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The Best Regions in the World for Retirement 2025

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  • R RABORNMD

    If there is conflict in Panama as China resists giving up control of the Canal and China pushs Anti- American sentiment, should we move there?

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    China’s influence in Panama is a function of their having financed the expansion amd modernization of the canal, since their ships are the primary users (shipping stuff to US consumers). The US declined to help with the canal and China agreed to help. Panama is much more tightly linked to the US than anywhere else. They even use the US$ as their national currency!

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    • W WERNCHRIS

      As a single woman, I am looking for safe locations to move to that will stretch my dollars. I am looking for strong expat communities for singles, if possible. I prefer to rent, as this will be my first time living outside of the US. Willing to go car-free. Also concerned about Panama.

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      i am a single woman who has lived in Ajijic on Lake Chapala in Mexico for 14 years. Being in the mountains at approximately 5000' our weather is pretty much perfect year round. There's a large expat community so you can get by with very little Spanish. There's tons to do and it's easy to meet people.
      It's not as cheap as it used to be (where is?) but your dollar will go way further than in Canada or the US. There are plenty of people who rent year round and rental agents are happy to work with you to find a place "Lakeside".

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      • W WERNCHRIS

        As a single woman, I am looking for safe locations to move to that will stretch my dollars. I am looking for strong expat communities for singles, if possible. I prefer to rent, as this will be my first time living outside of the US. Willing to go car-free. Also concerned about Panama.

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        I'm also a single woman and want to go to a safe place. I'd love to have the opportunity to be with expats but at the same time I'd love to be able to meet and friend the locals as well. I'm retired, speak English, Spanish and some French.

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        • J jstevens

          The Best Regions in the World for Retirement 2025

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          Whether you envision mornings on a Mediterranean coast, afternoons exploring colonial towns, or evenings in the crisp mountain air, these regions represent the very best of what their countries have to offer. With input from on-the-ground correspondents and local expats, we’ve highlighted the neighborhoods, cities, and rural retreats that promise an unparalleled retirement experience in 2025.

          Our full report points to 20 regions... on our workshop here, we’ve chosen a selection of them to focus on. Joining host Jennifer Stevens will be Bel Woodhouse, IL’s Mexico Correspondent; Tuula Rampont, IL’s France Correspondent; Bart Walters, IL’s Thailand Contributor; Terry Coles, IL’s Portugal Contributor; and Jessica Ramesch, IL’s Panama Editor.

          You can also read about our six up-and-coming regions to watch for 2025, here.

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          Where do we sign up for the meeting?

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            I am looking for a country that has very good holistic medical care.
            Any thoughts?

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            EPRIVEZONE
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            I would also like to know if holistic medical care is offered in Panama.

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            • W WERNCHRIS

              As a single woman, I am looking for safe locations to move to that will stretch my dollars. I am looking for strong expat communities for singles, if possible. I prefer to rent, as this will be my first time living outside of the US. Willing to go car-free. Also concerned about Panama.

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              EPRIVEZONE
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              As a single senior, I would like to know if there are any retirement communities in Panama that offers residents the option to transition to "assisted living" facilities within the same residential complex when their health begins to decline.

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                Latest Exact MM2H requirements for Malaysia?

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                  MARY.MAGOUIRK
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                  would love to know more about retiring in Nice or other towns in the French Riv from a rental perspective and the monthly rental amount to expect

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                    Im a single female looking for others in same position to set up some type of communal renting situation - think golden girls Looking most seriously at Panama Portugal and Motenegro

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                      My husband and I would love to live in Portugal part-time while keeping our home in New York State. Do you have advice as to how to do this on one teacher's retirement salary?

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                        We are just starting our retirement. We plan on traveling, most often in Europe and Central America, for 1-3 months at a time. We are interested in furnished rental resources other than VRBO and AirBNB. Do you have any recommendations?

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                          LACHENEY.517
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                          are there any szmpke itineraries for these regions

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                            WINTERSVIC
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                            I hear a lot about selling everything before a move abroad? Is that really necessary? Kindly elaborate.

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                              DIVEGUILD
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                              best deals on rent in south american

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                                EDHOLLAND.BUSINESS
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                                If you had a spouse with Alzheimers and you wanted to keep that person at home with the help of aides, where would you go?

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                                  when you move to another country, what happens to your MediCare? Do you lose it? If so, do you get it back easily if you return to the US? What about social security? Do you still get it? I have not taken mine yet. ( I am 63.) Should one get that started before moving out of country?

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                                    jstevens
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                                    Hi Everyone, get your questions in nice an early. You can submit them here. Thanks!

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                                      M.BERNELL
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                                      will this be taped so i can view it later as i have patients scheduked at noon?

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                                        MATTLERFAMILYJEZ
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                                        Interested in Piedmont region of Northern Italy if you have any information for this region.

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                                          I would love information on mid-size towns in France, not big towns or cities that have an urban lifestyle and accessible to a train station and/or airport.

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