"Tom, what area of the world are you looking to buy land in?"
That is the big question. My sister lives in SW Washington, but I find, as I get older, and with my allergies, that my body prefers warm winters. For that reason, the southern half of Arizona keeps coming up. New Mexico might be a possibility - again in the southern part - because their winters are mild, but the altitude drops the temperature a little bit. Also, land in these places is reasonably priced, without having to buy a hundred or more acres to get a low per acre price. Right now I am looking for maps to help learn about the climate in areas, the amount of wind, precipitation, water levels etc. My heart is really in the mountains but I do enjoy any outdoor area, including the desert, especially if I have a head start to plant it. There is always camping

I am hoping to buy something in the next few years so that I can begin sculpting the land to improve the ability to retain water, planting to improve the soil, possibly planting fruit trees if the soil and climate will bear. If I don't return to the U.S. Thailand would be high on the list of places to live. My goal for this year is to answer your question
