My wife and I envision three ideal retirement scenarios. The first possibility involves an already purchased property. If we keep this property and opt for this path, we’ll invest in a charming mobile home nestled in an area with a serene lake. We’d create a beautiful garden, spending our retirement years in this peaceful haven. Our routine would include cherishing each other’s company, tending to daily activities, relaxing on the porch in the evenings with a refreshing beer in hand, and potentially having a child around. Although, by that time, our child might have moved away. However, this property would primarily serve as a weekend getaway.
The second option entails buying a house complete with a garden, which would become our permanent residence. It wouldn’t just be a weekend retreat but a true family home. Our activities and routines would largely mirror those from the first scenario, with the distinction that we’d live there on a day-to-day basis. I think this would be the best and most ideal scenario.
Alternatively, a third option is on the table: relocating to a secure and pleasant European country not too far from our current location. However, if our current quality of life remains all in all positive in the country where we live now, there may be no compelling reason to embark on such a move.
But of course, if financial constraints might prevent us from actualizing these plans, we will relish our retirement years in our current location, because what matters most is being together, nurturing our love, traveling sometimes, and having fun and supporting one another.