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9 years ago

Best climate & safe?

9 years ago
I am a single, 62yo woman and plan to leave the US next year to travel the world for the next 10+ years, spending 1-6 months in each place.

I'm in Phoenix now, so the logical first stop would be to spend time in Mexico before I head south. I know a lot of the country has become pretty dicey as to safety, but also know that's not the WHOLE country.

I'm looking for towns with temps between 80 highs & 50 lows, not more than 4000 ft elevation (breathing problems). They will need to have bus service & taxis available as I am not bringing a car and some sort of medical urgent care or similar and a hospital not more than an hour away.

I want to rent a small, furnished home (or apt if I have to) while there. I do not need an expat/gated community, but the area MUST have fast internet available, as I work online, keep in touch with my Filipino employees via Skype, and like to stream movies.

Dining out at fine restaurants is not my thing. While I do like to eat at taco shops frequently, I plan to eat like the locals when at home. I'll shop ferias and small shops with only occasional trips to an American-style market for a few things. I'll already be packing the condiments/spices I can't live without.

I don't garden or hike - I get more enjoyment out of sitting outside a cafe or on the plaza people watching, talking to locals, or exploring small history or art museums.

I do speak un poco Espanol already, and have started online classes to refresh my university classes from years ago.

I have retirement income of $2150/mo from 2 government sources and my online business clears a couple hundred a month, but I want somewhere I can comfortably live on $1200 or less. I will have a small nest egg as emergency funds and the balance of my income each month will go towards transportation to the next place or sightseeing where I am. I know it can be done on that, but am trying to figure out where to go!

Where do you recommend? Any other tips would be appreciated!

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