Prospective retirement

[Steve_uk]

Santa Marta, Colombia. $975 monthly income required for the retirement visa. https://youtu.be/fpb9kdh-XNA

[Curiosity]

Santa Marta, Colombia. $975 monthly income required for the retirement visa. https://youtu.be/fpb9kdh-XNA

You'll need to parlez passable español though?

Oh, and arm yourself against local cutpurses - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYH0h8lLqU8

[Steve_uk]

You'll need to parlez passable español though?

Oh, and arm yourself against local cutpurses - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYH0h8lLqU8

Well, I have Spanish O Level and am looking forward to taking classes to fit in with hispanophones. As for the video, I've seen it before, and whilst I have sympathy for any victim of crime if you wander off the beaten path in what might be regarded as a quasi-Third World country you are asking for trouble.

[Steve_uk]

Apparently there's a blacklist of countries and a red list with varying degrees of severity. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/the-24-countries-uk-s-foreign-office-says-tourists-simply-must-not-visit/ar-BB1qmfEA?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=2af91e350dd142228acf11b55c3267f0&ei=9

[Hardy Boy]

Apparently there's a blacklist of countries and a red list with varying degrees of severity. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/travel/news/the-24-countries-uk-s-foreign-office-says-tourists-simply-must-not-visit/ar-BB1qmfEA?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=2af91e350dd142228acf11b55c3267f0&ei=9

This other list suprises me Steve, Thailand Indian and Mexico?  Why are these Countries on this list do you think?

 In addition to the blacklist, there is also a red list where travel should be avoided 'unless absolutely essential'.

The list of 42 countries includes all or parts of Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Laos, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Moldova, Mozambique, Myanmar(Burma), Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Congo, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Western Sahara.

[Steve_uk]

This other list suprises me Steve, Thailand Indian and Mexico?  Why are these Countries on this list do you think?

 In addition to the blacklist, there is also a red list where travel should be avoided 'unless absolutely essential'.

The list of 42 countries includes all or parts of Algeria, Angola, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Ecuador, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Georgia, India, Indonesia, Ivory Coast, Jordan, Kenya, Kosovo, Laos, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Moldova, Mozambique, Myanmar(Burma), Nigeria, Pakistan, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Republic of Congo, Saudi Arabia, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Turkey, Uzbekistan, Western Sahara.

I think for some countries it's just certain areas to avoid Hardy Boy, and not the country as a whole. For example, during my research on Ecuador it advised against travelling to Esmeraldas province near the border with Colombia, I'm assuming due to drug gang-related violence. I think Salinas and Manta are relatively safe. But you'd be a fool to travel to war-torn Afghanistan or Eastern Ukraine.

[Hardy Boy]

I think for some countries it's just certain areas to avoid Hardy Boy, and not the country as a whole. For example, during my research on Ecuador it advised against travelling to Esmeraldas province near the border with Colombia, I'm assuming due to drug gang-related violence. I think Salinas and Manta are relatively safe. But you'd be a fool to travel to war-torn Afghanistan or Eastern Ukraine.

I get that Steve. but i was surprised that Thailand Indian and Mexico was on the list?

[Steve_uk]

I get that Steve. but i was surprised that Thailand Indian and Mexico was on the list?

I thought India was safe. Maybe they're talking about the Kashmir dispute with Pakistan. Thailand I don't know (and would never want to visit) but I think Western tourists can be a target. Mexico I know has a high murder rate. https://www.escape.com.au/destinations/north-america/is-it-safe-to-travel-to-mexico-these-are-the-areas-travellers-should-avoid/news-story/b59585802a42317a0e050955aeedc5e7

[Hardy Boy]

Iv'e got the perfect one for you Steve, INTERRAIL PASS, iv'e just travelled around France using the Interrrail, First Class, My Trip on  a 4 day [i don't have to use the four day pass everyday, i can spread it over a month] Pass which cost me £296 for first class train Travel.......... arrived at St Pancrass, then caught the Euro Star to Paris first class, switched Stations in Paris and then caught the train To Bordeaux first class, i arrived in Bordeaux and stopped in an Air B&B for 40 euros.

My train Travels then took me along the Garonne, i wanted to see the Aquaducts along the Garonne and the water slope at Montech [only one in the world], this then took me to Toulouse where the Canal Garonne becomes the du Midi Canal which takes you to Sete on the Eastern side of France into the Med.  The idea of the two Canals across France was to link the two Sea's, the Atlantic and the Med and take trade accross France by Boat instead of having to go around Spain.  It is called The Two Seas Canal.

I then travelled back to Bordeaux from Toulouse and then went to La Rochelle, mainly to visit IL De Re on the West Coast of France, i stopped in Booking.com Appartments.  I then Travelled Back to Paris and stopped over, then caught the Eurostar back to St Pancras and then back home to Derbyshire.............all first class travel for £296.

Interrail, you can buy different Train Passes, 4 days, 5 days, 7 days, 10 days, 15 days, 22 days, 1 month, 2 month and 3 month,  so if you buy the 3 month train pass, you can travel everyday on the train in 33 different European Countries all day if you want for 3 months.

You can buy either first class or second class travel, i bought the 4 day pass as a taster but i managed to travel first class on the eurostar and i worked out that some days i would only be doing short Journey's on the train so i paid seperate and didn't need use a pass,  there are a few restrictions, you are only allowed one Outward journey and one inward Journey from your own Country [so basically you cannot use all your travel days in GB] and some countries you have to book your train seat extra [France being one, only on the TGV i think?]

It does seem a little daunting Steve, but trust me it's so easy to use.  Of to Norfolk Sunday.

Seems the TGV line i took down to Bordeaux was one of the train lines hit by what looks like the ECO MOB in France?  I think it's getting quite out of hand now with these radicals, imagine the lives that could have been lost in a high speed train crash at 200mph?

Finally we have a Judge with some Balls in this Country who is willing to stand up to these JSO and other groups, Jailing long term is the only option now?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c880xjx54mpo


Two more have been told to expect Jail, by the same Judge and will be sentenced............https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c51y99yrj49o

Take a bow Judge.............Judge Hehir said they "came within the width of a pane of glass of destroying one of the most valuable artworks in the world".

These same protesters will all be driving about in their four by four Cars and Jetting off on Holiday by Plane,  Get on a BIKE if you want to save the Planet 

[Steve_uk]

Seems the TGV line i took down to Bordeaux was one of the train lines hit by what looks like the ECO MOB in France?  I think it's getting quite out of hand now with these radicals, imagine the lives that could have been lost in a high speed train crash at 200mph?

Finally we have a Judge with some Balls in this Country who is willing to stand up to these JSO and other groups, Jailing long term is the only option now?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c880xjx54mpo


Two more have been told to expect Jail, by the same Judge and will be sentenced............https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c51y99yrj49o

Take a bow Judge.............Judge Hehir said they "came within the width of a pane of glass of destroying one of the most valuable artworks in the world".

These same protesters will all be driving about in their four by four Cars and Jetting off on Holiday by Plane,  Get on a BIKE if you want to save the Planet 

The government has not named the culprits yet. What a sad day for the spirit of the Olympic Games. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13676033/eco-mob-far-left-main-suspects-french-olympics-train-chaos-investigators-claim.html

[Hardy Boy]

The government has not named the culprits yet. What a sad day for the spirit of the Olympic Games. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13676033/eco-mob-far-left-main-suspects-french-olympics-train-chaos-investigators-claim.html

Yes I agree Steve, I read a report that intelligence suspect Eco-mob and the far-left 'main suspects' behind Paris Olympics train chaos:

French intelligence services are looking into strong leads that far-left or environmentalist protesters were behind the massive 'coordinated arson attack' on rail installations across the country.

[Steve_uk]

The Suffolk countryside is the same. Wonderful skies. Wide vistas as far as the eye can see. Quiet country lanes. A coastline to die for...............but don't tell anyone. It's a secret we want to keep!

Jane you must be shocked at this story: https://www.aol.co.uk/news/man-rearrested-suspicion-murder-dog-222117271.html

[Steve_uk]

Seems the TGV line i took down to Bordeaux was one of the train lines hit by what looks like the ECO MOB in France?  I think it's getting quite out of hand now with these radicals, imagine the lives that could have been lost in a high speed train crash at 200mph?

Finally we have a Judge with some Balls in this Country who is willing to stand up to these JSO and other groups, Jailing long term is the only option now?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c880xjx54mpo


Two more have been told to expect Jail, by the same Judge and will be sentenced............https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c51y99yrj49o

Take a bow Judge.............Judge Hehir said they "came within the width of a pane of glass of destroying one of the most valuable artworks in the world".

These same protesters will all be driving about in their four by four Cars and Jetting off on Holiday by Plane,  Get on a BIKE if you want to save the Planet 

They'll have to choose another London airport. https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/eco-zealots-block-gatwick-airport-after-revealing-plot-of-disruption/ar-BB1qNQBL?ocid=msedgntp&pc=U531&cvid=caa37f5e2db74ac38bd3c03eabdc3d88&ei=13

[Steve_uk]

Aberdeen seems the perfect mix of city and country, unless I've missed something. It's definitely a place on my shortlist. https://youtu.be/tU1ElLpoWxY

[Steve_uk]

I hadn't really considered this as a retirement destination but I'm coming back to it again: https://youtu.be/WX2pR4IlGf0