Where Do Gays Retire Podcast

Retire in Style: Why Nice, France is the Ultimate LGBTQ Destination With Jameson Farn

Recently, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Mark Goldstein, the host of the Where Do Gays Retire? podcast.

I connected with Mark after seeing his post in a local Facebook group, where he was looking to speak with LGBTQ+ expats living in France.

We instantly clicked, and I was thrilled to share my journey of relocating from Canada to the French Riviera all those years ago.

Mark created Where Do Gays Retire?—originally as a Facebook group—as a space for retirees and soon-to-be retirees to exchange real-life insights, both the highs and the lows, about taking the leap into a new country or settling down in a long-loved destination.

As Mark states on the Where Do Gays Retire website: We do our best to bring you the best information and experience from people who live in desirable LGBTQ+ locations.

Listen to our guests talk about the cost of living, healthcare, crime and safety, healthcare and more.

The world is our home. We have no boundaries. Find a place that’s safe and affordable to you.

We are always looking for guest speakers! If you live in an LGBTQ+ friendly town or city, please contact me for further information! We need to give our community the best choices to retire.

By the time our chat rolled around, I’ll admit—it had been a long, unexpected, and pretty hectic day (so forgive the lighting and camera angle!). But with Mark’s calm and thoughtful presence, he quickly brought a fresh energy to our conversation. As always, the Côte d’Azur worked its magic too—this region continues to inspire me, and I hope it can do the same for others.

The Côte d’Azur is truly a gem—warm, inspiring, and especially welcoming to those of us in the LGBTQ+ community.

If you're curious to connect further, be sure to check out Mark’s new platform as well!

And a heartfelt Merci to Mark for the wonderful podcast interview!