Lancelot
Full time employment: Posting here.
Hey Board,
I am a new guy and really enjoy perusing the ER posts. I've read some great info here and I am always interested in other perspectives/strategies on ERing
In January 2003, at age 50, I ERd in Thailand. I love it here! Thailand -also known as "The Land of Smiles" is very ER friendly, VERY cheap and ALWAYS interesting.
Today, March 17, 2004, I am just relaxing, wearing shorts and a T-shirt and cooling myself with a gentle fan breeze... I'm never board in Thailand and I have met so many interesting people from all over the world, people thta I would not normally chat with in the USA.
ERing abroad has definately helped me downsize, afterall how much can you pack in two suit cases? LOL! And I like having minimal posessions-for the first time in my life, my time is MINE. I can be as idle or as busy as I want. I am discovering that hanging out at my apartment building pool suits me just fine, LOL!
If anyone is contemplating ERing abroad, I say "Go for it." The worst that can happen is that you will decide that the expat lifestyle isn't for you and board the next plane back to the states. Maybe you'll discover the hidden "gypsy" in yourself <grin>
Anyway, Its great to have an ER source like this. Thanks everyone!
Lance in Bangkok
I am a new guy and really enjoy perusing the ER posts. I've read some great info here and I am always interested in other perspectives/strategies on ERing
In January 2003, at age 50, I ERd in Thailand. I love it here! Thailand -also known as "The Land of Smiles" is very ER friendly, VERY cheap and ALWAYS interesting.
Today, March 17, 2004, I am just relaxing, wearing shorts and a T-shirt and cooling myself with a gentle fan breeze... I'm never board in Thailand and I have met so many interesting people from all over the world, people thta I would not normally chat with in the USA.
ERing abroad has definately helped me downsize, afterall how much can you pack in two suit cases? LOL! And I like having minimal posessions-for the first time in my life, my time is MINE. I can be as idle or as busy as I want. I am discovering that hanging out at my apartment building pool suits me just fine, LOL!
If anyone is contemplating ERing abroad, I say "Go for it." The worst that can happen is that you will decide that the expat lifestyle isn't for you and board the next plane back to the states. Maybe you'll discover the hidden "gypsy" in yourself <grin>
Anyway, Its great to have an ER source like this. Thanks everyone!
Lance in Bangkok