Talking with some Americans who retired to Portugal, I was struck by the push-pull dynamic in their decision to move. Push: healthcare costs and the US political situation. Pull: Life in a cozy walkable small-town urban environment where you'll run into your neighbors at the market, at a restaurant, in the town square, or when you join one the many community groups and activities.

I find the 'pull' aspect particularly interesting, because it's a form of small-town life that's very hard to achieve in the US. While you can still find it in a few cities and college towns (both of which may be cost prohibitive), with interstates, suburbs, and big-box stores, the thousands of small town centers that used to have communities like this have been mostly hollowed out.

#urbanism #walkability #portugal #retireabroad #retirement #smalltownlife

Fishing In Greece Explained🇬🇷 #travel #greece #retireabroad

We found this cute little lady fishing on the waterfront here in Crete, Greece. This is a cute authentic conversation caught in the moment just like that. from Travel & Explore Now

https://travelnexplorenow.wordpress.com/2025/09/23/fishing-in-greece-explained%f0%9f%87%ac%f0%9f%87%b7-travel-greece-retireabroad/

Scared to Move Abroad? MoveAbroad #RetireAbroad #ExpatLife#moveabroad

Scared to move abroad? 🌍✈️ You’re not the only one. Most people never leave home because of fear — fear of leaving family, money worries, or starting over from scratch. After 3+ years living overseas full-time, we’ve learned the fears fade quickly… and the rewards? ✅ More freedom ✅ Better health ✅ Even saving money 💬 Would you ever consider moving abroad?

https://travelnexplorenow.wordpress.com/2025/08/30/scared-to-move-abroad-moveabroad-retireabroad-expatlifemoveabroad/

We’re Not Moving Back to Canada #LeavingCanada #RetireAbroad #NeverMovingBack

We’ve made the decision: we’re never moving back to Canada. 🇨🇦❌ After traveling full-time for the past 3 years and visiting over 40 countries, it’s clear — Canada is beautiful, but it’s no longer where we want to live. 👉 In our full video, we share the real reasons: • Higher cost of living than almost anywhere we’ve been • Rising crime and stress…

https://travelnexplorenow.wordpress.com/2025/08/17/were-not-moving-back-to-canada-leavingcanada-retireabroad-nevermovingback/

Financial Requirements for the Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa 🇪🇸💰

Thinking of moving to Spain?

✅ Income Requirement: €28,800/year (€2,400/month) + €7,200/year per dependent
✅ Passive Income Only: No work allowed in Spain
✅ Bank Savings: Recommended €30,000+ for approval

#SpainVisa #ExpatLife #MoveToSpain #RetireAbroad #WealthPlanning

Free Expat Tax Planning eBook: https://zurl.co/6gPP7

Financial Requirements for the Spanish Non-Lucrative Visa 🇪🇸💰

Thinking of moving to Spain?

✅ Income Requirement: €28,800/year (€2,400/month) + €7,200/year per dependent
✅ Passive Income Only: No work allowed in Spain
✅ Bank Savings: Recommended €30,000+ for approval

#SpainVisa #ExpatLife #MoveToSpain #RetireAbroad #WealthPlanning

Free Expat Tax Planning eBook: https://zurl.co/6gPP7

#retireabroad

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