In a few years I plan to relocate to Thailand and live off Social Security. We own two homes there that are paid off, so that’s the plan. 401K will be gravy. Planning to retire at 62.
It’s chasing the good weather. Piraeus, Greece. Port city near Athens. Gateway to the Greek islands. Makes a great hub. 6 months there and 3-4 day ferry visits to the other islands.
If I may offer, a surprise visit by the Cancer Fairy or the Heart Disease elf can set you back 500k in a month — have great insurance and healthcare. I was told I would probably hit 90 like my dad six months before the former paid me a visit.
Secondly, it is very easy to live beyond your means in retirement and have items that should be income producing consumed by time.
That being said, living well in retirement is grand. The Santa Fe Opera, learning to paint and spoiling your spouse are right up there in the big satisfaction zone.