Americans living outside of the states
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papa tiger
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Why should I care what people want to live in. Thats their choice. No big deal is my thought.
I have no country on my Bucket list, no reason to fly to bean towns either, yea I have been to
Canada and Mexico and they can do their thing. No reason to return to them either.
Arizona, California, Nevada, Florida, eh, S.C. eh, Georgia, Alabama, eh, Mississippi, eh, etc. No reason to go back. eh!!!
Is OK if Kim wants to Nuke em!
Sure the N.E. sucks too! Go ahead Arshole!
I have no country on my Bucket list, no reason to fly to bean towns either, yea I have been to
Canada and Mexico and they can do their thing. No reason to return to them either.
Arizona, California, Nevada, Florida, eh, S.C. eh, Georgia, Alabama, eh, Mississippi, eh, etc. No reason to go back. eh!!!
Is OK if Kim wants to Nuke em!
Sure the N.E. sucks too! Go ahead Arshole!
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I'm in the States, but I hope to live abroad for at least a few short-term stints. I'd love to do, say, a 6-month rental in Ireland or Scotland, or another English-speaking country (my languages are restricted to English and some slow, clumsy Spanish, I'm afraid). My job is very flexible, and I can work basically anywhere as long as I have an Internet connection.
I'd be interested to hear from other forum members who are living in a country that is not their home country. (OK, that is clumsily worded, but I think people know what I mean!)
I'd be interested to hear from other forum members who are living in a country that is not their home country. (OK, that is clumsily worded, but I think people know what I mean!)
papa tiger
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maybe a Cruise with prepay for the extra costs is a cool choice. Not on my bucket list.
jujube
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My big dream always has been to live some periods of time outside the country. Unfortunately, I'd have to leave the Spousal Equivalent behind and I just can't be away from the Little Ones for long periods of time, either.
I am a hostage to love, fer shure.
I am a hostage to love, fer shure.
Mmmm, not for me; I went on a cruise once and didn't really care for it. Too crowded!
Teacher Terry
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When I was married we wanted to spend 6 months in Poland renting an apartment from a friend because we have family there but it was too difficult to get our 4 dogs there. So we settled for 3 weeks vacations.
I have never personally lived in a foreign country but I have friends that have.
One couple lived in Costa Rica for a while because one had an elderly mother and the care for her was outstanding at a lower cost than they would have had in the States. They enjoyed their time there but said it is tough to do simple administrative things that we take for granted in the US.
Another couple moved to Lisbon a couple of years ago and are very happy there. One said it took lots of time to get something like a driver's license but apparently it's worth it for the overall quality of life. Portugal is a big choice for many US expats. The cost of living used to be reasonable but not any longer due to the influx.
One couple lived in Costa Rica for a while because one had an elderly mother and the care for her was outstanding at a lower cost than they would have had in the States. They enjoyed their time there but said it is tough to do simple administrative things that we take for granted in the US.
Another couple moved to Lisbon a couple of years ago and are very happy there. One said it took lots of time to get something like a driver's license but apparently it's worth it for the overall quality of life. Portugal is a big choice for many US expats. The cost of living used to be reasonable but not any longer due to the influx.
Twostep
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Please check into immigration for your target countries. 180 days can over extend tourist visa time allotment and it gets interesting with visas, health care coverage, ... . As far as work is concerned "butt in the seat" applies. Details are on the respective country's immigration site. Then comes the question of taxes.
Twostep
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We lived/worked several years in Europe but declined an opportunity to go to France a couple of years ago.
When I get closer to this being a feasible option, I'll be sure to do that. Right now I'm nowhere near close, so specifics haven't been my focus.
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Warrigal
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I still call Australia home, and this is where I will die.
I lived and worked in two different european countries when I was young. I particularly enjoyed living and working in Amsterdam but it was a long time ago.
I looked into retiring in another country a few times but decided against it after doing some research. Language barrier, security, and healthcare access were the main factors in my decision to stay put in the USA.
I looked into retiring in another country a few times but decided against it after doing some research. Language barrier, security, and healthcare access were the main factors in my decision to stay put in the USA.
I lived overseas for five and a half years in the 1960s, traveling and working in Europe, Asia, and Australia. Anyway, for numerous reasons, I left the USA once again in February 2019 and moved to Thailand. I live in a nice, comfortable 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom house that I bought in 2018 and put in my son's name because he has both Thai and American citizenship and can, therefore, own the land the house is on. I have a great life here and appreciate being able to live here. The Thais are very friendly, well-mannered, and show great respect for us elderly folks.