If you’re thinking about retiring abroad from the UK in your 60s or beyond, these Blog pages are here to help. I have divided the Blogs into two Chapters - 

1) The UK Chapter (planning to move)

2) The Vietnam Chapter (Life in SE Asia) 

I share practical, first-hand experience of moving abroad later in life — from what to organise before you leave the UK to what everyday life is really like once you arrive.

You’ll find articles covering:

• What to do before leaving the UK (pensions, property, healthcare, paperwork)

• Renting accommodation abroad

• SIM cards, banking, ATMs, and managing money

• Cultural differences and settling in

• Everyday life as a retiree abroad

• Living in Vietnam, with a particular focus on Hanoi

Whether you’re just exploring the idea or actively planning your move, these posts are written to be clear, practical, and easy to follow, especially for people over 60.

The Vietnam Chapter - (Life in SE Asia)

Click on the one that interests you.

• Finding an Apartment     Jan 2026   After initially moving into a hotel I started to hunt for an apartment....

• Buying a Motorbike    Jan 2026  Part 3 of 3 in the series of Blogs in relation to my motorbike journey from complete beginner to buying one.

• Renting a Motorbike     Jan 2026      Part 2 of my motorbike journey.

• Motorbike Lessons - can I even do this?     Dec '2025     This is part 1 of my motorbike journey in Hanoi. 

• Learning Vietnamese    Dec '2025     Learning Vietnamese - harder than I thought.........

• First 2 weeks in Vietnam    Dec '2025     By the time I retired and finally moved to Hanoi, Vietnam I had visited there 3 times before....