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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...
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Now more than ever, families with children are making the conscious decision to move abroad. This is far different than a corporate transfer or assignment to an overseas military base where everything...
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Written by Michael Bjorn HusebyArmenia, part of Colombia’s Coffee Triangle, is one of the country’s lesser-known destinations. Unlike larger cities like Cartagena, which have been changed by heavy tourism, Armenia remains a...
Things at home look unsteady today.You’re not alone if you’ve thought, “I think I’m ready to leave the U.S.”Attacks on our institutions... a supreme court that seems utterly out of step with...
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Thailand has long established itself as one of the top destinations in Asia for expats looking to relocate and enjoy the tropical paradise that's rightfully known as the Land of Smiles.The Kingdom...
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The classic vision of Costa Rica that you find on postcards and tourism board posters is of the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. The white sand beaches…blue ocean…and the wildlife-filled rain forest as...
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I’ve heard about the sunsets here. At first, rays of gold and fuchsia shoot down from the sky. White deck chairs, cabanas, and boardwalk bars are thrust into a rose-tinted world.At the...
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The world is full of affordable destinations where your dollar goes further. While filling a tank of gas, getting the week’s groceries, paying rising health insurance premiums, and making all the other...
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Barranquilla is Colombia’s fourth largest city with a population of about 1.2 million people. It’s a major port city located on the north side of Colombia along the Caribbean coast about equidistant...
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The romantic boot of Italy is known for its varied geography, with something for everyone’s taste from plentiful seacoast, inland hills speckled with dreamy medieval towns, and alpine peaks. If you love...
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For many, Seville (in Spanish, Sevilla) is the romantic, passionate heart of Andalucía, the large Autonomous Community that covers much of southern Spain. A city of nearly infinite charm, Seville (population about...
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Many people have an outdated perception of Colombia. The country has transformed from its dark past of violence and drug cartels and is now a vibrant, thriving, and welcoming place to live.Colombia...
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Finding reasonable dental care has never been so accessible. While the price of getting extensive—or even simple—work done at home can be frightening, there are many overseas options that offer just as...
