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Retired and Rooted in Egypt @UCjtGG18t6MogjE2IO-jaaHA@youtube.com

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I’m Matrell, an American woman living luxuriously on a budge

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Retired and Rooted in Egypt
Posted 1 day ago

What’s One Question You Have About Retiring Abroad?

There are no silly questions when it comes to moving overseas! 🌎

What’s one thing you really want to know before taking the leap?

Let’s crowdsource answers below.👇

#AskAnExpat #RetirementAbroad #ExpatAdvice

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Retired and Rooted in Egypt
Posted 4 days ago

Where Do You Dream of Retiring?

🌍 If you could retire anywhere in the world, where would it be — and why?

Comment below and tell me your dream destination! Let’s inspire each other.

#RetireAbroad #DreamRetirement #LifeAfter50

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Retired and Rooted in Egypt
Posted 1 week ago

Happy Hump Day family, I hope all is well!!

We got moved into the new house and we are about 90% done unpacking!!🙌🏾

I’m looking forward to sharing the process and the progress made on this project. It’s still a work in progress😩😂

Get behind the scenes and other exclusive content by joining my membership.

youtube.com/channel/UCjtGG18t6MogjE2IO-jaaHA/join

Enjoy your day!🤎

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Retired and Rooted in Egypt
Posted 2 weeks ago

Our Sis has done it again!! Check out her newest creative venture here on YouTube. I promise you will love it. i watched while walking on the tradmill this morning and I promise, I forgot I was working out because I was totally engrossed in the video. Watch it and let me know what you think in the comments.

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Retired and Rooted in Egypt
Posted 2 weeks ago

Check out my latest podcast! Great tips on finding your tribe abroad. 🤎

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Retired and Rooted in Egypt
Posted 2 weeks ago

✊🏾 Check it out!!🤎

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Retired and Rooted in Egypt
Posted 3 weeks ago

🎉 We Finally Moved In! 🏡✨

After 2 months of renovations, I’m officially moved into my new place here in beautiful Hurghada, Egypt! 🙌🏾 The transformation journey has been incredible, and the apartment is now a blank slate with furniture—ready for all the cozy, creative, and cultural touches that will make it truly feel like home.

BUT… we’re not completely done yet! There are still a few major projects left before the renovations are 100% complete:

🧰 Adding kitchen cabinets

🧼 Updating the flooring

🧺 Replacing the washing machine (the wrong one was delivered, but the company is sending the correct one after Eid ends)

Honestly, I would’ve preferred to move in after everything was finished… but it just didn’t make sense to rent a temporary unit for another month when the apartment is complete enough to live in. So here I am—living through the final stretch of reno life as I continue shaping the perfect home for us. 💫

🖼️ I’ll be sharing 5 photos from different areas of the house—can’t wait for you to see it! Let me know your favorite in the comments!

💤 I’m also taking a short break to rest and renew before jumping back into creating amazing new content for y’all.

🎙️ While I’m recharging, don’t forget to check out my Can We Talk (Egypt Edition) podcast for helpful tips and real talk about moving abroad—especially for my fellow retirees.

🌍 Want a deeper look into what day-to-day life in Egypt is really like?
Join my YouTube membership for exclusive behind-the-scenes content, story times, and personal moments from my journey:
👉🏾 Join Here: youtube.com/channel/UCjtGG18t6MogjE2IO-jaaHA/join

Thank you for your support, encouragement, and for being part of this beautiful chapter. More to come soon! 💛
#RetiredAndRootedInEgypt #NewBeginnings #ExpatLife #RetireAbroad #BlackExpat #CanWeTalkPodcast

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Retired and Rooted in Egypt
Posted 1 month ago

We need a do over!! This was a fun activity, I enjoyed hanging out with you guys,

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