Here in Belgium, the situation is quite similar (with some differences of course :)) . More and more people are going to have their teeth treated in Hungary (still 1300km). The prices in Belgium are enormous and it is increasingly interesting to be treated abroad. Same with eye corrections (laser), then is it Turkey :)
I particularly liked the way you wrote your article: facts, humor, ...
Go on ... or better said STEEM ON :)
Take care.