The Best Regions in the World for Retirement 2025
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If there is conflict in Panama as China resists giving up control of the Canal and China pushs Anti- American sentiment, should we move there?
The only one trying to claim the Panama Canal is Donald Trump. The US gave Panama the canal back. USA has absolutely no rights to the canal; nor does China or any other country. US built the original canal on Panamanian territory. Panama has since expanded the canal for larger cargo carriers that are used today. If Trump decides to take the canal by force he will be breaking the most essential internstional law, that of each nation's sovereignty. just like Putin, that would make him a war criminal that any country could arrest if he steps out of the USA.
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JIMC21 said:
I would like to stay in Europe beyond the 90 days allowed. Which visas in Europe would allow us to stay for a couple of years without taxing our income earned in the US? I would consider renting or buying in the right areas.I may have a suggestion that could possibly help in your question about staying in Europe beyond the 90 days. Even outside the Schengen Region the other European countries normally only allow Americans and Canadians to stay in their respectable countries for a 90 day visit without a visa extension. However there is a country who absolutely loves Americans and will allow you to stay past the 90 day visit is a country that packs in so much beauty with a very low cost of living. That country is known as Albania. Americans and I believe Canadians as well can stay in Albania for an entire year before they need to exit. Like the Schengen Region and other European countries you would have to leave for 90 days before entering the country again. However there is a great option which I believe is open to pretty much anyone from whatever country you are from. A purchase of any real estate no matter what the price is of the property will automatically allow you to obtain permanent residency. It doesn't matter if it's a studio apartment/condo or a large castle, it will allow you the opportunity for permanent residency. I myself is thinking of taking advantage of this opportunity. Located right on the beautiful Adriatic coast north of Greece and south of Montenegro. A beautiful corner of the world. Hopefully this suggestion may help you.
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If there is conflict in Panama as China resists giving up control of the Canal and China pushs Anti- American sentiment, should we move there?
China’s influence in Panama is a function of their having financed the expansion amd modernization of the canal, since their ships are the primary users (shipping stuff to US consumers). The US declined to help with the canal and China agreed to help. Panama is much more tightly linked to the US than anywhere else. They even use the US$ as their national currency!
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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.
i am a single woman who has lived in Ajijic on Lake Chapala in Mexico for 14 years. Being in the mountains at approximately 5000' our weather is pretty much perfect year round. There's a large expat community so you can get by with very little Spanish. There's tons to do and it's easy to meet people.
It's not as cheap as it used to be (where is?) but your dollar will go way further than in Canada or the US. There are plenty of people who rent year round and rental agents are happy to work with you to find a place "Lakeside". -
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.
I'm also a single woman and want to go to a safe place. I'd love to have the opportunity to be with expats but at the same time I'd love to be able to meet and friend the locals as well. I'm retired, speak English, Spanish and some French.
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The Best Regions in the World for Retirement 2025
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Whether you envision mornings on a Mediterranean coast, afternoons exploring colonial towns, or evenings in the crisp mountain air, these regions represent the very best of what their countries have to offer. With input from on-the-ground correspondents and local expats, we’ve highlighted the neighborhoods, cities, and rural retreats that promise an unparalleled retirement experience in 2025.
Our full report points to 20 regions... on our workshop here, we’ve chosen a selection of them to focus on. Joining host Jennifer Stevens will be Bel Woodhouse, IL’s Mexico Correspondent; Tuula Rampont, IL’s France Correspondent; Bart Walters, IL’s Thailand Contributor; Terry Coles, IL’s Portugal Contributor; and Jessica Ramesch, IL’s Panama Editor.
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I would also like to know if holistic medical care is offered in Panama.
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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.
As a single senior, I would like to know if there are any retirement communities in Panama that offers residents the option to transition to "assisted living" facilities within the same residential complex when their health begins to decline.
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Latest Exact MM2H requirements for Malaysia?
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would love to know more about retiring in Nice or other towns in the French Riv from a rental perspective and the monthly rental amount to expect
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Im a single female looking for others in same position to set up some type of communal renting situation - think golden girls Looking most seriously at Panama Portugal and Motenegro
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My husband and I would love to live in Portugal part-time while keeping our home in New York State. Do you have advice as to how to do this on one teacher's retirement salary?
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are there any szmpke itineraries for these regions
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I hear a lot about selling everything before a move abroad? Is that really necessary? Kindly elaborate.
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If you had a spouse with Alzheimers and you wanted to keep that person at home with the help of aides, where would you go?
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when you move to another country, what happens to your MediCare? Do you lose it? If so, do you get it back easily if you return to the US? What about social security? Do you still get it? I have not taken mine yet. ( I am 63.) Should one get that started before moving out of country?