Retiring Abroad with Gwen Benson-Walker
SEASON 1 EPISODE 55 |Flourish in the Foreign - Black Women Living & Thriving Abroad
Gwen shares how she decided to retire and move to Barcelona. She shares how she chose Barcelona, how she has built community, and what her experiences have been like as a retiree abroad.
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Retiring Abroad with Gwen Benson-Walker
Meet Gwen
“At 68 and single, my children all grown up and living their own lives with children of their own, what was next? Not feeling lonely but feeling unnecessary. I needed a change. A new challenge. What better challenge than moving to a country where you don’t know the language.
I grabbed my music and my dance shoes and headed to Barcelona. I knew one thing, if I didn’t like living in Barcelona I could go live anywhere. 5 years later I still wake up some mornings pinching myself to make sure I am not dreaming about living in Spain.
Being a people person I have been able to meet so many people from all over the world.”
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This Episode Covers:
Retirement
Moving to Barcelona
Learning Spanish
Making Friends and Building Community
Dating Abroad
Dealing with Politics Abroad
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Episode Credits:
Christine Job-Creator & Host
Zachary Higgs-Theme Music
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