Hi everyone, here is a post I hope will create some interesting conversations.
I am considering an 'early' retirement in about 2-3 years time. I'll be a single guy, 38 by then. Since I am single, I was thinking somewhere near Santo Domingo so I can still enjoy a little nightlife and "weekend socializing". Money is not my overriding issue as I will have a steady, reliable income of about 2400/month (after taxes taken off in Canada). I intend on living in a modest apartment to allow me to set aside more money for entertainment and sports.
I am sure I won't have the average retiree?s lifestyle as I will be a little younger than the average. Some of the additional things that I intend on doing will be to scuba dive a few times a month, cycle around town, mountain biking in the more remote areas, going to the gym, taking on yoga, learning to kiteboard and enjoying the beach, all in addition to the usual socializing that one does. One of the bigger challenges will likely be to find friends and/or clubs for each separate activity (as well as keeping all of these activities at resonable costs versus tourist costs). I'll also be quite active on the internet, chatting to my friends that I have made in my travels around the world as well as downloading/watching my favourite TV shows.
I am guessing that about at least half of the expats living in the DR are reitred. What fills your day, your week? Are you bored to tears or are you just as busy as when you were working? I know of a lot of retirees that take on so many social activities they feel like there is never a dull moment. Do you think I can live there without going crazy of boredom? I'd hate to stay here in the rat race for the simple fear of not having enough to do. I spend most of my days at work daydreaming of sunny shores. I'd hate to end up on sunny shores daydreaming of 9-5.
What does everyone think? What fills your day/week? I hope this creates a lot of friendly posts.
I am considering an 'early' retirement in about 2-3 years time. I'll be a single guy, 38 by then. Since I am single, I was thinking somewhere near Santo Domingo so I can still enjoy a little nightlife and "weekend socializing". Money is not my overriding issue as I will have a steady, reliable income of about 2400/month (after taxes taken off in Canada). I intend on living in a modest apartment to allow me to set aside more money for entertainment and sports.
I am sure I won't have the average retiree?s lifestyle as I will be a little younger than the average. Some of the additional things that I intend on doing will be to scuba dive a few times a month, cycle around town, mountain biking in the more remote areas, going to the gym, taking on yoga, learning to kiteboard and enjoying the beach, all in addition to the usual socializing that one does. One of the bigger challenges will likely be to find friends and/or clubs for each separate activity (as well as keeping all of these activities at resonable costs versus tourist costs). I'll also be quite active on the internet, chatting to my friends that I have made in my travels around the world as well as downloading/watching my favourite TV shows.
I am guessing that about at least half of the expats living in the DR are reitred. What fills your day, your week? Are you bored to tears or are you just as busy as when you were working? I know of a lot of retirees that take on so many social activities they feel like there is never a dull moment. Do you think I can live there without going crazy of boredom? I'd hate to stay here in the rat race for the simple fear of not having enough to do. I spend most of my days at work daydreaming of sunny shores. I'd hate to end up on sunny shores daydreaming of 9-5.
What does everyone think? What fills your day/week? I hope this creates a lot of friendly posts.