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Our motorboat hums as it slows to glide across the final stretch of warm, baby-blue Caribbean sea. A lemon-yellow sun bathes the scene before me in its bright, cheerful light.I’ve reached Casa...
International Living
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Michael used to be tied to his desk. Now, his colleagues never know where he’ll be when he logs on. Sometimes his background on Zoom meetings is his quaint home in Virginia...
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A professional mariner for more than 50 years, Pete Sanchez spent his life globetrotting as captain on private yachts, running crew boats to offshore oil rigs in the Gulf of Mexico, visiting...
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Twelve years ago, Diane Maxwell left the crowds, traffic snarls, and expense of life in the Houston, Texas suburbs to try the quiet, calm, and affordable beaches of Playa Coronado in Panama—and...
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Ask anyone who's ever visited Costa Rica what they think of it—and most will tell you it was love at first sight.Costa Rica is home to countless expats who bought property in...
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As dawn breaks, your community awakens to a symphony of nature. The first rays of the sun cast a golden glow over pristine beaches and meticulously manicured landscapes. Step onto your balcony,...
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Maybe you’ve heard all of this hype about the southern coast of Portugal—the Algarve. Over 300 days of sunshine, spectacular beaches, golf, cliffs, dining, low cost of living, the list goes on...
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Southern France is one of those magical spots in the world that conjures up images of sparkling bays, glitzy shopping districts, and a laidback, laissez-faire attitude envied the world over.It’s also an...
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As part of my work, I’m a member of half-dozen Facebook groups devoted to financial issues for US expats. And I’m starting to pick up a trend.Typically, these chat groups focus on...
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When my wife Christie and I decided to take early retirement and set off overseas, it was far from a madcap, spur-of-the-moment decision. For about a year beforehand, I'd been busy doing...
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Expats have been flocking to Costa Rica's Central Valley for decades and it’s not hard to see why. The spring-like climate, central location, and ready-made expat community are just a few of...
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Baja California is in the early stages of a 30-year upswing. Lesser-known areas of central and northern Portugal are poised to boom. Demand is skyrocketing for high-end properties in walkable beach cities...
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We sat on our terrace overlooking the Gozo Channel, the islands of Malta and Camino, and the green terraced farms below. Clink! “Happy Gozo try-out year.”, I said; Kevin repeated the toast.January...
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In late 2022, Colombia launched its digital nomad visa program (Visa V Nómadas Digitales), allowing remote workers to live and work in the country for up to two years.Michelle Thompson, a freelance...
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Malaysia is the most popular retirement haven for expats in Southeast Asia and has been a popular expat hangout since the early 1920s. Malaysia’s beaches are also second to none. Its islands,...
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With its cool tropical breezes, affordable housing and food, and inviting waves for swimming and surfing, Bali has become a beacon for digital nomads worldwide. Its unique blend of natural beauty, from...
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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...
