If you have ever dreamed about a life in the sun, this book is for you
This book will help you to turn your dreams into a reality
As a serial overseas mover (France, Morocco and Portugal) seven time book author and magazine columnist, Sarah Hendrickx brings her light-hearted, no-nonsense approach to making the decision to travel or live, short or long term, in another country. Discussing the pros and cons of 'lemon' houses, ex-pat enclaves and asking questions like: 'what on earth are you going to do with yourself all day'?, Sarah helps you to work out the specifics of the moving overseas dream and how to make it a reality.
In How To Leave The Country, Sarah shares how she has made budget European overseas living work for her with honesty and humour and outlines how you could do the same – if you plan properly and ask yourself the right questions. Sarah has moved from the UK and currently resides in Portugal, but the book is not country specific and could apply to anyone wanting to move from anywhere at home to anywhere abroad.
Practical and reflective in nature, this book looks many aspects of making a move abroad to guide the reader in reflecting on their expectations and making the right choice at the right time.
Covering topics such as:
- Choosing a location for your overseas move
- Budgeting for your new overseas life
- For Now or For Ever homes
- Buying or renting overseas property
- Earning an income whilst abroad, including holiday rentals and self-employment
- Learning a foreign language
- Making friends and socialising
Sarah Hendrickx is a freelance writer and columnist for Standard Issue and Gardening and Outdoor Living magazines as well as an autism specialist, author of seven books and occasional stand up comedian. She currently lives part-time in Portugal where she grows organic vegetables and writes books.
