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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