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Recently started getting an International Living Newsletter and just wondered if anyone chose this route.
We did, in Caracas, but it didn't work out for us. Now our primary residence is in the US. We would consider moving back, but under different circumstances. We've also discussed Panama, but so far it's more of a passing thought.
As we age, we're finding the US to be a very comfortable place to live. South America, as I know it, is not ideal for the aged.
I suscribe to IL and flirt with the idea. As I get older, the option of a getaway country with possibly a condo seems more realistic.
So is it getting too expensive and you are coming back here? How do you like it there?
I did. I am. There are a number of threads in the 'Life After FIRE' on the subject.Recently started getting an International Living Newsletter and just wondered if anyone chose this route.
I did. I am. There are a number of threads in the 'Life After FIRE' on the subject.
You didn't ask, but I gotta say my $0.02 worth. Run, don't walk, away from International Living, or any expat info site that's selling something. Their information on the 2 countries where I've lived is ridiculously inaccurate. The worst sites, of course, are merely feeders to real estate businesses. Avoid moderated expat forums, because on (many? most? all? of) those, standing in the middle of 10 well used outhouses smells like a rose garden.
Don't think it's working out for much of anyone there.We did, in Caracas, but it didn't work out for us.
Thanks. I noticed someone else put "International Lying" magazine. Wasn't sure if typo or subliminal....
I've sometimes checked up on various cost-of-living claims by reviewing actual ads for real estate, restaurants, and other services on Craigslist or other advertising sites.
In so many places, because you are not one of 'them', because you are deemed to be 'rich' (and unlike their own rich people not insulated by gates/guard dogs/guns), you have "Mark" tattooed on your forehead, and will be the first hit as/when situations deteriorate.
Not relocating per se, but we spend over half the year between France (Paris mostly) and Italy. Do two long term rentals, Spring and Fall. Get the hell out for the tourist season.