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I could see where Canada would be appealing. The off-loading of Trump for Trudeau alone makes the move worthwhile. I plan to stay in Philly however. I’m having too much fun, plus I have established a good patient-doctor relationship with all my medical specialists.
Canada doesn’t allow just anyone to move there. Its important to check residence requirements and obtaining visas to live in other countries. Its also important to understand and determine if — while residing as a retiree in a foreign country — you will continue to pay into the medicare system or risk losing or paying much higher rates for medicare if you decide to return to the US.
The appeal of living in another country is very disarming. Maybe keep a residence here and test the waters on a temporary basis as 3-6 month visits. That’s our plan. Heading for Buenos Aires next year for several months but still maintaining our residency in the US.
.... Heading for Buenos Aires next year for several months but still maintaining our residency in the US.
Buenos Aires is one of the best undiscovered gems that most Americans have no clue about, you would swear you were in some capital city in Spain or Italy most of the time. Lots of culture, local wine & great food... unless you are a vegetarian! I know about 10+ years ago you could get a very nice large apartment in one of the nicest, safe, leafy neighborhoods for not much $$$. The sticking point has always been the mismanaged national economy so one would have to research that pretty well.
Same as they move to Australia. Often they have studied in a western country and learnt English well. They pass health checks, no reason it would be different to in other countries. Many Chinese are now wealthy. Our guide when we were there explained that there have been so many changes in China in a short time that some people are looking for the secure environment of western countries, especially to invest their money.
Our health system would probably collapse without our Chinese immigrants.
Buenos Aires is one of the best undiscovered gems that most Americans have no clue about, you would swear you were in some capital city in Spain or Italy most of the time. Lots of culture, local wine & great food... unless you are a vegetarian! I know about 10+ years ago you could get a very nice large apartment in one of the nicest, safe, leafy neighborhoods for not much $$$. The sticking point has always been the mismanaged national economy so one would have to research that pretty well.
Actually when we were there, in the centre, we commented that we could have been in the centre of Melbourne. Argentina was as wealthy as Australia a hundred years ago, having a lot of the same exports and products. The difference now is very sad. Mismanagement and corruption have robbed it of its potential.
That's where we are. It was mostly a financial decision---that we could live "in luxury" on a low-income retirement. We're in a luxury condo complex right on the ocean sand. Our fellow expats are really great. The best friends we've ever come across.
Buses run everywhere. We just now crossed the country---across the Andes---for $8 each in a luxury bus. I am going to get dental work for 1/4 U.S. cost at a place highly recommended.
It's a challenge learning a new language in one's 60's. But the benefits of living here, far outweigh any negatives.
This was the easiest country to get residency so we went for it. Sure, I would have preferred Europe, but they don't want us, and make it difficult. If you have that kind of $$, just stay in the U.S.
We could not afford health care in the U.S., so here paying the set monthly cost of $80 per couple, is more in our doable range. The hospital is closer than ours was in rural U.S. No co-pays, no deductibles, none of that BS.
Buenos Aires is one of the best undiscovered gems that most Americans have no clue about, you would swear you were in some capital city in Spain or Italy most of the time. Lots of culture, local wine & great food... unless you are a vegetarian! I know about 10+ years ago you could get a very nice large apartment in one of the nicest, safe, leafy neighborhoods for not much $$$. The sticking point has always been the mismanaged national economy so one would have to research that pretty well.
There are also many Colonial Cities in Mexico. Look at the photos in this link. Sitting on the plaza in these Mexican cities feels like being in Italy or Spain. At a quarter of the price and only a few hours flight time from many US cities. https://www.mexperience.com/travel/colonial/
There are also many Colonial Cities in Mexico. Look at the photos in this link. Sitting on the plaza in these Mexican cities feels like being in Italy or Spain. At a quarter of the price and only a few hours flight time from many US cities. https://www.mexperience.com/travel/colonial/
I didn't click the link yet but I'm pretty aware of the Lake Chapala & SMA areas "academically" through reading. On paper SMA appeals to me more initially but once on the ground anything can happen right? Both appeal to me since I want a large expat community because of language issues & also I'm not a beach/hot weather fan.
I am actively searching for a flight to visit SMA this winter but as mentioned somewhere it's a bit indirect to get there &, adding up all the travel time, I'm more disposed to go to Lisbon again which would be the same travel time from here but a direct flight & I loved my maiden PT visit. Plus I have EU citizenship through ancestry which makes PT & Spain very doable since they have established expat communities as well & I actually have all my extended family in Europe that I visit every other year or so, albeit a cold & expensive part.
I have an elderly parent here so I'm not "free as a bird" yet but hope to take a month early next year somewhere.
I am in Seattle also and if we just cannot settle on another place here we are going back to my husbands Netherlands where we lived before for a few weeks and the onto either Sweden or Norway , we have alot of Dutch , Swedish and Norwegian friends scattered about . Alot of people who know nothing think you can just move anywhere anytime if you are American ( or not) , but that is far from true .
I didn't click the link yet but I'm pretty aware of the Lake Chapala & SMA areas "academically" through reading. On paper SMA appeals to me more initially but once on the ground anything can happen right? Both appeal to me since I want a large expat community because of language issues & also I'm not a beach/hot weather fan.
I am actively searching for a flight to visit SMA this winter but as mentioned somewhere it's a bit indirect to get there &, adding up all the travel time, I'm more disposed to go to Lisbon again which would be the same travel time from here but a direct flight & I loved my maiden PT visit. Plus I have EU citizenship through ancestry which makes PT & Spain very doable since they have established expat communities as well & I actually have all my extended family in Europe that I visit every other year or so, albeit a cold & expensive part.
I have an elderly parent here so I'm not "free as a bird" yet but hope to take a month early next year somewhere.
Having an EU passport is quite the bonus.
On getting to SMA, the last time we flew there from the US, we found better connections to QRO than to BJX where we used to land. And the drive time is slightly less from QRO. There are vans and/or drivers that go between both those airports and SMA.
I always find it interesting to look at this chart when researching a foreign place to move to. I like the way France takes care of its citizens, really progressive public policies, but geez! Do they really need so many nuclear reactors??
Maybe they don't like all that money going out to oil producing countries. And their
High Speed Trains are all electrified.
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