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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...
International Living
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For our 2023 Retirement Index, we have combined the Visa and Residency and Benefits and Discounts categories. In all of the countries listed below, you’ll encounter a reasonable cost of living, an...
When my husband Michael and I decided to visit England this summer, I saw a great opportunity for him to see a different side of life than our normal quick visit to...
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Indulging in a destination's local dishes is probably the best part of every vacation. Not only do you meet the locals and visit their tourist spots, but you also get a taste...
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Take your wildest retirement fantasies, add a touch of bravery and oodles of down-to-earth charm, and you’ll tap into the enviable lifestyle of Robert and Wendy Arbeit.Former lawyers by trade, the Arbeits...
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A few years ago, I would’ve lumped Croatia in with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, and Slovenia—eastern European countries with recent Soviet pasts and struggles for independence. There was a certain stony austereness...
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Imagine somebody asks you, “What’s it like to live in the United States of America?”Your answer will be very different if you live in New York City… rural Montana… suburban Maryland…Because the...
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Robert S. Says:What is Portugal’s D8 Digital Nomad visa, and how does one get it?Global Intelligence Letter Editor Jeff Opdyke Says:Thanks for the question, Robert.The D8 Digital Nomad visa is a new...
If you asked 10 non-Europeans where the city of Ljubljana was or what country it was the capital of, the majority probably wouldn’t know. This is a common dilemma for Slovenia—a country...
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By Sally PedersonIf you're considering living or retiring in Spain, it's important to understand the country's climate and weather patterns. Spain's climate is incredibly diverse, ranging from hot and sunny in the...
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"I felt no stress from the moment I arrived. And I looked around and I saw no stress in anyone, in anything, anywhere. Everyone was always smiling."David Hirabayashi first came to Costa...
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by David HammondI moved from the U.S. to Uruguay in 2006. I came for the landscape, the culture, the food, and broadly, the opportunity to live a simpler life. Getting a healthcare...
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By Michelle ThompsonVisa and residency in Colombia can be a complicated process, but it doesn’t have to be painful. In 2022, the government streamlined its immigration system and introduced new visa options,...
by Rachel DevlinFor those considering whether to live or retire in Thailand, understanding how to obtain the proper visas and residency status is a critical part of the process. As with any...
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During the past decade, Ecuador has become an increasingly popular expat destination, particularly for American and Canadian citizens. Tucked away in the northwest corner of South America, just below neighboring Colombia, it...
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With its low cost of living, Colombia is one of the best options for anyone who wants to get the most out of life while managing to keep their monthly expenses under...
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The World Health Organization ranks Spain’s healthcare among the best in the world. Facilities tend to be modern, with state-of-the-art equipment, and Spanish doctors must pass rigorous qualifying exams to get their...
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By Shane KennySpend a few days in Belize and you’ll quickly see why it’s becoming such a hot destination for many expats. Maybe it’s the friendly locals, the made-from-scratch local foods, the...
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By Kathleen EvansThe ease of access and affordability of healthcare should always be one of the top criteria when looking for a place to retire. One never knows when a medical emergency...
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Daniel Trefts is no stranger to the freedom you can find on the water. As a sailor, he worked on movie sets worldwide, including The Pirates of the Caribbean. But there was...
