Retire sooner. Spend Less. Live Better. That’s the goal. And there’s no question: You can do it. You can do it in all sorts of beautiful, welcoming, good-weather communities that dot the globe from Southeast Asia to Latin America and Europe.
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By the time I hit 56, I’d had more than enough of the 9-to-5 grind but official retirement was still a long way off for me…and further away still for my wife, Vivien. It was a depressing reality but the fact was, we didn’t think we had the means to retire early....
Picture this… You’ve just risen from a good night’s sleep to the sound of waves crashing on the shore. You slept like a baby because you’re free from your old worries. The smell of salt water permeates the air and an ocean breeze tickles your cheeks...
The sun glistens on the small waves breaking on the white-sand beach at The Penang Swimming Club. Coconut palms reach over, as if to get a better view. From where I’m sitting in the club, I can see a lone … More...
It’s not news that Australia is expensive. You don’t even need to live there to know that. In fact, travelling overseas will prove it. Every year Australia and its cities are in the top few of global cost of living tables, surveys, reports…you name it. If you’ve spent time in Southeast Asia…
For expat Shane Cavillee, one of the best parts of his day is enjoying his morning coffee out on his balcony, taking in the ocean view. For the last five years, Shane and his wife, Candace, have called the tropical island paradise of Penang...
“My husband Mick and I moved to Penang one month after we retired and I haven’t thought about work since,” says Cyndy Fenner-Smith. “Here everyone is always out and about, it’s easy to meet up with people. We have more of a social life here than we ever did back home.”
After an exhilarating morning walk, Jim and Sharon Farquhar like to unwind on the deck of their ocean-view apartment. The couple have always been active, but there are so many opportunities to hike and enjoy the great outdoors in their new hometown that staying active is easy.
When my husband Mark and I decided to make the move overseas, one of the main motivations was money. I knew I didn’t want to spend the rest of my life working 80-hour weeks just to make ends meet. Don’t get me wrong; I like to keep busy, but life can’t be all work and no play.
The country that took the top spot for the lowest cost of living in the inaugural International Living Australia Global Retirement Rankings is Vietnam. A fascinating and vibrant destination, rich in natural beauty, steeped in history and brimming with opportunity.
