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The GenXpat Library
Practical tools for Gen Xers figuring out whether, how and when to live abroad, part-time or for good.
Why we exist
Five stages · No wrong starting point
“How do we try it without burning the boats?”
Test-drive a new city: the 2-week checklistFREEA GenXpat Life field guide
8None of them are the weather.
Ebook · Stage 01
The reasons people stay that never make the brochures.
Explore the free toolWorksheet · Stage 02
Worksheet · Stage 02
For couples who want the same life but not the same timeline.
Explore the free toolPlanner · Stage 04
A season away, without the chaos.
Planner · Stage 04
A season away, without the chaos.
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A little room to imagine
A different address doesn’t have to mean a permanent decision. Try the ordinary days first: the groceries, the café you return to, the walk home. Then compare notes with the person you’d go with.
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Pairs with stage 02 · Decide
IL’s free Global Retirement Index report. A starting point for your shortlist, not your final answer.
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Pairs with stage 04 · Plan
How Americans stay in Europe longer than 90 days. Check official sources for your situation.
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Pairs with stage 03 · Test-drive
On-the-ground briefings for the towns on your shortlist. [IL OFFER PRICE]
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