Caroline - Expat Coach

Caroline - Expat Coach I help Expats plan their retirement, so it's something to look forward to, rather than fear. What will you do? What about family? What does 'home' mean?

Life as an Expat, and particularly one in hospitality, travel & tourism is an amazing experience, but comes with its own set of challenges that grow the longer you live and work overseas. Your situation is unique, and cannot be understood by anyone who has not been in your shoes, so who do you talk to when you need to make sense of what you are going through or what you will be facing in the future? Indecision, or fear of making changes is exactly what holds you back from creating the future you desire, rather than waiting to see what happens! Where to live after your expat life comes to an end is one of the challenges! What about the kids (let's not forget how many turn into boomerang kids over the years!!) ? Are you planning to go 'home' for your benefit, or because it is expected of you? Or are you thinking of living in a 3rd country - and are you really aware of all the challenges you may face with that decision, when you no longer have a company behind you taking care of the legalities of residing in a country that is not your own? Do your loved ones all agree with your choices and plans? have you really talked it through with them? If you don't know what you want to do yourself, then how can you you talk to them, or effectively plan for the future? We have all experienced the sort of change that leaves you feeling a little lost, out of your depth, or not quite knowing what to do with yourself. We often push it to the back of our minds to think about 'when we have more time'. But that time flies by. There is not a moment to waste of your precious 'retirement' in making costly mistakes when choosing where to live! Or maybe it's your partner who wants to have a plan, and keeps pecking away at 'making a decision' about moving home, or not. Maybe I should be talking to them? If any of the above resonates with you, then let's talk about how I can help you to plan the future, decide where you want to be, and what you want to do with your retirement, in a way that works for you. Wouldn't it be amazing to have something that you are looking forward to, rather than dreading? And even better if your partner and the whole family are also in agreement? Book a complimentary 30-minute via my calendar to find out if working together to help you plan your future is right for you https://go.oncehub.com/CarolineTapken

25/02/2026

Atlantic side of Punte del Este - Uruguay

The last day of my February 2026 adventures in South America and Antarctica, spent in beautiful Uruguay. Rolling seas, w...
25/02/2026

The last day of my February 2026 adventures in South America and Antarctica, spent in beautiful Uruguay. Rolling seas, warm sun, and a cooling breeze (well, wind, really ๐Ÿ˜†)

What a month it has been. Memories for a lifetime.

24/02/2026

Seals and penguins, south of the Antarctic Circle. Undisturbed by the world.

Climbing snow and ice covered slopes is not my "thing"; I am much more of a beach babe, but it was worth it to visit the...
23/02/2026

Climbing snow and ice covered slopes is not my "thing"; I am much more of a beach babe, but it was worth it to visit the penguin colony and watch their antics.

What a trip!

Did someone say "penguins"? Just a few of the gentoo and chinstrap photos I took on my Antarctica adventure this last we...
23/02/2026

Did someone say "penguins"? Just a few of the gentoo and chinstrap photos I took on my Antarctica adventure this last week.

23/02/2026

Amazing encounter with a humpback whale in Antarctica! There were so many around us, I was lost in the moment. Giant, serene creatures. What an adventure with and the amazing team on MS Expedition!

The ability to choose how you spend your time in later life is an honour not to be ignored. Some choose to continue work...
23/02/2026

The ability to choose how you spend your time in later life is an honour not to be ignored. Some choose to continue working, some slow down to spend more time on hobbies. Others enjoy time with family, relaxed and unhurried whilst travel adventures are a priority for many.

Whatever your goal, make a conscious choice. Don't leave it too late, for time waits for no man! Don't let others make the decision for you either.

If you have no idea where to start, let's talk. I have worked with many to help them figure out what to do with their time in their 50s and beyond!

Photos from my recent crossing of the Antarctic Circle with on the MS Expedition. An adventure of a lifetime that I will never forget!

Moving on from Antarctica - which was unbelievably amazing - for a few hours in Ushuaia before flights to Uruguay via Bu...
22/02/2026

Moving on from Antarctica - which was unbelievably amazing - for a few hours in Ushuaia before flights to Uruguay via Buenos Aires. Oh the queuing and formalities and chaos - but made it. Ready for a good night's sleep before exploring tomorrow.

What a final day in Antarctica! Penguins. Fur seals. Fin whales and elephant seals! Now 2 days rocking and rolling throu...
19/02/2026

What a final day in Antarctica! Penguins. Fur seals. Fin whales and elephant seals! Now 2 days rocking and rolling through the Drake Passage, back to Ushuaia.

Leopard Seal with the MS Expedition in the background.As a warm weather beach lover, this Antarctic experience is worth ...
17/02/2026

Leopard Seal with the MS Expedition in the background.

As a warm weather beach lover, this Antarctic experience is worth every penny!

Antarctica! Solar eclipse day, 17 Feb 2026. Leopard Seal and iceberg spotting. What a day!
17/02/2026

Antarctica! Solar eclipse day, 17 Feb 2026. Leopard Seal and iceberg spotting. What a day!

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐€๐ซ๐ž ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐‘๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐“๐จ๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐๐ฌ?The hardest part of retirement planning isnโ€™t money or geography.Itโ€™s identity.When your l...
11/02/2026

๐–๐ก๐š๐ญ ๐€๐ซ๐ž ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ ๐‘๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐“๐จ๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐๐ฌ?

The hardest part of retirement planning isnโ€™t money or geography.

Itโ€™s identity.

When your life has been defined by movement, adaptability, and purpose, stepping into a new chapter without structure can feel unsettling - unless you shape it consciously.

Retirement isnโ€™t an ending.

Itโ€™s a redesign.

And redesigns start with better questions:
โ€ข What do I want more of now?
โ€ข What am I ready to leave behind?
โ€ข Who do I want to become in this next phase?

If these questions strike a nerve, it may be time to give them proper consideration - through reflection, conversation, or simply allowing yourself to think differently about what comes next. Need some help with that? Message me!

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