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Our Five
Reasons to Retire Abroad
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli

Lake Chapala, Mexico
We read a piece by
Dan Barnabic giving
5 Reasons Not to Retire Abroad.
In all fairness, we believe
there are two solidly different camps: those who could easily move abroad and
thrive and those for whom that decision would be a disaster. I doubt that the
twain will ever meet and they don’t need to do so. Given that, we thought
the reasons Mr. Barnabic gave were tired and bordered on fear mongering, which
is silly.
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Guide to Chapala Living, 3rd Edition
No one is pushing people to
move overseas in their retirement and there is nothing wrong with someone who
decides to stay in the States or Canada during their Golden Years. There are
valid reasons for each side of the coin and plenty of room in retirement
communities for everyone to have their place.
All that being said, here are
Our 5 Reasons Why We Love Living Abroad:
Better weather
Some people enjoy having four
seasons but we haven’t spent time in snow country for decades. If we want snow
or freezing temperatures, we can always visit mountains or the U.S. or Canada in
the winter for a couple of weeks. We definitely don’t want months on end
of frigid wonderlands and prefer the gentleness of tropical breezes. It’s easier
on the wardrobe as well, and since we carry everything with us, it makes for
lighter travel. One of our home bases is
Chapala, Mexico, and National
Geographic claims this town has the second best climate on the planet! And with
the largest expat community in the world, mostly US and Canadian, residents tend
to agree.
Affordable and more
accessible healthcare
Sure, we live in countries
where
language could be an issue, but it
isn’t. Doctors in Latin America and Asia are often U.S. trained and speak
English and are able to communicate about health issues. To be able to walk in
without an appointment is a huge benefit and we often do so and have
same-day or next day service. From
Thailand to Mexico to
Guatemala we have had our share of
medical experiences with highly
positive outcomes.
Better cost of living
There are many reasons that
foreign countries can offer better
cost of
living. Less regulation,
insurances and government intrusion are just some of them. It is not uncommon to
be able to afford maids and gardeners for your home whereas in the States the
cost might be prohibitive. Dining out, entertainment options, even travel to the
beach are all low cost compared to similar choices in the States. In Thailand
for example a plate of stir fry veggies with chicken, pork or tofu cost $1.50, in
Chapala, Mexico
a fine
dinner out for two at an Argentine steakhouse might set
you back $25.00 and even less in
Antigua, Guatemala. Public
transportation and taxis are readily available so you may be able to get around
without owning a car – another major savings.
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Camaraderie and Community
When people move overseas,
often times social stereotypes and cliques are dropped in favor of less
pretentious friendships and community goals in the new location. Common
interests and values replace judging a person by the address where they live or
the name brands they wear. It’s freer, friendlier and much more open.
Volunteer opportunities are everywhere and often there are dozens of special interest
groups - from bridge clubs, golf, tennis, to animal rescue - which bring Expats
together. There are celebrations and festivals constantly.
Personal adventure and
sense of freedom
Every day is not the same ol’
same ol’ because even simple errands are being done in a foreign country and can
be an adventure. There is an overall new flavor to daily events. Regulation is
noticeably less than North of the Border and that has its appeal. There are more
choices and less taxes. Buying
most
prescription drugs is as easy as walking
into a pharmacy and asking. No need for a script from a doctor. Having an adult
beverage on the beach while watching the sunset is morally acceptable. Even
smoking is permissible in common sense locations.
While living in a foreign
country is definitely not for everyone, there are plenty of reasons why living
overseas makes for a rewarding retirement lifestyle. The only way you will know
is to try it for yourself. Don’t let anyone else decide for you.
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About the Authors
Billy and Akaisha Kaderli are
recognized retirement experts and internationally published authors on
topics of finance, medical tourism and world travel. With the wealth of
information they share on their award winning website RetireEarlyLifestyle.com,
they have been helping people achieve their own retirement dreams since
1991. They wrote the popular books, The
Adventurer’s Guide to Early Retirement and Your
Retirement Dream IS Possible available on their website
bookstore or
on Amazon.com.



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