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What really drives people to move abroad — and what truly matters once daily life begins?

In this opening episode of Season 2 of Be Global Podcast, host Eleanor welcomes Dawn and Matt from The Unretirees for a grounded, experience-led conversation on quality of life, global mobility, and redefining retirement after 50.

Bringing together data-driven insights from Global Citizen Solutions and the lived reality of Americans who have built a life abroad, this episode explores how priorities evolve across life stages — and why traditional retirement no longer fits a growing group of people between 45 and 65.

From healthcare and safety to taxes, bureaucracy, community, and purpose, Dawn and Matt share what actually changes once you stop being a visitor and start living day to day in another country — drawing from their experience relocating from the U.S. to Portugal.

This episode explores:

• The gap between why people think they’re moving abroad and what truly matters long-term
• How quality of life shifts across different stages of life
• The hidden realities of taxes, bureaucracy, and long-term residency
• Why Portugal continues to rank highly for retirement and quality of life
• The importance of redefining success, not just changing geography

This conversation sits at the intersection of global mobility data and real-life experience — offering a practical, human perspective on building a meaningful life beyond borders.

Learn more about global mobility, quality of life research, and residence options at Global Citizen Solutions.

The communication contained in this Podcast should not be construed in any way as legal advice, information, or recommendation of a professional nature. Therefore, this audio does not dispense a case-by-case analysis of each situation towards the development of a tailor-made solution, after considering all the circumstances and personal context. To obtain consultancy in this area, with a professional relationship, please contact Global Citizen Solutions.

Global Citizen Solutions is a residency and citizenship planning advisory firm that helps high-net-worth individuals, and their families secure greater control over where they can live, travel, and do business. With a global team of legal, immigration, and programme specialists, we guide clients through complex cross-border decisions and build structured plans that provide long-term security, flexibility, and access to multiple jurisdictions.

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