Comments on: Researching moving abroad

By: Tina

Tina — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:45:59 +0000

Thank you for your comments by the way, I see you too you are struggling with some of the same issues. I feel like I don't get to read enough of the inital fears and questions one has to deal with before making the break...I just read about the logistics of it all, which is to say the least confusing enough! .-= Tina on: “The future comes one day at a time” =-.

By: Tina

Tina — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 21:43:01 +0000

Its so hard trying to make the break – cutting the chord is what it feels like. I’m 26, a US citizen with a cushy job daydreaming of the day I will make the break. I took some measures, moved back home trying to save money and learn how to live on less (while I’m doing all this saving).

I’m just afraid of regret, of not “working” and “saving” at a “pivotal” time in my life. I know these are all just fears and excuses in my mind (the same that fluttered about before skydiving). Sometimes I feel like I’m too old that I should have done this earlier like in college. Which I know I’m in my twenties this is the right time, I’m just afraid I’ll find myself in my 30s irresponsible or financially trouble. But if your constantly preparing when are you going to do it? I’m trying to set a deadline of next year, maybe try to get an investment property in place and then make a run for it.

I just really want to travel freely, maybe even work abroad as a yoga teacher, write before I get married. I’m in a relationship, but I want time to find myself and travelling freely is what I dream of all day long in my cubicle.

I’m jsut caught between responsibility and dream…

By: The Investor

The Investor — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:18:41 +0000

Thanks for your thoughts, Darren. I like the sound of Bolivia! (Have considered Beunas Ares). Most of South America is too scary for me though.

By: Darren

Darren — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 17:46:32 +0000

I live out here in South America, Cochabamba in Bolivia, supposedly has some of the best weather in the world, cold last night though! Anyway how much money do you think you really need? Myself and the girlfriend live happily on less than £808 and the majority of that is paid out in rent on the apartment; as I wanted to live in the city centre I’m forking out $450 a month. So if your free and single why don’t you live abroad for 3 months and see if it suits you?

If you want to do the vagabond route, South America would be ideal for you, a lot of the people speak English, you can spend 3 months in each country with no visa worries and there is stacks too see. Also there is internet cafes’ everywhere!

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By: The Investor

The Investor — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:53:29 +0000

@elizabeth – Thanks for your thoughts. Having recently truly realized the value of close family and friends (after illness in the family) I do take your point to heart, and it’s one reason I’ve been reluctant to move in recent months. Ideally I’d go to a city with a friend installed – not to cramp their style, but to have a jumping off point in the country.

By: elizabeth

elizabeth — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 09:47:14 +0000

Go only if strongly motivated, because it will be lonely for a year or two unless there’s an expat community to join or you’re fluent in the local language. HMRC has very severe rules, so you need a reputable tax advisor (you can’t come back to the UK for as many visits as you might imagine or they deem you not to have emigrated).
Good luck!

By: The Investor

The Investor — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:41:05 +0000

Whereabouts do you live in Egypt, Forest? (Cairo?) I’ve thought of Dahab or similar for the diving. I do wonder about anti Western action or sentiments due to our dubious middle east adventures though?

By: Forest

Forest — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 18:17:50 +0000

I live in Egypt and earn my income from the web…. If you want to work in a corporate environment there are tons of jobs for English speakers here with salaries competitive to back home…. But you live like a king on those salaries here….

I don’t earn big money but I do just fine here.

If anyone has ANY questions about living in Egypt, give me a shout.
.-= Forest on: Shopping for car insurance is easy when you follow these steps. =-.

By: GloballyMobile

GloballyMobile — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 04:04:09 +0000

Now is a good time, but don’t count yourself out too soon. I had long harboured the desire to live and work outside the UK, but it was not until I hit 50 that I made the move. After 10 rewarding (in all senses) years in California, I’m now contemplating my next move – somewhere warm and sunny in Southern Europe, most likely.

There’s a certain ‘stretch’ of one’s outlook, experience, psyche and social extension that I believe can only be experienced by living away from your native culture. I highly recommend it – whether it’s now, or later, but not never!

By: Expat Living Abroad

Expat Living Abroad — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 01:39:01 +0000

Interesting thoughts. Especially about the younger crowd. Because of the internet, living abroad while you are younger is getting easier. But government restrictions are at the same time making it tougher.

I say everyone should go for it. If you don’t like it, your home country and old life are always there waiting for you.