds right up my alley. We have extensively researched, residential visas and you are correct, bureaucratic nightmare. Plus, our families would be much more receptive to the idea of us just traveling, but coming back. Our parents are elderly and they are worried that they will never see us again if we move abroad.
I have the same question
Thanks you two - Flex-pat living makes sense
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed.
John and Bev
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Great advice! I have seen too many people think they really want to do something without having tried it out first and then regret it later.
Thanks. Trying it our first is always a good option.
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First of all, your kids are right.
You both are the cute retired travelers… 😊😊😊
Also, Flexpat - awesome word ! I think it will click and catch on.
It is so inspiring that you do what you do… not just traveling like tourists but immersing yourselves in the culture of the country..
More power to both of you and keep on traveling and posting..
Love 💕 love 💕 what you do !!!
Thank you so much for the kind words.
John and Bev
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Great insights! I'm already planning! Thank you for sharing :)
Thanks and good luck with your planning.
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Hi Bev & John, I came across your channel a few weeks ago and have enjoyed your videos. This one is very nicely done! When we decided to retire, traveling 6 months out of the year was part of our plans. We enjoy our lifestyle in the USA but having lived abroad for many years, we also loved living a European lifestyle. So as you point out the best of both worlds. I believe you gave very sound data points to get anyone started on implementing living abroad part-time. Thank you - keep enjoying your travels.
Thanks and so glad you enjoyed the video. Living abroad has so many benefits.
Safe travels,
John and Bev
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This is AWESOME, guys. I've never heard of this idea!!! Great tip to call the local realtor for a better deal on room and board. Can't wait to share this video!
Thanks. Glad you like the idea and thanks for sharing.
John and Bev
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Great video!! I don't like the word "retired"....but I took my pensions and left the utility industry in Southern California three years ago at the age of 50. I moved to Belize, a country I fell in love with years ago and where I already owned property. There is a lot of wisdom contained in this video! I am nearing the end of my quest for permanent residency here in Belize, which is a long and complicated process. Basically like having a green card in the US. I have never heard the term "flex-pat" before, but that is my plan for the future. When I finish building my home here in Belize, it will be my home base. I want to spend time in a lot of other countries. You can always spend more when traveling, but when you focus on actually experiencing the country and living like a local, it's often much, much cheaper than you would think. Eat local food )) Take the bus )) Go to the National Parks for $5 instead of paying $200 per person to take a tourist van to the same place!! The vast majority of people all over are really nice folks just living their lives. If you are humble and sincere, you will have a wonderful time pretty much wherever you go.
Good advice.
So very true Russ Johnson; perfectly stated. 👍🏽👍🏽 👏🏼 👏🏼
Thanks so much.
John and Bev
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This was one of my most favorite videos of yours. The Flex-Pat term is great -thank you so much for your insight! Happy travels to you both and thank you for your continued inspiration.
Awesome! Thank you! So glad you enjoyed the video and this concept. Hope you can follow along on our journey around the world.
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That's great banter Bev!
Glad you think so! Thanks.
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I love your channel and just subscribed to your newsletter. At 61 I’m just beginning this journey and you’ve helped so much already.
Thank you so much! So glad you are enjoying our channel and hope we can be helpful to you. Safe travels and many blessings.
John and Bev
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Love your channel 😊
Thank you so much! Glad you are enjoying it.
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John and Bev, we’ve been watching you for over a year now. Your content is making us have some fun conversations about our future. Thanks so much for sharing such valuable information.
Wonderful. We want you to have a FUN future. Glad you are enjoying our channel and hope you can follow along on our journey around the world.
Safe travels and many blessings.
John and Bev
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This is exactly what I’m trying to figure out how to do. Love this.
Lots of great options out there for this type of travel. You can definitely do it. Thanks and hope you are enjoying our channel.
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I love your practical approach.
Thanks so much. We hope you are enjoying our channel and website.
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Thanks for the inspiration! So many of us dream of this type of lifestyle, but you make us realize this is something we can actually do!
Thanks. You can do it! We are cheering for you.
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I just wanted to take a moment and thank the two of you for all your content. Truly inspiring and can't wait to get traveling.
Thanks for the kind words and so glad you are enjoying our channel.
Safe travels and many blessings,
John and Bev
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Love love love your channel and ideas you present!!! Yes I’d love to live abroad in the US first and then my husband and I will try internationally. Thank you for your wonderful ideas, tips, and videos! Blessings on your travels!! 👋🏼👍🏼love the flex Pat term!!!
Thanks so much. Glad you are enjoying our channel.
Safe travels and many blessings,
John and Bev
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Flexpat - love it! Exactly what we are planning - no commitment to any one place and slow, immersive travel.
It is wonderful. You will love it.
John and Bev
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I like the term Flexpat! My husband and I have long planned to do just that when we retire. My question is how do you secure a place to rent before you arrive to your next destination? I think a few commenters have asked the same question. Thank you.
Thanks. There are several ways to secure a place like booking . com, a local realtor, google search for the location, etc
John and Bev
Great video & ideas and tips
Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed!
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Yep planning to do this as soon as possible. Just consider it to be nomadic. But I like your new word and I’m embracing it.
Thanks. Enjoy and safe travels.
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What a great video. More people need to be aware of this way of life. Thank you guys for sharing all this information!
Our pleasure! Glad you enjoyed it.
Happy journeys,
John and Bev
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Once again another informative and “you can do this” video. I’m in the process of selling everything I own and moving to a “lock the door and leave” place. Your videos have been immensely helpful to me.
That is so great to hear. Good luck with the downsizing and keep us posted on your journey.
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Hi Shan. You must be excited at being so close to making flex-pat life a reality. We’re slowly working towards that point. Would love to learn more about these “lock the door and leave” places. What exactly is that and how does it work? Thank you in advance.
Great vid 😀🇬🇧….Thanks x
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it and hope you like our channel.
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So glad to find you guys. My husband and I started this type of travel 1 1/2 years ago. Looking forward to watching all of your videos to learn how to be better!
Awesome! Thank you! We hope you enjoy our channel.
Safe travels,
John and Bev
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I love the idea of flexpat living.
We do too 😊 Thanks and safe travels.
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My retirement is coming up fast..... and this is inspirational! Thank you!
Thanks and good luck with your retirement planning. We hope you can follow along on our channel and keep getting inspiration.
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I have been to that Banco de Bogota several times…. I love it😊
The best! We love Colombia.
Safe travels,
John and Bev
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I luv to see how John is so open to trying different foods..... something i hope to improve on. I have started, this week I tried squash... yep never had it before and I also tried Flaxseed
We have tried many new foods around the world. Good job and keep trying new things.
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Wow…feeling inspired. Love this video. I love the idea of being a Flex-pat. I found myself sitting here taking notes. Thanks for a great list of country recommendations for a low to mid range experience. Next year I hope to semi retire so living somewhere else for 3 months would be a really exciting thing to try. Thank you for the inspiration and quality that you bring to TH-cam with your videos 😘🤗
You're so welcome! Thanks for following along with our channel. We love to inspire and help any way we can.
Safe travels and many blessings,
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I agree 100% I’m heading to Portugal for December then over to Morocco for January life is great
Thanks. That sounds wonderful. Have fun.
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Just found your channel. What a fantastic attitude and so inspirational
Thanks and welcome. Hope you enjoy our content.
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I love this idea. I want to spend time in Mexico, Argentina, & France come to mind.
Thanks. Those are all amazing places.
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Absolutely stunning video! I am sending this out to a bunch of friends. As a former diplomat, I see this retirement “scheme” making a lot of sense and I think it will work for many folks at lose ends in retirement. Since I just found this video, I’m now delving into the others you have posted. Great job!
Thanks for sharing! So glad you enjoyed it and hope you enjoy our channel and website.
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This is exactly what I want to do!
We are cheering for you. Keep us posted on your adventures.
Safe travels,
John and Bev
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Oh my word! This is exactly what me and my husband are thinking of doing. But we have a few more years to go before retirement so for now, we just visit places for a weeks or so. This is vlog is very helpful for us to get ready, especially the medical coverage part. Thanks!
Thanks. So glad you found it helpful.
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This is exactly what I want to do. I'm just a few years off from retirement and can work from any location, so I want to start scouting locations to possibly move or just be a Flexpat (love the name). This so appeals to me as I'm not ready to pack up and leave the U.S. permanently, and it seems that was the focus of so many YT videos from people fed up with the states. I love the idea of immersive slow travel and flexibility to have the best of both worlds. I'm getting ready to rent out my home and travel over the next year doing exactly what you recommend - 3 months at each location. Thanks for sharing!
Glad you enjoyed the video and good luck on your journey of travel. Hope you can follow along with us on our adventures.
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We are newly flex pats too! We love travelling and will really enjoy immersing ourselves in different countries and cultures. It would be lovely if you would consider doing a live q and a on TH-cam where we can ask questions. I look forward to all of your vlogs 💕😀
That's great and thanks. We have not done any as of yet, but might consider. Thanks for suggesting.
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Love your approach and I'm thinking it makes sense for me. I would think living 3 months in one country would also give you some time to rest up too. In the past when I would travel abroad with family for 2 weeks or less, I was always fighting jet lag and everyday just beat from all that we felt like we had to cover each day. Flex Pat (think you should trade mark this word lol) allows you to relax and be present in the moment instead of worrying everyday about the schedule and stressing over whether you covered it and got your moneys worth.
This is a pace that allows for rest and integration into the community. We hope to do this after our faster travels are over.
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Awesome! This is my dream with a name! It has been what I speak about with my husband for retirement in three years. In the meantime we continue to travel as we can. So wonderful to look forward to this type of travel! God bless you on your journey 🙏. Thank you for sharing. I will be following to get pointers for our travels! ❤
That is awesome! Good luck with your retirement planning.
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I love flex-pat living. That's exactly what my husband and I are planning to do when we retire... now you gave us an official name for it. I love it!!! Super excited to hear all about your adventures 😅
Thanks so much and glad you love the concept. Hope you can follow along on our journey around the world.
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Love the Flex-Pat idea ! And would love to have friends & family join even if it’s for a week or so.
Thanks and that would be wonderful to have family and friends visit. After our faster travel is completed, this seems like a great option.
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This seems like a good way to get a realistic idea of what it would be like to live in several different countries before permanently moving to one. This also can be combined with medical tourism so that you can be treated or recover over several months in the same location instead of having to return home right after the procedure.
Thanks and great idea on the medical tourism. That is a big part of the decision for many people. We are trying to get some medical care are various places around the world.
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This was very informative and is a cause for some reflection. Thanks so much for sharing.😃
Glad it was helpful! We think it is a great idea for retirement living.
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really useful information -thanks so much :)
Thanks so much. Glad you found it helpful.
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Very informative, a coworker told me about it a few years ago, and since I wanted to be a flex-pat because my wife still has many years to go before she retires, and I do not want to stay home during winter and shovel snow, so this is a great and flexible choice!
Thanks. Glad you found it helpful.
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Great content! New sub 😊
Thanks so much. We hope you enjoy our channel.
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Great idea, if you don’t have an pets or family ties. Good for you for doing what you love. X
Thank you so much!
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This sounds amazing. You two are my heroes 😂❤
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Great video! We're currently flexpat living, dividing 6 to 9 months abroad and the remaining months in the US. We LOVE it! 🎉❤ Roam Sweet Roam!
Thanks and that's awesome. We love it.
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Thank you
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Well lived in Queens, N.Y. married in 1975 moved to an island. Been here since then had two children one more here. Have four grandkids. We have worked here until now we are retired. Kids married we had a big house sold it gave away or sold some. Bought a nice modern apt. Also have a weekend villa where we go every week end. We have traveled 17 cruises. One month in Europe lovely. Gone to Canada to Quebec lovely all. Gone to Alaska. To whay your doing is great. We have done and we are older bad knee could not. Travel as we can here...beautiful Island, also visit N.Y. Love your information.
Love this video. Learn a new word today, ‘Flexpat’. We will called ourselves ‘Grey nomad flexpats’ from now on. 😂 My wife and I are doing something similar but on a smaller scale. As Aussies, we love being at home in Melbourne in Autumn but the rest of the time, we travel. I like the idea that we live like a ‘resident’ in a country. Much cheaper rent wise, slower pace and increased enjoyment. I like your thinking. I noticed that we were spending less while travelling overseas than in Melbourne. Amazing way to save money!
Thanks and glad you like our made up words. 🤣 Safe travels and many blessings.
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This is what I would love to do in a handful of years when I implement my partial retirement plan (taking winters off - pretty easy as a contractor). Thanks for the info.!
Thanks and hope this lifestyle is in your future.
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Love the term “flex-pat”. I’ve been doing the flex-pat thing since 2010, don’t know how I’ve been getting by without the word for it. Also absolutely love your presentation. Both of you are just adorable, especially how you interact between yourselves. Safe travels. Subscribed. Cheers.
Thanks so much and love hearing your story! What's your favorite countries?
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@@RetirementTravelers I am a bit of a slave to my everchanging life phases. At first it was world capitals, museums, architecture and local foods. Can’t remember a capital that I didn’t like, other than Rabat in Morocco. After a few years I went on a somewhat more adventurous slant. Riding a motorbike down the western coast of India and then up the eastern coast. Trekking in Nepal for months. Crossing Argentina on a motorbike. Night diving in Thailand.
But with age I have mellowed out a bit. Now my new favorites are coffee houses and pubs in Czechia, Hungary, Greece, Thailand, and Vietnam. I now spend one to three months in each country and could never quite get up to your speed with weekly moves . Tried it your way last fall in Eastern Europe for a couple of months and realized it was a bit too fast for me. I guess I am just a crawler, not a runner. :)). Cheers.
Hubby and I moved to Singapore last August - and have been exploring Southeast Asia... We have discussing the very thing that you mention here - for as long as we can - once we retire we would spend time in various countries under their 90day visas. Such a great video and discussion.
Congrats on the move to Singapore. We loved our visit there and want to return. Glad you enjoyed the video and hope you can follow along on our journey.
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Excellent video. For many, retirement is a continuous process of trial and error. Successes and failures. Flex-Pat sounds like a great way to squeeze the juice out of retirement without taking extraordinary risk. Well done.
Thanks. We see so many amazing places to stay longer during our travels, once we decide to slow down.
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Exactly Bill.👍🏽
Wow, “Flex-Pat, that is definitely me! I absolutely love this video because this is exactly what I wanted to do. Stay abroad for 6mos then come back to the U.S for six months. I even Rent a room out of my house for supplement income and when I’m gone he has the whole place to himself while his rent pays my bills at home. I just would like to stay till my expired visa or passport per country allows me to stay. I have 2 more years till I retire and can’t wait to explore. Great Video, you guys read my mind. I’m telling everyone that I will be a “ FLEX-PAT
Congrats our fellow flex-pat. Good luck with your retirement process and many safe travels.
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great info!!!
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Glad it was helpful! Thanks
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Love watching your videos and dreaming about our future retirement in 3 years!
Thanks so much and we are cheering for you! Hope you have a fantastic retirement.
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Thank you thank you thank you. I plan to retire in a few months and me and my husband have been talking about slow travel, ie. 2-3 months at a time in a certain location. You just validated our plans and took away a lot of apprehension. Very helpful tips especially the medicare supplement for global coverage. Much appreciated.
You are welcome. Congrats on retirement best of luck! So glad you found it this video helpful.
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First of all, great job! Your tips and advice are spot on, true, and worth following. My husband and I have been doing pretty much the same for the past 4 years, except we kept our home in the USA. We travel 6 (not consecutive) months a year, and we've been to or lived at most of the places you have. The one thing we haven't been able to find is short term rentals outside Airbnb or similar, especially at low budget locations. Most rentals won't come furnished, or include the Internet, not to mention that utilities are also not included. We always make sure a rental has a/c or heat, depending on the season, as well as a washing machine. We are currently in Italy, then Romania, then Poland, then. . . We will be looking for you on our travels! Blessings!
Thanks so much for the kind words and following along with us. Hopefully our paths will cross someday.
Happy journeys,
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