| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
x, 198 pages : 23 cm |
| Summary |
"A primer for midlife adults who long to live or retire in another country, featuring information on choosing a destination, readying finances, settling in abroad, and keeping in touch with stateside friends and family; advice is interspersed with anecdotes from the author's own adventures and interviews with other experienced expatriates"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 190-193) and index. |
| Contents |
The psyche behind the escapee -- Are you prepared to pack it in? -- Where in the world will you go? -- How to pay for your getaway -- Costs and how to cut them -- The work option -- Making the most of your time away -- Finding a home overseas -- Transplanting family, Fido 'n' Fluffy -- Leaving the roof over your head -- You can't take it all with you -- Personal packing for runaways -- Passports, visas, and bureaucratic follies -- Transportation : getting there -- Transportation : being there -- Staying in touch -- The Internet advantage -- Handling finances from a distance -- Safeguarding your health overseas -- Protecting your person and property -- Your countdown checklist -- Settling in -- Return of the native. |
| Subject |
Retirement, Places of -- Foreign countries.
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Americans -- Foreign countries.
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Retirees -- Life skills guides.
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| ISBN |
9781580088732 |
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1580088732 |
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