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As 2023 came to a close, my wife Rita and I came up with a radical plan to make the most of our golden years.Over the next three years, we’re going to...
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This European destination is one of my favorite places in the world, and once you visit, I think you’ll agree – I loved my time as a digital nomad in Croatia. Not...
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It was morning in Costa Rica, and I was gazing out over the Pacific Ocean from the terrace of a sprawling, hillside villa. Just below me was Playa Flamingo: a mile-long arc...
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The Spanish press dubbed American expat Marsha Scarbrough “the first exile” in the wake of the 2016 presidential election. But her overseas story really begins before that: Back in 2008, Marsha was...
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Top 10 expat-friendly countries: Some of us, at some point in our lives, are drawn to the prospect of a fresh start in another country. However, like any significant life change, thorough...
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"As housesitters, we stayed in areas the tourists don’t know about… and learned all the secret places the locals go," says Todra Payne.For three-plus years, Todra and her now-husband Paul Emberger enjoyed...
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Bree Holter, who covers the digital nomad lifestyle on her YouTube channel One Bag One World and was previously based in Turkey for one month, says “the real benefit of digital-nomading in...
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Wednesday, May 1st 2024 - 14:25 UTC Full article Photo: Unsplash / Mike Swigunski South America is rising as an expat destination, and for good reason. It’s a part of the world...
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Name: Brendan DeckerFrom: Houston, TXLiving in: Kandy, Sri LankaAfter a year in Sri Lanka, my wife Lilly and I have no plans to return to the US.We’d lived in Houston most of...
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On April 29th, the world united to celebrate World Dance Day, which is celebrated every year. This joyous occasion honours the power of movement and its ability to transcend cultures. This year,...
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Beachfront living is a dream for many people, but prohibitively high prices in the United States mean that it’s a reality for only a select few. For those who aspire to own...
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The other day an IL subscriber expressed concern about the cost of getting a residency permit in Europe:“My monthly retirement and Social Security income will be twice the cost of living in...
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Every citizen who is a taxpayer must pay taxes. This applies not only to individuals but also to companies. Companies are required to pay taxes and report through the Annual Corporate Tax...
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My colleague just ran afoul of the American financial system’s most frustrating rule.Owen, an American expat living and working in Europe, logged into his U.S. bank to find his accounts frozen. He’d...
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Turkey is the latest European country to launch a digital nomad visa.The Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry announced it is accepting applications from eligible applicants between the ages of 21 and 55.In...
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A new report from Property Guides has shared which countries are the cheapest to live in for 2024.This is based upon Cost of Living Overseas Index, which looks at living costs across...
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Parks in Merida’s historic center open up to artisans on Sundays. Merida, Yucatan, is a city of around a million people, with expats living mainly in the 3.5-square-mile Centro Histórico, a series...
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In truth, there is no single place on earth that is absolutely perfect. However, there are places that just feel right. There are also long-term expats who find the perfect fit where...
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Graham Hall was looking forward to villa hunting next month in sun-drenched Javea, a historic Spanish town on the Mediterranean Sea.Graham, 73, from Bristol, has been visiting Spain for more than 19...
