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Americans Abroad

Farmgirl1961

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11. Thank you!

Reply to mnhtnbb (Reply #10)

Tue Aug 1, 2023, 11:57 AM

Aug 2023

We loved living in Spain and are particularly drawn to the northern part. But Europe is far from Oregon and flying is a HUGE carbon hog. The idea of being closer -- such as Costa Rica, Panama (never been) or Mexico has appeal. Also because it's generally much more affordable.

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Where do retired Americans Abroad live, or want to move to? [View all] Farmgirl1961 Jul 2023 OP

My spunk expired a long time ago. stuck in the middle Jul 2023 #1

Thanks! Farmgirl1961 Jul 2023 #3

Family stuck in the middle Jul 2023 #7

My wife is from Colombia. RipVanWinkle May 2024 #13

Anyplace? St Maarten or other Caribbean islands, Scotland... TreasonousBastard Jul 2023 #2

Maybe being a Senior Nomad is the way to go... Farmgirl1961 Jul 2023 #4

Most of my friends that have moved abroad moved to either Mexico, Puerto Rico, Costa Rico, some... SWBTATTReg Jul 2023 #5

That's nice... Farmgirl1961 Jul 2023 #8

Our plan JustAnotherGen Jul 2023 #6

We've never been to Costa Rica Farmgirl1961 Jul 2023 #9

DUer Lake Arenal and her husband retired to Costa Rica mnhtnbb Jul 2023 #10

Thank you! Farmgirl1961 Aug 2023 #11

My friend drives from WA to Mexico mnhtnbb Aug 2023 #12