How We Work and Travel Over 50

Last year we decided to travel and work instead of retirement. Today, we live as expats on the Silver Coast of Portugal where we travel and work remote. In this video, we talk about our decision to travel and work after 50, the pros and cons of being digital nomads after 50, and tips for anyone who wants to travel and work. Discover why travel and work may be the perfect alternative to traditional retirement.

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👋🏻 ABOUT US

Hi, we’re Matt and Dawn, The Unretirees. As we approached the traditional retirement age, we realized we had no desire to retire. But we didn’t want to put off our dreams of living abroad and traveling the world, either. We decided to unretire abroad. We live on the Silver Coast of Portugal and work remotely. Subscribe to our channel for more content about expat life, remote work, and travel and adventure over 50.

[pfilms]

Canadian in Portugal. Came for a week and stayed for 12 years +

[anngelinakoenig-fales]

An inspirational couple sharing first-hand experiences & actionable tips = GOLD! Live on & pls keep sharing!

[qroo]

Nice video. Good luck on your channel.

[lindadorman]

I'm a 63yo slow traveler. After years of expat and nomad travel, I planned to retire abroad to reduce my cost of living. But during the pandemic, I started a business that I love and provides significant income. I can do most of the work online but a few critical functions require a physical US presence. So I keep a small live/work space in Chicago and travel 2 months at a time twice a year. The best part is most of my US costs (rent, utilities, transport) and all of my travel costs are tax-deductible business expenses.

[xploradora]

Lots of great ideas from watching this video. Thanks, a big subscribe from me from Australia

[jodiehebert]

I’m a member of Trusted Housesitters and have mainly been a sitter. Considering having someone come in for my dog. So far we try to bring him everywhere but that doesn’t work overseas. My husband and I did a sit while in Nice FR which help defray costs. It is great!!!

[agingaudaciously]

Love that: "How can we make this work?"

[CarryOnCandace]

Thank you! I started a you tube channel over a month ago… I used your tips on monetization this week and gained 4 followers and my videos started doing better! I am a new subscriber!

[PhilippinesFarmLife]

❤Thanks for your tips on this channel. My wife And I retired in the Philippines and it was the best decision of our life. The lower cost of living allows us to Travel nearly every weekend. Additionally my modest extra income from my own products and affiliate links goes toward our travel adventures. My channel is small with 150 subscribers and most videos receive less than 1k views. You really can earn with a small channel. I am proof of that.

[RandomThoughts]

I'm in the Fox Valley of Wisconsin, USA. I'm a new subscriber of yours too, and I love what you talk about. I'm only 39, but I'm using your experience and knowledge to influence my future. Thank you for all you share!

[jodykellogg]

Jody & Kristi from Portland, Oregon here! We were in Portugal last year and cannot wait to go back. We just had dinner with friends who were there last week and we were dreaming about spending more time there for slow travel. So appreciate your POV and all the great information.

[legendsof_the_Game]

Am watching from Tanzania 🇹🇿 (Kilomanjaro, Hakuna matata)

[MBKurilko]

Great channel! Your newsletter link URL is broken, FYI.

[ADAtrips]

The thing I like is you are old enough to have wisdom we all can learn from. I need to just do instead of think. Know what I mean? I travel all over and live in a beautiful place but I struggle with thinking my content is good enough so I dont post. You are doing, gives me hope. 🌴🌴 Aloha. I think you are young, compared with me you are 🤣

[MirandaHorger]

👀 from Oregon City, OR. Got my eyes on Portugal, but with the changes in the NHR, I'm looking at other options as well. Spent a month exploring in Portugal/Spain/France last year. Living in EU for ease of travel to all the places on my bucket list is my goal! Glad to hear you're positive experience with Trusted Housesitters. That's also something I'm looking at.

[MulligansBlog]

You folks are refreshing. In our early 60s we have friends retiring and for a bit it was getting depressing. Then we purchased our motorhome and hit the road working remote.

[stylishsilverseventy]

I really enjoy listening to your videos… I would like to know mics you use and what do you use to edit your videos?
It is so nice that you tell the REAL facts so yes, one can have this dream, however, you bring in the actual details.
You give me great options to think about and research. If you have done a video on the tech part, then just the link would be good. 🙏

[josed]

Slow travel has been great while planning retirement and building in Portugal

[jodiehebert]

American in Baton Rouge, LA. Just returned from Nice, France and want to go back. Due for retirement from State of LA in 18 months. Work from home full time, but state won’t let you travel and be on clock. 😐

[Jafferty]

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