Comments on: Exotic Retirements On A Shoestring

By: SavingsJourney

SavingsJourney — Wed, 23 May 2007 11:16:28 +0000

Hi FJ, don’t forget Laos! It’s a surprisingly beautiful country, cheaper than Thailand or Malaysia, economically slower, not as great infrastructure, no major hotel chains at this time, but there is enough to be taken care of and the prices are incredible there.

It’s a beautiful country. Food and accomodations are very cheap, cheaper than Thailand, likely cheaper than Malaysia.

Just don’t get dengue fever if you’re in any of these countries! I have gotten it while in Laos/Thailand/Cambodia, but when you’re extremely young / old, chances of death due to dengue fever are higher

We plan to do something similar to what you’re suggesting when we retire! I’m looking forward to it!

By: Financial Jungle Guy

Financial Jungle Guy — Wed, 23 May 2007 15:48:35 +0000

I heard positive comments about Laos, but haven’t had the pleasure to explore the country yet.

By: FourPillars

FourPillars — Thu, 24 May 2007 03:18:42 +0000

mmmm…I hadn’t thought of moving to another country but if the price is right!

I like Cdn winters but when I’m too old to snowboard, I might be pretty inclined to hang out in warmer climes during the winter.

By: Wolf Stone

Wolf Stone — Thu, 24 May 2007 22:14:28 +0000

Hi Fj,
I’ve been reading a lot of things about South America (places like venezeula,chile, brazil) and it sure sounds like a good place to retire !

By: Dividend Growth Investor

Dividend Growth Investor — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 21:50:54 +0000

That’s a very good idea FJ. The only negative thing though that comes in my mind could be that you will still need to be running some minimum heating at your house in canada. Otherwise your pipes might freeze.

By: Financial Jungle Guy

Financial Jungle Guy — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:56:30 +0000

Try shutting off the valve for an extended winter vacation.

By: Carmen Aguirre

Carmen Aguirre — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 22:34:02 +0000

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