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How to Live Abroad Part-Time for Cheap! | Senior Travel

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The creators, John and Beth, introduce the concept of flexpat living, which involves living abroad part-time in different locations for short durations. They define this lifestyle as staying in a single city for approximately 90 days, typically utilizing tourist visas to avoid the bureaucratic complexities and high costs associated with residential visas. This approach allows retirees to immerse themselves in local communities, interact with residents, and experience different cultures without the need for permanent relocation or significant upfront investments. The creators suggest that flexpat living serves as an ideal way to test various countries before committing to full-time expatriate life. They highlight the financial advantages of this method, noting that staying longer in one place reduces travel costs and that choosing low-cost countries can make living abroad highly affordable. The video covers practical aspects such as finding local rental deals, managing medical expenses, and the benefits of visiting less traditional tourist destinations. Ultimately, the creators conclude that flexpat living offers flexibility, adventure, and the ability to follow ideal weather patterns while maintaining a home base.

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Flex Pat living is the idea of living abroad in different locations starting by living in one city for 90 days.

We have found that the biggest cost of travel is how fast you move.

We love Medellin Colombia and when we stay in El pleblado a lovely part of town we can go to a fancy restaurant have a salmon dinner for two with vegetables and drinks and desserts and the whole nine yards for about thirty dollars.

The medical care is the same you know we have received Medical Care and Medellin for about forty dollars per visit.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Live abroad part-time by staying in one city for 90 days, then repeat in another location.
βœ“Rent a home or apartment locally for better deals instead of using Airbnb or Vrbo.
βœ“Consider low-cost countries for affordable living and medical care.

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High cost of setting up an expat home in another country. β€” Try flex-pat living to test a country before making a long-term commitment.
Bureaucratic nightmare of residential visas. β€” Use tourist visas (e.g., 90 days) to avoid red tape.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow can I live abroad part-time without a big investment or residential visas?
QWhat is flex-pat living and how does it compare to expat living?
QHow much does it cost to live in low-cost countries for three months?

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