Retire Boldly: Alaska to France, Episode 1

Meet your bold new travel companions — Shauna Lee, Kriss Henrickson, Eric Johansen, and our four furry copilots 🐾 as we embark on the ultimate adventure: retiring together and moving from the wilds of Alaska to the charm of rural France.

We're not your average travel channel. We’re three longtime friends charting a course to a totally new life — complete with passports, property searches, French lessons, and dog-friendly logistics! 🚐✈️🇫🇷

In this first episode, we’ll introduce ourselves, share why we’re making this big move, and give you a glimpse of what’s to come — from planning tips and cultural surprises to packing, paperwork, and the fun (and chaos!) of moving abroad as a group.

If you'd like to enjoy this weeks cocktail, here is the recipe:
RB Premier Mai Tai
3/4 oz orgeat (almond syrup)
3/4 oz fresh lime juice
1 oz aged rum (do not use spiced rum!)
1 oz dark rum
1/4 oz simple syrup (if you like a sweet drink - eliminate if you like it bolder)
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice, shake vigorously for 10-20 seconds. Pour into a large rocks glass (including the ice) and garnish with a lime shell or wedge.

Shake up a cocktail and join us as we Retire Boldly!

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We’re incredibly grateful to these inspiring YouTubers who’ve lit the path before us and continue to share their wisdom and journeys:

Coming Soon:
House hunting adventures
Visa and moving logistics
Dog travel prep and tips
What we’re learning about friendship, community, and bold change in our 50s

Thanks for being here. We’re so glad to have you along for the ride.
💙 Shauna, Kriss, Eric + the pups

[gusmurdock]

I’m so happy you’re doing this!! You have all earned it!!

[SheriDeeStudios]

Excited for your journey! Love to know the logistics of doggies. Cheers to all of you!

[AntiquingArkansas]

Love this for you, Shauna!! I am so excited to follow along

[sd]

This will be interesting and I love dogs..and cocktails

[artnodulot]

Welcome to France. Never hesitate to say that you come from Alaska. There is a great fascination for Alaska in France with many TV shows and of course Jack London the most popular. I advise you to live well with houses and veterinarians that are not very expensive to see the southwest region: Albi, Figeac, Cahors, Sarlat. It rains more than in Provence but everything is easier.

[dianebailey]

Hey, this is Matt and Diane Bailey from "The Euro Pats." Thanks for watching our video. We got to watch yours, and we are on the same path. Y'all remind me of the show, "Three's Company." LOL. Hope to see more videos from y'all. We just subscribed to your channel. Good luck on your adventure, and maybe we will all eventually run into each other at some point in France.

[Mollymc]

Funny you would mention tomatoes. I had the most flavorful tomatoes while in Europe and it’s something that my friends commented on too!