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Now that I've solved the early retirement puzzle (delayed gratification; high savings rate; investing) I've found myself in a conundrum of deferring happiness and as such wound up pretty miserable. Any tips on how to live life in the present?

On a visitor visa you'll need to do visa runs every 90 days, e.g. a same-day return flight to HK. Not sure about buying a residence. Here's some info to get you started: http://www.gocurrycracker.com/a-taiwan-visa-run-to-hong-kong/ http://synapticism.com/cheap-flights-from-taiwan/...

Currently on my list: 1) Taiwan - Kaohsiung. Can rent a modern 3 bedroom fully furnished apartment in the new downtown area for about $750 a month. Walking distance to malls, night markets, parks, etc. In general cost of living is about 1/3 of Australia so even on 30K can afford small...

Plus you get to reset your 6 year PPOR CGT exemption while you're at it :) I'm out the door as soon as I can reliably generate $30K/yr after tax (non-resident tax rate is 32.5!!!) from renting out PPOR and other investments.