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The Best Regions in the World for Retirement 2025

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    replied to JGIBBON9 on 13 Jan 2025, 18:24 last edited by
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    For Panama I do often check internationally known sites like Airbnb, Booking, and Trip Advisor (one of the very helpful things on Airbnb is how messages between renters and landlords are automatically translated) but according to your preference you can also check locally popular site Compreoalquile.com - most of the listings will of course be in Spanish; if you're fluent then great but if not Google Translate or ChatGPT can help.

    Best,
    IL Panama Editor Jess Ramesch

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    ANYAJUANRISCO31
    wrote on 13 Jan 2025, 18:26 last edited by
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    How are tentals in the Algarve area if Portugal?

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    MICHAELWHITEDESIGNS
    wrote on 13 Jan 2025, 18:26 last edited by
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    THANKS SO MUCH. This was so informative. I loved seeing the smiles and kind faces of each one discussing their new homelands. This was great. Maybe you can bring monthly one or two of your writers into the newsletter as a video version of their story on where they are living currently. Putting a face with a story is always great. Thanks, Michael White

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    HANDME
    replied to RABORNMD on 13 Jan 2025, 18:28 last edited by
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    Jessica:
    You're our boots on the ground there, and are able to give first hand reports. I'm hoping you're correct, and cooler heads prevail, as opposed to being bullied into a untenable position.

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    NANCEYKIN
    wrote on 13 Jan 2025, 18:29 last edited by
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    will there be a replay? not enough notice.

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    jramesch
    replied to SURSTU45 on 13 Jan 2025, 18:34 last edited by
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    Many US residents of Panama keep Medicare thinking they will fly back to the States where they can use it for anything major. In the meantime while here in Panama many use an inexpensive Panama insurance OR pay out of pocket for minor health expenses because it's so affordable even sans insurance.

    (Right now some hospitals in Panama are now saying that they can bill Medicare Advantage directly which could be extremely helpful, but note that this isn't guaranteed, just a possible new perk, we'll see how well it works.)

    As mentioned above WHEN to take social security is a question you do not want to deal with lightly, it's something you want to be very informed and strategic about (getting your information from a verified expert and not just friends and family much less unknowns online).

    A lot of helpful information has been shared by experts in International Living Postcards, International Living magazine, and on the International Living Bookstore.

    It's great that you're thinking about this now, keep it up - the more informed you are, the more you lay out in a plan, the better and more empowered you will feel. (It's a wonderful feeling!)

    Best,
    IL Overseas Editor Jess Ramesch

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    CLEMENT0525
    wrote on 13 Jan 2025, 18:35 last edited by
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    Is the Seminar over?

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    CLEAVYM
    wrote on 13 Jan 2025, 18:42 last edited by
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    When and how will we be able to access today’s webinar on-demand? I watched as much as I could, during US business hours, but I definitely missed some of the content! Thank you.

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    jramesch
    replied to RAEANNG on 13 Jan 2025, 18:49 last edited by
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    I'll just add that far-right movements have had periodic resurgences in a wide range of European countries every decade since WWII. The spectre of this type of nationalism is always there, one part of a broad and varied political landscape. I wouldn't necessarily let yourself be turned off of France because of what the media is saying today about any "Putin effect" if you love France. Take all opinions (including mine) with a grain of salt, keep asking questions and reading articles by people like Tuula who actually live in France, and do your own "macro perspective" study - you can have a lot of fun with it and you'll feel empowered to make the right decision for yourself.

    Best,
    IL Overseas Editor Jess Ramesch

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    replied to SUSANH824 on 13 Jan 2025, 18:52 last edited by
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    Note that Panama does not have large high-end assisted living facilities as most families here (as is customary in most if not all of Latin America) choose affordable in-home care instead. There are some smaller options being talked about and I do hope to see more options added but at present there isn't a huge demand... yet. You may want to join Facebook groups for expats in Boquete to keep abreast of any specific news about this particular topic and it's great to see how potential expats gather info and post questions.
    IL Panama Editor Jess Ramesch

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    GATORLEACH
    wrote on 13 Jan 2025, 18:56 last edited by
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    is there a replay link for todays call and video? Thanks

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    RAEANNG
    replied to jstevens on 13 Jan 2025, 18:58 last edited by
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    Tried several times. Didn't work. Hopefully you'll put the video up. Disappointed though to have missed it.

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    JEN
    replied to PBENNETT on 13 Jan 2025, 19:04 last edited by
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    Watch your IL magazine issues... we have some Albania covearge on the horizon.

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    replied to KREBTEGO on 13 Jan 2025, 19:05 last edited by
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    Thank you for posting this question - one common misperception about Panama (because of its famed pensionado or pensioner's program) is that it doesn't welcome younger expats or expats without pensions. However, Panama actually has great programs for non-pensioner expats, including the friendly nations program (for permanent residence) and a digital nomad option (for temporary residence) for people who want to test-drive life here for 9 or even 18 months.

    The Friendly Nations Visa opens the door to professionals and entrepreneurs from countries that “maintain friendly, professional, economic, and investment relationships” with Panama. Created in 2012, the program is open to potential expats from dozens of countries, including the US and Canada.

    It's great because you can choose one of the following options to qualify:

    Option A: Invest $200,000 in real estate.

    Option B: Open a three-year fixed term deposit account in a bank in Panama - at least $200,000 but there is no requirement to spend those funds on real estate or any other investment. (The money remains yours.)

    Option 😄 Show evidence that you require permanent residency for work purposes. (You will need an employment letter and work contract from a Panamanian company with a business license)

    For more information on exciting, welcoming Panama visit the IL Website and choose Panama from the countries menu. Happy reading...

    Best,
    IL Panama Editor Jess Ramesch

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    JEN
    replied to NOMADTRANSLATOR on 13 Jan 2025, 19:07 last edited by
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    Ted Baumann did a piece on the latest requirements, here: https://internationalliving.com/countries/malaysia/visa-and-residence-in-malaysia/

    Mind you, this MM2H program has been in flux. Keith Hockton, our Malaysia correspondent, says thatiIt seems like this state of affairs is here to stay--but one can't be absolutely sure!

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    NASHREHMANN
    wrote on 13 Jan 2025, 19:09 last edited by
    #245

    What about Colombia with Medellin, Cartagena, Bogota ?
    I don't see it in the list

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    replied to DENISEMPETERSON on 13 Jan 2025, 19:18 last edited by
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    Hi Denise, I see someone's replied here already but I'll add that on the International Living website we have a wealth of information about the different regions of Panama (outside Panama City) - there is a ton to choose from, including the mountains with their cooler, springlike weather and the beaches and islands of the Pacific and Caribbean.

    Here are some links to get you started
    https://internationalliving.com/up-and-coming-retirement-regions/
    https://internationalliving.com/my-2900-a-month-california-girl-lifestyle/
    (read article and scroll down to watch a new video)
    And there's lots more great info on the website, as you'll see

    And if you're wanting /able to act now there may still be time to sign up for IL's Feb 7-9 conference in Panama (See https://internationalliving.com/events/)

    Best of luck with all your Panama plans...

    Best,
    IL Panama Editor Jess Ramesch

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    replied to LACHENEY.517 on 13 Jan 2025, 19:20 last edited by
    #247

    We have beefy itineraries for many countries here in our bookstore: https://www.ilbookstore.com/Search?q=itineraries

    And our big Escape to guides--these include everything you need to know to go, retire, invest, travel get healthcare, etc. (they're each several hundred pages long)--for each country all have suggested travel routes in them, too: https://www.ilbookstore.com/Search?q=escape+to

    And if you look on our website, you'll find lots of details about specific communities worth investigating... for instance:

    Silver Coast, Portugal: https://internationalliving.com/countries/portugal/the-silver-coast-portugal/#how-to-spend-seven-days-on-portugal’s-silver-coast

    France: https://internationalliving.com/countries/france/travel/

    Spain: https://internationalliving.com/countries/spain/travel/

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    replied to MARKS.BOB on 13 Jan 2025, 19:21 last edited by
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    Hi Bob, we love Uruguay and you'll find quite a few articles here on the International Living website and a book called Escape to Uruguay in the International Living Bookstore. We also recently ran an article about different regions of Uruguay in International Living magazine, go to the member's site or use https://members.internationalliving.com/magazine-issues/2025/ and search "Uruguay" or click on the May 2024 issue. See also Dec 2024 issue. Happy reading.
    Best,
    IL Overseas Editor Jess Ramesch

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    KINGRAM122
    wrote on 13 Jan 2025, 19:24 last edited by
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    sadly, I didnt see the email of this event until 2:25pm. Would have been nice a couple days earlier so i could put it on my calendar. Was it recorded?

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