Top 10 Countries For 2024 Retirement Travel

Here is our list of the top 10 countries for 2024 retirement travel. This list is perfect for anyone looking to do full time travel on a budget. We take several things into account in this list from expense to safety and ease of arrival. Let us know what you think in the comments.

The top 10 countries for early retirement in 2024 include Croatia, Canada, Thailand, Vietnam, Costa Rica, Mexico, Italy, Colombia, Malaysia & Portugal.

[AndAWakeUp]

Glad you guys mentioned Malaysia…the 90 day visa on arrival, the food, the affordability and the english proficiency put it near the top of my list as well.

[brookenigh]

No questions, just more appreciation for the great content. I am loving all the videos.

[upstatenewyork]

If you could talk about the best medical care and medical care in general about the places you discuss. Thank you.

[sonjaparker]

Hi. I love watching your videos and like your down-to-earth sensible, trustworthy descriptions of the many factors to consider when traveling. I have fast-traveled with just a little slow-travel for 7 years, now. I’m hoping to begin slow-traveling in the spring (not full time, but maybe 6 months of the year. I usually travel solo. When you mention places like Thailand and Vietnam, I wonder if they’re safe for solo women. Please consider including a statement on safety, mentioning solo travelers, in your descriptions. Thank you!

[scottwilbur]

Great list but the PI, Ecuador and Bali are all high on my list.

[wgarnsey]

I just discovered your channel two days ago and have watched about 10 videos so far (and subscribed). I like this list. We are currently viewing this from Central Italy, which I agree can be very affordable and cheaper than Mexico. We are thinking about Panama as a home base - have you spent any time there? Our house is currently on the market and we have consolidated down to a 10x15' storage unit (I wish we could get rid of everything). We also have airline retiree benefits, so globe hopping is possible for us. I'd like to winter in Thailand and Malaysia.

[michelleb]

A good friend is from Croatia. She is from Rijeka. Very charming and 2 hours to Venice.

[NowBoardingVlogs]

I've been to Mexico 3 times in the last 2 years! Love it there!

[jaderoyale-brown]

Came across your channel, reside in Atlanta. Great video.

[strawberries]

Very interesting list, will sure take them into account.. but I think footage of number two looks more like Madeira, although technically Portugal but it's an island and some people don't like the idea of an island😅

[prettygeorgialady]

Enjoy your time abroad. Thanks for the tips
I am in ATL but my parents are elderly and require me to be caregiver in addition to working full time. Maybe some day I can join the retiree travel group.

[qcnck]

Thanks for a really nice and succinct video. Which city in Thailand were you showing in your video? It is a big country with lots of different geography. What did you find to be your favorite area there?

[TheRetirementality]

Hey Y'all! I'm really enjoying your channel. I've been watching a bunch of the video. Now I'm going to have explore your other channels. I'm contemplating doing full time travel for a couple of years. Or maybe moving somewhere in Europe. The thought of not having a home base is super scary for us. But, y'all make it sound pretty easy. I'm more interested in the Finance side of things (that's what I talk more about on my channel) so I'm glad you started this channel. New Sub.

[LorraineWatson]

I’m Australian, so I’m very happy to hear that Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam are high on your list. Whereabouts did you actually stay in Vietnam and Thailand?

[nncadi]

Surprised the Philippines didn’t make the list.

[davamckay]

Canada?? Lol I’m watching from Ottawa! Damn - never thought of people coming here for retirement vacay!

[vickimuhammad]

We just moved to Portugal in March 2023 and specifically away from Expat communities so that we can be learn the Portuguese language and immerse ourselves in the Portuguese culture a little better. We absolutely love it and feel very welcomed in our new country. I have found The Portuguese are very warm and helpful.

[vijicarlucci]

A huge THANK YOU for all of this information. Can you advise when is the best time to travel and short stay, within visa-cost-weather constraints, at these top 10 countries

[CJ-Photo]

Yeah, too bad Portugal is ending NHR...but that only applies if you want to stay longer... And I love the idea of Thailand but not for a long-term stay...a little too far for permanent retirement. Lol - I wish I could do what you are doing but I have pets which limits me for slow travel.

[irenemartins]

I live in Portugal and we been getting a lot of Americans moving here .