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From the Amazon rainforests to Siberia’s plains or the Australian bush, sparsely populated regions share demographic, economic, political and environmental characteristics that set them apart from more densely populated areas. As such,...
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Police general Surachate Hakparn, former head of the immigration bureau, wants to reform retirement visa rules to help drive out foreign criminal gangs such as Pattaya’s notorious Outlaws Motorcycle Club. Thailand’s best...
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For the past week, I've been exploring the Mexican city of Oaxaca de Juárez, the capital of the central-southern state of Oaxaca. It's been full of surprises. Good surprises.The longer I've been...
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There are many routes to becoming a retired expat in Thailand. Thailand regularly appears in the top ten destinations chosen by foreigners wanting to retire abroad. Unlike other south east Asian countries,...
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Ridofranz / Getty Images/iStockphotoRegardless of when you start saving, steady progress is the key to a comfortable retirement. However, how much the average American will need to hit financial independence is up...
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SamyStClair / Getty ImagesVacation should be a part of everyone's life on a regular basis, but travel is more expensive than ever, and it doesn't look like costs will be coming down...
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Explore More The rate of US residents rushing to buy homes overseas has risen drastically since 2019 — significantly in one European nation in particular. Between 2019 and 2021, the number of...
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Chris Smith, 63, and his wife Jane Klaassen, 62, knew they wanted to retire somewhere hot. But while it was easy enough to agree on a move to Alicante in Spain (“We...
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In this article, we will take a look at the 20 cheapest English-speaking countries to retire. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on a cheap retirement and becoming bilingual, you...
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In this article, we will take a look at the 15 best places to retire around the world. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on retiring overseas and retirement on...
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20th July, 2023 in Expat Finances – 6m read Argentina is a popular expat destination. The South American country is welcoming to foreigners and offers a rich culture, temperate climate, and gorgeous,...
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File photo used for illustrative purposes Published: Wed 19 Jul 2023, 2:08 PM Four Filipino expats, who had been jailed for three to five years in Saudi Arabia, were flown back home...
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If you’ve ever dreamed of spending your retirement years in a different country, free from work or investment requirements, there are several countries that offer retirement visas tailored specifically for this purpose....
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