I retired abroad almost 10 years ago. And since then, I’ve re-retired and relocated a few more times, just to continue the adventure I started back in 2001. I’ve accumulated a large body of personal knowledge about where to retire…and how to evaluate retirement destinations.
Imagine yourself awakening to a symphony of tropical birds and brilliant sunshine. You walk into the open-air, center courtyard of your colonial home and pour yourself a rich cup of locally grown coffee. The courtyard’s lush, tropical vegetation is the home’s centerpiece oasis… and almost hides the blue, shimmering pool, right in your “living room.”
When exploring a new overseas destination, there’s no better way to see it than by driving. And contrary to popular belief, travel in most any country can be safe and enjoyable.
I’d be excited about this place no matter what. But I’m particularly enthusiastic because I’m purchasing this condo in an unusual way—with tax-deferred funds.
Colonia is probably the most convenient and attractive town in Uruguay. I always enjoy strolling along its wide, lazy river and watching the sun set over the peaceful marina.
I’m a 21st-century survivalist. One who’s traded that remote compound for a house on a tropical beach, and a hidden cash box for an offshore bank account. As much as I’d like to say in retrospect that my level of preparedness is the result of a deliberate plan, I have to admit: I got here completely by accident.
I pulled the Land Cruiser off the highway and onto a narrow dirt road where lush trees formed a canopy over the lane.
My ambitions were modest when I moved abroad, at least financially speaking. I planned to hang around town, explore South America and learn to speak Spanish. Like most expats, I didn’t plan to work.
If I had to pick just one city for year-round living in Colombia, I’d have to recommend Medellín. Despite the old stereotypes, today’s Medellín is modern and cosmopolitan…clean and safe. And it’s also a great buy right now.
I was visiting family in Arizona recently and needed a washer…a tiny, rubber washer for a leaking faucet that’s been out of production since the 1980s.