yeah. Come here and retire with the us in the Philippines. Friendly folks, good climate, and lots of places that welcome American ex pats so you have company. (although most of us have family here, which makes it better).
Of course, you’d face earthquakes, typhoons, floods, landslides, car accidents, and Dengue fever, but heck, no place is perfect.
;-)
What are the laws there concerning firearms ownership for non-citizen residents?
You make it sound so enticing!
I'm sticking out for a house "not made with hands" — it never needs maintenance, and it will never go "underwater".