Where is the best place to retire overseas?

2016-05-18T00:40:00-04:00

Retirement overseas. I'm thinking Belize. Recommendations?

Response by SSG Roger Ayscue made May 18 at 2016 12:43 AM

2016-05-18T00:43:12-04:00

I am thinking I want to travel and then I think that maybe i would like to try the DZ Civilian in Germany.

Response by SGT Kyle Johnson made May 18 at 2016 12:49 AM

2016-05-18T00:49:27-04:00

Belize would be great. We have already picked out our spot in Mexico. Belize was number 2 on my list. To us they were about equal, but being from San Antonio, Guadalajara is only 2 hours away by plane and I can come back easily to check on my properties.

Response by MAJ Raúl Rovira made May 18 at 2016 2:13 AM

2016-05-18T02:13:17-04:00

I've consider Hungary. Cheap, relatively safe, politically challenged, but Austria is close by if there is a need to run away.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2016 10:32 AM

2016-05-18T10:32:26-04:00

Germany.........based on the number of retirees I helped treat at LRMC....

Response by LTC Paul Labrador made May 18 at 2016 10:37 AM

2016-05-18T10:37:33-04:00

A lot of folks go to the Philippines. It is inexpensive, American friendly, and IIRC even has VA support in country.

Response by SFC Wade W. made May 18 at 2016 11:48 AM

2016-05-18T11:48:48-04:00

I'm thinking why leave the country that you served for and were willing to go to war for? No disrespect intended at all but I will never leave the US again. I spent most of my childhood OCONUS due to my father's service. I spent way too many years OCONUS and separated from my immediate and extended family due to my service. I will never leave the US soil again, ever. And, if it should be necessary, I will fight for our country here, on US soil.
If you do retire overseas, I wish you the best of luck.

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made May 18 at 2016 11:58 AM

2016-05-18T11:58:43-04:00

No Knowledge from Personal Experience but the P.I. Philippines has always been popular with the Retired Military community.

Response by CPT Joseph K Murdock made May 18 at 2016 3:14 PM

2016-05-18T15:14:02-04:00

I suppose for many it is determined by access to a VA hospital unless they have a foreign medical program.

Response by MSG Martin C. made May 18 at 2016 5:08 PM

2016-05-18T17:08:57-04:00

Costa Rica has prettyy good incentives for retirees

Response by SSG Dennis Grossmann made May 18 at 2016 11:12 PM

2016-05-18T23:12:10-04:00

Belize has a large English speaking community. I'm not sure about healthcare, but you can live like a king.
Anywhere along the Riviera, you could have a hotdog stand and pay someone to run it while you sit on the beach enjoying cocktails. Uganda, land is cheap, friendly people. South Africa, open up a tourist trap.

Response by MSG Pat Colby made May 19 at 2016 1:06 PM

2016-05-19T13:06:28-04:00

Kind of a loaded question. Anywhere you go there will always be "something" Hurricanes, Poisonous spiders, Sub-zero temps, etc... I guess my answer is to advise you to follow your heart. If you don't like cold weather, stay away from Arctic regions. If you hate heights, don't move near Mountain ranges. If you can't swim, it wouldn't be wise to live on a houseboat. If you like tornadoes, move to Oklahoma.

Personally, I'm in Southern Minnesota. I like the 4 seasons. The Winters keep the Killer Bees in the South where they belong. I wanted to be close enough to see my Family, but far enough away so they will think twice before showing up for supper. I have 9 acres, a fixer upper house and I'm surrounded by Corn and Bean fields. I can (and have) danced naked in my yard. Why? because FREEDOM!

Happy Retirement!