Hi everyone
Thanks for reading. We are a mid-30s couple with a 2yo and 1 more on the way. We've decided to take a 'parental year off' next year to spend as a family, Once baby is 3mo old, we aim to leave Australia for 9 months. We are looking for 2-3 places to spend this time, where we can settle in a bit and live like locals, potentially learn/improve Spanish language, and live cheaply (on around $2-3000 Australian dollars per month).
Please hit me with suggestions - I'm from UK originally, love Europe, have travelled a bit through central and south america and love the ocean & beaches, we also love the idea of South East Asia (have only been to Bali & Thailand so far though).
We ideally want to know if there are places where we can get short term 2-3month furnished 2bed rentals that aren't at hotel prices, in a small town that's reasonably safe where we can just while away our days together with our kids and take the occasional touristy day/weekend/week long trip. Good internet connection, and public transport links would be great to get out and about without needing to have our own car, or a longer term car rental that doesn't cost a fortune.
Are we pipe dreaming? Certain places that have popped into my head are Phillipines, Penang, Vietnam, Argentina, Bali, Menorca/Majorca, Cuba, Tuscany...
I know this isn't your typical relocation question - but I was hoping to tap into the vast experience on this site - there must be long term furnished rentals that are available to people relocating while they search for their permanent place to live. Preferably places with a few other expats or some tourism.
Thanks so much in advance.