Tourists reveal dream retirement destination
Many people dream of retiring overseas and Reddit users have shared where they want to spend their golden years.
"If you could choose a retirement city among the cities you have visited, which one would you choose?" one user asked.
The responses were varied from South Island, New Zealand to Scotland, here are some of destinations:
South Island, New Zealand
South Island is a dream retirement location for many users on the thread, with "wide open spaces" and "cooler weather" as some of the key reasons why people wanted to retire there.
One user wrote: "All the towns we visited [there] were quaint. I could live in any of them."
"I loved the ratio of people to wide open spaces. Dunedin was my favourite city, but any of the smaller towns have a lot to recommend them. I also love the cooler weather. Very expensive, though," another commented.
Nicosia, Cyprus
Others were attracted to the bustling city of Nicosia, with many praising the city's weather and walkability as a plus.
"Cypriots are, in general, friendly and down-to-earth people. Nicosia is a capital city with a small-town feel."
London, UK
While people were divided about retiring in the iconic destination because of the high prices, others praised it for the "metropolitan atmosphere"
"Tons of free museums, easy to get around on local buses and Tube, great train links to many places. Free and cheap educational opportunities. Only problem is the cost of housing."
Scotland
The city's "slow and beautiful" lifestyle makes it a dream retirement spot for many.
"I did a house sit in Selkirk, just north of Edinburgh. I could live there very happily. There’s a proper high street with newsagent, butcher, bakery, small grocer. There’s a small loch to walk the dogs around. I left a bit of my heart there," one said.
"Any of the little villages on the Isle of Skye. It’s the most beautiful place I’ve ever seen. The people are unbelievably warm and welcoming," another added.
Singapore
For a few people who have visited the city, the food, climate, "convenient life" and "very good public security" were some of the plus points listed by travellers.
Annecy, France
The Alpine town had a lot of travellers' interest with any praising its beauty and convenience.
"Currently in Annecy for an extended period and it has shot up to my number one as well. I had never heard of it before coming here, but it’s got quite the magical charm about it. Great location as well," one said.
"The perfection of the edge of a stunning lake and the base of the French Alps. And only 40 minutes from Geneva Airport," another added.
A few other locations mentioned in the thread included the southern Mexican city of Oaxaca, praised for its relaxed lifestyle, and San Diego, USA, praised for its city lifestyle and beautiful beaches.
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