Retirement Without Borders: How to Retire Abroad--in Mexico, France, Italy, Spain, Costa Rica, Panama, and Other Sunny, Foreign Places (And the Secret to Making It Happen Without Stress) (Paperback)

~ (Author), Thia Golson and the Expert Expats (Contributor)
Key Phrases: attitudes toward gringos, foreign retirees, midrange restaurant, Costa Rica, United States, Latin America (more...)

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Golson and his wife, experienced part-time and full-time expatriates, provide a fascinating road map for retirement planning outside the U.S. This book targets the 76 million baby boomers reaching age 65 in 2010 who may be intrigued by the idea of seeking another culture for retirement that offers many possibilities for new interests and friendships. The authors provide in-depth evaluation of 10 countries (plus brief information on others) emphasizing both positive and negative aspects of living there plus commentary by Americans who reside in each country. Finances are a major issue, and there are opportunities for those with modest budgets as well as larger incomes. Missing family and friends in the U.S. is the major downside to living abroad, but the benefits include a sense of adventure, lower cost of living in some instances, climate, and greater freedom. An excellent, valuable resource for library patrons who are seriously considering offshore retirement as well as those who may be dreaming about it. --Mary Whaley

Review

"Retirement Without Borders is for smart people who not only want to think outside the box but live outside the box as well. Golson doesn't just give you a road map, he gives you the compelling reasons, as well as the pitfalls and pleasures, of why the low-cost, high-quality expatriate life is one of the last great -- and rewarding -- boomer adventures."-- Peter Greenberg, travel editor of NBC's Today

"Retirement Without Borders is absolutely positively the best book that I have read on why, where, and how to retire abroad."-- Ernie J. Zelinski, author of How to Retire Happy, Wild, and Free

"This is a must-read for anyone considering retiring abroad or living outside the U.S. for an extended period. It cuts through the myths and provides balanced and hardheaded advice on every aspect of living in a different culture."-- Peter Francese, founder of American Demographics magazine

"The book takes us beyond the essentials, with expats writing about their experiences, both good and bad. An engaging and personal read, Retirement Without Borders leaves us wise and eager to try new places where we may want to spend the rest of our lives."-- Bernice Bratter and Helen Dennis, authors of Project Renewment

"Perfectly timed for boomers facing fundamental questions about costs of living and quality of life."-- Andrew P. Garvin, CEO of PreRetirementinfo.com

"An excellent, valuable resource for [those] who are seriously considering offshore retirement as well as those who may be dreaming about it."-- Booklist

"The single best guide we've seen to retiring abroad."-- The Wall Street Journal

See all Editorial Reviews

Product Details

• Paperback: 432 pages
• Publisher: Scribner (December 9, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0743297016
• ISBN-13: 978-0743297011
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,760 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

  Popular in these categories: (What's this?)

  #1 in	Books > Travel > Specialty Travel > Senior Travel
  #5 in	Books > Travel > Latin America > Central America > Panama
  #12 in	Books > Travel > Latin America > Central America > Costa Rica

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Retirement without Borders, February 3, 2009

By	Alan M. Silberberg (Bethesda, MD USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I found the book useful and candid. I don't agree with a previous reader about the "unhappy" expatriates quotes. To me the expats seemed overwhelmingly satisfied with their move abroad, but many were honest enough to point out the foibles--something you don't find in other rah-rah retirement books. Was it too "political"? Some of the people who move abroad are probably going to have more beefs with the U.S. government than those that stay on their home ground. Anyway, I enjoyed it, as I did his earlier "Gringos in Paradise," and was happy to see the author's friendly humor in the new book as well.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Retirement without Borders, May 23, 2009

By	Tauna M. Powell "grasses" (Missouri) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My husband saw this book promoted in Wall Street Journal and thought i might enjoy reading it, (though we are far from retirement age), since some friends and i are contemplating purchasing a ranch and having locals operate it. The book gives good info about purchasing a home or other non-commercial property as well as bringing out ideas to think through before moving to another country.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Informative and accurate, April 17, 2009

By	Robert Bennett - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

From my experience book seems pretty accurate in its assessments of various places. Little too much emphasis on Europe and too little on South East Asia.