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Hi Lynne, I wrote an article about medical tourism for IL and you can find it here: https://internationalliving.com/medical-tourism-how-insiders-afford-new-hips-hair-plugs-and-facelifts/ A great place in Mexico for cosmetic surgery is Guadalajara. I suggest you reach out to Lori Payne there, who is a healthcare facilitator: https://www.facebook.com/mymedicalconcierge?mibextid=ZbWKwL

It won't attach here. If you want me to send you a list of clinic phone numbers, send me an email here - bbottone@internationalliving.com

RAY 0 said:
Hello from the Land of Smiles (LOS). I'm Ray, residing in one of the quiet suburbs of Pattaya - no, it's not all wild parties, alcohol, and neon.
I've come over on a bare-bones budget, so I'm learning how to navigate Visa, housing, healthcare and finance issues quickly, efficiently, and cheaply.
So, if you're waiting for everything to be just right, don't.
And by the way, if you're a Veteran, you'll also find V.F.W. and American Legion posts in town, with plenty of people willing to offer advice (even if you didn't ask for any- LOL).
Enjoy your stay in Thailand.
Thank you Ray! This will be a bare-bones budget for me as well! Best of Luck!

Hi @KAKIFRY_DP Thanks for your question!

We’ve checked in with Glenda Cole to get an answer to your question, here is her response,

Like much of the world, temps have indeed increased in Portugal over the last few years. This kind of heat is unusual, but we had a similar heat wave across central Portugal and Spain two summers ago.

I live in the beautiful Algarve on the southern coast, where the sea breezes offset this heat.

With the information you provided, any of the three countries would be a fit, although they are also very different. Some things to consider are the language (which would you prefer to learn), the culture and lifestyle, and if still unsure look at the taxes you will be paying in each county. If you like all three, this could be a deciding factor. Make a list of all the things you want and then a list of the cities/towns in each country that fit that list. Then go visit these places for as long as you can. You are allowed 90 out of 180 days to visit. When you go, don't look at the places through the lens of a tourist. Think about if you would like to live here every day. It is very different from being somewhere on vacation and living there. I agree with Chip, get off the beaten path a really explore each country. You will probably be surprised with the places you find and the people you meet. Enjoy the journey to finding your new home.

Sally Pederson
International Living, Spain Correspondent