Best tropical place to live?

[void]

the island is full of American tourists and cruise ship passengers, most‍ beaches are crowded

I don't remember when this was an issue last time anywhere....

it's a⁤ former colony (de facto still is), people speak Dutch and the only (or vast majority⁣ of) flights to Europe are to AMS....

 

[providenceventurer]

I was thinking i read⁤ somewhere that if you can become a permanent resident of curacao then you get an⁣ automatic right to stay in netherlands also.can anybody second this.How is the tax situation there⁢ can i run my offshore business from there and not get taxed to death.Then i︀ can stay alternate months maybe between curacao and phillipines.When it heats up i can be︁ in the UK or Novosibirsk or even spend time in the Netherlands based on being︂ permanent resident of curacao.

 

[void]

this is most likely nonsense but DYOR

Dutch (and US citizens) have special‍ treatment when it comes to staying long-term in ABC islands but not vice-versa AFAIK

 

[daniels27]

Shibam is perfect hideout.‍ Almost like Kowloon Walled City back in the days.

 

[providenceventurer]

I wouldn't think it as nonsense based on this.

 

[void]

holders of the passport of Curacao can travel visa free to Schengen - which doesn't mean‌ (using your own words) residents in Curacao have right to stay in Netherlands - again..‍ just my opinion, anything is possible

 

[41632584]

The natives of⁠ Dutch territories (incl. Curaçao) hold Dutch citizenship and thus are EU citizens.

 

[Dandyline]

There aren't that many options out there. Dubai︅ is pretty superior, but the overpriced rents are pretty annoying. Only a few areas are︆ worth living in.

Bangkok might be good as well, offering very high value for money︇ in terms of housing. You could get a large apartment in the Four Seasons Residences︈ for maybe 5k per month, I guess.

 

[providenceventurer]

Which are the few areas worth living in Dubai as⁣ per you?

 

[providenceventurer]

Maybe you are⁠ right but i will double check this because i am not 100% sure when they⁤ are talking about residents being able to go live in Netherlands.I thought all permanent residents⁣ would have the same rights.Because the investor residency program that they have is pointing towards⁢ that possibility only that they can be staying in Netherlands.
Edit:- However from a tax︀ perspective it may not be that great as Curacao probably taxes worldwide income( who gave︁ them that idea - the US?)

 

[cryptofriendly]

Have they fixed the submarine cables in the‌ Red Sea for Internet access yet?
At least Starlink still works.

 

[Martin Everson]

Just saying you could‍ consider living in paradise on the Yemen island of Socotra smi(&%. One of the most⁠ beautiful islands in the world

 

[JustAnotherNomad]

Exactly. And you can easily pay $10k per month for something nice in Dubai.⁠

Yes, or Malaysia. Definitely much better⁢ value for money than Dubai...
Good to see that you understand what I'm after!

 

[JustAnotherNomad]

Really depends on what you're looking for.
But basically Downtown and Palm Jumeirah.‌ There are also some family-friendly communities like Arabian Ranches and Al Bahari, but I haven't‍ been there.
But prices are crazy everywhere.

 

[thomasparra]

Dandyline said:
There aren't that many options out there. Dubai is pretty superior, but the overpriced rents are pretty annoying. Only a few areas are worth living in.

Bangkok might be good as well, offering very high value for money in terms of housing. You could get a large apartment in the Four Seasons Residences for maybe 5k per month, I guess.
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I think Four Season Residences in BKK is more around USD10k per month for their nice apartments. 5-6k is for their "small" standard apartments.

Anyhow, why paying this much for a high rise apartment in Bangkok? It's not a house either (even though it might be better due to noise and pollution on ground level).

Terrible value compared to the local market I'd say. Even going through platforms, I can find nice Airbnbs for twice cheaper.

But if you are truly HNW I guess you would not care about the price difference, I guess you get more convenience living in Four Seasons.

 

[thomasparra]

I think Four Season Residences in BKK is more around⁣ USD10k per month for their nice apartments. 5-6k is for their "small" standard apartments.

Anyhow, why paying this much for a high rise apartment in Bangkok? It's not a house⁢ either (even though it might be better due to noise and pollution on ground level).︀

Terrible value compared to the local market I'd say. Even going through platforms, I can︁ find nice Airbnbs for twice cheaper.

But if you are truly HNW I guess you︂ would not care about the price difference, I guess you get more convenience living in︃ Four Seasons.

 

[JustAnotherNomad]

Not sure I'm getting the joke here. I have met people from Socotra. The poverty⁠ is just sad. I believe 80% or so of the population can't even read or⁤ write?

 

[JustAnotherNomad]

I agree, FS Residences‍ generally seem way overpriced. You pay for the brand.
But it's an indication that something⁠ nice exists - if there are FS Residences, you could probably find something comparable for⁤ 50-30% less without the brand name, as you said.
In places that don't even have⁣ something like that, it probably doesn't exist on the regular market either.

 

[thomasparra]

JustAnotherNomad said:
I agree, FS Residences generally seem way overpriced. You pay for the brand.
But it's an indication that something nice exists - if there are FS Residences, you could probably find something comparable for 50-30% less without the brand name, as you said.
In places that don't even have something like that, it probably doesn't exist on the regular market either.
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They feel quite impersonal as well. It must be hard to make them feel like home. Glorified Hotels/Investment Airbnbs from the portfolios I have looked at.

 

[thomasparra]

They feel quite impersonal as well. It must be⁣ hard to make them feel like home. Glorified Hotels/Investment Airbnbs from the portfolios I have⁢ looked at.