El Podcast23 Jun 2024

E83: Retiring Abroad vs USA: Insights from Portugal, Panama & Arizona

Five retirees share real-world stories of how they left the U.S. to retire affordably and joyfully in Portugal, Panama, and Arizona—exploring costs, healthcare, safety, and the meaning of home.

👥 Guest Bios:

Clyde & Terry – Former firefighter/paramedic and writer duo who retired early and spent two years as global house-sitting nomads before settling in Tavira, Portugal.
Mary Ellen – Painter and pickleball enthusiast who retired to Panama’s Pacific coast after exploring Central America.
Rob & Jodie – Former Denverites now living in Sun City, Arizona; Jodie runs a popular fashion and lifestyle blog JTouchofStyle, while Rob assists with content creation.

🗣️ Topics Discussed:

Cost of living and healthcare in Panama, Portugal, and Arizona
House-sitting as a global travel lifestyle
Visa requirements, insurance, and elder care abroad
Building friendships, finding purpose, and new hobbies in retirement
Cultural integration, safety, and the emotional aspects of leaving the U.S.
Differences in infrastructure, food, and daily life
Long-distance family dynamics and coping with being far from kids or grandkids

💬 Top Quote:
"If you have to see your grandbaby every two weeks, don’t move out of the United States—period." – Clyde

📺Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xcltBH-DJ2A

🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright
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