E153 Retire in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
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Bridget and Davlyn Boyd, residents of Houston, Texas, were in their early 50s, held frenzied jobs, and dreamed of living on a Caribbean island. Their goal was to find an affordable island with a large population of people of color and a middle class - not a place with solely rich and poor inhabitants. After a thorough search, the Boyds discovered Punta Cana, Dominican Republic checked all the boxes. They sold their Houston home, retired earlier than expected and relocated to Punta Cana where they are thriving. Find out more about the Boyds’ dreamy island life, check out Episode 153 of Retire There with Gil & Gene.
Learn about living in Punta Cana on Bridget’s YouTube channel, Ebony Ladies in the DR. With her life coaching company, Let’s Talk About It, Bridget is available to talk about a variety of subjects, including moving abroad adjustments. Bridget also owns Boyd’s Wedding Dresses, Punta Cana’s only bridal shop.
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