Barbados
What advice do overseas retirees have for others considering retiring abroad?
When we asked what advice they have for others considering retiring abroad, they advised...
"Go with an open mind, do not expect to live as you would in your home country. After all you are leaving that place right. Ask for help when you need it. In most cases if you are friendly with the locals and they will be friendly with you," said another expat in Clapham Ridge, Barbados.
Other Questions:
- What should I pack when moving to Barbados?
- Where should I setup a bank account in Barbados?
- Will I be able to find a job in Barbados?
- What is life like in Barbados?
- What do expats in Barbados appreciate most about the local culture?
- What do expats find most challenging?
- Is there a lot of crime in Barbados?
- Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Barbados accepting of differences?
- What are the schools in Barbados like?
- What are healthcare services like in Barbados?
- What are medical services in Barbados like?
- Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in Barbados?
- What are emergency services like in Barbados?
- Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
- Are common prescription medications available in Barbados?
- How are local medical facilities in Barbados?
- As a foreigner living in Barbados, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
- What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
What advice do overseas retirees have for others considering retiring abroad?
If you live in Barbados, newcomers to Barbados would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International
and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University
with a BA in International Business and German.
Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.
