The GenXit Scouting Bracket: Help Us Choose Our Future
We’ve narrowed the world down to 10 countries. Now we need your help to pick the Top 5.
The Spreadsheet is full. The bags are (almost) packed. Now comes the hard part.
Welcome to the new direction. For the last few months, things have been quiet here, but behind the scenes, Mike and I have been officially pivoting. We are no longer just “thinking” about retirement; we are actively engineering our exit.
We’ve spent the last six months analyzing visas, healthcare costs, and cost-of-living data for over 30 countries. We looked for places where a Gen X budget buys a Tier 1 life.
We found 10 strong contenders. But we can’t move to 10 countries. We need to scout the best ones first.
This is where you come in.
We want to build this journey with you. Below is our “Shortlist” of 10 finalists, broken down by region. Read through the list, then cast your vote in the poll at the bottom. Which region should we scout first?
🇪🇺 The European Dream
For the Gen Xer who wants culture, history, and walkable cities.
Portugal: Safe, sunny, and English-friendly. It’s the “California of Europe” (without the traffic).
Spain: High energy, late dinners, and world-class healthcare.
Greece: The dream of island life, history, and a slower pace.
🌎 The Americas
For the Gen Xer who wants to stay in the same time zone as the grandkids.
Panama: The strategic choice. Dollarized economy and the best retiree discounts in the world.
Costa Rica: The “Pura Vida” choice. Nature, wellness, and total decompression.
Colombia: The high-value choice. Cosmopolitan city life for a fraction of US costs.
Mexico: The familiar choice. Easy logistics, incredible food, and a massive expat community.
🌏 The Asian Adventure
For the Gen Xer who wants luxury for pennies and total culture shock.
Thailand: The land of smiles, beaches, and 5-star living on a 2-star budget.
Malaysia: The “easy mode” of Asia. Great infrastructure and amazing food.
The Philippines: The “connection” choice. Friendly, tropical, and English is spoken everywhere.
The Next Step
Once the votes are in, we will book tickets to the winning region and start filming deep-dive scouting videos on the ground.
We aren’t just looking for a pretty beach; we are looking for a home.
Thanks for helping us steer the ship.
— Mike & MJ - The GenXit Project