Relocation Scouting Service for Serious Movers
Boots on
the Ground
You're close to deciding. Before you book a flight or sign a lease, our relocation scouting service visits your target destination on your behalf and reports back with eyes-on intelligence no blog or report can give you.
Starting from $1,800 · Scope & pricing determined after consultation
As seen in Accessible Journeys Magazine
April 2026 Issue, pg. 14 · Intergenerational & Senior Travel
What You Get
Our Relocation Scouting Service: We Go There, So You Don't Have to Wonder
You're not just researching anymore — you're close to deciding. This is a personalized, in-person scouting visit conducted by our senior-focused team on your behalf. We visit your target destination, assess it through a senior lens, and deliver detailed findings so you can make your decision with complete confidence.
Every Boots on the Ground visit is scoped individually based on your destination, timeline, and specific concerns. Pricing starts from $1,800 and is determined after a consultation call.
In-Person Destination Scouting
Our team visits your target destination personally, assessing it through the eyes of a senior expat — not a tourist.
Detailed Video Walkthrough
A recorded video tour of neighborhoods, housing options, markets, healthcare facilities, and daily life essentials.
Written Findings Report
A comprehensive written summary covering costs, safety, accessibility, expat community, and honest observations.
Senior-Specific Assessment
Healthcare access, mobility considerations, walkability, noise, safety — evaluated specifically for adults 50+.
Pre-Visit Consultation Call
A call before the visit to understand your priorities, lifestyle, budget, and specific concerns so nothing gets missed.
Post-Visit Debrief Call
A follow-up conversation to walk through findings, answer your questions, and help you decide your next step.
See What Your Report Could Look Like
Read a sample report built around a fictional couple considering Da Nang. It covers neighborhoods, housing, healthcare, mobility, and daily life, along with our honest observations.
Get the Sample ReportBook Your Boots on the Ground Consultation
Start With a
60-Minute Consultation
Every engagement is scoped individually. Start with a 60-minute consultation: we’ll talk through your destination, timeline, and goals, then outline what on-the-ground support would look like for your situation.
Our Boots on the Ground service starts with a 60-minute consultation for
$299
On-the-ground engagements start from $1,800. Final pricing is based on your needs and confirmed after your consultation.
Ready to get started?
Book your 60-minute consultation and choose your session time right after checkout.
What happens next
- Check out securely and book your consultation.
- Complete a short intake form so we can prepare.
- Choose a time for your 60-minute session.
Questions first? Email us at contactus@travelingsavvyseniors.com
I'll be in touch within 2 business days to discuss your destination and next steps.
Mary R. Johnson
Founder, Traveling Savvy Seniors
Your Scout on the Ground
Your Scout Lives Where You’re Thinking of Moving
Mary R. Johnson is an American woman in her mid-60s who sold nearly everything and moved to Southeast Asia. She has lived in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, and Malaysia, not as a visitor passing through, but as a resident navigating daily life, healthcare, housing, and community.
When our relocation scouting service visits a destination on your behalf, we’re not reading from a guidebook. We walk the streets, talk to expats, check the hospitals, and assess everything through the lens of someone who actually lives this life, and who understands exactly what matters to adults 50+ making a serious move.
Common Questions
Everything You Need to Know
Can I see a sample report?
Yes. Read a sample report from our relocation scouting service, built around a fictional couple considering Da Nang. It covers neighborhoods, housing, healthcare, mobility, and daily life, along with our honest observations: get the sample report.
How long does a Boots on the Ground visit take?
Each visit is scoped individually based on your destination and priorities. Most visits take 3–5 days on the ground, plus time for the video walkthrough and written report. Your full timeline will be confirmed during the consultation call.
What destinations do you cover?
We currently focus on Vietnam, starting with Vung Tau and Ho Chi Minh City, where our founder lives and is building a network of trusted local contacts. Because we live here, our assessment goes well beyond what any blog or travel site can offer. We plan to add more destinations as our on-the-ground support grows.
How is this different from the Know Before You Go Report?
The Know Before You Go Report is a research-based PDF drawn from our experience and current data — ideal for people still evaluating destinations. Boots on the Ground is for people who've identified a destination and want real-time, eyes-on intelligence before committing.
What does the visit cover?
Our relocation scouting service assesses neighborhoods, housing options, cost of living, healthcare access, mobility and walkability, expat community presence, safety, and daily life logistics — everything evaluated through a senior lens, tailored to your specific priorities.
What happens after the visit?
You'll receive a detailed video walkthrough and a written findings report, followed by a post-visit debrief call to walk through everything together and answer your questions. If you'd like continued support planning your move, a Slow Start Strategy Session is available as a next step.
Is this right for me if I'm still just exploring?
If you're still in early research mode, start with the free Moving Abroad Checklist or the Know Before You Go Report. Boots on the Ground is designed for people who are serious about a specific destination and ready to take a decisive next step. Not sure what you can't learn from home? See how local support for moving abroad checks neighborhoods, healthcare, and daily life.
