Offering a wealth of lifestyle opportunities in an array of sun-drenched havens where the cost of living can be less than half of the average in the U.S., it’s clear why millions...
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17th October, 2023 in Expat Finances – 6m read Latin America is generally thought of as having a low cost of living. But is this correct? Using data from Statista and Numbeo,...
The Covid-19 pandemic and the rise of the digital nomad sent thousands of Americans in search of a better lifestyle. Many of them landed in Mexico City.Mexico's capital city, Ciudad de México...
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The Expat Renter: How a New Yorker can navigate a move to “the Paris of South America,” Buenos Aires
In our recently launched column, the Expat Renter, we check into how leasing an apartment works in other cities and compare it to the (sometimes intractable) process New Yorkers have to go through here.Our...
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Moving to Spain is an exciting adventure, filled with the promise of new experiences, a rich cultural tapestry, and a Mediterranean lifestyle many can only dream of. However, this transition can also...
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"We wanted to retire early. We won't be able to climb mountains forever, so we decided to start enjoying those adventures sooner rather than later," says Stephanie Ruiz of the life she's...
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The clock strikes midnight, and the night sky is filled with screams.Don’t worry, you’re not in the midst of a horror film.It’s September 16th—Día de la Independencia de México, or Mexican Independence...
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"I knew I was never going to retire in the U.S.," says Rose Aletti.After a career in medical coding and data input in Greensboro, North Carolina, the adventure of Latin American living...
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I’m usually skeptical of stories about “a friend of a friend.” But in this case, I know that it’s a true story. A friend of a friend was staying in Bali, Indonesia’s...
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It all started on a work trip. One of those moments when you see somebody doing what you want to do and realize… it could be you.In 2008, Mel Rhoden visited Costa...
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Applicants will receive between €10,000 and €30,000 to buy a house in a mountain town. ADVERTISEMENTBuying a house in rural Tuscany is on many people’s bucket list, but real estate in the...
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For travel tips, recipes and more insight on Italian culture, sign up for CNN’s Unlocking Italy newsletter. This eight-part guide will have you packing your bags in no time.While many communities around...
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Whether you’re living or traveling in Central America, these expat Facebook groups will inform, entertain, and help you with your networking needs. Once upon a time, many years ago, when you wanted info...
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Currently, the cost of living in the United States is $2,213, with rent for one person costing an average of $1,399 per month. Even with a steady income, living in the U.S....
Real Estate I'm an American mother who raised my 3 children in France and China. Disciplining them was hard because of cultural norms, but my kids cherish their upbringing. Alcynna Lloyd 2023-09-09T09:45:01Z...
Travel Chevron icon Voices of Color I lived in Japan, Spain, and the UK. Even though I've faced racism as a Black American, I'd rather live abroad than in the US. As...
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So, you’re daydreaming about — or seriously considering — moving abroad? You’re not alone.Summer holidays are over, and gone with them is the delusion that you’re a step away from picking up...
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CNN — Right after the election, Dana McMahan rented a tiny apartment in Paris, moved up the dates for a flight originally booked for a vacation and started the paperwork to apply...
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The beauty, attractions, and history of Italy are all so alluring that visitors quickly get seduced and start dreaming of living here. What many don’t realize on those initial travels is that...
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