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I have been lucky enough to save up a good chunk of cash from regular work and side projects...

I would now like to take some time off (6+ months) to completely focus on my own development/education/reading etc... I am pretty free to go wherever I think would work best, what I would like is to find a relatively cheap place with:

- A decent living space (1 bed apartment)

- Relatively cheap and decent food and rent (hopefully < $1500/month all in)

- Good Internet Access and a comfortable/quiet place to read/study

- Some chances opportunities to socialize with like minded individuals (I'm afraid I speak only English)

- Somewhere not too hot (< 28C please! :) ) but with good access to nature (I love the outdoors and hiking)

Can anyone recommend somewhere? I'm a single mid/late 30s happy go lucky guy, who loves science and philosophy, if that helps!

I'm thinking SE Asia, or South/Central America are my best bets? Or maybe India/Nepal?

Thanks!