Any US Expatriates here?

Bubblehead1980 · 07-05-22, 11:04 PM

For some time, I have considered leaving the USA. I will not renounce my citizenship but as time marches on, things just get worse here and at this point, I see this USA as a sinking ship that can not be saved. For these reasons, I wish to leave. I have a few friends who made the move and are now expatriates in various places. Just wondering if any here. Share you experiences etc.

Rockstar · 07-05-22, 11:15 PM

I had friend I went to high school with in the Panama Canal Zone. Years later I tracked him down. He found a sexy live in chica and never left.

As for me I’ve been all around the Caribbean, Central and South America, nice places. But IMO they have the same problems as we do, just more of it. I was always glad to get back to the good ol’ U.S. of A.

em2nought · 07-06-22, 12:09 AM

I've been thinking about this for a few years now.

I'm thinking of trying South East Asia next year if we don't tank before then. Probably Thailand. Have to put $25,000 in a Thai bank which is ok because I've seen baht surprisingly recommended as a currency to be in if the Western World purposely tanks itself. If the old King was still alive I'd feel better about Thailand. I kind of like Thailand because gold is almost a form of currency there so it's easy to move between gold and cash without the large "fees" we have so I could put most of my money in physical gold.

Too many leftists gaining power in South America. Even an ex-terrorist buddy of Maduro's in Colombia. Making for a good exchange rate right now though. Some nice weather in the mountains without the need for ac or heat though.

Once we purposely tank ourselves and keep telling the rest of the world what lousy people we whites are they might not want us anymore.

I've been to Colombia and Thailand and I feel much safer in Thailand. The food is great. I can get actual foot massages, getting too old to care about the other kind so much. LOL I feel safer banking there, I can get by without a vehicle there, and eat out every day for cheaper than I can cook for in the USA. I think the medical care there is actually better than it is here, and much cheaper. I've had a physical there a few years ago. Rent is cheap there. If you buy a condo the HOA fees there don't rob you like they do in the USA. My HOA here is more than I'd pay to rent and air condition a similar place in Thailand

Aktungbby · 07-06-22, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Rockstar

He found a sexy live in chica and never left.

Hey! A broad whilst living abroad !!?

I've been mulling over Portugal, Dutch Antilles(Bonaire)or Costa Rica for some time...the key issue is banking systems that don't get "nationalized" periodically

stork100 · 07-06-22, 02:23 AM

Best to stay away from Australia.

Everything's ridiculously expensive or unavailable, nobody can actually do anything, you get fined if you don't vote, guns are only for baddies, the power is supplied by Elon Musk's big battery (which only occasionally catches on fire) and we're about to become a Chinese protectorate.

Bubblehead1980 · 07-06-22, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by stork100

Best to stay away from Australia.

Everything's ridiculously expensive or unavailable, nobody can actually do anything, you get fined if you don't vote, guns are only for baddies, the power is supplied by Elon Musk's big battery (which only occasionally catches on fire) and we're about to become a Chinese protectorate.

Quite sad because I loved it when I visited but yes, I am aware of the problems and thus Australia is not on my list.

em2nought · 07-06-22, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

Hey! A broad whilst living abroad !!?

I've been mulling over Portugal, Dutch Antilles(Bonaire)or Costa Rica for some time...the key issue is banking systems that don't get "nationalized" periodically

Someplace with vaults that aren't within the banking system.

Not because I plan to do anything naughty, I'm about the most law abiding citizen I can think of. It's in case the powers that be are naughty, and lets face it they're already naughty. But now they've added "stupid" and "insane" to their resume as well.

Da Lat in Vietnam looks like a place I could live. 5000 ft elevation with cooler temperatures. Lots of good looking food, and an alpine roller coaster. LOL

nikimcbee · 07-07-22, 08:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Aktungbby

Hey! A broad whilst living abroad !!?

I've been mulling over Portugal, Dutch Antilles(Bonaire)or Costa Rica for some time...the key issue is banking systems that don't get "nationalized" periodically

I guess Russia and Ukraine are out? Lots of military adventures await....

Kapitan · 07-07-22, 09:03 AM

Surprised a lot more Americans haven't chosen Canada

Its a bit like the USA in quite a few ways but also like the UK in others, We don't have the gun violence we do have a slower more relaxed speed to life the biggest drawback with Canada though is Winter.

07-05-22, 11:04 PM	#1
Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 7,100 Downloads: 605 Uploads: 44	Any US Expatriates here? For some time, I have considered leaving the USA. I will not renounce my citizenship but as time marches on, things just get worse here and at this point, I see this USA as a sinking ship that can not be saved. For these reasons, I wish to leave. I have a few friends who made the move and are now expatriates in various places. Just wondering if any here. Share you experiences etc.

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em2nought Ocean Warrior Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 3,485 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I've been thinking about this for a few years now. I'm thinking of trying South East Asia next year if we don't tank before then. Probably Thailand. Have to put $25,000 in a Thai bank which is ok because I've seen baht surprisingly recommended as a currency to be in if the Western World purposely tanks itself. If the old King was still alive I'd feel better about Thailand. I kind of like Thailand because gold is almost a form of currency there so it's easy to move between gold and cash without the large "fees" we have so I could put most of my money in physical gold. Too many leftists gaining power in South America. Even an ex-terrorist buddy of Maduro's in Colombia. Making for a good exchange rate right now though. Some nice weather in the mountains without the need for ac or heat though. Once we purposely tank ourselves and keep telling the rest of the world what lousy people we whites are they might not want us anymore. I've been to Colombia and Thailand and I feel much safer in Thailand. The food is great. I can get actual foot massages, getting too old to care about the other kind so much. LOL I feel safer banking there, I can get by without a vehicle there, and eat out every day for cheaper than I can cook for in the USA. I think the medical care there is actually better than it is here, and much cheaper. I've had a physical there a few years ago. Rent is cheap there. If you buy a condo the HOA fees there don't rob you like they do in the USA. My HOA here is more than I'd pay to rent and air condition a similar place in Thailand __________________ em2nought is ecstatic garbage! Last edited by em2nought; 07-06-22 at 12:21 AM.

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Rockstar In the Brig Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Zendia Bar & Grill Posts: 12,614 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	I had friend I went to high school with in the Panama Canal Zone. Years later I tracked him down. He found a sexy live in chica and never left. As for me I’ve been all around the Caribbean, Central and South America, nice places. But IMO they have the same problems as we do, just more of it. I was always glad to get back to the good ol’ U.S. of A.

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stork100 Weps Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Australia Posts: 371 Downloads: 92 Uploads: 0	Best to stay away from Australia. Everything's ridiculously expensive or unavailable, nobody can actually do anything, you get fined if you don't vote, guns are only for baddies, the power is supplied by Elon Musk's big battery (which only occasionally catches on fire) and we're about to become a Chinese protectorate.