Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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What if your next trip wasn’t a week… but a month living like a local?
In this episode, I talk with Andrew Motiwalla, founder of The Good Life Abroad, a company that helps travelers 55+ spend a month at a time living in European cities with a built-in community of likeminded travelers.
We dive into where the idea came from, what a “month abroad” actually looks like in practice, how this model challenges traditional tourism, and how slow, community-based travel fits into the wider conversation around overtourism and responsible travel. I also share my own experience working with The Good Life Abroad in Barcelona and across Spain.
You’ll hear about:
-Why a month in one place can change how you see travel—and yourself
-The type of traveler who really thrives in this model
-How the value of a month-long stay compares to multiple short trips
-Practical first steps if you’re curious about trying it
🗺️ PLAN YOUR TRIP
• Free Barcelona Starter Guide → bit.ly/pgbfreebarcelonaguide
• My Complete Barcelona Travel Guidebook → bit.ly/4obGvDt
• Book a Private Tour or Planning Call → patrickguidebarcelona.com
Interested in joining The Good Life Abroad thegoodlifeabroad.com
Use referral code PATRICKGUIDE for a discount on your next trip.
What if your next trip wasn’t a week… but a month living like a local?
In this episode, I talk with Andrew Motiwalla, founder of The Good Life Abroad, a company that helps travelers 55+ spend a month at a time living in European cities with a built-in community of likeminded travelers.
We dive into where the idea came from, what a “month abroad” actually looks like in practice, how this model challenges traditional tourism, and how slow, community-based travel fits into the wider conversation around overtourism and responsible travel. I also share my own experience working with The Good Life Abroad in Barcelona and across Spain.
You’ll hear about:
-Why a month in one place can change how you see travel—and yourself
-The type of traveler who really thrives in this model
-How the value of a month-long stay compares to multiple short trips
-Practical first steps if you’re curious about trying it
🗺️ PLAN YOUR TRIP
• Free Barcelona Starter Guide → bit.ly/pgbfreebarcelonaguide
• My Complete Barcelona Travel Guidebook → bit.ly/4obGvDt
• Book a Private Tour or Planning Call → patrickguidebarcelona.com
