So you just retired and want to live elsewhere. Pick a country ex-Pats!
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The Netherlands
Never been there but heard it's fun to do some window shopping in Amsterdam.
Never been there but heard it's fun to do some window shopping in Amsterdam.
Just this morning was discussing becoming an expat.
Portugal, Spain and Belize are very favorable, cost of living vs. rewards.
Central America the heat can be unbearable.
Problem is the US requires all expats still to file tax returns under last residence in USA.
My wife and have been discussing keeping our property in California and retiring as expats around the world. Or. buying somewhere in USA with quality living and low taxes.
https://internationalliving.com/the-best-places-to-retire
Portugal, Spain and Belize are very favorable, cost of living vs. rewards.
Central America the heat can be unbearable.
Problem is the US requires all expats still to file tax returns under last residence in USA.
My wife and have been discussing keeping our property in California and retiring as expats around the world. Or. buying somewhere in USA with quality living and low taxes.
https://internationalliving.com/the-best-places-to-retire
We already have (chosen the country, not retired yet) -- Italy. Recently obtained dual citizenship for my wife, me, two adult children, and three grandchildren. And bought a property in the beautiful small town in Calabria where my grandfather was born!
Worked with a guy who retired to New Zealand to make wine. Knows what he's doing, too. Pretty sure he has a post graduate degree in the craft from somewhere here in the US. Complete 180 from his former life. Man has my admiration.
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Easy... Kilkenny Ireland. About a hour train ride SW from Dublin.
Well if House Hunters International is any guide, seems like every other show is on Costa Rica.
I don't trust many places in Europe currently and I did enough time in Latin America to rule out some places like Honduras, Etc. I spent a lot of time in Mexico which wouldn't be terrible. But for me, it's the house at the Jersey shore. It's what I feel most comfortable at, that and Clearwater Beach.
I don't trust many places in Europe currently and I did enough time in Latin America to rule out some places like Honduras, Etc. I spent a lot of time in Mexico which wouldn't be terrible. But for me, it's the house at the Jersey shore. It's what I feel most comfortable at, that and Clearwater Beach.
Connemara area Ireland for me. Anywhere around Galway, but would prefer the rural. Areas north of there. Absolutely beautiful country, and incredible fishing
We already have (chosen the country, not retired yet) -- Italy. Recently obtained dual citizenship for my wife, me, two adult children, and three grandchildren. And bought a property in the beautiful small town in Calabria where my grandfather was born!
Is that because there are no apartments available in Tuscany?
Congratulations on your choice.
My most recent trip to Calabria (Southern Italy) was in May. Met up with some friends at a bar. Went up to pay the tab. Total for 5 glasses of wine, two bottles of Peroni, and one espresso: 7.80 Euros. Fresh produce and fantastic food at virtually every restaurant -- not quite that inexpensive, but still much less expensive (and better) than food in the U.S. Oh, and no taxes and no tips. And at most restaurants, after paying your bill, you join the owner for a limoncello, liquorizia, grappa, or the like. Finally, the people (both locals and other expats -- from Wales, Sweden, Ireland) are fantastic. I'm sure other places are great too, but we're happy with our decision.
Thank you very much, and excellent Seinfeld reference. There may be apartments available in Tuscany, but not at Calabrian prices.Is that because there are no apartments available in Tuscany?
Congratulations on your choice.
You could not pay me to live in any country on that list except, perhaps, Nepal. If I was forced to leave the USA, I would go to Canada or England.
McKees Rocks is kind of like its' own country but I would not recommend it for the faint of heart or 'snowflake' types like yourself fair.
Yeah but your viagra expense skyrocketsThe Netherlands
Never been there but heard it's fun to do some window shopping in Amsterdam.
Having lived in the countries of Ohio, Illinois and New Jersey-I would pick Pennsylvania to retire in! Once a Pennsylvanian, ALWAYS a Pennsylvanian!!!
You can take the boy out of Pittsburgh, but you can't take Pittsburgh out of the boy?McKees Rocks is kind of like its' own country but I would not recommend it for the faint of heart or 'snowflake' types like yourself fair.
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The Netherlands
Never been there but heard it's fun to do some window shopping in Amsterdam.
I actually lived there in a great town callled 's-Hertogenbosch. I absolutely loved it - if I had to leave the US, I do the Netherlands
I used to bartend at the Pittsburgh Field Club sir!
Were you, per chance, conceived in the sand trap on the 15th hole?
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Wrong thread big guy. When people talk about Italy do you get pangs of nostalgia for your favorite wrongly accused and exonerated American?
Australia - great weather and friendly people. They speak English, sort of.
Ah GLOV. I know the Rox well. I spent a lot of time in the Rox through the years. My grandparents lived in the Bottoms from the 20's till they died in the 60's. It was a great town. Its come on rough times, but there are still a lot of good people there. I pass through on occasion and ate at Eat 'n Park a couple of weeks ago.McKees Rocks is kind of like its' own country but I would not recommend it for the faint of heart or 'snowflake' types like yourself fair.
Wrong thread big guy. When people talk about Italy do you get pangs of nostalgia for your favorite wrongly accused and exonerated American?
Damn! You caught that!!
Live in Canada, Delta, Ontario, from mid May through mid October on a magnificent lake. Love it. Wonderful neighbors with great humor, caring souls and they are a fun group to watch Penn State. Tailgate for every game. We had a 6am tailgate for the game in Ireland. The rest of the year at the beach in lower, slower Delaware. It's a good life.
In the south of France - Avignon, maybe.
I'll check with my wife. But, we're die hard Philly and Eagle fans. It could be an issue.
Amsterdam is amazing, but expensive. Very cool place.The Netherlands
Never been there but heard it's fun to do some window shopping in Amsterdam.
Not sure I'd want to retire there, but I'd like to spend more time in Germany. I lived there as a PSU exchange student to Cologne in the late 1970s. My guess is that I've spent almost a year there all told.
I live in the greatest country not just in the world, but in the history of the world. Love to visit other places, but would never leave it.
This has actually been a serious topic of discussion in our houehold where Tuscany and Campania remian the leader... that said, south of France (and even Strasbourg), the Netherlands (along with Brugges) and, after last trip, Ireland, have been working their way into the mix.
Now, if we split, i'm going to Spain. Or costa rica. Have a buddy who does high end charters (he's a chef) and he's living on the coast for next to nothing in a gorgeous place and the women are exceptional. Based on our flight on Iberia, I concur. But that discussion is on hold lol.
Regardless, I want ez feed for psu games. that's the deal breaker.
and as always, thanks to all for your contributions... gonna save this thread for later discussion.
Now, if we split, i'm going to Spain. Or costa rica. Have a buddy who does high end charters (he's a chef) and he's living on the coast for next to nothing in a gorgeous place and the women are exceptional. Based on our flight on Iberia, I concur. But that discussion is on hold lol.
Regardless, I want ez feed for psu games. that's the deal breaker.
and as always, thanks to all for your contributions... gonna save this thread for later discussion.
In the event of a nuclear exchange (probable) you will want to be in the southern hemisphere. I dislike high humidity. Prefer a change of seasons. I would choose New Zealand but I'm afraid of China's reach. Tasmania intrigues but Australia has become a colony of China. You can have South Africa. That leaves Patagonia.
