The Best Regions in the World for Retirement 2025

[KLARSON417]

Hi Thanks for responding! Im at klarson417@gmail.com

[TERRY_COLES 0]

I'm talking about the Algarve which is in the south. The north is lovely but cold and wet during the winters, and we are warm weather people. Porto has a large expat population as do many others like Braga, Coimbra and more.

[TERRY_COLES 0]

In Portugal's Algarve you can get by on only English but knowing some Portuguese is a sign of respect and besides that is good for our aging minds.

[TERRY_COLES 0]

English is widely spoken in Portugal's Algarve.

[ANDREACOBB1]

Cant access the workshop unfortunately

[BWOODHOUSE 0]

In Mexico there are several places where you don't need to speak Spanish. Places like the Riviera Maya, Lake Chapala, San Miguelle de Allende, Puerto Vallarta etc where a lot of locals speak English.
Bel - IL Mexico Correspondent.

[SUSANCRAFT321]

This is very informative, thank you Are there concerns with crime in Panama City? I visited it years ago and recall that being an issue then

[FRANCE]

Hello,

I would say that Nice is my top pick. It seems like a big city, but it's actually not by US standards. Every time I've visited, I've walked everywhere and not needed public transportation - although it's available. There's an airport in the city proper which is a huge plus. The next would be Avignon. Great train service and a good mix between urban with a small-town feel. There was an interview in IL magazine about a woman who moved there from Los Angeles and loves it. Also, check out Pau. It's a completely different feel than the other two as it's in the southwest and not near the sea. Very urban, green city surrounded by beautiful mountains.

Tuula, IL France Correspondent

[SONYAREALTOR]

What are squatters rights in Panama? Our home would be vacant for many months at a time.
Can you name a city that is close to the rainforest area mentioned?

[BWOODHOUSE 0]

In Mexico there are several places where you don't need to speak Spanish. Places like the Riviera Maya, Lake Chapala, San Miguelle de Allende, Puerto Vallarta etc where a lot of locals speak English. But it's fun to learn and always appreciated.
Bel - IL Mexico Correspondent.

[GRIZWYO3]

i am having the same issue? i see posts but no presentation?

[TERRY_COLES 0]

Yes, search the Facebook groups that pertain to Portugal like Long Term Rentals Portugal or many of the others. Connect with expats on these groups who know people that have rentals. There are plenty of rentals available. Also look at Idealista.com a common website used here.

[FRANCE]

Hello,
I would check out Nice or Lyon in France. Most of the expats I know there don't have a car and take public transport... and also the train for visiting other parts of the country, and even other parts of Europe. Nice is especially interesting as it has an airport in the city.

Tuula, IL France Correspondent

[TERRY_COLES 0]

I forgot to mention that you can only stay for up to 90 days without a visa, unless you have an EU passport.

[FRANCE]

Thank you for your feedback!

Tuula, IL France Correspondent

[TERRY_COLES 0]

Train travel is throughout Portugal and the ocean is never far away.

[LORELY]

@GRIZWYO3 and @WERNCHRIS

If you have a VPN enabled connection, pause it in order and then reload the page. Hope that works.

[MAGCLEWLEY]

which part of portugal has the clodest living to the beach but still isolated from the crowds?

[TWODAY]

Ehat health insurance do you use in Mexico and or can you keep your Medicare and fly home for any serious issues?

[FRANCE]

Hello,

It always helps! You pick it up quite easily when you move to the country.

Tuula, IL France Correspondent