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The Best Regions in the World for Retirement 2025

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    LIZZANZE
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    How will the upcoming Trump administration impact Americans getting visas for Panama?

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      The video link does not work

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        I'm not seeing the presentation (10:23 AM MT, 1/13/25). What's happening?

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          How long does it presently take to get health insurance in Portugal?

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          As part of the visa expats need to carry private health insurance because it's affordable. We also have access to the public system but most expats, including myself prefer to go private where wait times are less and most doctors speak English.

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          • M MARY.MAGOUIRK

            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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            FRANCE
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            Hello,

            The real estate market in Nice is a bit tighter than other cities but not impossible to rent. If you rent in the historic center, you can expect a starting rent of $1600 for a 2-bedroom if not slightly more. The figures can go up quite a bit the closer you get to the seaside. Many look to go a bit further out of the center and take the tram or bus in to town. It's a wonderful city!

            Tuula, IL France Correspondent

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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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              WERNCHRIS
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              Very bummed-I cannot get into the presentation at all! I've logged in, logged out on the website. The links in the email don't work. Maybe this information can be sent to me?

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              • J JGIBBON9

                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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                FRANCE
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                Hello,

                For France, you can try the Morning Croissant website. Many short-term expats I know who come to France once a year use their services.

                Tuula, IL France Correspondent

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                  Is there any ballroom dancing in Cozumel?

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                  • P PHEDIN1

                    Can one find a long term rental (3 to 6 months) in Portugal in order to get a better feel of the country?

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                    Yes, search Facebook groups like Long Term Rentals in Portugal and others or reach out to expats on these groups to see if they know someone who has a rental.

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                      are there any szmpke itineraries for these regions

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                      FRANCE
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                      You might have a look in the IL bookstore to see about scouting trip publications.

                      Tuula, IL France Correspondent

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                        FORTHELOVEOFPUBS
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                        is this presentation being recorded? my SO had a meeting an was unable to tune in

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                        • M MMEDDAUGH

                          Strongly attracted to both Portugal and Italy. From a tax perspective which is better? I'm an artist that makes a minor amount of money from selling my art. I plan to do so in the place I finally retire to. I also will make money renting my properties in Charleston SC. Will the money I make be taxed in Portugal or Italy if I take residence there?

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                          In Portugal you will be taxed so you should reach out to a tax expert.

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                            Can you speak about Boquete (more temperate climate). . . . . looking to escape the heat

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                              I will be out all day and unable to attend this excellent workshop. Can you please send me a recording. Thank you in advance for considering my request. Paula pbiwer@yahoo.com
                              Here is my question: can you suggest one or two American Expat friendship groups, and Lisboa?

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                                Anyone know why the link does not take us to the seminar? I tried calling IL but couldnt talk to a live person.

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                                  Is there any ballroom dancing in Cozumel?

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                                  I've never been asked that before and honestly I've never looked. There is plenty of salsa and places to go dancing and dance studios offering all styles of dance so if you love dancing you'll be able to find something.

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                                  • P PRINGLESKT10

                                    One of the best things for me about moving to France, Portugal, Spain or Montenegro is going car free. I have previously lived in the UK, Europe, Latin American and Asia and never owned a car in those years. So I don't want a place where I need a car, but I don't want a huge city with the expense, noise, etc. So what are the best car free places in those areas?

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                                    for Portugal I'd suggest plan and trip and look around since only you can decide where you want to live. Train travel is affordable throughout the country and there are buses and uber. Do keep in mind that all of the country is cobblestoned which can be dangerous as we age.

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                                      Hi,
                                      climate change is my biggest convern when considering location What countries are predicted to suffer and which ones are predicted to be safer from climate change related disasters?

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                                        TALAIRYS
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                                        what impact does the Panama Canal have on Panama city - boat traffic, pollution? how many beaches are swimmable?

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                                          how bad are mosquitos in Panama City?

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