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Every year, thousands of International Living readers share where they’re dreaming of living next. Of course, Portugal, Spain, and France still top the charts, but it’s the emerging spots that are catching...
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Every year, thousands of International Living readers take a moment to dream big and tell us exactly where they’d move if they could pack up tomorrow.It’s not just about escaping the daily...
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"How are Americans being received abroad these days? Are we still welcome?”It’s a fair question — and one we’ve heard more often lately, especially with headlines swirling about overtourism, gentrification protests, and...
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San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, has done it again. This historic gem in the Colonial Highlands was just named the No. 1 city in the world in Travel + Leisure’s 2025 World’s...
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Fourteen years ago, my husband Steve and I spent two weeks on a beach on Ambergris Caye (pronounced "key"), an uncrowded island with a laid-back vibe. Over the course of our short...
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It's a sunny morning in Montevideo, and I’m strolling along the water’s edge, watching the ships as joggers, cyclists, and rollerbladers pass by.The outdoor fitness culture is one of the city’s main...
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"I learned how to work in the US, but I learned how to live in Italy," says Lucia Comnes, an American from the West Coast who has been living in Italy for...
As soon as Danilo Martinez set foot in Madrid, he realized he had landed in one of the gay capitals of the world. On his first walk through the city, he noticed...
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About 17 years ago, a trusted contact promised that if I could withstand a bumpy drive, I’d get to see one of the most beautiful beaches in all of Panama.It was a...
“I don’t have any plans of returning to the U.S. permanently,” Brian Telfer explains over dinner in a trendy neighborhood of Manila called Bonifacio Global City (BGC), known for its green spaces,...
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“What’s your favorite Greek island? Which one is best to retire to?”These are two of the most common questions I hear, and it’s no surprise. With more than 100 inhabited islands, Greece...
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The turn arrived unexpectedly. Nothing more than a nearly hidden side street jutting off the main drag through Lamai Beach, which could be pretty much any other beach town along the eastern...
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Does Portugal still a special tax break under its Non-Habitual Resident (NHR) program?Is Dubai a great place to retire? Can American retirees save taxes by moving abroad?Many AI models say yes to...
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When I moved overseas with my family in 2015—for my job in Abu Dhabi—we had no idea that the experience would be so beneficial for our school-age kids.Over the years, the kids’...
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When most people think about moving to Greece, they imagine sun-drenched islands, sparkling coastlines, and bustling cities like Athens and Thessaloniki. But beyond the iconic postcard images lies Northern Greece—home to the...
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After spending more than 23 years in Southern California, I made a life-changing decision: I sold or gave away most of my belongings, including my home and vehicles, packed eight suitcases, and...
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I won’t lie, watching the Maya Train being built over four years had me curious about how it would turn out. I mean, Mexico spent $30 billion USD—yes, billion with a “B”—on...
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From a sun-drenched enclave on the French Riviera to a storybook village beneath Mount Olympus, International Living’s new Hidden Places Initiative highlights Europe’s most underrated havens for expats—places that are affordable, authentic,...
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When it comes to moving overseas, safety is often one of the first concerns people raise, especially friends and family back home. “Is it safe there?” they’ll ask, usually with a wary...
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“I honestly wouldn’t be here without them. I’m their biggest fan,” says Lee, an American from Las Vegas and part-time resident of Villefranche-sur-Mer, a cozy, village-like town adjacent to Nice on the...
