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...
"Spend some time, several weeks if possible, to get a real feel for the area you are considering retiring to. We came here 5 times before we purchased," said a member in Taboga Island, Panama.
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"Sometimes it seems that Americans want to re-create America abroad. I try to encourage anybody from the U.S. to spend some time talking and walking with the natives here. It's the diplomatic thing to do, and you'll gain empathy from the experience," remarked another expat who made the move to Las Tablas, Panama.
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What advice do overseas retirees have for others considering retiring abroad?
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
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