Retirement Answer Man How to Improve Your Retirement Travel
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Jun 4, 2025 In this lively discussion, Andrew Motiwala, founder of A Good Life Abroad, shares his expertise on enhancing retirement travel experiences. He explores the emotional and social benefits of travel for retirees, emphasizing the importance of community and support while living abroad. Listeners learn practical tips on overcoming common obstacles like health and financial concerns. Andrew highlights the joy of short-term immersive living in vetted accommodations, helping retirees seize the adventures they've always dreamed of!
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Couple's Year-Long Travel
- A couple sold their possessions and rented their house to travel for a year starting at ages 55 and 57.
- They've found traveling more affordable than expected and consider becoming permanent nomads.
Travel Makes You "Feel Awake"
- Retirees often travel because it makes them "feel awake" by breaking routines and providing fresh experiences.
- Travel expands perspectives, creates memories, supports self-care, and fulfills teleological desires for goal-setting and accomplishment.
Overcome Travel Obstacles
- Overcome travel obstacles like inertia, anxiety, and safety concerns by acknowledging them as normal hurdles.
- Manage family obligations and health limitations by planning thoughtfully to enable travel.