Bibliograph

The grown-up's guide to running away from home, making a new life abroad, Rosanne Knorr

Type

Label

The grown-up's guide to running away from home, making a new life abroad, Rosanne Knorr

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 190-193) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The grown-up's guide to running away from home

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

172980669

Responsibility statement

Rosanne Knorr

Sub title

making a new life abroad

Summary

"A primer for midlife adults who long to live or retire in another country, featuring information on choosing a destination, readying finances, settling in abroad, and keeping in touch with stateside friends and family; advice is interspersed with anecdotes from the author's own adventures and interviews with other experienced expatriates"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The psyche behind the escapee -- Are you prepared to pack it in? -- Where in the world will you go? -- How to pay for your getaway -- Costs and how to cut them -- The work option -- Making the most of your time away -- Finding a home overseas -- Transplanting family, Fido 'n' Fluffy -- Leaving the roof over your head -- You can't take it all with you -- Personal packing for runaways -- Passports, visas, and bureaucratic follies -- Transportation : getting there -- Transportation : being there -- Staying in touch -- The Internet advantage -- Handling finances from a distance -- Safeguarding your health overseas -- Protecting your person and property -- Your countdown checklist -- Settling in -- Return of the native

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