Moving to a new country is not easy but new technologies like Social Media, Online Communities & Social Networks, like Boomers Abroad, can make this transition much smoother. It is impressive to be able to break distances and time. It is great to be able to make your homework from your home before you travel. It is outstanding to make friends and contact people that already live where you want to move.
Online social communities have begun popping up all over the internet. As an expatriate, these type of Social Networks can be an incredible resource as you transition to your new country. Whether you are looking for Information, education, alternatives, meet new friends, locate old ones, or gain professional contacts, you are bound to find the people you are looking for online. If you haven't yet relocated to your new country yet, now is a great time to join these type of online communites. Create a profile and begin adding friends. As your network expands, you may find that your current friends already have contacts in your new country. They could introduce you, and then you would already have acquaintances there when you arrive. Already living in your new country? These type of social communities also have groups you can join to meet others with a similar interest.
Traveling? Don’t be a tourist, befriend a local before you leave with Boomers Abroad Online Community and Social Network.
One of the greatest joys and experiences with traveling is meeting individuals who actually live in the area you will be visiting. Who better to meet than the "locals" and people from your area that has moved to that specific destination. Chances are they will be your best tour guides.
Even that I did not like the music, it is really worth to watch this video, which will give you an idea of the power of Social Media. That is exactly why we are here. Boomers Abrod is the One Stop Shop portal and social network for baby boomers looking forward to travel abroad, live abroad, retire abroad, and of course also for those already living abroad. Boomers Abroad is the connector between those that want to live abroad and those that already live abroad. So the members of the Community that are looking forward to live abroad can ask questions to those that journeyed ahead of them. In this interactive and fun manner Baby Boomers can find information that no portal will be able to offer. You can compare Countries. You can compare Cities within a country and neighborhoods within a City.
Members can create their own profiles, join groups of those who share their same particular interests, create their own groups, make friends, upload photos and videos, post blogs, make questions, answer questions, etc. Our goal is to provide an open platform of information and Collaboration through our online community and social network. The online community model makes perfect sense for this need because there are thousands of questions and it is impossible to upload in a portal all the content and the information from all the different destinations. That could be also very boring. Baby Boomers enjoy interaction and this is what is all about. Interactivity and collaboration. We believe that this is a unique opportunity for us all. There is no substitute for hands on experience, we understand the proven power of collaboration. Common wisdom is the result. We also love transparency and because every brain is a different world, with the online community you can make your own conlcusions after speaking with many persons.
Education is the Key. The education process is individual. No body will wake one morning and say “I'm going to Costa Rica today to retire”. The truth is that it is a gradual process that takes, normally, a lot of time. It is a process that normally includes: seminars, trips to different destinations, hundreds of inofrmation requests about many different issues, hundreds of conversations with friends, experts and ideally with expatriates also.
At Boomers Abroad we want to hear from You. We want to know about the process you went through to find and select the country and the final destination. Why you chose the country you did and the destination you did. The pros and cons of living in your host country. Things you didn't expect to experience, and experiences you expected that didn't happen. What you had to do to move from your home country to your host country. Helpful information on visas, finding and buying property, work, starting or buying a Business. Dealing with a new language and culture. Successes and failures, and what you'd do differently now that you've been through it. Day-to-day life in your host country. Tips on adapting to the new culture and its people. Cost of living. Dealing with new foods, banks, government agencies, transportation, and so on. Anything else you can think of that will help someone looking for a new country or considering your host country. Photographs, Videos.
Share with us locally focused articles that include: "Best" guides to restaurants, services, venues, stores and more. Insider tips and local "secrets". "Did you know?" info that locals may take for granted, but is helpful to visitors and newcomers. Holiday guides to the best local shops, gifts and charities. Timely events and happenings of all kinds, from sports to music. Profiles of local people and places.
Boomers Abroad Online Community and Social Network bring together members from many different nationalities and professional backgrounds. We are excited about our online community and social network, we are excited for the collaboratioin opportunities and for the many great opportunities to make friends, learn, help, share personal knowledge and experience, give back, etc. WATCH THIS VIDEO. If you do not like the music turn off the Volume & just watch.
