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My husband & I will be visiting Costa Rica beginning Sept 18th. We would like to meet with some US expats who have made the move. Our plan is to move within the next year. We will be in San Jose for 3 days then over to the Pacific coast. We’d love to meet some Read more...: “Where could we meet U.S. expats already living in Costa Rica?”
I would like to visit Costa Rica in the next two months I have no idea what I’m doing I want to retire there with my wife of 44 years we would like to rent what is our first step to do? Jason Holland – Roving Latin America Correspondent Hi Steve, Your first step is Read more...: “What are the first steps that we should take in moving to Costa Rica?”
When ever I see TV shows or ads for retirement communities in Costa Rica, they are always on the Pacific coast. I prefer the Carribean side for sailing access to various islands. Is the east coast of these countries not developed for retirement? Jason Holland – Roving Latin America Correspondent Hi John, Great question. Let Read more...: “Can I retire comfortably on the Caribbean Coast of Costa Rica?”
Recently retired, home up for sale and prepared to downsize and purchase 2 homes. 1 in Canada and possibly 1 in Panama. IL recommends renting in Panama 6 months to a year first, while travelling around (with informative assistance). Highland areas ( like cooler) say Chiriqui Province, while renting in or near Panama City. Require Read more...: “Help needed with the process involved when buying property in Panama?”
My husband & I will be travelling to Panama in September to have an initial look as to whether we would like to retire there. As my husband is a scuba instructor we would like to look at coastal areas. My question is where should we be looking? Linda Card – Panama Correspondent Hi Jaci, Read more...: “Which coastal areas in Panama should we consider retiring to?”
Jason Holland – Roving Latin America Correspondent Hi! Costa Rica might be a good fit for you. First, there is excellent medical care here at a low cost. There is a public, government-run healthcare system that is available to citizens and foreign legal residents for a low monthly fee. And there are also private doctors, Read more...: “Looking for a country with good medical care and high speed internet/phone service?”
Hello, Myself and my husband Bill are strongly considering making the move overseas but are also very unsure so we are writing out the pros and cons. Can your experts please tell me what they think are their top five reasons for moving overseas? We are open to all destinations. I really appreciate any advice. Read more...: “What are your experts top five reasons to move overseas?”
What countries offer the best tax benefits for potential retirees/expats that reside there? Are there any countries that I should look at or any that I should avoid in relation to incentives/packages for retirees? Bonnie Hayman – Nicaragua Correspondent Hello Anne Nicaragua offers great tax and retiree benefits. If you purchase a house, the real Read more...: “What countries offer the best tax benefits for potential retirees/expats that reside there?”
I would like to retire in Asia and be close to some beautiful beaches with nice communities and I would appreciate your advice. I am still undecided between Thailand, Malaysia and Cambodia. Where are the most beautiful beaches in Asia for an expat to live? Keith Hockton – Malaysia Correspondent Hi Peter Not to sound Read more...: “Where are the most beautiful beaches in Asia for an expat to live?”
Where is the best country that I could teach English that would enable me to live overseas? I am hoping to leave the U.S. in the coming year but I am still undecided on where yet. Both the Americas and Asia appeal to me. I am 45 and want to move somewhere to teach English Read more...: “Where is the best country that I could teach English that would enable me to live overseas?”