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June 4, 2025 • 35 mins

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In this episode, we explore the joys and motivations behind traveling in retirement. Join us as we discuss why travel is a common goal for retirees, featuring insights from Andrew Motiwala, founder of A Good Life Abroad. Discover how to enhance your retirement travel experiences and learn about the various obstacles retirees face when planning their adventures. Tune in for inspiring stories and practical tips to help you feel 'awake' and engaged in your retirement journey!


SUMMARY OF THIS EPISODE OF THE RETIREMENT ANSWER MAN

  • (00:35) Today on the show, we're going to talk about how to improve retirement travel.


ROCKIN’ RETIREMENT IN THE WILD

  • (02:26) Two quick rocking life in retirement stories.


TRAVEL IN RETIREMENT

  • (04:22) Why do we want to travel in retirement? 
  • (10:25) When we're thinking about traveling, what are obstacles?
  • (13:11) Roger talks about types of travel to perhaps overcome some obstacles.
  • (14:00) There are lots of travel opportunities in the United States or even regionally if International travel is too much.


INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL WITH ANDREW MOTIWALA

  • (17:22) Roger chats with Andrew Motiwala- the founder of Good Life Abroad.
  • (20:35) The Good Life Abroad helps people live abroad in a vetted curated apartment for a month or two at a time with on the ground support.
  • (24:00) What are the advantages to using The Good Life Abroad versus booking it all yourself?
  • (25:33) Roger asks Andrew his opinion about why people want to travel in retirement.
  • (30:05) Roger asks what people do that take travel to a whole new level?
  • (31:13) What percentage of people who use Good Life Abroad are solo travelers?


SMART SPRINT

  • (32:30) In the next 7 days, go somewhere new in your own zip code. Try a new park, museum, trail, or even a local brewery. Step outside your usual routine and give your brain a spark. 


BONUS

  • (33:01) Roger reads from his grandfather’s WWII journal.


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