Who has found a new country to retire in after their big trip?

[realmc26]

Due to the rising cost of living in Melbourne and Australia generally I'm thinking more and more of the possibility of retiring in another country after my RTW trip.
Life tends to get in the way of the best laid plans and my 6 month South American trip planned for 2014 has had to be put on the back burner and Im now looking at a RTW in 7 years or so once I get my full superannuation payout.

In my research on the top spots to retire to worldwide the top 2 countries seem to be Ecuador and Panama, both having excellent programs and incentives for retirees, which extend to non nationals.

At this stage though I'm more likely to choose Thailand but am open to anyplace I find on the road that takes my fancy.

So I'm wondering how many people actually relocate or retire to another country after their travels?
And what made you choose that country?

Cheers,

James