Bring Your Own Housing
What is “Bring Your Own Housing”?
Bring Your Own Housing (BYOH) is a flexible way to join a full TGLA program community—while arranging your own apartment. This option is offered in some (but not all) of our program sessions.
If you already have a place to stay (or prefer to choose your own), BYOH lets you plug into everything that makes The Good Life Abroad special: the people, the structure, the local experiences, and the on-the-ground support—without housing included.
This is a great option for those who prefer to look for budget accommodations, or are seeking a unique luxury living experience.
BYOH travelers pay a flat Community Fee of $2,500 per person (the same in every destination) and receive the full program experience except the apartment. Travelers are responsible for finding their own accommodations.
How does it work?
Choose your destination and dates (just like a standard TGLA program).
Select the “Bring Your Own Housing (BYOH)” option when booking your session.
Book your own apartment within the recommended area for that program session.
Arrive and join the community—you’ll be included in the same onboarding, schedule, and group experiences as everyone else.
We’ll make it easy to integrate: you’ll receive pre-arrival information on the recommended neighborhood boundaries, community meeting points, and how to stay connected day-to-day.
What does it include?
BYOH includes everything in the TGLA program except housing, so you can enjoy the full community experience and day-to-day ease.
Included with your $2,500 Community Fee:
Curated cultural experiences and activities throughout the program
Community-building events and meetups designed to help you connect quickly (including beloved traditions like our Tuesday Lunch Club)
On-the-ground support from our Community Manager team
Travel medical insurance (included, same as our standard option)
CM support via WhatsApp, 9–5, Monday–Friday (for program-related questions and support)
What does it NOT include?
BYOH is intentionally simple: it’s the full program and community—minus housing-related services.
Not included:
Your apartment / accommodation for the program duration
Support with your apartment’s property management (e.g., lease issues, maintenance coordination, refunds, disputes, check-in logistics)
How do I know where the other travelers are living?
Every BYOH program has a recommended “community area”—a walkable set of neighborhood boundaries where most TGLA travelers stay (and those staying in TGLA-arranged apartments).
Before your program begins, we’ll share:
A clear map of the recommended area
Guidance on proximity to meeting points and typical daily gathering spots
Tips for choosing an apartment
What does it cost?
$2,500 USD per person
This is a flat Community Fee and is the same across all TGLA destinations.
It covers the full program experience—community, activities, support from local Community Manager, and travel medical insurance—without the apartment.
