Asia with Alex

That’s how much in-person seminars abroad cost alone. They’re fantastic for a quick snapshot of expat destinations but fall short when it comes to showing you how to move there. These seminars are worthwhile if you have the time and money to spare—but they’re not designed to give you the essential, detailed plan needed to make a smooth, successful transition overseas.

That’s the typical cost PER TICKET for those pricey on-shore “retire abroad” seminars. Sure, they’re a chance to meet others and network face-to-face, but you’ll likely miss key information with just one speaker at a time. And these events are filled with upsells for costly add-ons and services that don’t directly help you retire abroad—turning what should be a roadmap into an expensive maze of pitches and distractions.

Many other courses are often priced at hundreds and hundreds of dollars—yet for the cost, they only scratch the surface. They give you inspiring stories and lists of locations, but fall short on the actionable, step-by-step roadmap you need to relocate with confidence. Plus, at $500, they’re a substantial investment, with no guarantee they’ll offer the depth or personalization you’re looking for.

For most of my life, I felt unstoppable. My mind was sharp, my humor quick, and my body had heaps of energy. I was the guy who could keep up with most people, moving through life with strength, clarity, and drive.

But then, almost without noticing, I began to change. My weight crept up, and my thoughts became muddled, like a fog had settled over my mind. I was exhausted by 4 p.m. and was ready to sleep by 6 p.m., feeling drained, as if my body was betraying me.

Nights became a struggle with loud, gasping snores that jolted me awake, and my legs grew heavy and began to swell, slowing my once-confident stride. Doctors would just tell me to lose weight, and that it was also ageing. The tests came back “normal”  yet I felt anything but normal.

Then, a specialist finally uncovered the culprit: a benign tumor on my pituitary gland, quietly wreaking havoc on my health. It was a revelation that hit me deeply. My strength, my energy, my vitality—everything I’d once taken for granted—had almost slipped through my fingers.

Thankfully, medication offered a way forward, but I’d been handed a profound reminder: health fades, and life can dim when you least expect it. Facing this reality, I knew I couldn’t waste any more time in the grind, rushing through days that felt more like survival than truly living.

Southeast Asia had always been a place I loved, but now it became my path to freedom and renewal. Here, life has a different rhythm, one that invites you to slow down, breathe, and reconnect. Surrounded by warm landscapes, vibrant cultures, and a pace that celebrates life over hurry, I found myself again.

Health and life may fade—that much is certain—but here, I learned to cherish each day and make the most of every moment.