The Grown-Up's Guide to Running Away from Home, Second Edition Making a New Life Abroad

by Knorr, Rosanne

• ISBN13: 9781580088732
• ISBN10: 1580088732
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-03-01
• Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Summary

Who hasn't fantasized about running away from home to spend tranquil days strolling through the Italian hill country or listening to Mexican folk music in a colorful plaza? Or maybe you'd prefer to spend your time sailing from one glorious Caribbean island to another. Whatever your fancy, midlife and beyond offers empty-nesters and early retirees the opportunity to turn those mental dreamscapes into treasured experiences.

Author Biography

ROSANNE KNORR is a seasoned traveler, expatriate, and author of numerous books, including the GROWN-UP’S GUIDE series and Gone with the Wine. Rosanne has been profiled in People Magazine and has appeared on national media including National Public Radio’s Marketplace Money, CNN Travel, CNNfn, NBC Nightly News and ABC Radio Network. Interviews and articles about her work have appeared in Time Magazine, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance, Bon Appetit, American Express Horizons, and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. She lives in Sarasota, Florida.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. vi
Note to Readers	p. vii
Introduction	p. viii
The Psyche Behind the Escapee	p. 1
Are You Prepared to Pack It In?	p. 7
Where in the World Will You Go?	p. 17
How to Pay for Your Getaway	p. 28
Costs and How to Cut Them	p. 36
The Work Option	p. 47
Making the Most of Your Time Away	p. 55
Finding a Home Overseas	p. 64
Transplanting Family, Fido 'n' Fluffy	p. 74
Leaving the Roof over Your Head	p. 84
You Can't Take It All with You	p. 90
Personal Packing for Runaways	p. 102
Passports, Visas, and Bureaucratic Follies	p. 107
Transportation: Getting There	p. 113
Transportation: Being There	p. 118
Staying in Touch	p. 123
The Internet Advantage	p. 134
Handling Finances from a Distance	p. 147
Safeguarding Your Health Overseas	p. 155
Protecting Your Person and Property	p. 169
Your Countdown Checklist	p. 178
Settling In	p. 180
Return of the Native	p. 187
Bibliography	p. 190
Index	p. 194
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