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Chile, Spain Unfortunately, my DH does not share my dreams, that's why I excape winters only and not for good. Spain would be a good solution too, Portugal not so much for me because I prefer the spanish language and feel that where I live, I have to be able to manage a language at a very...

From October 2009 I plan to spend some extended time in Chile. For some years already I have been thinking of spending the winters in a warmer climate but free from tropical humidity. Besides looking for how life in general is there, I would like to do some hiking in the regions between Santiago...

Hello I am not yet retired but thinking of spending my time in a warmer climate, probably in Latin America. At the moment I live and work in Switzerland, but plan to travel to Chile and Ecuador towards October this year. I have already spent some time in Ecuador but wish to see other places to...

I finally did it: Gave up working in Europe and now enjoying a peaceful life free of stress in Ecuador. Since last November my time is filled with improving my knowledge of spanish, hiking, voluntary work in a hospital. Until now, there is not much I miss, except the friends I left. The climate...

Hi again I have read IL articles only after my visits to Ecuador, and even though they did not give me breaking news, they reassured me about most of my experiences. Of course they are *very* enthusiastic, but probably not more as we would be if we wanted to sell something. And after all, I...

Hi Andrew There are some very enthusiastic reports from International Living, especially regarding places at the coast, but also in the Andes, like Cuenca. I made my decision for Ecuador, because the climate is milder than in Chile (in the Andes 2000 m above sea level around 22°C during day...

In October 2002 I will quit my job and retire early. During the last decades I have saved some money and will move for some months or years to Ecuador to the Andes. I will spend my time with volunteering, hiking, biking, travelling, and improve my knowledge of spanish. I would be glad to meet...