Dreaming of Living Abroad? Some of The Best Places in Asia to Retire

For future British expats who are dreaming of living abroad when they retire might want to consider Asia as their destination. While most British expatriates would prefer living in some parts of Europe, the United States, and Canada, there are still some who consider Asia as a feasible place to live in.

Southeast Asia is known to have the most beautiful beaches in the world and this is one of the reasons why most expats prefer to make a living in this tropical side of the world. When moving overseas, it is imperative that you study the country you wish to settle into - knowing about the cost of living, knowing if there are excellent expatriate health insurance policies, the climate, the culture, and the people, among others.

For British expats who are thinking of moving overseas particularly Asia because of the warm weather, here is a list of some of the best places in Asia to retire.

• Malaysia - This country has all the right combinations - from a wonderfully tropical climate, to beautiful beaches, to rainforests - name it and you'll see them there. This multicultural place is home to a lot of expats from India, China, UK, etc. This country has a rich cultural background with a lot of colorful religious and cultural celebrations. While it is not to be denied that poverty exists and being a Third World country, the roads and infrastructure are in excellent condition, reason why this country is a favorite of tourists, too. Malaysia is a former British colony so most people speak English.

• Singapore - This country is emerging to have a booming economy and it has one of the largest expat communities in Asia. Singapore is not the 5th wealthiest country in the world for nothing and a lot of British expats who prefer living abroad settle here. This country is famous for being the cleanest country in the world. Though they offer high standards of education, it is inexpensive to study in this country. You just have to get used to the very humid climate, plus the monsoon season lasts for about two months.

• Thailand - This country has the lowest cost of living in Asia while providing high quality of life. Locals are considered to be the friendliest and most accommodating. Phuket is a favorite destination. Expatriate health care insurance standards are increasing making it feasible for expats to live in this country permanently.

These are just three of the main reasons why Asia is a great destination for people who are dreaming of living abroad.