Hi - We currently live in Houston, TX, and are considering Ecuador. Retiring in a couple of years at 62 and 50 years of age.
Quality of life, nice weather, and low cost of living have attracted us to Ecuador, but beyond that, we are clueless.
We prefer being near the water, whether that is lakes and streams or the ocean. We love the convenience of city life (We live in downtown Houston now), but also want to be much closer to nature than we are today. I speak enough Spanish to get around, my Wife speaks none currently.
We would like to start traveling and planning within the next year or two. Would love to hear experiences or advice on the best place to start looking!