Your health is probably the single most important thing to consider when retiring abroad. Speak to Tanzing Pacific, they've got you covered.
Welcome to Retiring Abroad Over 60
Retiring abroad is a big decision – exciting, life-changing, and sometimes a little daunting. This site is here to guide you through the process, step by step, with practical advice and first-hand experience. Something I wish I could have stumbled across when I was planning everything.
The focus is on what you need to consider in the planning stages, from sorting out your home and finances in the UK, to arranging health insurance, visas, pensions, and the paperwork that makes life abroad smoother. I also cover what to expect once you’ve made the move: setting up a new home, understanding local culture, managing day-to-day costs, and building a fulfilling lifestyle overseas.
Because my own journey began in the UK and led me to Vietnam, some of the content is tailored to those starting out from Britain, with extra detail on moving specifically to Vietnam. That said, much of the information applies broadly to retiring in other countries, especially if you’re considering a move later in life.
You’ll find checklists, guidance articles, and personal insights that I hope will make your planning easier and give you the confidence to take the leap. The goal of this site is simple: to help you prepare well, avoid common pitfalls, and make your retirement abroad as enjoyable as possible. I have pulled together in one place all the information I researched and tracked down while I was planning to retire abroad.
I hope you find the information here useful. If you have a question that isn’t covered, or if you’d like to share your own experience, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – I’d be glad to hear from you.
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Selection of videos from Vietnam
If you wait for the cars to stop on the crossings you will be stood there all day. Look for a spot and stride out confidently and walk at a steady pace , do not stop and start. Amazingly the bikes and cars will find a away around you, well they have done so far!!
See my Blog on Medical insurance 😁
A narrow historic street in the Old Quarter, Hanoi. The train passes close to the homes and cafes. Ask about the time timetable but then get there early to get a good seat because this is a tourist hotpsot. To get the most current schedule, it's best to ask local cafés or your hotel a few hours before you plan to visit, as online information might be outdated. But it's well worth a visit.
Well worth a visit. About an hour from Ho Chi Minh City. If you are not claustrophobic you get the opportunity to go down into the tunnels yourself.
The guide here went down one opening, we all expected him to come out the hidden opening the other guide pointed out to us, yes the young lady was a little to keen to get down herself!, but as you can see he emerged about 30/40 feet away out another opening.
The Dragon Bridge in Da Nang. Vietnam comes alive currently every Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9PM. It spurts out fire and water. Little tip , you can stand on the bridge to get closer but you might get wet!!!
Chilling in Cage Giang. One of the oldest cafe's in the Old Quarter, Hanoi and one of the first to introduce egg coffee
I can think of worse places to be than My Khe beach in
Da Nang, Vietnam. Virtually the beach to myself. I took this about 1pm in the afternoon.
Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the mid day sun.
At about 5 or 6pm you can't see the sand for people, much cooler then and after achool and work finishes everyone goes to the beach.
Your health is perhaps the single most important factor when considering a move abroad in your 60s. Even if you’re in good shape now. You need to consider and have in place suitable personal medical/health insurance. I looked around a long time for suitable, affordable personal cover and was shocked at some of the quotes I received and some wouldn't quote or cover me at all. Luckily I was contacted by a representative of Tenzing Pacific Services, who provide international health cover. They listened to my requirements and managed to find a package that met my needs, and didn't break the bank, and responded quickly when I had any questions. I would recommend asking them to provide a quote for you, I am sure they will have a package that suits your needs too. Click here to go to their website