There are plenty of opportunities for buying a house abroad the many far-flung corners of the world. Europe, North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Australasia - there are so many possibilities. Managing your property from overseas is not an easy task, so do bear that in mind. The further away it is, the harder this task usually is. Could you get there in a hurry if need be?
One always needs to be very careful when considering buying a house abroad. It's a huge investment in general. It pays to be skeptical about all aspects. Generally the countries with the more established markets with a solid legal system give the more straightforward buying experience, and less headaches.
There are investment prospects worldwide, but it is essential that you seek independent expert professional advice before undertaking any property purchase. There are lots of things to bear in mind, including local laws and regulations, taxes, surveyor's assessments of the building, financial currency exchange, dealing with interbank transfers, volatity of the housing market, etc. etc. In some countries there are various restrictions on foreigners owning land or property, so this needs to be checked out fully. Any property purchase is a major undertaking.
It may seem obvious but it's well worth going on holiday to a country several times to see if you like it.