All Entries in the "Country Profiles" Category
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 [...]
Panama’s Physical Landscape
Like other small countries in Central America, Panama’s topography creates a diverse physical landscape in which to live. Expatriates living in Panama have a range of environmental options if they choose to retire abroad in this country. Today, Panama’s physical landscape makes it one of [...]
Costa Rica’s Physical Landscape
Although it is a small country, Costa Rica boasts a very diverse and complex physical landscape that provides the potential retiree with a variety of options for expatriate living. Environmental conditions range from lush tropical rainforests, to a coastline with beaches to spare and cool [...]
Expatriate Living: Italy Retirement Today
Although perhaps not the most affordable, an Italy retirement today is likely to be a fascinating one for expatriate living. Italy is in many respects the heart of much of European culture and civilization. From its influence on the Romance languages found throughout Southern Europe, [...]
Colombia Retirement Today
If you love police action movies, Colombia might not be on your mind as a potential retirement destination. The image of Colombia as a violent country with cocaine drug lords, assassinations, wide spread corruption, guerrilla warfare and kidnappings is probably your view of this tropical [...]
Spain Retirement Today
Although perhaps not as popular as Portugal, Spain continues to be a popular retirement destination for many European expatriates. Although not as affordable as Portugal, a Spain retirement remains a popular option because of its warmer climate in comparison to the cooler parts of Western [...]
Portugal’s Physical Landscape
Portugal’s physical landscape makes it an ideal retirement destination in Southern Europe. There are few environmental hazards to be aware of, and overall Portugal provides anyone who retires abroad with a warm Mediterranean climate, an abundance of beaches, and a picturesque physical landscape.
Portugal’s Physical Landscape: [...]
Panama Retirement Today
Panama is one of the three top retirement destinations in Central America today along with Mexico and Costa Rica. Despite some turbulent times in the latter part of the 1900’s, Panama has emerged as a stable and dynamic country in the 21st century that has [...]
Malaysia’s Physical Landscape
Malaysia is one of the best places to retire abroad in Southeast Asia due to its relatively peaceful and attractive physical landscape. The climate is tropical, the region is not a high risk region for geologic or hurricane activity, and its resource base provides a [...]
Brazil Retirement Today
A Brazil retirement is a viable option although it is more costly than most Southeast Asian nations to retire abroad. Brazil offers retirees a special retirement visa with an income requirement of $2,000 USD per month, with an additional $1,000 per month per dependent. Although not [...]
Portugal Retirement Today
Anyone who plans to retire abroad in Europe should give Portugal a serious look as a retirement destination. The cost of living is the most affordable in Western Europe, the climate is mild, and a Portugal retirement has been adopted by many European expatriates.
Portugal Retirement: [...]
Malaysia Retirement Today
Thailand and the Philippines are usually the countries that many Americans think about when considering a Southeast Asian retirement destination. However, in recent years, Malaysia has been aggressively going after retirees in an attempt to make that country one of the best places to retire [...]
Thailand’s Physical Landscape
If you choose Thailand as your retirement destination, you will discover that from an environmental perspective there are many Thailands to choose from. Thailand’s physical landscape offers someone who is planning to retire abroad with a range of climates and environments from which to choose [...]
Thailand Retirement Today
Many who have decided to retire abroad have been attracted to Thailand as one of the best places to retire in Southeast Asia. Large numbers of Europeans now make the country their full or part-time home. And many Asians from the most developed Asian economies [...]
