Hello!
I am a 63 year old single old male, who currently resides outside of Charlotte NC in the US. I made my mind up to leave the US earlier this year for many reasons, not the least of which is costs (Property Tax, Medical, Insurance, etc). I started looking in SE Asia, I am now open to all Areas of the world. Columbia attracted me due to climate, costs of living, medical care, and location. I plan to leave when I can, I would go now but Iam taking care of an Elderly mother.
I have already renewed my passport, and started to plan.
I was also looking at starting in Ecuador maybe, since it is on the U.S. dollar, then look into going to Columbia from there, still open on this thought. I know Cuenca is a nice spot but it will be to cold for me. Seems there are some Visa issues in Columbia currently.
I think I am going to want to be in an Urban area, at least to begin with, as I will not have personal transportation, and will rely on Public Trans that is available and walking. Medillin looked doable but is a bit cooler and more costly than Bucaramanga it seems, so I am looking at that location maybe. Bucaramanga I hope is safe, though it seems a bit close to Venezuela.
I am open to splitting time with another country or 3 if needed to avoid what seems to be a newish taxation situation in Columbia. I will have SS income, Pension, and Investments. Starting off I want to base living costs on about 50% of what i will have available monthly, which, based on my research should allow me to live well (1500/2000 US is 50% range).
Looks like Internet is very good in most places, and this will be a must as I will be trading some online.
I have also looked at Pereira, and Manizales area, but they may be a bit cool for me, not sure. All of my looking has been online.
Looking forward to meeting and communicating with others here.
