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[ErikJ]

79. You said it.

Its "International Living" magazine. Its the only magazine subscription I read cover to cover every month. ANd most I read twice! Its about $50 a year but worth it for me.
There are several places in Mexico where a lot of other US expats live. San Miguel de Allende and Lake Chappala just south of Guadalajara are the 2 biggest. Lots live in Puerto Vajara region too. But then some expats dont like living in expat communities. They prefer the Mexican culture more.

In Costa Rica, the area just west of San Jose in the mountains where it's cooler is the most preferred expat area. Or the NW coast area of CR also if you love the ocean and surfing. Its drier there as well so less humidity.

Nicaragua is also great now. Its the cheapest of the Central American countries by far. Granada and the Southwest coast are expat hotspots.

Belize is nice and easy because they use the dollar and english. They have fantastic scuba diving as well plus great rainforest/wildlife preserves and Mayan ruins close by.

In Ecuador the preferred expat area is Cuenca or Quito where you dont need an air conditioner or heater, and they use the US dollar too making their currency pretty stable.
Columbia is the newest hot spot now. They have become very stable in the last 15 years. Lots of international companies are now locating there which has stabilized the country. Medillin and Bogata are the best there. The weather is like spring every day there. Surprisingly modern infrastructure.

Panama is also pretty hot now too. Then again I have heard lots of great things about Thailand, Malaysia and now even Cambodia! And in Europe I.ve heard great things about Croatia! and of course France. Lots of expats living all over Europe. I want to explore South Africa as well which I've heard is great especially Cape Town area. I've always dreamed of exploring Africa so it would make a great base.
Uruguay South America also sounds great. Very stable with a democratic socialist government. The President lives on his farm and donates 90% of his salary! The Northeast coast of Brazil is also interesting. Its the new hot spot in Brazil. Endless long sandy beaches on the Caribbean.
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I have a British/US ex-pat friend who lives in Thailand for 4 years and he REALLY loves it there. He told me he would never move back to the US or the UK.