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Nearly 2 million U.S. citizens have pulled up stakes and moved to Mexico for a better life; it’s the most popular country in the world for Americans who choose to live abroad.Mexico...
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Outside of an electronics store, I’m not sure I’ve ever seen as many huge television sets as there were in the Black Pepper sports bar in Medellín, Colombia. Sitting at a long...
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Fancy coffee shops are one of the first things that come to mind when you think about the city of Manizales. It embodies that mental picture of elegance and culture. Poised on...
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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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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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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...
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I moved to Puerto Rico in mid- 2016. After my first visit in 1993 for a speaking engagement, I was enchanted and began visiting often. In 1995, I bought a major property...
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Imagine the smell of freshly-baked croissants wafting through the air, or the satisfying swallow of wine made from grapes grown just down the road. Perhaps you muse about living on a sun-drenched...
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When distant friends ask what's new in Albania, I laughingly tell them that most days are wonderfully the same, with three or four basic 'templates' that repeat blissfully. And no matter what...
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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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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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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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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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Known for its perfect beaches, low prices, and excellent scuba diving, Southeast Asia usually conjures up images of young globe-trotting backpackers and sultry nights spent at a beach bar.But this region is...
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South America fits the bill for many expats when it comes to looking for the perfect retirement haven. In many countries in the region, you’ll enjoy a relaxed lifestyle, established expat communities,...
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With an easy-going, gourmet lifestyle, excellent and affordable healthcare, and a cost of living that won’t break the bank, France is one of the top choices in Europe for retirement. If you’re...
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Wine grapes need a certain type of climate to thrive. Luckily, this type of temperate weather, rarely very cold or very hot, makes for very comfortable living for people too, in Bolivia’s...
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Long-term/assisted living healthcare isn’t anyone’s favorite topic… But whether you live in North America or overseas, it’s a critical issue that all retirees should address.My husband and I were in our 50s...
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Costa Rica consistently ranks in the top five countries in the International Living Retirement Index, and it's no surprise why. The country's allure entices many people because of its long-established democracy, stable...
