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JohnMarshall
English looking for information about Sri Lanka
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English
Lives in Birmingham
Speaks English, French, Dutch
Registration: 09 September 2014
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what are the pros and cons in Sri Lanka ? by Chillington
Hello, My name is Steve, my wife and I have recently returned from Sri Lanka. This was our second visit to Sri Lanka and will probably come back for a 3rd time in the next couple of years. We are seriously thinking about retiring out there and will ...
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Hello Steve I have a few suggestions check out the rest of the World before thinking of retiring to Sri Lanka. I have checked out Sri Lanka and I have found more cons than positives. Mix with the locals away from the tourists for long periods of ... Read More
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Why Retire in Tonga by dpaton
For me the desire to retire in Tonga started when my retirement nest egg was nearly totally whipped out by some poorly executed real estate ventures. My fault, just got a bit greedy and now I am paying the price. Simply stated: I needed a cheap ...
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Sorry previous message I had a few glasses of wine. I ment to say accepted not excepted. :) Read More
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Why Retire in Tonga by dpaton
For me the desire to retire in Tonga started when my retirement nest egg was nearly totally whipped out by some poorly executed real estate ventures. My fault, just got a bit greedy and now I am paying the price. Simply stated: I needed a cheap ...
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I have visited Tonga Would like to retire to Tonga any advise would be gratefully excepted. Regards John Marshall Read More
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New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sri Lanka forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
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Hello Deborah I am the same as you I will be in Sri Lanka for a month next year. For myself a wife I have been quoted £169 pounds a month health insurance. I have 3 pet reptiles which I require to import to Sri Lanka. The price of property ... Read More
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New members of the Sri Lanka forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Sri Lanka forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
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Hello All I am married and 59 years of age collecting company pension and state pension when I am 66. Home owner no mortgage looking to retire or have holiday home in the uk winter. Have been reseaching several places. But interested in Sri ... Read More
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Cost of living in Sri Lanka by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Sri Lanka. Don't forget to mention where in Sri Lanka you are living. How much does it cost to live in Sri Lanka? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
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Hello Everyone I would like to retire to where my pet iguana and wife would be happy to remain. Sri Lanka may be ideal due to your peoples love of wildlife. I will be over in Sri Lanka for a month long visit soon. I am 59 years of age and I am home ... Read More