Workshop: The World’s Best Places to Retire in 2026

[James Holan]

What island does Bell live on?

[Charles Gant]

It would be nice if the promised replay appeared. Why do I subscribe to organizations that repeatedly fail the ONE time I use them per year.

[Ilv Comp]

Hi Charles,
Sorry you’re having issues. The replay is at the top of the post. Can you not see it? If not we can send you a link so let me know.
Many thanks,
Lynn

[Bell Woodhouse]

Hi Marilyn, this may surprise you but Mexico is going from strength to strength. We’ve got our first strong female Presidente and she is doing great things in this country. The US tariffs mentioned mainly affect you on the US side as they are imposed by your government on good imported from Mexico. Unfortunately this does impact you as the US imports a lot of things from Mexico.
Public transport will depend on where you decide to settle in the country but every city and town has a public system. Usually buses or minivans, which are very cheap and the drivers are lovely dropping you as close to your destination as possible. Even the taxi’s are a lot cheaper than in the US running at about a quarter of the cost so it’s afforedable to get around.
I hope this all helps and if you have other in depth questions about Mexico I would recommend subscribing to Mexico News Daily. It is the largest English speaking publication in Mexico, $5 a month, and a wonderful resource for all things US/Mexico as it is owned and operated by Americans so they give a boots on the ground first hand account of all aspects of Mexico including politics which are covered in a recap daily.
Warm Regards,
Bel – IL Mexico Correspondent.
(bwoodhouse@internationalliving.com)

[Cepee Tabibian]

Hi Laura,

I’m the Spain Correspondent for International Living. Spain is hot spot for retriees. Europeans have been retiring here for decades and now the Americans and Canadians are joining them.

Malaga, Alicante, and Valencia city and surroundings have typically been hotspots. You’ll find senior expats, community, warm weather, great healthcare, and very walkable cities with accessible public transport. You can read more about these places and more in this IL article: https://internationalliving.com/7-best-cities-in-spain-for-your-retirement/

Best,

Cepee, IL Spain Correspondent

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