The Best Regions in the World for Retirement 2025
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You mentioned assisted living communities in Panama, but what about independent living communities or CCRCs (Continuing Care Retirement Commuities, that have assisted, independent and nursing and rehab in one spot). I am a single woman, retired, 77 years old. I still am independent, healthy and still drive, but I am thinking ahead. I would like the feeling of security that a retirement community can give. Perhaps a gated community would do it?
It seems from the comments that you could do a webcast on living abroad for single women.Hi PATNAPVO,
CCRCs haven't caught on in Panama - probably due to low demand from the majority of the population. While there are many nice gated communities here, they're not set up as CCRCs and you or a loved one/designee would likely have to manage hiring nurses etc. on your own
Thank you for the suggestion - we try to do regular features for singles and we generally have a gathering/Q&A at IL conferences, too, I'll add the webinar suggestion - thanks again.
Best,
IL Panama Editor Jess Ramesch -
i living in california would like to know where would retire to enjoy weather similar if bot better and also with cost of living being less expensive!
Hi PHIBETA52 - there are quite a few places that offer what you're looking for, I chose Panama, this article explains in greater detail, please do check it out, thanks:
https://internationalliving.com/my-2900-a-month-california-girl-lifestyle/
You may also want to read some of the recent Spain and Portugal articles here on the International Living website and in International Living magazine.
Best,
IL Panama Editor Jess Ramesch
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My wife and I are looking to expatriate to the Antibes, France area next year and are in need of an agent to help with the location of desireable long term rental properties. Would appreciate any help in identifying a dependable, professional, cost reasonable contact.
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Bart, are changing visa situations making it more difficult to check out and/or settle in Thailand?
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Bart, why didn't you stay in Chiang Mai?
Hello again Jill! I went to Chiang Mai to help a friend renovate an old guest house in the Old City. It is a very charming and cool place, but I'm a beach person and Chiang Mai is in the misty mountains of the north. I still go up to visit a couple of times per year.
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What is the best methid for aquiring a visa to live permanently in Thailand?
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any chance2obtain an Trascript cCopy ,since Yesterdays Event was missed by me pls ...?
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Do you really believe Panama is a great place to retire when Trump is talking about taking the Panema Canal by force and dredging it for bigger ships ?... i would reconsider
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EPRIVEZONE said:
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. -
Greetings. I'm new to this community and would greatly appreciate some experience based input. I'm from Vancouver, BC, Canada and have experienced two life changing shifts since March of 2023. I've since been navigating my way through the aftermath and am now within a couple of weeks of beginning the process of creating a new life for myself and my intention is to go international. Places presently on my radar screen are Mexico, Panama, Portugal, Spain and Italy (perhaps Sicily?). A friend living in Lake Chapala Mexico is suggesting I begin by going down and checking out that area for awhile, which I intend to do. I lean more towards being by the ocean but am open to other possibilities. On my criteria list are a comfortable, reasonably temperate climate, a small to modest size town or city with opportunity to engage in community, access to good food and wine, and affordability. My interests are travel, cooking, photography, and music. My recently deceased wife and I spent 6 months in Ecuador about 10 years ago and very much enjoyed the experience, but I don't see that place as being what I'm looking for. Any suggestions or perspectives will be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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i have just signedon for a subscription, at 81 I find it difficult to navigate as I was drawn to Forgotten Kingdom…where can I find more about this, I am already disillusioned as alot of content and lack of direction, not happy
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How do I cancel
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how easy is it to rent in Toulouse Capitole area and is there a vibrant expat community there?
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I'm 62 year old single man looking to find a city to move to with a good adult singles scene. My guess is it would need to be farly large metro to accomplish this. any recommendations in Mexico, Columbia, Panama, spain or Portugal. Other cities are open to look at as well. Thanks
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We are researching the Italian Alps-area to rent and eventually purchase.
there are two considerations. #1- we live in south Florida and summers are hot and humid. So summer weather needs to be cool and dryer.
#2- my Wife likes France and speakes it well; so she woukd like to be close the France
Which area should we ve researching?
We have applied for dual Citizenship with Italy.
Thank you,
John Cannava -
looking at renting in Toulon France for a year, to live and explore Europe. How is Toulon's apt rentals and life for expats? Gary
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Where's the video? I clicked the link in the email which stated REPLAY POSTED HERE. Here i am and there's no video to watch. Please help.
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I am first generation Greek American
Am I natirally a citizen