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"Moving here was one of the best decisions I ever made," says Bev Berry, an adventurous Californian who traded the US for the tranquil shores of Lake Arenal in Costa Rica.Bev's spirit...
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As you probably know by now, Portugal has unfortunately ended the residential property investment option for its vaunted golden visa. Buying a home in the country for €250,000 won’t get you a...
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While the costs of everyday life may be rising back home, there are places overseas where $1,500 a month covers you for housing, healthcare, food, fun…the whole nine yards. And that’s for...
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I've rented a two-bedroom apartment in central Italy for May, Patricia wrote. It’s in Todi, a medieval walled village. It’s in Todi, a medieval walled village. I’m offering the extra bedroom to...
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I'd heard from various Mexican friends that the highlands city of Morelia was delightfully livable, with its traditional Day of the Dead celebrations, its grand Spanish architecture, its unique and sumptuous regional cuisine, and...
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As we geared up for our adventure to Australia, the witty punchline to the age-old joke, "How do you eat an elephant?" echoed in my mind. This was continent number six for...
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It is hard to think of another city with a richer history or more blended cultures than the capital city of Türkiye, Istanbul. There’s evidence that Neolithic people lived in the region...
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My husband Michael and I had heard a lot about the thriving expat community of Ajijic on the shores of Lake Chapala, Mexico. So when offered a housesit there we jumped at...
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What’s your take on starting a new life abroad? Whether you’ve been dreaming about the move for years or you’re new to the “retire overseas” world, chances are you find the whole...
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A sunny fall Sunday on Knyaz Aleksandar Boulevard was like Paris 30 years ago. Along the wide, tree-filled, pedestrian-only street in Plovdiv, couples, friends, and families sit at umbrellaed sidewalk cafes conversing,...
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In the nearby bay, the calm, azure waters of the Sea of Cortez lap onto untouched beaches.Behind me, the jagged foothills of the Sierra de la Giganta rise out of the desert....
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One long weekend in the tiny, Portuguese fishing community of Caminha… and my wife and I began looking to move here.This quiet town of 16,000, tucked in the northwestern corner of Portugal, is surrounded...
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By Megan RitchieIn 2008, Hilary Wilson, 44, traded her home state of Florida for life on the sea.She joined the crew of a superyacht, working in locales ranging from luxurious St. Barth’s...
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The BIG Reveal! The Best Places to Retire Overseas in 2024We can’t tell you how to stay young forever… but we can show you a small town in a cove on the...
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I have a car.Doesn't sound like such an interesting way to launch into a story about living well overseas. But it's the first car I've owned in Europe—a fact that not only...
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After four years of living in paradise, I realized something. I am a much, much more relaxed man today than I was when I first arrived in Placencia—the little seaside town in...
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Bali is known as the ‘Island of the Gods’, but for those of us moving to the island long term, paradise comes with its own terms. As prepared as my husband and...
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When looking for a place to retire, the cost of living is arguably the biggest concern for the majority of people. Most people, whether you’re single, a couple, or a family on...
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In Bali, a couple can live like royalty in most towns for $1,900. If you choose to live right by the beach in a three-bedroom villa with a pool, it’s sure to...
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Spain is a popular destination for retirees, expats, and digital nomads from around the world, due to its beautiful weather, affordable cost of living, delicious cuisine, and relaxed lifestyle.When considering a relocation,...
