Design Your Joyful Retirement

Belinda (Bel) Woodhouse, International Living Magazine – Mexico Correspondent

While sitting on a beach in Bali, Bel realized she didn't want to go back to work. She went home, put in her discharge papers to the Royal Australian Navy and started the journey of becoming a travel writer. After traveling through India, Cambodia, the Americas, Mexico, Panama, Guatemala and teaching English Antigua, she wrote her first article as a travel writer in Qué Pasa Magazine.

Currently living in Cozumel, Bel planned to be there for a year, but it's now been five years. It's safe to say she loves her beautiful Mexican island.

In this episode, we're talking about living part-time in another country, especially during the winter months. We dive into how to research where you'd like to live, your budget depending on what you'd like to experience, quality and cost of healthcare in different countries, amenities, cultural experiences, entertainment, and more.

Bel shares her thoughts, advice, and experiences on ~ Can you live in less than $2,000 a month? Do you need to speak the language? Is it legal to work remotely in another country? What's the best way to connect with expats in the country where you'd like to live part-time?

On social media you'll find Bel at:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetravelbag.guru/

Website - https://www.thetravelbag.guru/about

International Living - https://internationalliving.com/

Find her books on Amazon):

· Greater Than a Tourist-Cozumel Quintana Roo Mexico: 50 Travel Tips from a Local (Greater Than a Tourist Mexico)

· 21 Reasons to Visit Antigua, Guatemala

Welcome to this podcast for Gen X women that's all about designing your joyful retirement. Whether you're an empty nester, have teenagers at home, are raising grandchildren or are simply embracing the freedom of exploring new horizons, this podcast is for you! We'll be talking about everything from financial freedom, health & wellness, perimenopause and menopause to travel, relationships, downsizing and more. Get ready for expert interviews, actionable tips, and inspiring stories that will help you create the retirement you desire. We'll dive deep into the areas that matter most to Gen X women. Everything that we'll be talking about on this podcast is to highlight the many options we all have and to support you in designing the retirement you desire.