We all know that there are numerous great places to retire around the world. But, being happy is something that we should consider before we finally choose the place where we would want to retire. Sometimes, it is best that we move overseas to retire. This is true especially if you want change, start over again, or a new environment.
For many people, being happy is to be able to do what they love most. Knowing and focusing on your passion will give you joy that money can’t buy. So, what is your passion? What is that something you love doing which makes you truly happy? More often than not, we give up a lot of things just to do what we love most.
In choosing your place for retirement, consider your passion in order for you to be happy and peaceful. If you are a food enthusiast and you want eating different kinds of foods, trying or cooking new recipes, and preparing foods for other people; you would want to consider India, Italy, Peru, England, China or the Philippines. These countries are known for their exotic variety of foods from sour, to very spicy, sweet, all varieties of seafood and all kinds of edible meat, and tasty desserts.
If you want to spend the rest of your life close to nature, the mountains and you love the outdoors, the ideal places for you are Norway, Alaska, New Zealand or Siberia with their expansive, uninhabited, and expansive wilderness and wide coastline. New Zealand alone can provide you beautiful scenery consisting of forests, plains, mountains, and the Franz Josef and Fox glaciers.
Are you a water person? Do you love diving, swimming or sailing? Australia, Honduras, Belize, or the Bahamas are the best places that you can enjoy your passion. These countries are famous for their jewel-like ocean waters, natural shores, and remarkable coral reefs. The cost of living in these countries will depend on your lifestyle. If you prefer simple living, there are plenty of communities you can choose from. On the other hand, if you want luxurious homes and environment, there are also places where you can settle.
Would you be living on a certain budget? A low budget should not prevent you from being happy and enjoy what you want most. There are great places to retire that offer diversified interests, culture, sports, entertainment and others which can suit your passion at the cost you can very well afford. These countries include Vietnam, Uruguay, Ecuador, Thailand, or Colombia. These countries are rich in natural resources, beautiful plains and mountains, wide beaches, and excellent foods. Not to mention a very low cost of living compared to the United States.
If you love plants and want to keep your garden all year through without being worried about snow and cold weather, tropical countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Mexico, Cameroon, Costa Rica, or Venezuela are your best possibilities. Growing oranges, coconuts, bananas, papaya, sweet potatoes, yams, and vegetables are very easy in these countries. Malaysia is known for their beautiful flowers while Cameroon is famous for their cuisines and fruits.
If you haven’t discovered yet what your passion really is, you may want to try out different places first to find out what kind of life you want to have. Before your retirement, visit different countries by joining cruises and tours. Vacations and travels can provide to you the opportunity to experience life in different countries that could be a good place for you to live when you retire. Another way of learning about great places to retire is by attending seminars about retirement in your locality. With these retirement seminars, you will be able to identify what is the best country or place for you to launch your new life when you retire.