The Top 10 Best Places To Retire in the World ⛱
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- Where should you retire? These are the best places in the world according to ten different Top 10 lists! I'll react and give you my opinion on each one. The first 1,000 people to use this link will get a 1 month free trial of Skillshare: skl.sh/travelingwithkristin07211
Where would you like to retire abroad? Let us know in the comments!
00:00 Where to retire abroad?
1:00 What to expect in this video
1:24 Cost of Living & Quality of Life most important
1:45 #10 Best Place to Retire Early & Cheap (Vagabond Awake)
3:17 #9 Best Place to Retire Under $1500/Month (Skerry Harry)
4:30 #8 Best US City to Retire To (US News & World Report)
6:00 #7 Best Place to Retire According to Briggs
7:03 #6 Best Tax-Free Country (Nomad Capitalist)
8:15 Skillshare (Ad)
9:22 #5 Where to Retire with $1M (Nomad Capitalist)
10:33 #4 Best Place to Live Abroad (Expat Insider)
11:49 #3 Best Country for Expats 2021
12:37 #2 International Living’s Best Place to Retire Abroad
15:05 #1 My choice: Where should you retire?
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► VIDEOS FEATURED IN THIS REACTION VIDEO:
* Vagabond Awake Best Places to Retire Early and Cheap • Top 15 Places in Entir...
* Harry Skerry Best Places to Retire Under $1500 • 10 Best Places to Reti...
* Briggs Best Place to Retire in the USA • Top 10 Best Place To R...
* Nomad Capitalist Best Tax Free Country to Live In • If I Could Only Live i...
* Nomad Capitalist Best Places to Retire w/$1M and Live Like a King • "Where to Retire with ...
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If you have $2,000 dollars to live in CR you may be a moderate to rich people, two thousand dollars is quiet a lot of money to expend in a country like CR. I'm surprised that Rosarito Beach, or Cabo and La Paz Baja California is not in your list as one of the better place to retire if you don't want to be too far away from the US.
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My plan is to move to Ecuador. I recently got up the courage to speak with my boss about making my position permanently remote. I was shocked when she agreed! I am heading to Ecuador on an exploratory trip next month! No need to retire to live better, just lower the cost of living and work less hours! That's my plan for now, anyways. I can't wait to get out and explore the world!
check out 'Amelia and JP' - Our Unconventional Life . lots of good info . a Very xlnt choice for working remotely . Good Luck to you .
@@TimMaloneyNMactor Thank you! I have watched every one of their videos and they are one of the reasons I chose to look into Ecuador! I can't wait to see more of the world. While I love where I live in California, it's definitely time to broaden my horizons. Life is too short to wait. :-)
@@amyfarris2000 exactly . Manta reminds me of how southern ca. used to be . excited for you .
As I watch this video, I am in Salinas, Ecuador listening to the waves. Ecuador is a great country - inexpensive, lots of fresh food, and such biodiversity - from 13,000 feet in the Andes to the Pacific Coast in 3 hours. Quite the place to be.
I just got back from Ecuador. It was beautiful and there are things that are cheaper there compared to the US, but several things that will cost a pretty penny. Because they have to import so much, a lot of non fresh food is ridiculous (like a bag of dried cranberries $9 USD), electronics, some clothing, etc. Mexico is cheaper and Ecuador and Mexico are very similar. Of course, there are some things that are more expensive in Mexico than in the US (like electronics), but far less than Ecuador because Mexico doesn't depend on imports as much.
I really enjoy your videos, Kristen. You always offer useful information, your visuals are fun to see, and you are articulate and often speak from personal experience.
Thank you, Eve! It makes me so happy to read your comment 😊
We chose Mexico ! No regrets, just received our residents cards 😊 very happy 😁
Wonderful! Have fun you guys!
Where about..I Love Mexico
@@pattimurphy5151 South of Puerto Vallarta, Boca de Tomatlán
@@livingnmexico Nice , I'll check it out. Thanks
This is worth watching more than once! Thanks for all the preliminary research you had to do for this video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Congrats for 100k subs Kristin! ❤️
Welcome to the club 😄🏅
Thank you so much 😀
I grew up in Shanghai, China. Taiwan would be my ideal retirement destination. Taiwan offers uncensored internet, friendly people I want to hangout with, two things Shanghai doesn’t have. There’s no language barrier for me, food is familiar. There is, however, a huge risk, the constant threat of communist China invasion, which means you cannot plan to live there permanently.
Hi Xuguang, thank you for sharing your local perspective! I have an interview coming out about living in Taiwan on Oct 5. Stay tuned! www.badassdigitalnomads.com/
Yeah, I would be nervous at this time about China and their quest.
China's about to make a move on Taiwan now. Scary times.
I believe all fears about China invading Taiwan are overblown. China has worked so hard to prosper over the past few decades that I can’t see them risking it all for an ideological victory. They don’t need Taiwan at all and the risks of invasion are clearly demonstrated by Russia’s failures in Ukraine.
It's more likely china will release a virus to remove the domestic population, so it should be fine after that.
My husband and I recently retired and plan to travel the world. This is so helpful! Thank you so much! We are probably gonna explore all of the places on the list! So exciting! Subbed!
Awesome! Glad to hear that you and your husband are planning to travel soon. You should go for it and explore as much places as you can. Thank you for watching and subbing, welcome aboard the Traveling with Kristin community! 😊
Kristin, thank you for this! Love getting your take as I have seen some of these ratings/lists so it is good to have multiple perspectives and data points. For me, this video is also helpful food for thought as I look to spend more time abroad and want to initially have a nice balance of good quality of life and low cost of living. Much appreciated!
You're very welcome! I had fun with this format and it was so interesting to see what other people chose as their #1 destinations. Glad it was helpful!
You totally got me with the last one, lol! I was not expecting that one! Anyway, I strongly agree with your #1 pick. I feel too that the best destination for anyone to retire is whatever is in your heart. Some people may want to retire in Costa Rica, Bali, or Portugal where others may find joy in Colorado or even their hometown. Great video! It was neat getting to here the lists from different people with your reactions!
Thanks Scott! It's the only "best place" there is imo ;) People forget that sometimes! They don't need to please anyone but themselves. Glad you liked the format - I had fun with it! Maybe I'll do more "reaction" videos :)
I love your contents Kristin. Very well done, documented and interesting. Thank yoU !
Glad you enjoyed it Robert! Thank you for watching 😊
Love that #1 selection: totally agree with you! Job well done.
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the video 🙌💛
In an ever-increasing world of bs, it's refreshing to have undeniable straight talk.
Well balanced, informative, easy to digest and pleasant to watch / listen. Thanks!
Glad you liked the video, James! Thank you for the kind words 🙏
My college roommate was transferred to Dubai and he lived there for 10 years and loved it so much, he literally cried when he had to return and live back in the USA. I have never been but would like to visit. Excellent video with lots of good info. For retirement i'd look for a place that has top notch health care because that will become more important as time goes on since we all age and need more "tune-ups" as my dad calls them. Taiwan has superb medical care from what I read.
Thanks for watching the video, Careful Consumer! You should visit and experience it yourself 😊
I am impressed on how you made this highly unbiased video because at least you different options and mutiple sources into your rankings, whether you want to live in US or outside US. I think amost no one does this type of rankings.
Thank you, Carlo! I am so happy to read your comment. Maybe I will do more reaction videos like this! 😃
Thanks for your prospective Kristen !
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for watching and you are welcome 😊
I bought a condo on Oahu Hawaii a few years ago , and will be retiring there ! Can’t wait. Great video by the way.
Good choice! Hawaii is a beautiful island. Glad you enjoyed the video and Best of luck Mike! 😊
Great video. Being a long term resident of Florida, glad Sarasota Florida made the list . Another mention I would suggest if you are looking for a not too big, not too small location is Ocala Florida. Big retirement communities here or buy a beautiful 2021 model house in a no HOA areas. Central location and away from the hurricane impact areas, low property taxes, low homeowners insurance.
Thanks for watching Joseph! And thanks for the suggestion! 😊
My van broke down in Mesquite so I was stuck there for a few days. I loved it! Can't explain it but it has a good "vibe" and I liked that. Not sure I'd pick a desert either but I have to say it was nice.
Lovely video, thanks for the info!
Very nice perspective. Retire where you want, perfect!
Thanks! 😊😊
the only way to go! :)
This is a masterpiece combining information-gathering and wisdom - you share first several suggestions from different perspectives, but you balance it with what one's heart is longing for (your best choice). Important decisions as this should to be carefully studied, but ultimately it is a very personal choice.
Awesome! Glad you found the video informative Christian! I do agree that important decisions as this should carefully studied and should be based on personal decision. Thanks for sharing your insights!
Thanks, another useful video.
Great Advice Kristin. Thank you
You’re welcome, Paul!
Glad to see Spain on the the top five, I definitely retiring in my own country :)
Yes, glad you resonated with my video Carlos. I agree with your decision!😊
I’ve traveled to many places, lived abroad, done a ridiculous amount of research and I can’t agree more with your #1 choice. Too bad many others might disagree. Reminds me of the quote that I made up…”Go already. If you wait for all the stoplights to turn green, you’ll never start your journey.”
Yes! Great to hear that, Ronald 😊
This is a great type of vídeo. Keep going. I love it
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thank you. You make so much sense! I am so glad I watched this. So honest...
You're welcome! I'm glad you found it helpful and honest. Thank you for watching! 😊
Hi Kristin, I’m surprised you didn’t mention Italy on your list. If you like village living Italy is a great place to retire. Low cost of living, excellent quality of life, plus the food is great and the people are very friendly and very welcoming to foreigners and expats!
Hi Carla, that's true Italy is great for village living. Good points there. Thanks for sharing that! 😊
@@TravelingwithKristin Not to mention the music of the people. YMCA is a great party song!
Hi Carla, absolutely right - is also incomprehensible to me why so some southern European countries such as Italy, Spain, Greece or Turkey are missing. Just Turkey, for example, has already very specialized in "long-term vacationers" who want to escape the winter in Europe. That would be worth a look in any case.
@Carla Habib, Italy is a fantastic country, but not an easy place to move to. Italians do not like immigrants in general, and it can be very difficult to assimilate. Also, it is nearly impossible to get citizenship, or even permanent residency unless you have Italian heritage. And yes, I am Italian. I do still count Italy as a top destination to visit (often!), but not very realistic in terms of an easy place to retire.
i'd say New Zealand, it's more expensive but the quality of life is amazing and it's beautiful with very low crime.
NZ is a friendly society, too. If I could retire there, or in Norway, I would.
NZ is awesome but not very retiree friendly. They make it difficult for 50+
You can't just retire there, need mega bucks
I like the low crime aspect.
Thanks for sharing your picks!
Sooooo many choices, but Portugal and Costa Rica are our faves! Thanks Kristin! Stay safe! 🙌😊
Thanks Roderick!
Excellent summary. Heaps of research. Thanks.
Glad it was helpful! Yes I did a lot of research 😄 Thanks for watching!
thank you for the great info. I'm always hopeful but always disappointed that I never see my beloved Greece on any of these lists! LOL...I do understand, though. It's #1 on my list because I have family there and I speak the language...haha...thanks again, you videos are always informative!
You’re welcome, Taki! I think Greece would be a great place to retire as well 😊
@@TravelingwithKristin i will be there in 3 weeks and can't wait to "shop" for a neighborhood or an apartment :)
Hi Kristine, I appreciate your channel. I'm 44, I worked as dentist freelance for 20 years in Italy. Now I live in Canary Islands , precisely in Fuerteventura, I reinvented my self since march 2020 as trader/investor. For me Canary Island are the best place to live, as digital worker or as retire people. Un abrazo desde mi paraiso. Hasta pronto. Davide
Wonderful to hear! Thanks for sharing!!
@@TravelingwithKristin Thanks to you🤗
Agree Davide! Met lots of Italians there
Nice review. No punches pulled.
Awesome! Great detailed information!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I'm not ready to pull up stakes, but of places I've visited, my top choices for moving to live out retirement would be (in no specific order): Helsinki, Porto, Oslo, Trondheim, Auckland or some other part of New Zealand, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Budapest or Lake Balaton area of Hungary (some hesitation over politics however), Trieste, Glasgow.
Thanks for sharing your insights Blair! Have you seen my Vilnius video? th-cam.com/video/5AXFrHXLieg/w-d-xo.html
Another great and informative video! I totally agree...Best place is wherever the heck you want! For me, it was clear where I want to be and that is Lisboa...True that it checks all the boxes especially since I was already a EU resident!
Glad you enjoyed the video Tamara!
Tamara, you are so fortunate being an EU citizen. I am perpetually frustrated that I only have 90 days before having to leave. Those 90 days go by so fast and the awareness that I have to leave when my heart and spirit want to stay is wrenching!
@@rebeccar4312 Yes I know! Good luck, but keep trying at a visa...I know how you feel! My heart and spirit were in Lisboa the first time I visited and I am HOME! Do not give up...This place is magical!!!
Well done, Kristin ! Thanks !
You are welcome! 😊
Thanks, Phil!
love this!!
Thank you!
I agree with your assessment of Bulgaria, eastern Europe. VERY underrated. I had some good opportunities to explore during a work assignment recently, it immediately struck me as a viable retirement option (I'm in the "pre-retirement" phase and my travels incorporate assessing their post-work life potential!). Thanks Kristen, always enjoy your work.
I share your opinion of eastern Europe, generally-speaking. Several wonderful countries with multiple benefits including low cost of living and a rich cultural experience. As you say, highly underrated.
The Balkans are worth a looksee. Lot of natural beauty and history.
Glad you enjoyed the video! I do love Bulgaria
I spent two months in Sofia and one month in Veliko Tarnovo. Both wonderful but I would never retire there. Sarajevo in Bosnia is just ideal.
Bulgaria/Romania could be ok if you're on tight budget. I would be worried about healthcare quality as qualified workers tend to move to richer EU countries and corruption.
I lived in New Zealand for @19 years and loved it. I left after retiring to come to Costa Rica. Here going on 6 years now and find it a paradise. Yes, it can cost bit more than some Central American countries but buy local brands. American brands will cost more. Our rent is only $250/mo food is less expensive too. We spend much less than $2000/mo. and have a car.
That's great to know Rick! Glad that you are enjoying Costa Rica, thanks for sharing! 😊
We retired to the Mediterranean coast of Turkey, six years ago and absolutely love it!
Hiya Rick, Thanks for comment! I came across it and related as I live in New Zealand ( Māpua near nelson) and for a # of reasons am debating & seriously considering immigrating to Costa Rica. I’m not retiring, I’m in 40s yet receive @ $2200 USD / mo and evaluating options What resources / tools did you use to evaluate Costa Rica? What region are you based?
Would so welcome to get more perspectives 😊
, there are lots of videos on TH-cam to answer your questions.
Travel Costa Rica Now is best!
Thanks for the video! Learned a lot.
Glad it was helpful, Nick! You are always welcome 😊
Love this video Thanks
You’re welcome, Louie!
Hi Kristin! I am enjoying your very thorough analysis. I especially like your methodology in choosing a top retirement destination according to a variety of specific niche criteria.
Somehow, I find myself drawn to East-Central Europe - specifically, Lithuania. I have more close family in Europe than I do in North America. And I did not begin to meet my cousins and parents' siblings in Lithuania until the early 1990s, and we have become close. Proximity to family in Europe would allow us all to make up for lost time, and support each other as we grow older.
My husband and I love Lithuania, and all of my ancestors are all from there. What area are are you moving to?
Labas Eve! Although my family has deep roots in the Suvalkija / Sudava region (adjacent to NE Poland), many of my cousins have lived their lives in Vilnius or Kaunas. I especially like Vilnius as a retirement destination for a variety of reasons. In addition of having relatives and friends living here, capital city Vilnius has a thriving and colorful social / cultural scene, which also attracts many international visitors - including friends and acquaintances of Lithuanian heritage from North America.
@@gediminasmurauskas7817 We loved Vilnius. We happened to be there during their “Capital Days” celebration, and it was wonderful. A beautiful, lively, friendly city. Thanks for your response!
@@gediminasmurauskas7817 We were there in 2019 and had a super wonderful time
@@blairhelsing630 I've been a frequent visitor, yet each experience has been awesome and uniquely different. We also discover new things when we re-visit familiar sites and attractions.
Malaysia sadly has made it next to impossible to retire there. Thousands of expats have had to suddenly sell everything and leave. On top of that many are married and have children with Malay women. Literally overnight lost everything with no warning.
The same situation with many in Vietnam being suddenly forced to leave for no reason during Covid.
In Thailand, thousands of ex-pats retired many married to Thais with children have been locked out of Thailand for over a year because of Covid. Many like myself being forced to pay thousands of dollars for the most expensive hotels in Thailand for quarantine. Having to pay over ten times the amount for tests, mountains of documents, e-visa websites that often will not work, constantly changing rules, expensive Covid insurance for those already vaccinated while millions of ordinary Thais have no chance of getting vaccinated and are starving to death. While the ex-pats many are going broke having to pay expenses in two countries.
Just a nice warning from someone that has over twenty years of experience in Southeast Asia. Just because you are married and have children means nothing to these governments. They would not hesitate to force you to leave with no warnings. The quarantine hotels in Thailand are a complete scam. My advice is just to avoid this part of the world until all Covid restrictions are lifted with no extra fees.
I am saddened to hear of your experience. The pandemic has had a particularly significant impact on Southeast Asian countries, and we have little control over their governments' decisions. I hope you and your family are okay. Thanks for sharing this insight.
@@TravelingwithKristin it has nothing to do with Covid-19 and everything to do with the great reset as they ( W.E.F. ) and the rest of the cabal likes to speak about it, look up a PDF document on the world bank website it’s approximately 240 pages and they mentioned in it very clearly the start date of this plandemic as 02nd April 2020 and end date as 31st March 2025. As yourself who is the world bank to decide the start and end date and more specifically how do they know when it will end 😂???
Happy New Year Kristin. Thanks again. Everyone loves your videos 👍👍👍👍
Happy New Year! Thanks for spending your day here with me ☀️
Thanks for the nice post !
Glad you enjoyed it, José! You are always welcome 🙏😊
Maybe your very best video, Kristin. This is a real question on the minds of real people. We have a different take on retirement living - we don't think in terms of A PLACE to retire. We think in terms of PLACES to retire, as in 2 or 3 or 4. Few places have great weather year round, but many have seasons of 2 to 5 months that are absolutely delightful. Why not take advantage of that rather than compromising half the year (or more) with barely tolerable weather. We live in the US Pacific Northwest in a county comprised of 175 islands. The boating is incredible, and even living aboard for weeks or months at a time is comfortable. It isn't a cheap place to live, but the weather is fantastic - 20" of rain/year to start with (virtually none in the summer), and it is in the USA. The shoulder seasons are quite comfortable here too. To take maximum advantage of the PacNW, we spend 2 to 3 months in mid-summer cruising in coastal British Columbia, Canada. But we also (in non-Covid times) live in New Zealand three months of the during their summers. I think it is a big mistake to mentally tie yourself to living in one place. Seasonal rentals are available everywhere, and they involve a lot less hassle than owning. The mobility is wonderful. Most countries allow a simple tourist visa entry for up to 90 days, some for as long as six months. If you are retired, take every advantage that life status offers. Be free.
So glad to hear that, Hector! I agree that placeS are better than one place! It's ideal to have seasonal homes, for sure!
I agree with you... if you can afford having more than one place.
I never considered this option and are now reconsidering my precious plans. Thank you for sharing!
One place that I am also think about is Poland because my family is Polish. I have found out that they now have Citizenship by Descent. It seems to take more than a year and cost several thousand dollars.
Poland is a great option! I would get the passport if you can
Thanks for this video ! I loved it.
You are always welcome. Glad you enjoyed it, José! 💛
🤣 the number one is the best! Thanks for the great video again 👍
It really is the only "best" option for everyone! 😁 Glad you enjoyed it~!
*I love your contents Kristen as you continue giving out new insight of beautiful places in the world.I think I'm gonna have a vacation in one of those places😂.But don't you think its gonna be more expensive for those who earn little from work?* More ideas to you sweetie😍.
She's got Videos on how to make money online for people choosing to pursue the Digital Nomad path.
Thanks David; I have another video coming out this month on how to save money for travel and retirement. Stay tuned!
Yes thank you for sharing! Here's the playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLsTStwiO7jmqS6l8UT_Mrgou3F69b8BKa.html
@@TravelingwithKristin you got an amazing skills ma'am .keep on doing the good works honey 😍 ....I love you.
@@rhapzodyb I've not really checked.I have my own ways of making money for years and I don't think traveling to any country of my choice is a big deal for me .
Kristin, I've been enjoying your videos for a while. This one is geared more to my situation so I appreciated getting your perspective on retirement locations. We just returned from a vacation in Costa Rica and really liked the vibe there, but I don't have a lot to compare it to since we haven't traveled much. Based on the general list of recommended locations it's obviously a good idea to brush up on Spanish. We'll have to Panama, Mexico, and Spain soon too. I wish the Portuguese spoke Spanish, but it makes sense that they'd speak Portuguese. ;)
I've heard you & others speak highly of Eastern Europe and I'm looking forward to visiting there when we can.
Btw, we had terrible delays in FLL on Spirit yesterday. Not sure who to blame, but considering how Covid-19 is going in FL I'll blame the mis-info crowd. Next time I'll make sure to book nonstop flights if at all possible.
Hi Glenn, great to hear that you've been enjoying the videos and getting out there to travel more! I personally never fly Spirit - not worth the hassle. Delta is my preferred airline and definitely as many non-stop routes as possible!
If you speak spanish, portuguese or italian will be easy to learn.
Good video Kristin . Enjoy retirement thats gives you freedom to move around . Spend a few years trying out various destinations based on your main bucket list , then once done perhaps pick one to settle down permanently .
Thanks for the tips! It's really great to retire in a place that gives you freedom to move around!
Planning for retirement can be overwhelming, so it's nice to have options. Thanks for highlighting these top places!
I've been to many of these places, and lived in a few. i liked your take on Bulgaria and that region. Intigues me. Portugal was nice, but of all the European countries, I really loved Slovenia!
I could easily retire there.
Awesome! Glad that you enjoyed my video and liked my take on Bulgaria! Slovenia is a great one too! 😊
I’ve narrowed down my list to Mexico for the proximity to the US, the people, and the food. I’ll probably spend a year traveling the country before deciding on where to land.
For sure. Thanks for sharing!
Great job 👏
Thanks Chris!
Well done Kristin. :-)
Thank you! 😊🙏 I was going to send this to you by email but you beat me to it!
I'm a Military Retiree so Philippines has to be on my list because there is a Veteran's Medical Clinic there so I have easier access to medical care and a there is an active veteran's expat community.
Hi John, Philippines is a great option! I'm surprised no one chose it as their #1 destination. Safe travels!
I’ve heard a lot of good things about Tbilisi Georgia, I’m surprised it never got mentioned.
Me too; but someone I talked to today who’s living there said it’s pretty corrupt and that has caused some quality of life problems
Great video by the way.
Glad you enjoyed it @discoverglobeliving 😊
OMG!! I absolutely LOVE your #1 choice!!! 😂
ha ha! Glad you liked it A.E! Happy travels 😊
Any place where you can be assured of being well taken care of and loved in your golden years.
Yes very good!
Hi Kristin,
Thanks for the great vid. I'm close to retirement so this video really resonates with me. I notice you haven't included Africa in your videos. Is it too tumultuous politically, too dificult to get there, .... any particular reason? Keep up the great work, you are giving me courage to take off.
Hi there! Glad you liked it :) I have only been to Cape Verde so that's why I don't have any vlogs from there, but I have included African countries on many of my country reopening lists! Hope to explore more of that beautiful continent in the near future
Always interesting and thought provoking videos. Thanks for posting. Your commentary on other preferences for me is most insightful. Still -- for someone who hasn't lived in 60 countries they are looking for your insight and recommendation that could be more than "whatever you like". Of course you have your own filter, as they will, on what to value, but they would like your highlights or top places depending on what's important.
Thanks Robert. I try to recommend a variety of destinations in each “best places” video, but there isn’t one country that will be the best for everyone. My goal in this video was for people to think about what they want first, then to choose a place that fits their expectations and not necessarily because it’s a popular retirement destination. That may be one of the places on this top 10 list, or it may be somewhere completely different. If somebody wants to retire in Ecuador or Sweden or Ukraine, for example, I want to encourage them to do that regardless of what others think :)
LOL I will go with # 1, good update, thank you...
Good choice! Thanks for watching!
Another hit Kristin! I have been working on this retirement gig for some time now. Somehow, it never occurred to me to retire in the US, but if I did, would not likely go for Florida and no way in hell would I go for Mesquite Nevada! Not because it is desert, because I love New Mexico *top choice in USA. Mesquite is a sprawling car-dependent hotter-than-hell little place heading north from Las Vegas toward Utah and even a free house wouldn't entice me. I had thought of many places, some I have been to like Uruguay or lived in like Mexico, but after lots of consideration and what I know of myself, am looking at moving to Spain The first time I went to Spain in the 90s, I felt at home, my soul was in its place, and it's a place I can afford to live. Within Spain, I have a lot of choices including Málaga, Valencia, Sevilla, Cádiz, Tarragona, Murcia, Granada, interior Catalunya, Girona, Aragón, Santander, León, Navarra or Mallorca. We're looking at cost, since rather than be digital nomads, we're going to be base camp nomads, having a base in Spain and Mexico and a truck in the USA to go camping and visiting friends and family. We'll still need to work part-time but will play time zone nomad in work. (We should collaborate on developing a Base Camp Nomad channel!] Another great thing for us moving to Spain is we both are fluent in Spanish. Other than Spain, I'd take a serious look at Uruguay, Portugal, Southern Italy, Northern Greece, Croatia, or Slovenia, but all but one would require a re-boot on language.
Hi Tim! Glad you liked the video and thanks for sharing your insights as well. Love Spain, 💛 I did a cost-of-living video for Spain if you want to check that out: th-cam.com/video/Q2v_A-iHGvc/w-d-xo.html Let me know if you need help with relocation :)
@@TravelingwithKristin Thanks Kristin. Yes, 3 of the cities you compared in Spain are on our list. Your Spain video was also very good. I'd like to talk to you regarding relo.
You can always email me at hello@travelingwithkristin.com @Tim
Great video. Sitting around "doing nothing" at the height of the pandemic, I came to the conclusion that I can "do nothing" anywhere in the world!
So I came up with a 2 year plan to relocate / retire somewhere. After researching many different countries, I found that Spain was my first choice, followed by Portugal.
Thanks for your insight and hard work on these videos. It really puts things in perspective.
Thanks R G! You definitely can't go wrong with Spain and Portugal...
Great video, Kristin.
Thank you, galaxytrio!
Excellent video!
Thank you very much!
I live in Ecuador. Love it.
Where in Ecuador?
Cuenca. 8300 ft. Spanish colonial city 700000 total population. Beautiful. Average temp 65-72 F. People great. Tranqilo. Car unnecessary. 1 bd. Apt. furnished very nice $250. Utilities $30. Water $20. Gas 10. Heat not needed. A/c not needed.
Cuenca very safe
Thanks for the video. Potential effects of climate change, severe weather events and political instability should be assessed and emergency plans made in the event of an emergency. Renting would provide for greater flexibility, lower risks and make it easier to move in case your dream location turns out to be somewhere else.
Great points! Thanks for sharing SoySanto!
keep up,good, love it.
Thanks, will do!
Great video, Kristin! Next Feb-April I will be exploring Panamá as a possible place to retire to. I will be primarily visiting Panamá City, Bocas del Toro, Boquete and David just so I can get a taste of the different areas. I may also check out El Valle de Anton, Coronado and Chame District. Keep up the great content!
Glad you enjoyed the video Eddie! I think that's a plan!
I lived in Costa Rica for 2 years, but the cost of living increased too much. For a retiree like me wanting stretch my money needed to moved out of this country. A cousin of mine (also retired) lives in Granada, Spain, went to visit, stayed for 4 weeks and we end up staying. What a great place to live!!!
That's great that you are loving Spain, William! 😊
South Spain is'nt too hot in summer??
I'm guessing you have never been to Colombia!
This summer I rode my bicycle from Thessaloniki to Barcelona. So parts of Greece, Albania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Croatia, Slovenia, Italy, Switzerland, France, Monaco, and Spain. One thing about some of Eastern Europe is the lack of a good train infrastructure. I really liked Girona. And Cannes but its expensive. Torino had a great vibe and not just a big tourist destination. Split was interesting. Elbasan Albania had a great vibe for the money. Tirana is too big. Korcë Albania was interesting too. You would have to have a car in Albania, and the roads are not friendly for cyclists, which is important to me. France and Italy are most friendly to cyclists.
What about a snowbird video? That’s what I’m thinking about doing. Summers at home in Montana where my kids are, and winters in a temperate climate south of the equator. So I’m looking at Chile, Argentina, or Uruguay. And the next few years traveling with my bike in Europe in the summer.
All of those are great choices Wade! I also do agree France and Italy are most friendly to cyclists. I think your plan for summer and for winter are good calls. Thanks for sharing!
what a wasted time
Chile, Argentina, and Uruguay are all good choices. Uruguay is the simplest and most financially stable. It also doesn't have four seasons as it is so far north. Chile is the most expensive. Argentina pulls at your heartstrings but the economic and political situation is for the strong-minded. I don't know about the bicycling there, but the Patagonia region of Argentina and Chile is extremely windy, tough on cyclists.
Enjoyable video. I like the idea of living in 3 or 4 different cities/countries. No need to pick just one!
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the video David!
Kristin, I'm binge watching your videos on a rainy saturday....i think i'm gonna shake things up soon...
Thanks for binge watching my videos, @DarkPoetik53! Hope you enjoyed it and best of luck on your journey of shaking things up, and I hope you find inspiration and fulfillment along the way! 🙌😊
Yes, Kristin. "Wherever the heck you want is the best place for you..." The best place for me is Guadalajara, Mexico. I have been here close to a year now. I had come here throughout my childhood as I have relatives here and I do speak Spanish, which makes all the difference in making the transition although cultural norms and nuances in the way people communicate and the way business is handled are certainly things that take some getting used to. Basically people here are very indirect in the way they communicate in general, and this can cause a lot of misunderstandings and frustration in trying to understand what someone is really trying to say to you. I can only imagine how much harder it would be if I didn't speak the language! I can't stress this enough to people who are looking to live an expat life -- make a strong effort to learn the local language because your experience will be so much richer and you will have fewer problems and causes of frustration and culture shock. Basically, you will be much happier about where you are living when you can communicate and learn about the people you are living amongst, what makes them tick, the nuances of the language and culture, etc. But I can say that overall I am happy with my decision to live here full time. I am 55, and have a good fixed income from the US (rental income) and I also earn money online, which makes my lifestyle here quite comfortable. I have bought a condo so I don't have rent to pay, just regular monthly expenses which are about $600 USD living a comfortable lifestyle, including having a car payment. And socially it is ideal for me as I have people to see -- family and friends -- every day to practice my Spanish if I so choose (which due to Covid is still limited in terms of large gatherings of friends). God has been good in allowing me this opportunity. Best of luck to all of you in your decision of where to live on this wonderful earth! And thank you, Kristin, for your wonderfully informative videos!
We live just down here in Chapala. We enjoy it, aren't fluent in Spanish yet but we want to do more world travel when the world opens for that. Maybe next year.
@@timothytibbits7942 Excellent! Glad you're enjoying Chapala!
Guadalajara seems like a good place. How is the weather there in general ? Are there seasons with high pollens ?
@@travelvideos It's great in
general, although traffic can be a bear nowadays, and not a complete public transit system. Weather is springlike most of the year, but can be very hot in early summer. June through Sept is rainy season with sometimes very dramatic daily thunderstorms, which I have had to get used to coming from California.
I love GDL. I want to retire there as well!
Why not make a list of the places with the most healthy farmer's fresh markets? Or how about best ground beef locations that has great salsa toppings? Or how about the best locations for year around pools to work out daily.
I love a good farmers market! Thanks for the recs
@@TravelingwithKristin I like to be in safe water and do water resistance exercises. I've enjoyed that in Pahrump Nevada. Not sure about affordability.
trick ending! hah. great content as always.
It's true, though! :D
Great presentation!
Thank you, Jack 😊 Glad you liked it!
Great video. One thing I noticed is that no one mentions the high taxes in Spain (48% of my US retirement, yikes). Portugal is much more reasonable.
Thanks Michelle; I don't think you would need to pay taxes in Spain if you were living there temporarily but I'm not an accountant. I did interview some for this recent podcast, however: www.badassdigitalnomads.com/paying-us-taxes-as-an-expat-abroad/
If you retire in Spain and live here more than six months of a year, I think yes, you will have to pay 48% taxes
I retired back in March at the age of 55. I’ve considered Portugal, Spain, Italy (Sicily) and Croatia. I’ve also thought about Southeast Asia because of the strength of the US Dollar in that part of the world.
Kristin I love your videos like this, it opens me up to options. 😀
Great to hear that, Byron! More to come :)
@@TravelingwithKristin Kristin between Portugal, Spain, Italy or Croatia. What’s your favorite. 😀
Am confused...I too want to retire in Europe, but we can't (UNFORTUNATELY) just fly in from the states and live there...getting permission to do so is complicated, costly, time-consuming, etc. So????!!!??? How to address that roadblock reality?
Forget about Southeast Asia it is not the same place it once was.
@@destinationsunknowntheroadsles What about Da Nang, Vietnam and Cebu, Philippines.
well said your other video about leaving Costa Rica is very valid why I left Aussie after several years very good points. cheers
Happy to know you enjoyed and resonated with my video, James. Thank you!
great video
Glad you enjoyed it
I really enjoy your videos. I really enjoy seeing and hearing about your experiences abroad. As I approach retirement myself, however, I am coming to the conclusion that I’m going to stay home. Yes, the USA is expensive, but I’ve also been working all my life earning USA-level income. My retirement strategy has been geared toward funding retirement in the US, so that all fits. But the biggest factor for me is family. I’m just not going to bail out of the country where my children and grandchildren live. Now, if THEY all move to Spain or Bali or Mexico, then it’s a different story 😂. But I just don’t see that happening. I’m just planning to live in my place I’ve found on a small beach, on a lake, in the Midwest, close to services, close to healthcare. I won’t have to learn a new language. And I’ll use my extra cash and free time to travel to some of those beautiful places you feature in your videos. Keep up the good work.
That's understandable. Retiring to another country is a highly personal choice and you can retire wherever you feel comfortable. Traveling-- sometimes is great too! Glad to know you enjoyed my videos and keep safe 😊
Then you're mad. It's your life and your choice but when you're dead you wont get a second chance. Cut loose and go and have an adventure, You will never get a second chance.
@@harryhatter2962 I didn’t say I wouldn’t travel. I’m just not going to expatriate myself.
@@TravelingwithKristin No one likes safe
@@harryhatter2962 Or maybe you're mad, to assume everyone shares your priorities and will regret not having lived according to those priorities.
Queretaro, Mexico by far the best city in Mexico and best place to retire.
Thanks for sharing!
Love your objective way of thinking. I'm looking at retirement in the next couple of years. Thanks for making this video.
Glad it was helpful Alex! If you need any help in retiring to another country let me know 😊
A lot of good choices Kristin. I think you pointed to one on each continent, South America was left off. I definitely want to check some of them out.
Thanks Chuck! In South America I’d probably pick Argentina but many would choose Colombia, Peru, or Brazil (or Ecuador)
If it's for retirement, you should consider the national health system as well...
I agree on that. Retirement and relocation is a very personal journey. I do suggest doing your research on the places you prefer to live and ask help with a relocation expert to guide you on your choices.
There's a difference between expat life in general and retiring. Some of the countries at the bottom of the Internations survey are there because the employment prospects for expats are poor. Not at issue for most retirees.
Thanks Rabbit, yes there is more to the methodology of each survey, but the biggest factors are safety, quality of life, and cost of living more than job opportunities and wages. There's a significant crossover in the factors that retirees look for in where to live abroad, especially as they are usually expats and not permanent residents or citizens. That's also why I used a variety of lists for a well-rounded perspective and to compare and contrast different #1 choices, as there is no one best place imo. I understand your perspective, though!
@@TravelingwithKristin Safety is the most important thing
good job on this video
Thank you so much Sal!
You have a nice way of staying in the middle. No matter what you say or personally think, you always say "but if you have been to ... and can give us more info, please do so in the comments". That is very becoming and decreases defensiveness. Good job Kristin. Shows why you've been in this business so long ;-)
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed my content!
Great info, thank you Kristin. One comment regarding retirement destinations- I think it's smart to consider climate changes and assume the weather trends will continue. Just one example: another drought is expected next year in the western USA and if that happens there's a decent chance Lake Mead will fall below the level necessary for hydropower. That means water shortages throughout the Southwest but also the strong chance of power curtailments in the region. Imagine being retired, living in the dessert and having limited AC. I'm putting climate change in my decision matrix due to high confidence trends will continue.
Great suggestion! Another viewer named Eric commented something similar. Will think about that further
There are many places in Europe where we are unaffected by climate change so far and we don't really care as a result.
Good idea. For anyone thinking about this, the west coast of any continent has the climate moderated by the oceans. You can live farther north without snow if you live near the ocean. Just don't be building your house on the beach.
Hi Kristen, I’ve spent time in Mesquite Nevada. Not so much by choice, they were a prospective client when I was in the work world. The one thing that didn’t get addressed in the US selections was political climate. For example, Mesquite is very politically conservative, and has a large LDS population. For some people that’s perfect but for others, it would not be a comfortable living situation if they didn’t share similar views with the majority of the population. The climate is hot and dry (not unlike Las Vegas or Phoenix, both very popular retirement destinations), it has sufficient services for a small town, without all of the hoopla of Vegas. But if you want to get to Vegas, it’s not that far. Frankly if I were looking in that area, I would look at Boulder city before I would look at Mesquite. But to each their own.
Thank for sharing your insights Nikki!
Yes, the home of Cliven Bundy
Another terrible place to retire. Who makes this crap up 🤡
NV is a hell hole. Reno and Vegas. The smaller towns are snake bitten desert rat traps.
Sounds like a YOU problem 😅. I've lived all over the US and in various counties in the world... With the reasoning being given; doesn't add up... a place thats highly conservative, LDS, and medium/small city. Sounds safe low crime and violence... Likely great tax rates. Sounds good for retirement if you looking for near Vegas, deserrt kind of climate.
I like your number one choice, you're totally right about that.
Thank you, Bartholomew NYC! 😊