BANGALORE: If you could retire anywhere in the world, where would you go? When deciding where to spend your golden years, there are loads of factors to consider, everything from cost of living and employment opportunities to crime rate and climate. And there are various opinions to consider as well.

The best part of today’s life is that we are living in a time when it's not only possible, but easier than ever to launch the retirement adventure of your fondest day dreams almost anywhere on earth that appeals to you. Let’s have a sneak peek at some of the most comfortable, affordable, and convenient and rewarding spots worldwide for retirement in 2015.

1. Ecuador

Ecuador is the best country in the world to retire to, according to International Living’s Annual Global Retirement Index 2015 as reported by Forbes. The country gets top scores in the Buying and Renting and Climate categories and scores high across the board in all other categories. Expats are drawn by the low cost of living, perfect climate, the beautiful and diverse landscapes and the favorable retiree benefits.

The steadily growing expat population makes it easy to integrate, as do the friendly locals and when it comes to entertainment, Ecuador offers a diverse range of options. Biking, fishing, zip-lining, hiking, and rock-climbing are all popular and readily available.