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Can you really slow travel or retire comfortably in the UAE after 50—or is it all just luxury hype?

In this episode of Your Time To Travel Podcast, we share our firsthand experience traveling through Dubai and Abu Dhabi, breaking down what daily life actually looks like for retirees and long-term travelers.

We talk about:

• Using the Dubai Metro straight from the airport
• Affordable, high-quality Uber transportation in both cities
• Dining in the Burj Khalifa district while watching the light show
• Exploring Dubai Mall, Dubai Marina, and a sunset boat cruise
• Beachfront lunch at JBR and relaxing at Abu Dhabi’s Corniche Beach
• Visiting the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Presidential Palace
• World-class airports, facial recognition immigration, and stress-free travel

Most importantly, we break down the real monthly cost of living for retirees, including housing, healthcare, transportation, and food—plus the financial requirements for UAE retirement visas, Golden Visas, and long-stay residency options.

If you’re over 50 and considering:

• Slow travel in the Middle East
• Retiring abroad on a pension or fixed income
• Living somewhere safe, modern, and incredibly efficient

This episode gives you a clear, honest look at whether the UAE truly makes sense.

🎧 Key Topics Covered:

• Dubai vs Abu Dhabi retirement scorecard
• Monthly retirement budget in the UAE
• Retirement visa financial requirements (55+)
• Transportation without owning a car
• Which city fits long-term living best

👉 Best takeaway: Start in Dubai, settle in Abu Dhabi.

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Where can retirees actually live safer, better, and more affordably than in the United States?

In this episode of Your Time To Travel, we rank the top global retirement and slow travel destinations using real data — not hype. We compare each country directly to the U.S. across the factors that matter most to retirees and couples over 50.

⏱️ Episode Chapters

Intro — 0:00
Safety (Global Peace Index) — 1:09
Holafly (Travel eSIM Sponsor) — 4:34
Cost of Living (Upper-Middle-Class Couple) — 9:15
Healthcare Quality — 14:49
Public Transportation & Ease of Travel — 20:18
Retirement Visas & Income Requirements — 27:20
Currency vs U.S. Dollar — 31:35
Your Time To Travel Scoreboard (Final Rankings)

🌍 How countries are ranked:

• Global Peace Index (safety)
• Cost of living for an upper-middle-class retired couple
• Healthcare quality
• Public transportation & ease of travel
• Ease of obtaining long-term retirement visas
• Currency advantage vs the U.S. dollar

🇺🇸 The United States is included in every category for direct comparison.

This episode is for anyone thinking about:
✔️ Retiring abroad
✔️ Slow traveling after 50
✔️ Stretching a pension or fixed income
✔️ Living well with less stress

📘 READY TO PREPARE FOR LIFE ABROAD?

If you’re serious about retiring or traveling overseas, our step-by-step e-guide walks you through how to prepare, what to plan for, and how to avoid costly mistakes before you go.

👉 Get the guide here:
🔗 https://yourtimetotravel.life/products/adventure-wanderlust-wealth-the-50-guide-to-selling-it-all-and-retiring-abroad

🎙️ We break down why some countries outperform the U.S. for retirees — and which destinations offer the best overall balance of safety, comfort, healthcare, and freedom.

👉 Learn more, watch our journey, and access resources at
https://YourTimeToTravel.life

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What if your pension could buy you freedom instead of routine?

In this episode, we share how we sold everything, grabbed two suitcases and our dog Bennie, and turned a pension into a slow-travel lifestyle across the world. If you're retired, a veteran, or 50+ and dreaming of living abroad, this episode gives you the roadmap.

🌍 What You’ll Learn

• The Slow Travel Mindset — Why living 30–90+ days in one place reduces stress, cuts costs, and deepens your experience.
• Turning a Pension Into Freedom — How choosing the right countries (Thailand, Portugal, Mexico City) helps your income go further.
• Picking Long-Stay Destinations — Visas, healthcare, safety, internet, pet-friendly options, and lifestyle rhythm.
• Traveling With a Pet — How Bennie travels internationally and what you need to know about microchips, vaccines, and airline rules.
• Preparing for the Leap — Downsizing, logistics, budgeting, mental shifts, and practical slow-travel planning.

🎯 Your Next Step

If we can do it in our 50s with a dog, you can too.
Start with our step-by-step e-guide:
📘 Adventure, Wanderlust & Wealth: The 50+ Guide to Selling It All and Retiring Abroad
👉 https://yourtimetotravel.life/products/adventure-wanderlust-wealth-the-50-guide-to-selling-it-all-and-retiring-abroad

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