how to live abroad with your family: turn your dream into a plan

LIVE ABROADHOW TO

WITH YOUR FAMILY

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To create a life of wisdomand wonder for our childrenand ourselves

THE GOAL1

To break free from what isexpected of us and do whatis truly best for us

WHY?2

Pushes you to push yourselfand your limits. Who knowswhat will happen outside ofyour comfort zone?

LIVING ABROAD3

WHERE DOES YOURFAMILY'S JOURNEYBEGIN?

TAKE THE PLUNGE4

Make the decisionChoose your destination(s)

Successful expats earnincome in industrializedcountries and live where thecost of living is much less

DESIGN YOUR LIFESTYLE5

Work remotelyMake your life paperless

When choosing a specificdestination, considerationsmay include housing,education, transportation,and access to healthcare.

LIFE ABROAD6

Are modern conveniences important to you?Will you homeschool or do you want to find aschool with a North American curriculum?Is language learning important?How important is it for you to be close to ahospital?

The best way to learn aboutexpat life is to talk to anumber of expats in yourideal location.

MAKE CONNECTIONS7

Use social media to make connectionsDo not depend on a single individual'sexperience as a benchmarkPut yourself out there and use your children

Housing options are entirelydependent on your budgetand the conveniences yourequire. In Costa Rica, thismeans $150 to $3000 plusper month.

LET'S TALK HOUSING8

From homeschool, toalternative school, totraditional school, tounschool, the choices arelimitless depending onwhere you choose to go.

LET'S TALK EDUCATION9

Canadians haveexpectations for healthcarewhich most countries cannotmeet. Where you choose togo, must be compatible withyour healthcare needs,expectations and comfortlevel.

LET'S TALK HEALTHCARE10

All kinds of transportationissues exist, from visits toyour home country to everyday travel needs. Chooseyour destination based onyour preferences.

LET'S TALK TRANSPORTATION11

Plan what you will spendand then expect to spendmore. Being an expatmeans more unexpectedopportunities and moreunexpected expenses

LET'S TALK BUDGET12

Budget considerationsInsuranceExtraordinary expensesTaxation

This course and myupcoming book are basedon the questions I regularlyreceive from people lookingto relocate to Costa Ricafrom Canada and the U.S.

FAQ13

Now it's your turn to askquestions! This is the funpart, where our realconversation begins (butdoesn't end).

YOUR TURN14