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    replied to PHEDIN1 on 13 Jan 2025, 17:42 last edited by
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    I forgot to mention that you can only stay for up to 90 days without a visa, unless you have an EU passport.

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    replied to BCGUNDLACH on 13 Jan 2025, 17:43 last edited by
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    Thank you for your feedback!

    Tuula, IL France Correspondent

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    replied to MARIEH423 on 13 Jan 2025, 17:43 last edited by
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    Train travel is throughout Portugal and the ocean is never far away.

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    replied to WERNCHRIS on 13 Jan 2025, 17:43 last edited by
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    @GRIZWYO3 and @WERNCHRIS

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

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    wrote on 13 Jan 2025, 17:43 last edited by
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    which part of portugal has the clodest living to the beach but still isolated from the crowds?

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    wrote on 13 Jan 2025, 17:43 last edited by
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    Ehat health insurance do you use in Mexico and or can you keep your Medicare and fly home for any serious issues?

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    replied to JERRYH172 on 13 Jan 2025, 17:44 last edited by
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    Hello,

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

    Tuula, IL France Correspondent

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    replied to LACHENEY.517 on 13 Jan 2025, 17:44 last edited by
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    I've been exploring a website called KimKim which has listed itineraries for many locations. Good luck.

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    wrote on 13 Jan 2025, 17:44 last edited by
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    good afternoon, I’m going to be starting a roaming retiree plan this year, but I’ve gotten conflicting answers on medical care available. What kind of medical plan do I need to live in a country for one month or two say France or Italy? I have international Blue Cross, but I’m told that I would have to pay out-of-pocket and then get reimbursed by the insurance company. Are there any health medical plans if an emergency were to arise in the country? I’m staying in?

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    wrote on 13 Jan 2025, 17:45 last edited by
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     What is the best pkace for a single elderly women to live with a limited budget? Not a beach person. and no car.
    
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    wrote on 13 Jan 2025, 17:45 last edited by
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    Can we get emails for some of the individuals in the Community Workshop today for specific questions? In particular Jess Ramesch and Bel Woodhouse.

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    replied to MICHAELWHITEDESIGNS on 13 Jan 2025, 17:45 last edited by
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    Hello,

    There are English friendly cities in France. One of them is Nice and Paris is good too. Of course you'll pick up a lot of the language when you live there.

    Tuula, IL France Correspondent

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    replied to POINSETTIAGIRL on 13 Jan 2025, 17:45 last edited by
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    Global warming is affecting every continent in the world so I would expect that every country will notice a difference in the years to come. I was concerned about hurricanes where I live here in the Mexican Caribbean but over the last 8 years we haven't seen that much difference. Each year there is a hurricane season but most are tropical storms and don't escalate into hurricanes. Having said that, the risk is always there. It is the same in any tropic region in every country worldwide so if this is of concern, I would recommend to just have a little Google search and see how it has affected the countries you are interested in moving to.
    Bel- IL Mexico Correspondent.

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    replied to PBCRAVENS on 13 Jan 2025, 17:45 last edited by
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    Healthcare in Portugal is excellent, especially in the private sector. The only company that covers those over age 70 is called MGEN. You can go online and request a quote to give you an idea of cost. Just to to give you an idea my husband is 70 and I am 64 and we pay around 550 euros per month for the two of us, and the coverage is excellent. We are with another company because we have been here for 6 years.

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    replied to KSCAUP on 13 Jan 2025, 17:48 last edited by
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    Hello,
    You can get international health insurance to cover you while you're in France. That being said, anyone can make an appoint at the doctor here and it will cost you €25 - the fees for healthcare are very low compared to the US. You can also use any French medical services while you're here, if you need them.

    Tuula, IL France Correspondent

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    replied to WINTERSVIC on 13 Jan 2025, 17:48 last edited by
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    In my situation I can't afford to keep paying rent AND travel. Maybe yours is different and you can travel while you make up your mind about going all in. Also, the cost of shipping goods internationally is prohibitive for most and you can buy everything you need once you find housing. Or rent a furnished place for the first year. Lots to think about!

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    replied to PHEDIN1 on 13 Jan 2025, 17:48 last edited by
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    What visa allows a longer stay than 30 days and how does one get that visa?

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    replied to FPNET on 13 Jan 2025, 17:48 last edited by
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    Thanks, Terry. I am in Gig Harbor, WA, so cold and wet in the winter is my norm. 😉 Where is the Silver Coast? You mentioned it was north of the Algarve.

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    replied to DENISEMPETERSON on 13 Jan 2025, 17:48 last edited by
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    try Panama Relocation Tours. a TON of info

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    replied to MAGCLEWLEY on 13 Jan 2025, 17:49 last edited by
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    Beach areas in Portugal just like the rest of the world get tourists in the summer, and we just need to deal with it., there is no way around it. We live in the Algarve, the area I am talking about here and we put up with summer tourists to enjoy the best weather in EUrope the rest of the year.

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