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Retire There with Gil & Gene

GIl & Gene, Bleav
Retirement
Healthcare
Real Estate
California
Mexico
Cost Of Living
France
Housing
Expat Life
Sayulita
Merida
Portsmouth
Rosarito
Construction
Retirement Planning
Taipei
Kos
Education
Playa De Rosarito
Valencia

Gil and Gene are dreaming of their future. Ideas of how they will spend their retirement days abound. They just don't know where in the world they will spend them. Join them each week as they explore a new potential retirement location. On each podcast, Gil and Gene chat with retirees who describe life in their adopted city. If you have any questions or comments, please contact us and/or follow us... more

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Sarah Wortman has always loved to travel and long dreamed of buying a home and retiring in Italy. When she and her husband, Lahab, began searching for a property in Tuscany, they repeatedly came up empty-handed. After one particularly disappointing a... more

Retire in Santa Luzia, Portugal

From an early age, Barbara Grassey imagined a life for herself in Europe. During the COVID pandemic, she found herself reflecting on that long-held dream—and realizing she had yet to make it a reality. Rather than wai... more

Jules and Effin Older were enjoying retirement in a beautiful rent-controlled apartment in San Francisco until COVID hit and the appeal of big-city life faded. Having lived in New Zealand before, they saw it was handling the pandemic better than most... more

Special Episode - George Siegal, Buying and Building in the Era of Climate Change - EP 222

After years in the television industry — including a long run as a weatherman — George Siegal relocated from San Antonio, Texas to Tampa, Florida, only to fin... more

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Sarah Wortman
Guest interviewed about moving from Seattle to Fuente de Piedra, Spain
Prospective resident of Fuente de Piedra
Episode: Retire in Fuente de Piedra, Spain EP 225
Barbara Grassey
Writer and book coach; moved from Florida Gulf Coast to Santa Luzia, Portugal in 2021
Independent author and coach
Episode: Retire in Santa Luzia, Portugal - EP 224
Effin Older
Children's and adult author, travel photographer, reading specialist, and television host
Effin Older; author and broadcaster
Episode: Retire in Auckland, New Zealand - EP 223
Jules Older
Clinical psychologist, author, ski magazine editor-in-chief, medical educator, radio commentator, and executive consultant
Jules Older; author and educator
Episode: Retire in Auckland, New Zealand - EP 223
George Siegal
Award-winning documentary filmmaker
JEL Productions
Episode: Special Episode - George Siegal, Buying and Building in the Era of Climate Change - EP 222
Federica Grazi
Founder and managing director of Mitos Relocation Solutions
Mitos Relocation Solutions
Episode: Special Episode - Federica Grazi, Founder, Mitos Relocation Solutions - EP 221
Jill Chalsty
Founder and chairperson of Overcoming Obstacles, a non-profit Life Skills Curriculum
Overcoming Obstacles
Episode: Retire in NYC after Cruising the World - EP 220
Brooke Gazer
Former pharmaceutical sales rep and author of 'House of Blue Water.'
Episode: Retire in Merida, Mexico - EP 218
Rick Gazer
Former bed and breakfast owner with extensive experience in small business management.
Episode: Retire in Merida, Mexico - EP 218

Hosts

Gil
Host of Retire There with Gil & Gene; co-host of the show
Gene
Co-host of Retire There; exploring retirement destinations

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 280 ratings
  • Won’t go away

    I listened to a couple shows, and it was not for me and now I can’t get it off of my download list

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gary B 60
    United States17 days ago
  • 1st episode in Glen Allen/RVA suburb

    I’ve listened to this pod a few episodes & recently went back to the 1st episode. Not sure if it’s because it was the 1st episode but the reactions of the hosts came off a bit pretentious. I live in the Richmond area & there are many NY transplants who move here & long for “NYpizza/food”. It’s all a matter of perspective, but this year a Richmond bagel place won for best in the US. There is good food here and RVA supports LOCAL restaurants. Yes we can get delivery of food, there are greasy spoon... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    emilyisatruthsayer
    United States2 months ago
  • Good but lacking key information

    I’ve listened to many episodes but don’t hear key financial information. How long and how much did the visa process cost? Did they use a firm to help? Did they hire lawyers and accountants to help with taxes in their new country? Didn’t they still have to pay Medicare premiums? Could they manage the new country’s bureaucracy without knowing the local language? If they are trying to learn the local language what is the cost of classes and how long a process is it?

    The locations featured are inter... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Vagabondcowboy
    United States3 months ago
  • Always Interesting!

    Gil, Gene and their guests are inspiring. Love learning an insiders take on a new location. Keep it up, please, G & G!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CEM-PA
    United States5 months ago
  • So helpful and entertaining!

    I am getting so much great information from this podcast, and feel I know Gene and Gil personally at this point. I am not very well traveled but wish to retire somewhere warm and close to the beach. Listening to this podcast helps me to know so much more than simply how the weather is, such as cost of living, quality of health care, safety, friendliness of neighbors, and variety of entertainment choices. You present everything so thoroughly while keeping the dialogue casual and fun, like a conve... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Art-attack66
    United States6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many say the show inspires and informs retirement abroad decisions.
Positive reception of the hosts' relatable, friendly interviewing style.
Listeners appreciate the practical, destination-specific insights.
High value placed on in-depth discussion of costs, healthcare, and housing.
Some critiques about ads interrupting the flow.

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Special Episode - George Siegal, Buying and Building in the Era of Climate Change - EP 222
Q: What should homeowners look for in their insurance policies?
Homeowners should check what is covered and what is not, including exclusions for local risks like floods or sinkholes.
Special Episode - George Siegal, Buying and Building in the Era of Climate Change - EP 222
Q: Would you change your retirement location?
I probably would still want it in Florida, but I would try to live in a neighborhood or part of the state that is a little more resistant to disasters.
Special Episode - George Siegal, Buying and Building in the Era of Climate Change - EP 222
Q: What inspired you to produce your two documentaries?
Seeing how many people were affected by disasters and wanting to wake people up to make better decisions in home buying and construction.
Special Episode - Federica Grazi, Founder, Mitos Relocation Solutions - EP 221
Q: Did you have an aha moment which gave you the impetus to create Mitos Relocation?
Federica shared that her 'aha moment' came from advising friends and realizing the lack of services available for retirees wanting to relocate. Her personal experience in navigating the bureaucratic complexities inspired her to start Mitos Relocation.
Retire in NYC after Cruising the World - EP 220
Q: Why did you ultimately decide to stay in Manhattan after visiting various places?
For Jill, being near family and friends, comfortable healthcare access, and the overall quality of life were crucial factors that influenced her decision to remain in Manhattan.

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A practical, down-to-earth show focused on retirement relocation around the world. Each episode pairs the hosts with guests who have moved or are considering moving abroad, often detailing real estate, visas, healthcare, budgeting, and day-to-day life in a new locale. The format blends personable storytelling with actionable tips, highlighting how personal fit, community, and lifestyle choices influence where people end up retiring. A notable strength is the hosts' conversational warmth and willingness to explore diverse destinations, from Europe to the Americas and beyond, making complex relocation decisions feel approachable for prospective expats and retirees alike.

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Recent guests on Retire There include:

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2. Barbara Grassey
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4. Jules Older
5. George Siegal
6. Federica Grazi
7. Jill Chalsty
8. Brooke Gazer

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