How to live abroad with your family. Turn your dream into a plan.

1. LIVE ABROAD
HOW TO
WITH YOUR FAMILY
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2. To create a life of wisdom
and wonder for our children
and ourselves
THE GOAL1
To break free from what is
expected of us and do what
is truly best for us
WHY?2

3. Pushes you to push yourself
and your limits. Who knows
what will happen outside of
your comfort zone?
LIVING ABROAD3

4. WHERE DOES YOUR
FAMILY'S JOURNEY
BEGIN?
TAKE THE PLUNGE4
Make the decision
Choose your destination(s)

5. Successful expats earn
income in industrialized
countries and live where the
cost of living is much less
DESIGN YOUR LIFESTYLE
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Work remotely
Make your life paperless

6. When choosing a specific
destination, considerations
may include housing,
education, transportation,
and access to healthcare.
LIFE ABROAD6
Are modern conveniences important to you?
Will you homeschool or do you want to find a
school with a North American curriculum?
Is language learning important?
How important is it for you to be close to a
hospital?

7. The best way to learn about
expat life is to talk to a
number of expats in your
ideal location.
MAKE CONNECTIONS
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Use social media to make connections
Do not depend on a single individual's
experience as a benchmark
Put yourself out there and use your children

8. Housing options are entirely
dependent on your budget
and the conveniences you
require. In Costa Rica, this
means $150 to $3000 plus
per month.
LET'S TALK HOUSING
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9. From homeschool, to
alternative school, to
traditional school, to
unschool, the choices are
limitless depending on
where you choose to go.
LET'S TALK EDUCATION
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10. Canadians have
expectations for healthcare
which most countries cannot
meet. Where you choose to
go, must be compatible with
your healthcare needs,
expectations and comfort
level.
LET'S TALK HEALTHCARE10

11. All kinds of transportation
issues exist, from visits to
your home country to every
day travel needs. Choose
your destination based on
your preferences.
LET'S TALK TRANSPORTATION
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12. Plan what you will spend
and then expect to spend
more. Being an expat
means more unexpected
opportunities and more
unexpected expenses
LET'S TALK BUDGET12
Budget considerations
Insurance
Extraordinary expenses
Taxation

13. This course and my
upcoming book are based
on the questions I regularly
receive from people looking
to relocate to Costa Rica
from Canada and the U.S.
FAQ13

14. Now it's your turn to ask
questions! This is the fun
part, where our real
conversation begins (but
doesn't end).
YOUR TURN14