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This 45-page guide was created for people over 50 who are ready to explore life abroad but want clear, reliable guidance to get started. Written by someone with firsthand experience using practical tools to make the process easier for others.

Inside, you’ll find detailed checklists, helpful links, trusted resources, and limited visa requirement information for some of the most popular expat destinations. Whether you’re seeking a new adventure, a lower cost of living, or a fresh start, this guide provides the structure and insight you need to plan effectively.

This guide is not intended to promote any specific destination, but to help you prepare for your move with confidence, organization, and peace of mind. Clear, organized steps for relocating without chaos:

  • Choosing your country with intention

  • Visa and residency basics (in plain language)

  • Cost-of-living comparisons using trusted tools

  • Safety, healthcare, climate, community, and politics

  • Downsizing with purpose — not panic

  • How to build your support network before you move

  • Phone plans, banking, taxes, and medical prep

  • Traveling with pets

  • Emotional readiness: guilt, fear, and family dynamics

  • “Exploratory trip” playbook so you don’t waste money

  • Checklists, worksheets, and downloadable documents

This isn’t a fantasy brochure. It’s a real-world roadmap.

What You’ll Learn Inside the Relocating Smart Guide

Relocating Smart Guide + 45-Minute Q & A Consultation

This 45-minute one-on-one consult is designed to help you turn the guide into a clear, personalized plan.

During this call, we’ll walk through your specific questions, concerns, and roadblocks, covering visas and healthcare, budgeting, timelines, and emotional readiness. Whether you’re still in the “thinking about it” phase or actively preparing to move, this session helps you cut through the noise and focus on what matters most to you.

This is not a sales call. It’s a practical, judgment-free conversation with someone who has done it and understands both the logistics and the emotional weight of relocating later in life.

Live with more purpose, less pressure, and a plan that actually works.

30-Minute Q & A Consult Call (Only)
$50.00

Not ready to buy the guide? That’s fine.


This 30-minute one-on-one consultation is designed for people who want real answers, fast, from someone who’s actually done this, not generic internet advice.

In this focused call, we’ll talk through your situation and where you are in the process. Whether you’re just starting to consider moving abroad or you’re stuck on a specific decision, this session provides clarity and direction without pressure or upsells.

This call is ideal if you want to:

  • Understand whether relocating abroad is realistic for your age, finances, and health needs

  • Talk through visas, healthcare access, cost-of-living concerns, or timing

  • Identify your biggest roadblocks, and what to do next

  • Get honest, practical insight before making a bigger commitment

You’ll leave the call with:

  • Clear next steps tailored to your situation

  • Practical guidance you can act on immediately

  • Confidence that you’re asking the right questions moving forward

Just straightforward guidance from someone who’s lived it and helps others do the same.

**No guide purchase required. No sales pitch.

Let’s Chat!

Please contact info@smartjourneyconsulting.com for any technical difficulties with downloading the guide, templates, or booking an appointment.

You can expect a response within 24 hours.