The Grown-Up's Guide to Running Away from Home, Second Edition

Making a New Life Abroad

By: Rosanne Knorr

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Paperback | 1 March 2008 | Edition Number 1

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For empty-nesters, early retirees, and even established executives, midlife is the ideal time to turn travel fantasies into real and rewarding experiences. This second edition of THE GROWN-UP'S GUIDE covers estimating cost-of-living expenses, the dos and don'ts of international health care, the boom in online travel resources, and much more. Whether planning a monthlong escape or a whole new life in another country, this empowering guide will encourage mature would-be expats to pursue the overseas adventure they've been craving.

An accessible primer for midlife adults who long to live or retire in another country, featuring information on choosing a destination, readying finances, working, and keeping the stateside home fires burning.

Detailed advice is interspersed with lively and inspiring anecdotes from the author's own adventures, plus interviews with other experienced expats.

For empty-nesters, early retirees, and even established executives, midlife is the ideal time to turn travel fantasies into real and rewarding experiences. This second edition of THE GROWN-UP'S GUIDE covers estimating cost-of-living expenses, the dos and don'ts of international health care, the boom in online travel resources, and much more. Whether planning a monthlong escape or a whole new life in another country, this empowering guide will encourage mature would-be expats to pursue the overseas adventure they've been craving.

An accessible primer for midlife adults who long to live or retire in another country, featuring information on choosing a destination, readying finances, working, and keeping the stateside home fires burning.

Detailed advice is interspersed with lively and inspiring anecdotes from the author's own adventures, plus interviews with other experienced expats.

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Acknowledgments	p. vi
Note to Readers	p. vii
Introduction	p. viii
The Psyche Behind the Escapee	p. 1
Are You Prepared to Pack It In?	p. 7
Where in the World Will You Go?	p. 17
How to Pay for Your Getaway	p. 28
Costs and How to Cut Them	p. 36
The Work Option	p. 47
Making the Most of Your Time Away	p. 55
Finding a Home Overseas	p. 64
Transplanting Family, Fido 'n' Fluffy	p. 74
Leaving the Roof over Your Head	p. 84
You Can't Take It All with You	p. 90
Personal Packing for Runaways	p. 102
Passports, Visas, and Bureaucratic Follies	p. 107
Transportation: Getting There	p. 113
Transportation: Being There	p. 118
Staying in Touch	p. 123
The Internet Advantage	p. 134
Handling Finances from a Distance	p. 147
Safeguarding Your Health Overseas	p. 155
Protecting Your Person and Property	p. 169
Your Countdown Checklist	p. 178
Settling In	p. 180
Return of the Native	p. 187
Bibliography	p. 190
Index	p. 194
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