If you could retire anywhere in the world other than where you are right now, where would it be?

[seadoug]

If I could retire absolutely anywhere, regardless of cost, it would be Australia or Portugal. However, that isn't likely to happen.

We are still very happy where we are in the suburbs of Dallas. We are in a wooded area but it is a 10-minute drive to downtown, the Dallas Museum of Art, a couple of trendy, eclectic areas and a historic theater that hosts major Broadway touring shows. We are also within walking distance of a lake with lots of walking trails. It was a lifesaver during Covid.

My gym, major mall (for walking), movie theaters and grocery stores are 15 minutes away. Other than a hot couple of months the weather is decent as well. We also have great neighbors. Most in our neighborhood are Boomers. My only complaint is that traffic has gotten very bad as more people have moved to the Dallas area, but I only drive during off-peak times.

 

[seadoug]

I would love to live in Costa Rica. Maybe I'll get that chance in my next life.

The grass isn't always greener. We have friends that have a home in Costa Rica. They settled there primarily because of health care for their elderly mother. They moved back to TX when she passed away. They said it was great but the bureaucracy and the time it takes to get things done is challenging.

 

[bowmore]

looks hot?

Not at all. Central Coast CA 62 degrees

 

[Trish]

Well then you are even more fortunate to have two homes. To live in London and be able to walk to the museums and art galleries, see a show, I would love that, now that I have time. I really missed all that when I came to Canada.

This is my dilemma @RobinWren I have always thought that, when I retired, I would like to move out of London to a market town or somewhere on the coast but, now I am retired I really appreciate how great it is to have everything nearby and such a wide choice of things to do. There are parts of London which, unfortunately, aren't very nice but we are happy where we are and certainly don't feel unsafe.

 

[Jamala]

Well then you are even more fortunate to have two homes. To live in London and be able to walk to the museums and art galleries, see a show, I would love that, now that I have time. I really missed all that when I came to Canada.

I actually live 23 miles from London. A stone’s throw…close enough for the theatres and visiting friends.
I really won’t walk anywhere in London at night…too unsafe!

 

[RobinWren]

This is my dilemma @RobinWren I have always thought that, when I retired, I would like to move out of London to a market town or somewhere on the coast but, now I am retired I really appreciate how great it is to have everything nearby and such a wide choice of things to do. There are parts of London which, unfortunately, aren't very nice but we are happy where we are and certainly don't feel unsafe.

What a great dilemma to have. Moving to Canada was a cultural shock but that was many moons ago. Now the woods and trails and sea are the shows I visit and they are constantly changing. I can't have everything but I am able to enjoy what I have.

 

[Gary O']

If you could retire anywhere in the world other than where you are right now, where would it be?​

Somewhere up in the mountains

I miss them so



Or

somewhere on a coast

 

[David777]

This frugal senior of modest economic means needs to live the rest of my limited years in or near one of our large urban areas with medical facilities and modern urban infrastructure. Rest of planet outside California no interest. I get plenty of nature here in California by driving to wherever. Top of list would be at walk to shore distances within the city of Pacific Grove adjacent to Monterey. Real estate quite expensive. Would need a wealthy wife haha.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_Grove,_California

Otherwise some other coastal California locales might work. Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz, Marin seaside cities.