​​​​​​​Have you ever dreamt of living the good life abroad in your retirement? Carl's guest this month, Andrew Motiwalla, has created the perfect travel experience for those who want to spend a month or two in an European country while enjoying a built-in community for shared adventures. As a successful entrepreneur and CEO with 30 years of experience designing transformational programs, Andrew’s latest venture is The Good Life Abroad. This network of residential communities is designed specifically for active older adults who want to truly immerse themselves in European living.

Born in Chicago to Peruvian and Indian parents, Andrew’s passion for travel was ignited during a study abroad program in South America and later through his service in the Peace Corps. He founded an organization providing Peace Corps-like experiences for high school students, and he has since served as Chief Revenue Officer for several global groups. "They (the former students) have gone on to do amazing things. I'm very proud of the work I did there."

Now in his 50s, Andrew began reimagining his own "(un)retirement." He wanted to travel extensively without the burden of property ownership. "I wanted to go live somewhere and I wanted people to do stuff with," he explains. The Good Life Abroad offers exactly that: an immersive experience for active adults aged 55+ that provides both a local concierge service and a community of like-minded travelers.

"That process of immersion and then adaptation leads to growth that's super important as we get older," Andrew says.

Andrew Motiwalla's (Un) Retirement Tips:

• "Avoid "Tourist Mode": Don't try to pack everything in. Slow down to avoid burnout and leave space in your itinerary for serendipity".

• "Prioritize Friendships: As you age, focus on connections that give you energy rather than maintaining friendships that no longer serve you".

• "Push Your Comfort Zone: Continue to engage with new and different experiences. Pushing past your comfort zone is essential for continued growth".

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• More about Andrew Motiwalla

• Andrew's venture The Good Life Abroad

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Diana Landau is the Content Wrangler for Pickleball Media. After 15 years in corporate marketing, in 2012 she pivoted to write and wrangle content for Niche Media's weekly blog. She now manages the "I Used to be Somebody" blog.

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