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knicalvario | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Portugal was on the list of places I would ex-pay prior to this. Hope it was worth it, Portugal.
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knicalvario | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Ex-pat 
Autocorrect hates me every chance it gets
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deeznuts | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Indeed. A highly sought jurisdiction for retirees and business. Sigh.
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banjo | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Here's the challenge--if one were to exPat, where would you go? 

I'm not seeing any country (frankly) that either a) wouldn't turn you over to the US if asked, b) is unsafe and has high crime, c) is really third-world with poor healthcare, and other services.

What's out there?
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knicalvario | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Malaysia: Provides a mix of modern amenities and affordable living. It has no extradition treaty with the US and offers good healthcare options.

Taiwan: Known for excellent healthcare, safety, and a high standard of living. It lacks a formal extradition treaty with the US due to complex diplomatic relations.

Costa Rica: Offers a stable political environment, no extradition treaty with the US, and improving healthcare systems.

United Arab Emirates: Provides high-quality healthcare and infrastructure, with no extradition treaty with the US. However, it's important to be aware of strict local laws.

The part that complicates my case is I love smoking marijuana.  Pretty sure none of these countries are down with that.
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banjo | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Thanks for the suggestions - the language barrier (for me at least) is another faactor...

Have a friend that I think is seriously looking at Costa Rica...

UAE - too crazy (and let's just say my religion would be a barrier)

Taiwan - there's the whole China thing that would have me spooked. 

Malaysia - haven't thought of that one...although tropical and muggy are not high on my list (yet weather would be a thing I'd consider comprimising on if needed (I think)).

Thanks - some good ideas - any others?
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knicalvario | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 Vietnam: No extradition treaty, improving safety, and developing healthcare
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banjo | 4 months ago (raw) | root | parent | reply | flag 
 I've heard that one recommended before--yet I find that ironic, given our history with Vietnam...still...might be worth looking into (although there's that hot/muggy thing with that one too 😃 )