Motivations for living part of the year here are as many as there are individuals who have that desire. Perhaps you wish to be closer to one's relatives. Maybe you are seeking new friends in Estonia, or want to travel around Estonia and Europe with greater ease. You might be a couple who are both over 60, in good health, and want to become more familiar with Eesti. Perhaps a daughter or son has moved to live or study in Eesti. The motivation may be one of those just listed; but no doubt, there are many more good reasons to spend part of the year in Eesti.
The Government of Canada has a web page for those thinking of going to go live outside of Canada. It is entitled A Canadian's guide to working, studying, volunteering or retiring in a foreign country. It raises very many relevant and perhaps less obvious issues to consider.
In preparing this article, I met some Canadian-Estonians who are over the age of 60 and spend part of the year in Eesti. Below is a discussion about some of the major issues raised.
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