What advice do overseas retirees have for others considering retiring abroad?

"My wife says that I have all the patience in the world.... because I have never used any... That might be a bit extreme but having lived overseas for 20 some years I have learned to adapt... Here are the things that I have found important to surviving and enjoying a new country: Flexibility is a requirement for successfully living abroad. Do your schedule in pencil not pen. Lose your comparisons with your former home. It is what it is... Learn the local ground rules and play the game. Have or obtain a sense of humor... Without it one will not last long in any environment and certainly not outside his native land. Have or obtain a sense of adventure. This is an opportunity to meet new people, experience new things and to learn a new culture. Learn basic local language niceties and build your vocabulary... A simple Gracias coupled with a warm smile will work wonders..," explained one expat living in Ajijic, Mexico.

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"Retiring abroad can be a great adventure for anyone looking for a change of scenery and culture. The retirees in Lake Chapala recommend that anyone considering retiring abroad take some time to research their new home. Make sure you understand the local language and customs, and talk to people who already live in the area. Lake Chapala is a great place to retire to because of the warm climate, excellent healthcare, and low cost of living. It also has plenty of cultural and recreational activities. But remember that retirement is a big change and adapting to a new way of life may take time. Be sure to stay connected to your family and loved ones back home. Above all, enjoy the experience of exploring a new place and take the opportunity to try something different," said another expat in Lake Chapala, Mexico.