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My wife and I retired in 2016 and moved to Medellin, Colombia, as expats. We left there in 2020 only because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which took us to Iowa to be...
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Getty ImagesWhen moving abroad, Black expats must always keep at the front of their minds the way they will be received and treated in the host country. This hurdle sometimes makes or...
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Ask any Colombian expat what they usually bring back from Colombia, and they’ll likely tell you Bon Bon Bum, Nucita, Chocoramo, or other mecato, what we call our staple sweets and snacks....
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The key to living well on a budget and enjoying your life is to feel good about it. Whether you’re living on a low income or a high one, saving money is...
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3. Portugal (tied) Score: 96Portugal has some of the finest doctors and medical training in the world, according to International Living. Many, if not most, graduates of top medical programs study and...
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Real Estate We gave up city life and moved to Bali. It was a lot more challenging than we expected. As told to Amanda Goh 2024-06-24T00:17:01Z Share icon An curved arrow pointing...
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After serving your country in the military for so long, it is easy to miss the adventure of living abroad. Most people prefer to move overseas after active duty so they can...
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There are many options where you can live comfortably on a budget. Here are 10 of the cheapest AND safest places to live in the world! For anyone looking to live abroad,...
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If you’re thinking about moving to Europe, there are few countries that set imaginations racing quite like Spain. This lively corner of the continent truly has something for everyone. From breathtaking scenery...
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More and more people are discovering that not only can they live abroad and be happy, safe and comfortable, but that they can successfully earn an income.That's exactly what I did when...
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When it comes to buying property overseas, cheap isn’t necessarily best. However, here are six overseas markets offering appealing property options at bona-fide bargain prices. These markets represent the world’s best property...
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If you’ve traveled in a foreign country such as Costa Rica, Portugal or Thailand, you may have dreamed about turning your vacation location into a permanent home. Retiring abroad is an increasingly...
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Jason Holland - IL Roving Latin America EditorThere is a lot of debate around the term expat. Some people feel it sets you apart from the local culture to call yourself an...
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Ecuador might not be on your radar for a vacation or holiday, but the South American country has become a hot spot for retirees looking to stretch their post-career dollars far further...
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Retiring to Colombia is all about being able to make choices that suit your lifestyle, budget, and interests. This country of 48 million people touches both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean...
Expats John and Susan Pazera moved from California to Boquete, Panama, in 2015 when John retired. Then in 2018, they made another move to Medellín, Colombia. But they didn’t stop there. Expats...
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This fall I am studying abroad in Prague, the capitol of the Czech Republic. Located in the heart of Europe, this landlocked country is very similar to the climate back home in...
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Have you been itching to live abroad or start working towards a second passport, but one thing has been stopping you? You’re monolingual. “Do you speak English?” – asking this over and...
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Joyce Oladeinde always dreamed of living abroad; her dream finally became reality in December 2020 when she moved from her home in the UK to Tanzania. For the 26-year-old engineer and freelance...
