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we have a place in Brazil and prior to this year, went regularly. it is all that you say and i've thought long and hard about retiring there, but i just can't see living there. some of the negatives are huge (like personal security)...i imagine Colombia is probably similar in that respect.Brazil or Colombia. Both are modern, livable, good weather, warm water, with great culture and people. If I needed to be in the US outside of California, maybe somewhere in the Carolinas.
Where exactly? I've seen lists of the place countries to retire to, and Colombia is often on it, but Brazil almost never is. I wonder if that's a function of cost of living in the main urban centers, crime, corruption? I remember it being pretty cheap outside of the main areas. However I wonder if it's just a matter of time before you are on the wrong end of some criminal POSwe have a place in Brazil and prior to this year, went regularly. it is all that you say and i've thought long and hard about retiring there, but i just can't see living there. some of the negatives are huge (like personal security)...i imagine Colombia is probably similar in that respect.
Why yes it does!we have a place in Brazil and prior to this year, went regularly. it is all that you say and i've thought long and hard about retiring there, but i just can't see living there. some of the negatives are huge (like personal security)...i imagine Colombia is probably similar in that respect.
on the other hand, France is awesome - i think i'd like to find European culture, with warm water - does that exist anywhere?
Those islands look amazing, but aren’t they crazy pricey? I know there is a lot to be saved once you live there and not in a hotel especially if you grow your own food, but I imagine there is still some sticker shock.Why yes it does!
I recommend you check out Guadeloupe and Martinique. Incredible islands and good surf! Dominica beats them for nature but does not have the European vibe. The Saints are a group of islands between Guadeloupe and Dominica. Heavenly!
For me, Panama checks most of the boxes. I'm quite content here in the Caribbean though.
Yes they are pricey buy not in every area. France subsidizes these islands so many goods are actually cheaper there than they are in France. But with how close Dominica is to both, I think the call would be to buy land there and jump on the ferry or your own boat any time you want some Euro vibes. Its about 50 miles either way. Guedeluope is to the North, Martinique to the South.Those islands look amazing, but aren’t they crazy pricey? I know there is a lot to be saved once you live there and not in a hotel especially if you grow your own food, but I imagine there is still some sticker shock.
DR for nature is insane. The 25 waterfall tour is one of the funnest nonsurf activities I’ve ever done on a surf trip.
wife owns a condo in Rio - Barra da Tijuca - a relatively nice section....but Rio always has that disconcerting anything-can-happen-at-any-time-right-out-of-nowhere vibe. we have family in Saquarema, a pretty cool beach town up north of Rio with some good surf, but it's a little remote for my taste.Where exactly? I've seen lists of the place countries to retire to, and Colombia is often on it, but Brazil almost never is. I wonder if that's a function of cost of living in the main urban centers, crime, corruption? I remember it being pretty cheap outside of the main areas. However I wonder if it's just a matter of time before you are on the wrong end of some criminal POS
That and it's a PITA to get there and back, it's easier to fly to Asia. Colombia has an advantage in that regard.
That is when I want to go.I would do SW France for September-October. Not sure about the rest of the year, either too cold or crowded.
I'm regular but love going left, and as an LA-area resident, I'm a connoisseur of not great waves, so that could work well, actually.South Jersey is quite different from North Jersey.
Yes surf - lots of lefts - but not that great.
Vietnam is the only country where I thought I could live in.wife owns a condo in Rio - Barra da Tijuca - a relatively nice section....but Rio always has that disconcerting anything-can-happen-at-any-time-right-out-of-nowhere vibe. we have family in Saquarema, a pretty cool beach town up north of Rio with some good surf, but it's a little remote for my taste.
i know a lot of the British and Euro retirees and ex--pats end up in Vietnam, Thailand etc...i have no experience in the Far East but i think it would be worth a trip to check it out and get a feel for it.
Paging 9'4"? (Azores)on the other hand, France is awesome - i think i'd like to find European culture, with warm water - does that exist anywhere?
You nailed it, it's all about personal security. Prices are high and all but nothing that would scare off someone retiring in US dollars.we have a place in Brazil and prior to this year, went regularly. it is all that you say and i've thought long and hard about retiring there, but i just can't see living there. some of the negatives are huge (like personal security)...i imagine Colombia is probably similar in that respect.
on the other hand, France is awesome - i think i'd like to find European culture, with warm water - does that exist anywhere?
The Azores, Madeira, Canaries, Cape Verde crossed my mind but I think I'd get severe island fever. Morocco would be interesting (right point breaks!) and probably inexpensive, but living in a Muslim country right now would make me a little nervous.Paging 9'4"? (Azores)