Retirement from work is probably ten years down the road for me. However, as another New England winter approaches, it is a nagging thought to move to a warmer climate. I am considering Virginia or North Carolina. I plan to travel down to Charlottesville VA in 2018 to check it all out.
Can anyone comment on making such a move? I've lived most of my life in the Northeast. I did live in NJ for several years but got terribly homesick and returned to MA. Things are different now. I am completely on my own with no family obligations of consideration at this time. I am also in pretty good health and hope it stays this way.
It is about cost, quality of life, milder climate and hope beyond hope, friendly living environment.
I can plan all I want, but one thing I have learned in life is all the plans go out the window when reality comes along.