If you’ve ever dreamed of spending time truly living in Florence, Paris, Portugal, or somewhere off the beaten path, this episode will inspire you to explore the world—and your own joy—at any stage of life.Welcome to another episode of Aging In Full Bloom. I’m Lisa Stockdale, your host, and today I’m bringing you a conversation that reimagines what travel can look like for older adults. I’m joined by Andrew Motiwalla, founder and CEO of The Good Life Abroad—a company that takes travel beyond sightseeing tours and solo adventures in unfamiliar cities.In this episode, I talk with Andrew about his unique, immersive programs that bring together people aged 55 and over for month-long stays in beautiful European cities. We discuss how these experiences are designed to help you build community, learn new things, and add real joy to your life—what Andrew calls expanding your “joy span.” We also get into the practicalities you need to consider, like health care abroad and mobility, all while focusing on intentional, meaningful travel that goes way beyond checking places off your bucket list.Here are 3 key takeaways for those considering the next chapter of exploration:Community Amplifies Joy: Traveling alongside a cohort—not just as tourists, but as connected “community members”—creates lasting relationships, increases joy, and transforms the travel experience into something much deeper.Support with Independence: Programs like The Good Life Abroad provide the perfect balance—independence and flexibility to explore, with support from local community managers and fellow travelers, plus essentials like health coverage and local insights.Intentional Travel Is Transformational: “Checklist” tourism is fine, but setting intentions and embracing the challenge of learning, adapting, and building community can turn each trip into a source of joy and personal growth—at any age.Email me, Lisa Stockdale, anytime at aginginfullbloom@gmail.comAging in Full Bloom with Lisa Stockdale is sponsored by HomeCaire. We believe every patient should get the personalized care they need, in the way they want it. Every caregiver should feel supported, valued, and motivated. We see each person as their own entity, with unique needs, desires, and skills. Our goal is to best support our family as they reach new milestones.Follow the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player. Android user? http://www.subscribeonandroid.comCopyright 2026 Lisa StockdaleMentioned in this episode:Thank you for listening to Aging in Full Bloom with Lisa StockdaleThanks for listening to Aging in Full Bloom with Lisa Stockdale, sponsored by HomeCaire of Ohio. We added an "i" to care because we care about the individual. That includes the individual caregiver and the individual client. From each caregiver's caseload to every client's care plan, we understand that individual preferences and priorities matter. People matter; we haven't lost sight of that here at HomeCaire of Ohio. If you or someone you know needs personal care at home, call 419-458-3000 to learn.