Featuring Andrew Motiwalla on the “Age of Reinvention” Podcast with Emily Bron
Originally Aired: May 30, 2025

In this episode of the Age of Reinvention podcast, host Emily Bron sits down with co-founder Andrew Motiwalla to explore how long-term travel can become a powerful tool for personal transformation—especially for those in midlife and beyond.

Andrew shares his own evolution, from a semester abroad in college to serving in the Peace Corps, and later launching a travel company focused on student and family experiences. Over the years, a pattern emerged: retirees and empty nesters consistently voiced a desire to travel deeper—not faster. They wanted more than sightseeing. They wanted immersion, connection, and time to settle into the rhythm of a new place.

Travel as a Catalyst for Reinvention

The conversation centers on what makes this stage of life so ripe for change. With fewer obligations and more flexibility, midlife offers a window to rewrite what daily life looks like. For some, that means finally spending a month in Paris. For others, it’s testing out a future move abroad in a safe, supported environment.

Rather than rushing from city to city, guests can slow down and live with intention. That shift often leads to something bigger—reconnection with curiosity, community, and purpose.

Finding Your People

Andrew and Emily discuss the surprising emotional layer that emerges for many travelers: the power of community. While participants live independently, the monthly cohorts create an easy structure for connection—happy hours, cooking classes, shared neighborhoods, and local hosts offer touchpoints for forming lasting friendships.

Many arrive expecting to travel solo and leave feeling part of something much bigger. That sense of belonging can be especially meaningful after career or parenting transitions have reshaped traditional social circles.

A New Way to Try on the Expat Life

About 25% of participants use their time abroad as a scouting trip—testing out daily life in a potential new home. With guidance from local staff, English-speaking medical care, and vetted apartments designed with comfort in mind, it’s a stress-free way to explore life beyond the U.S.

Andrew emphasizes that this kind of extended travel isn’t for everyone. But for those who are curious, open, and seeking deeper experiences, it can be the start of something transformational.

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Andrew Motiwalla

Andrew is the Founder of The Good Life Abroad and has worked in the travel industry for over 30 years. His first experience living abroad was as a Peace Corps volunteer. He is also the Founder of Discover Corps, a company specializing in meaningful vacations for families. Learn More about Andrew Motiwalla