Retired and Rooted in Egypt
Retired & Rooted in Egypt is a real-life look at retiring abroad after 50—without hype, fear-mongering, or million-dollar budgets.
I’m a Gen-X retiree living in Egypt, sharing what daily life actually looks like: cost of living, healthcare, culture, mindset shifts, and the unexpected peace that comes from slowing down. Along the way, I document the soft-life details that make retirement enjoyable—balcony gardening, cooking real food, sewing date-night outfits, home décor, and learning Egyptian Arabic.
This channel is for people who are curious about retiring differently, open to new possibilities, and ready for honest conversations about life after work.
If you’re exploring retirement abroad—or just want to see what’s possible—welcome.
Pull up a chair. We talk about real things here.
📍 Living in Egypt | 🌍 Retirement Abroad | 🧭 Gen-X Perspective
🎥 New long-form videos + shorts as inspired monthly.
Retired and Rooted in Egypt
A beautiful look at Luxor shared in a captivating way. Check it out!
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New Video Posted. Please check it out like and share. Happy New Year.
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🌿 Starting Fresh in 2026
As we close out this year, I just want to say thank you.
Thank you for watching, commenting, sharing, and walking this journey with me. This year stretched me, grounded me, and reminded me why I started sharing my life here in the first place.
I just returned from a full tour across Egypt, and whew… I have so much to share. Stories, lessons, quiet moments, and real-life reflections that are shaping how I move into my next decade.
Going into the new year, my focus is simple and intentional:
✨ living well
✨ sharing honestly
✨ and showing what retirement abroad can really look like
You can expect weekly content on YouTube—videos, shorts, or community posts—and more real-time conversations as I lean into showing life as it’s actually happening.
Thank you for being here. Thank you for your curiosity. Thank you for allowing me to grow in real time.
Wishing you peace, clarity, and courage as we step into the new year together.
Happy New Year 🤍
— Matrell
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What’s your 2026 relocation goal?
💬 A) Choose a destination
💬 B) Visit your top choice
💬 C) Apply for a visa
💬 D) Make the move!
🎉 Let’s finish the year dreaming forward ✈️
#RetirementAbroad #BlackExpat #Over50Travel #GenXIt #LivingAbroadGoals
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Egypt is my happy place!!🤎
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✨ I enter the new year rooted in faith, purpose, and unstoppable joy.
🌞 You’ve come far — the next chapter is blooming already.
#NewYearEnergy #FaithAndPurpose #RootedAndRising #BlackExpat
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🌸 I close this year grateful for growth, lessons, and divine provision.
🌿 Thank you for being part of this journey — you are the roots of this community.
✨ Rest deeply; new blessings are already on the way.
#YearEndReflections #AbundanceMindset #RootedAndRising #BlackExpat
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What kind of community would you want abroad?
💬 A) Fellow expats
💬 B) Locals
💬 C) A mix of both
💬 D) I prefer solitude and peace
💫 There’s no wrong answer — it’s all about your version of “home.”
#ExpatLife #RetiredAndRootedInEgypt #LivingAbroad #SlowLiving #CommunityAbroad
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✨ I welcome stillness as my superpower.
🌿 Power isn’t always loud — sometimes it’s peaceful.
#CalmEnergy #PeacefulMind #Over50Living #ExpatLife
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