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.
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Video # 119
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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?
23 Comments
Love this idea. Are there any travel agent that specialize in assisting with this.
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.
My husband and I recently retired earlier this year. Our goal is to live this same life as John and Bev. We really enjoy watching their travels and beautiful videos!
I do like the term flex pat!!! That's us!!!
Very nice video ❤👌👍👍👍👍
Hello you two lovely people! Loved your video! What country do you usually go to in the winter months?
Hello John and Bev why don't you come to India? We have some amazing deserts, mountains, coastal beaches, heritage travel and so much more. Welcome to India 😊
Ding, Ding,Ding ! This is what we have discussed and planned for years now. When we pull the plug on work early, Still be in our 50s, we are going to spend a couple months in a more temperate location during the summers to get away from the heat where we live and likewise in the winters go to warmer places. We have a budget that will allow us to do so for 4 to 6 months at a time. Then spend holidays, some spring, fall at home area where it is lovely those times of year.
I agree with your children that you're a cute old couple.
I followed most of your videos and learned a lot from them.
Thank you and enjoy your retirement 👍😍
Thank you for this video. Love the flexpat idea. Have you done this in the UK?
This is such a great idea! Love the video.
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.!
Lovely video and now I have a term for a plan I decided upon years ago. After traveling, living and working in Asia, Europe and Central America I decided after my son is off to college I would split my time between living in the US and abroad. For me the decision to do so was based upon the fact that while having enjoyed the places I have visited, I never found one particular location I would want to fully commit to by moving there. Flex-pat living is the way to go. Best of luck and safe travels.
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.
Love the Flex-Pat idea ! And would love to have friends & family join even if it’s for a week or so.
I LOVE this ideas …I wonder if there are any solo travellers
Love, love, love this video–thank you! We're in our 50s and mostly like our jobs, plus have kids ages 20 & 22 (one near us, one far) and aging parents. But right now, no one needs us physically there full-time, and our health is good. We have realized how precious this window of time is, so we're taking 6-8 weeks away twice a year, plus short vacations with our kids. My husband cut back from full-time, and I switched to being a contractor. With decreased income, we're also cutting back some on new money going into retirement savings (we'd been at 25% our full working lives), but we feel so fortunate to be doing this. Our first chunk was to Thailand, prioritizing activities requiring really good physical health–and it was transformative. We are hooked!
Please keep making videos, that’s were you both have a niche. You both seam like very sensible and conservative, so I trust everything you say. When most people will think it’s crazy idea, I can have them watch your videos.
I love your video! This is exactly what I had been planning to do. If you made full videos of your 3 month stints, that would be helpful and worth watching/following! <3
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 😅
It sounds like a great concept and I like the idea of following the ideal weather. I was wondering if you have a home base back in the states and/or what that would look and feel like if I did sell my house and car in favor of full time travel.
A big concern is health care coverage. Any thoughts on this issue.
What coverage do you have in the US? Military?