Many Americans spend their retirement looking back at their working years with satisfaction and winding down their once-active lives. But as you shed work worries and mundane routines, it’s a fine time to celebrate and make the most of your golden years by doing things you’ve always wanted to experience.
Traveling abroad is high on many people’s retirement wish lists, especially for those who have avoided flying to far-flung destinations when working or raising a family. Retirement provides the opportunity to visit or rest permanently in a different country with a pleasant climate and a high quality of life.
According to Social Security Matters, more than 500,000 people living outside the U.S. receive Social Security benefits. Many American retirees look to Europe for beautiful scenery, rich cultural experiences and affordable living.
Make sure to check the property ownership laws, travel and extended stay visas, permanent residency regulations and health care before you travel or move anywhere in Europe. Since Europe differs wildly depending on where you’re looking. Here are 10 European travel destinations that offer retirees a combination of reasonable living costs, beautiful scenery and rich cultural experiences.
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