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The Best Regions in the World for Retirement 2025

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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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    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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        JILLHENDRICKSON
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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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          • L LACHENEY.517

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

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                    PBIWER
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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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                      SUSANH824
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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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                      • J JILLHENDRICKSON

                        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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                            POINSETTIAGIRL
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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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                                  how important is it to speak a second language

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                                  • W WINTERSVIC

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

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                                    Hello,

                                    Every situation is different, but a lot of people prefer to sell most of their stuff before moving. The fees to ship, depending on the amount of things you'd like to bring, can be very costly - extra customs charges might also apply. I do know someone who moved all her belongings to France... it's a certain budget and a lot of paperwork, but can be done. I moved with just my clothes and a few momentos and restocked here. I could find everything I needed.

                                    Tuula, IL France Correspondent

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                                    • J jstevens

                                      Hi All, if you are having problems with the live video playback, please refresh your screen and try again. Thanks.

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                                      DLEWISNYNY
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                                      i did it but theres no audio

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                                        GMIRRO
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                                        What about Panama? Any trips planned?

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                                          About speaking English daily in these cities/countries?

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