6 Retirement Destinations That Were Perfect 3 Years Ago
There's a list that every retirement blogger, every expat YouTube channel, and every "move abroad" influencer has handed you for the last decade. They called them paradise. They called them affordable. They were right... three years ago. Those same places have been quietly, and in some cases not so quietly, falling apart. Rents have doubled, locals are furious, crime is up, and governments are making it clear that Americans are no longer welcome. We went through current cost of living data, expat forums from 2024 and 2025, firsthand reports from retirees already on the ground, and State Department advisories. What we found should be required reading before you book a single flight. We count down the 6 destinations you should completely avoid if you want to retire abroad safely and comfortably. ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Intro: The Outdated Advice 03:14 — №6 — Chiang Mai, Thailand 07:26 — №5 — Porto and the Silver Coast, Portugal 11:41 — №4 — Medellín, Colombia 15:41 — №3 — Tulum, Mexico 19:58 — №2 — Bali, Indonesia 25:05 — №1 — Lisbon, Portugal 31:59 — Outro: The Honest Conclusion 📚 SOURCES 1. Numbeo — Current cost of living comparison data 2. Reddit r/expats and r/retirement — Firsthand retiree experiences 3. US State Department — Travel advisories 4. Local government immigration authorities — Visa policy changes 🗺️ ABOUT PASSPORT PENSION Financial geography for retirees — where fixed income, healthcare, and residency actually work in 2026. Tags worst places to retire, places not to retire abroad, retire abroad mistakes, chiang mai retirement, porto portugal retirement, medellin colombia retirement, tulum mexico retirement, bali retirement, lisbon portugal retirement, passport pension, retirement planning 2026, expat regrets, where not to retire #RetireAbroad #ExpatRetirement #WorstPlacesToRetire #CostOfLiving #PassportPension #RetirementPlanning #SocialSecurity
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