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AIBU to move to Guatemala ..talk me down .. or don’t!

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Startreef · 28/09/2025 11:52

Have recently had redundancy and want to relocate somewhere hot - and very different from UK !

Saw images of Guatemala on web last night and it looks lovely .. anyone got any experience of life in this part of the world?

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Startreef · 28/09/2025 13:14

Thebibleofdave · 28/09/2025 13:13

@Startreef we only live once. Go for a long holiday there and see how you like it!

Thank you - great idea

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Thebibleofdave · 28/09/2025 13:13

@Startreef we only live once. Go for a long holiday there and see how you like it!

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Startreef · 28/09/2025 13:11

Darragon · 28/09/2025 12:00

Have you ever visited? Got any connections over there? If so go for it! If not, do a boatload more research to make sure you know what you’re getting into, learn the language, then if you still want to do it, go for it! We moved abroad earlier this year (our second time in this country) and I am still waiting for reality to set in, definitely not regretting our move, and everyone told us it was a terrible idea but it’s going great. Follow your dream (safely)!

Thank you so much for this advice - glad you’re having a positive experience abroad ❤️

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Darragon · 28/09/2025 12:00

Have you ever visited? Got any connections over there? If so go for it! If not, do a boatload more research to make sure you know what you’re getting into, learn the language, then if you still want to do it, go for it! We moved abroad earlier this year (our second time in this country) and I am still waiting for reality to set in, definitely not regretting our move, and everyone told us it was a terrible idea but it’s going great. Follow your dream (safely)!