<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Doc & Bean]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your one-stop shop for travel resources, expert tips, and curated itineraries to help you explore the world with ease and confidence.]]></description><link>https://www.docandbean.com/blogandresources</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:35:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.docandbean.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Second Citizenship Explained How to Get It, Why It Matters, and Our Personal Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey… let’s talk about something most people don’t think about until it’s too late. Second citizenship! For a long time, this felt like something only the wealthy or ultra-connected people had access to. But that’s changing fast. More people are starting to realize that having a second passport isn’t just about travel. It’s about options, flexibility, and in some cases, security. And for us, this is personal. Doc and I didn’t just learn about second citizenship, we actually have it. I have a...]]></description><link>https://www.docandbean.com/post/second-citizenship-guide</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69df48d8c0d279b375a53aa0</guid><category><![CDATA[✈️ Move Abroad]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 09:20:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/04356c_e299cf2d3f084974911a8e34fb872320~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>docandbean</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thailand May Cut Visa-Free Stay to 30 Days. What Travelers Need to Know ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thailand Visa Update 2026 | 60 Days May Be Reduced to 30 Days What’s Being Proposed Thailand is currently reviewing a plan to reduce the visa-free stay from 60 days down to 30 days. Right now, travelers from 90+ countries can enter Thailand without a visa and stay for up to 60 days. That includes people coming for tourism or short business visits. Under the proposed change: Visa-free stay would drop to 30 days A government committee is reviewing the details Officials have already agreed in...]]></description><link>https://www.docandbean.com/post/thailand-visa-update-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69de1a15934ce577916a788f</guid><category><![CDATA[ Travel News & Updates]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:28:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/nsplsh_6a574b6b2d305a42557967~mv2_d_4439_3072_s_4_2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>docandbean</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Financial Advisors Said We Were Too Young to Retire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hey… let’s talk about this Because this is something we heard over and over again. “You’re too young to retire.” “You need more money.” “You should wait.” And on paper… it probably made sense to them. But we didn’t want to wait until 65 to start living our life. Who We Are We’re Doc and Bean. Bean retired after 20 years as a 911 operator and police dispatcher. Doc spent over 30 years working in IT. We did what we were supposed to do. Worked, saved, stayed consistent. But at some point, we...]]></description><link>https://www.docandbean.com/post/early-retirement-abroad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69de0f38934ce577916a55eb</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 10:34:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/04356c_83692ea91ea34b1299e81d0292d76a6a~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>docandbean</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why We Moved to Thailand | Our Story, Cost of Living &#38; Starting Over]]></title><description><![CDATA[We Didn’t Just Move to Thailand… We Changed Our Entire Life Hey… so let’s talk about it. Because a lot of people think moving to Thailand is just about cheaper rent, good food, and a better life. And yes, that’s part of it, but that’s not the real story. The real story is we didn’t just move to Thailand, we changed our entire life. Before we ever booked a flight, we were already questioning everything. Working, saving, repeating the same routine, and still feeling like something was missing....]]></description><link>https://www.docandbean.com/post/leaving-us-for-thailand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69ddfc87e72e8bb038aa31e7</guid><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:19:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/04356c_09272593936a448886bf5275fa2ebfae~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>docandbean</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Start Here: Moving Abroad, Travel Tips, Cost of Living &#38; Real Expat Life ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you’ve been thinking about moving abroad, traveling more, or even leaving the U.S. for a better lifestyle… you’re in the right place. Welcome to Doc &#38; Bean. What We Do We help people move abroad, travel smarter, and understand what it really costs to live overseas. Not from theory…but from actually doing it. We’ve left the U.S., built a life abroad, and now we share: real cost of living breakdowns visa and relocation guidance travel experiences and daily life mistakes people make (so you...]]></description><link>https://www.docandbean.com/post/move-abroad-start-here</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69dcd2ca43e56f3177703289</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:15:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/04356c_d171e4416139438684b7fd37a8f2b955~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>docandbean</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>