Best Places to Retire: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Beyond

Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and is emerging as one of the best places to retire in Southeast Asia. It has a population of nearly 2 million, but has grown into a larger metropolis of over 7 million inhabitants. Its rich cultural heritage combined [...]

Best Places to Retire: Southeast Europe

Mediterranean Europe was the most affordable region to retire in Western Europe. However, if cost is a major factor to you, one of the best places to retire might be Southeastern Europe. Southeastern Europe is an even more affordable region for retirement than Portugal – [...]

International Comparisons: Human Development Index

The level of development of a country depends on a variety of factors. One can look at each of these factors independently or one can attempt to combine these factors into one measurement for international comparisons. The Human Development Index combines measures related to education, [...]

Indonesia Retirement Today

In 1997, Indonesia was falling apart at the seams from the Asian Financial Crisis that swept through Asia.In 1998, the country’s gross domestic product had declined by 13%, its currency had devalued by over 800% against the dollar, and Indonesia’s financial system was on the [...]

Southern Europe Microstates – Retirement Today

In addition to the four major Mediterranean countries, it is also possible to retire abroad to a number of microstates in Southern Europe. These microstates are very small countries, but are independent and possess their own sovereign governments. The microstates that might make an ideal [...]

Expatriate Living: Greece Retirement Today

One of the more popular retirement destinations in Mediterranean Europe is Greece. Although not quite as affordable as Portugal or Spain, a Greece retirement is still one of the more affordable options in the western half of Europe.
Greece Retirement – Greece’s Economy
Nearly 60% of the [...]

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  • Best Places to Retire: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Beyond

    Best Places to Retire: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Beyond

    Kuala Lumpur is the capital of Malaysia and is emerging as one of the best places to retire in Southeast Asia. It has a population of nearly 2 million, but has grown into a larger metropolis of over 7 million inhabitants. Its rich cultural heritage combined [...]

  • Best Places to Retire: Southeast Europe

    Best Places to Retire: Southeast Europe

    Mediterranean Europe was the most affordable region to retire in Western Europe. However, if cost is a major factor to you, one of the best places to retire might be Southeastern Europe. Southeastern Europe is an even more affordable region for retirement than Portugal – [...]

  • Future Best Places to Retire: Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam

    Future Best Places to Retire: Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam

    Although some Southeast Asian countries (like Thailand) have experienced rapid economic development and have been listed as best places to retire, others have proceeded more slowly. Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam are slowly entering the global economy and are likely to be among the best places [...]

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  • Indonesia Retirement Today

    Indonesia Retirement Today

    In 1997, Indonesia was falling apart at the seams from the Asian Financial Crisis that swept through Asia.In 1998, the country’s gross domestic product had declined by 13%, its currency had devalued by over 800% against the dollar, and Indonesia’s financial system was on the [...]

  • Southern Europe Microstates – Retirement Today

    Southern Europe Microstates – Retirement Today

    In addition to the four major Mediterranean countries, it is also possible to retire abroad to a number of microstates in Southern Europe. These microstates are very small countries, but are independent and possess their own sovereign governments. The microstates that might make an ideal [...]

  • Expatriate Living: Greece Retirement Today

    Expatriate Living: Greece Retirement Today

    One of the more popular retirement destinations in Mediterranean Europe is Greece. Although not quite as affordable as Portugal or Spain, a Greece retirement is still one of the more affordable options in the western half of Europe.
    Greece Retirement – Greece’s Economy
    Nearly 60% of the [...]

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  • The New Canadians Blog

    The New Canadians Blog

    The New Canadians is a blog that covers life for immigrants to Canada. The articles provide a comprehensive overview of life, business, Canadian culture, travel, and a variety of other topics. The blog will definitely be of use to anyone planning to retire abroad to [...]

  • I Love Romania Travel Blog

    I Love Romania Travel Blog

    I Love Romania Travel is primarily a travel blog, and although I don’t normally list travel blogs, I’ve decided to list this blog. The blog is well written and organized and provides informative articles on Romania’s culture, history, cities, and customs. This seemed like more than a [...]

  • International Comparisons: Human Development Index

    International Comparisons: Human Development Index

    The level of development of a country depends on a variety of factors. One can look at each of these factors independently or one can attempt to combine these factors into one measurement for international comparisons. The Human Development Index combines measures related to education, [...]

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  • My Retirement in the Philippines: Phase II

    My Retirement in the Philippines: Phase II

    Rather than trying to develop a single plan for my retirement, I’ve followed a multi phased plan for adjusting to my retirement abroad in the Philippines. For those who are new to this blog, the first few months of living abroad provided me with a [...]

  • “My” Sari-Sari Store: An Experiment in the War on Poverty

    “My” Sari-Sari Store: An Experiment in the War on Poverty

    Social scientists have many different views on poverty and the consequences of living in poverty. In my youth, I used to blame poverty on failed social and government policies. And, I believed at that the government’s failure to “cure” poverty resulted in many social problems [...]

  • Saturday Morning, Talisay City, Cebu

    Saturday Morning, Talisay City, Cebu

    Woke up early before the sun was up and joined a few friends for a sunrise on the beach. We met up at my condo and took a taxi south to Talisay City, one of the cities that make up Metro Cebu. My friends wanted [...]

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  • KZBlog

    KZBlog

    KZBlog is a blog written by an American expatriate living in Kazakhstan. It’s an interesting blog to read because the location is very unique. The articles are also well written and cover a range of topics about life in Kazakhstan, its culture, and current happenings. [...]

  • New Blog: The Philippines Community

    New Blog: The Philippines Community

    In partnership with a local pinay, we’re launching our second blog:  The Philippines Community!  Development and launching of this new blog took over a month of planning and research, but it is now live. It took me away from Retire Abroad quite a bit, but [...]

  • International Comparisons: Social Inequality (Gini Coefficient)

    International Comparisons: Social Inequality (Gini Coefficient)

    Social scientists generally believe that one of the roots of instability in any society is the level of social inequality that exists. The greater the gap between the rich and the poor, the greater the likelihood of such problems as crime, terrorism and political instability. [...]

  • International Comparisons: Consumer Price Index

    International Comparisons: Consumer Price Index

    The decision to retire abroad can be a major life decision with a whole set of new life challenges and opportunities. In other articles, issues like budget planning and currency exchange rates have been discussed. For the most part, those issues deal with the present. [...]

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