ILA Magazine: The World’s Best Places to Retire Overseas Subscribe Now and Save 35% about subscribing to International Living Magazine In 2007, Steve Klein first visited Bangkok. Right off the bat, he knew that he had found a special place. “I immediately felt comfortable,” says Steve, 78. “Bangkok looked, sounded, smelled and felt different. And yet the warmth of the people made me feel very comfortable.” Five years later, he made the move to Thailand’s vibrant capital.
I’d been working on my yearly performance review for two days. I was proud of what I had achieved and knew my boss was happy. I’d started a new department that was beginning to show results. I was sure I was about to get a rise…so what happened next blindsided me.
A side from the significant logistics involved, what does it really take to move overseas? And why do many who thoroughly explore the idea fail to pull the trigger while others simply pack a few bags, jump on a jet and are off to live their next chapters...
In the January issue of International Living Australia magazine we give you the lowdown on Malaysia, the winner of our annual Global Retirement Rankings as the top spot for a dream overseas retirement. Whether you want city living, laidback island vibes or to uncover a hidden gem, Malaysia’s got the lot.
It was 2015 and my wife Jacqueline and I were planning to travel. I was 54 and Jacqueline 48. While we both enjoyed our jobs and loved our home on the outskirts of Melbourne, we wanted to satisfy our wanderlust while still young enough to enjoy...