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What parts of Africa would you most want to spend your retirement in?
If money wasn't a limitation, what parts or area/s of Africa would you
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| If money wasn't a limitation, what parts or area/s of Africa would you | most like to spend your retirement in and why ? | Without a doubt, Egypt. I know that all of Africa has history, but the Egyptian history has always fascinated me (most ancient cultures do). I'll be visiting Egypt for the fist time in November of 2006, and I'm REALLY excited already (Thank goodness I have other vacations planned between now and then so I have something to distract me!) LES! |
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| If money wasn't a limitation, what parts or area/s of Africa would you
| most like to spend your retirement in and why ? South Africa! It is such a beautiful country with varied landscapes/habitats/wildlife and a great climate. Also extremely good infrastructure (often hard to find in the rest of Africa) and reasonable prices. Also a decent law system that should protect your possessions/investments. Just hope Mbeki doesn't slide off to Zimbabwan levels..... Regards, Hans ================================== Hans Martens Wildlife & Nature Photography http://www.wildpicture.com ================================== |
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| If money wasn't a limitation, what parts or area/s of Africa would you
| most like to spend your retirement in and why ? South Africa! It is such a beautiful country with varied landscapes/habitats/wildlife and a great climate. Also extremely good infrastructure (often hard to find in the rest of Africa) and reasonable prices. Also a decent law system that should protect your possessions/investments. Just hope Mbeki doesn't slide off to Zimbabwan levels..... Regards, Hans ================================== Hans Martens Wildlife & Nature Photography http://www.wildpicture.com ================================== |
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In message , Hans
Martens writes | If money wasn't a limitation, what parts or area/s of Africa would you | most like to spend your retirement in and why ? South Africa! It is such a beautiful country with varied landscapes/habitats/wildlife and a great climate. Also extremely good infrastructure (often hard to find in the rest of Africa) and reasonable prices. Also a decent law system that should protect your possessions/investments. Just hope Mbeki doesn't slide off to Zimbabwan levels..... Regards, Hans ================================== Hans Martens Wildlife & Nature Photography http://www.wildpicture.com ================================== Kenya-- I`d like to live in a house overlooking Mount Kenya. Why? Because we lived where we could see Mount Kenya and when the time was up, we had to leave. Every day around five pm for three years I watched the mountain emerge from the mist. I never tired of seeing it and shed a tear because of it`s splendour! That is where I would like to be. Pat. -- Pat Anderson |
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In message , Hans
Martens writes | If money wasn't a limitation, what parts or area/s of Africa would you | most like to spend your retirement in and why ? South Africa! It is such a beautiful country with varied landscapes/habitats/wildlife and a great climate. Also extremely good infrastructure (often hard to find in the rest of Africa) and reasonable prices. Also a decent law system that should protect your possessions/investments. Just hope Mbeki doesn't slide off to Zimbabwan levels..... Regards, Hans ================================== Hans Martens Wildlife & Nature Photography http://www.wildpicture.com ================================== Kenya-- I`d like to live in a house overlooking Mount Kenya. Why? Because we lived where we could see Mount Kenya and when the time was up, we had to leave. Every day around five pm for three years I watched the mountain emerge from the mist. I never tired of seeing it and shed a tear because of it`s splendour! That is where I would like to be. Pat. -- Pat Anderson |
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I agree. I just got back from Sa and Zimbabwe. There is a big difference between the countries. It's like the difference between the US and Central America. I think SA is more like a European country than an African country. I think the prices in SA are high (compared to the US) but that may be because the dollar is weak. There is only one thing that makes me not want to make a return visit to SA. It is the long flights. Coming home, I was in that SAA plane for 20 hours. | If money wasn't a limitation, what parts or area/s of Africa would you | most like to spend your retirement in and why ? South Africa! It is such a beautiful country with varied landscapes/habitats/wildlife and a great climate. Also extremely good infrastructure (often hard to find in the rest of Africa) and reasonable prices. Also a decent law system that should protect your possessions/investments. Just hope Mbeki doesn't slide off to Zimbabwan levels..... Regards, Hans ================================== Hans Martens Wildlife & Nature Photography http://www.wildpicture.com ================================== |
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We did buy a home in South Africa more than 2 years ago.
One poster mentioned that it seems expensive there, and I agree - with the weak dollar, many things we need are costlier than in the US. Cars, petrol, all supermarket items that are packaged or processed - these are really higher. Insurance, local taxes & municipal services are about the same. Phone service is the most expensive in the world. Fresh foods are less, and usually better than what we can get here in the US. But, actually retiring there, and living full time, is impossible because of the restrictions, unless you have some wealth. Take a look at the requirements - and these are per person, not per couple. A pension with a minimum value of R20,000 per month or an irrevocable retirement annuity or retirement account to the equivalent amount; A net worth of no less than R12 million providing an income of at least R15,000 per month. In dollars, for example, a couple would need pension income of $80K per year, or a net worth of $4 million. If you qualify, you can get a permit for unlimited time in the country that is good for 4 years and is renewable. In our case, the regular 90-day visa obtained on entry to the country works just fine. |
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Dave Patterson schreef:
I agree - with the weak dollar, many things we need are costlier than in the US. Cars, petrol, all supermarket items that are packaged or processed - these are really higher. But still MUCH less than in most of Europe. Prices in the US are already very low. Another option is to invest in a South African business. Then you only have to invest 2.5 million Rand and employ 5 (black) South Africans. Regards, Hans ================================== Hans Martens Wildlife & Nature Photography http://www.wildpicture.com ================================== |
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Dave Patterson schreef:
I agree - with the weak dollar, many things we need are costlier than in the US. Cars, petrol, all supermarket items that are packaged or processed - these are really higher. But still MUCH less than in most of Europe. Prices in the US are already very low. Another option is to invest in a South African business. Then you only have to invest 2.5 million Rand and employ 5 (black) South Africans. Regards, Hans ================================== Hans Martens Wildlife & Nature Photography http://www.wildpicture.com ================================== |
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