My pension is usd a month. Your monthly stipend would serve you well here. There is also a growing expat community here with mostly Aussies and Americans and a growing backpacker following passing through the city.
Let me know if you have any specific questions. All the best, Mark. You have helped me to believe I am looking in the correct direction. Thanks again. Hey Dennis, No worries. I'm happy to share my experiences here. I, like many expats, teach English. Luckily, I teach FT at an international school here. If this is a path you are considering just be aware of a couple things. Also be aware of how working here can affect your SSA benefits. Anything over 45 hours a month of paid work through a company makes you ineligible for SSA benefits.
But private tutoring can't really be tracked so that is a possible option. Based on your description of what you're looking for then QN might be the ideal location. The streets mostly roll up by ish. The morning and evening rush hours are tolerable and can be missed entirely if you are retired.
The food is pretty much very fresh and fairly high quality in most of the markets and restaurants. Give me a shout when you think you'll be here and I can point you in some good places to hang out.
Good luck, Mark. The OP stated that he is 65 which in the US allows him to seek as much wage income as he wants without a reduction in his SS check.
