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These days, ‘retiring abroad’ is no longer simply about (a) picking a country, (b) buying a property, and (c) shifting your family and belongings overseas. With the current surge in foreign housesitting...
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Getty Images Accra is known for its welcoming vibe, especially when locals find out you’re from somewhere else and decided to “come home.” In fact, you will feel safe and welcome from...
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Cadijah Crenshaw is a day trader and entrepreneur from Rochester, NY. The 30-year-old’s first experience living abroad was in 2016 when she moved to China to teach English. “I was 25 at...
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A new report from International Living, a website about living and retiring overseas, determined some of the best and most affordable Caribbean Islands to live on.Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, interest in Caribbean islands...
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While thousands of expats and retirees are flocking to Colombia’s “City of the Eternal Spring” Medellin, many more who are looking for a break from city life are seeking alternatives in the...
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Mention the word “Caribbean” and most people think of places like Aruba, the Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, and other tourist-rich dollops of sand. The region conjures well-deserved images of crystal-clear waters...
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Estimated reading time: 13 minutes Thousands of British expats have seen European countries like Spain and France as their top sunshine destinations, but Brexit has changed all that. While Britain was in...
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Besides Covid itself, one thing that has been surging during the pandemic is wanderlust. According to immigration lawyers and expat organizations, citizens have been fleeing the United States and seeking foreign visas...
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Now that 2020 is over, it’s time to start living for the future. What does that look like for you? Chances are it might involve quitting your day job, ditching it all...
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The second interview in our collaboration with "Tallinn City Center New Arrivals Project" is with Johnny from Colombia who is never one to back down from a challenge. This interview was carried...
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10 of the cheapest cities to live in the world! Perfect for digital nomads, expats, and Worldpackers travelers looking to settle down for a bit in a gorgeous new country. As technology...
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Buenos Aires’ expat scene is just as hedonistic as that of the locals, so there are a multitude of bars that foreigners living in the city frequent during the week and at...
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For a certain kind of worker, the pandemic presented a rupture in the space-time-career continuum. Many Americans were stuck, tied down by children or lost income or obligations to take care of...
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Personal Finance The 10 cheapest places for American expats to live abroad Written by Liz Knueven 2020-11-05T14:19:49Z Share icon Share Facebook Icon Facebook Email icon Email Twitter icon Twitter LinkedIn icon LinkedIn...
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No. 10: Greece Average disposable household income: $26,196Average price per square meter: $2,613House price to income percentage: 10%(Photo: Shutterstock) No. 9: Slovakia Average disposable household income: $30,302Average price per square meter: $2,969House...
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Living and working abroad and moving to Italy is an exciting prospect but planning for a big move abroad can be stressful, especially with the added uncertainty that 2020 brings. And you are...
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International Living readers know there are beautiful, safe, warm, and welcoming countries on earth where the cost of living is a fraction of what it is in the U.S. Places where they...
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What’s it like to live in Vietnam?Personally, I’m drawn to Vietnam again and again because of the leisurely way of life, stunning landscapes, inspiring and lively cities, friendly people, and what is...
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By Glynna Prentice & Jessica RameschNow more than ever, solo sun and adventure seekers are starting new lives beyond their home borders…and they match every description imaginable. You’ll find there are plenty...
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