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093: Unpacking Migration: Why More Americans Are Moving Abroad – Travis Luther

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The Expat Money Show - With Mikkel Thorup
Episode • Aug 6, 2020 • 1h 5m
Today’s guest is an award-winning writer, speaker, musician, and entrepreneur from Denver, Colorado. His nonfiction book, The Fun Side of The Wall: Baby Boomer Retirement in Mexico, has been a #1 New Release on Amazon, and portions have been quoted in Forbes and PBS.  

WHAT WE DISCUSSED IN THIS INTERVIEW:

  • Increase in people retiring abroad
  • What is an authentic community?
  • Financial possibilities for foreign governments
  • The 'why' part, can they make a great life for themselves in Mexico?
  • Where in Mexico are people migrating to?
  • What has travel taught them?
  • Is it different in Mexico?
  • Do you have to speak Spanish?
  • Should you buy real estate in Mexico?

 

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CONCLUSION

I really had fun with Travis doing this interview. I just love talking about travelling and he's done a ton himself, along with his family. We both agreed, travelling changes you. I've been to Mexico many times, and I just love it there. The weather is perfect, the food is amazing and Spanish is my second language, so that makes it a trifecta!!  

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