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Benthall Slow Travel's avatar

Ben — this resonates hard. The “20 tabs open, somehow more confused than before” phase is painfully real, and you name the actual problem cleanly: it’s not lack of information, it’s lack of filtration.

What I appreciate most here is that you start with disqualification instead of fantasy. Ruling things out first feels unsexy, but it’s exactly what restores momentum. Deal-breakers before daydreams is such a relief for nervous systems already overloaded by choice.

The structure mirrors how real decisions actually get made — environment first, lifestyle fit second, countries last — not the other way around. That inversion alone would have saved us months (and several false starts) early on. The bonus views by life stage are smart too; it’s amazing how quickly a country looks different when you run it through a family vs. solo vs. long-term lens.

Also: an hour is an underrated promise. Not “optimize your entire future,” just “get to a shortlist you can act on.” That’s the bridge most people never cross.

This is the kind of tool that doesn’t replace lived experience — it gets you to it faster, with fewer detours and less second-guessing. Nicely done.

– Kelly

Benjamin Hies's avatar

Your comments are the best 🫶🏻 Thank you guys!

Ilia Rolon's avatar

Hi Benjamin, I’m interested in the decision kit. May I get a discount code please? Thank you!

Benjamin Hies's avatar

Of course! Will DM it to you now

Jeanine MB's avatar

Hello. I’m interested in the decision guide and would appreciate the discount code please. Thank you.

Benjamin Hies's avatar

Hey Jeanine! Thanks for your interest! The discount code is for paid subscribers, you can upgrade your subscription here: https://www.clubcitizen.co/subscribe. Once you upgraded, I'll send you the discount code right away ;)

Jeanine MB's avatar

Thank you.

Yvette Lans's avatar

Wow, what a value for such a low price! 😍 Looks awesome!

Benjamin Hies's avatar

Thanks Yvette! :)))

Rachel Sexton's avatar

Does the analysis include a look at safety for single women and/or LBG couples?

Benjamin Hies's avatar

I sent you an example per mail :)

Cory Gerlach's avatar

The part about “still researching” after months is so important. For big life changes, we gotta take advantage of momentum. The fantasy needs to shift to some practical reality OR ELSE we risk never doing it.

Benjamin Hies's avatar

Exactly. The "problem" gets bigger and bigger in our heads, the more we deal with it, without taking the right steps to move us forward.

Lorraine's avatar

Great guide! Benjamin has collected the top expat destinations in one place. Your job is to decide what your priorities are - like climate or health care or cost of living. 🧐Benjamin has a "quick stat" page for each country so you can see if your priorities match that country. If so, read on - if not, next country. And it's all in ONE guide as opposed to having twenty tabs open in your browser! 😂 One stop shopping! Now when I randomly wonder about Thailand I just open the guide in the Gumroad app and there's my answer. Great job, Benjamin! 🥳

Benjamin Hies's avatar

Thank you Lorraine! 😃 So glad it helps you! If you're randomly wondering about Thailand, you should visit! 🥳