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Guadalajara is the land of Mariachis, Tequila, and a rich cultural heritage. It’s also the capital of the Mexican state of Jalisco and a thriving tech hub known as Mexico’s Silicon Valley....
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Last week, I went to my local optometrist for a checkup. He was an affable fellow, a dual citizen like me, and we got to chatting about our mutual love of Cape...
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Americans unhappy with election outcomes often say they’re going to pick up sticks and move to another country. Canada is usually top of the list. After all, it’s right next door, and...
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Moving to another country involves all kinds of preparation—much of which we’ve never done before. After 19 years of living in Mexico, the most important thing I’ve learned is that there’s no...
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So close… and yet so far. That’s the status of the long-sought end of taxation on non-resident Americans.The United States is one of the few countries that enforces citizenship-based taxation. Americans must...
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Except for the contents of six large duffle bags staged in the driveway and our beloved Chihuahua, we owned absolutely nothing. We had sold, given away, or trashed nearly every possession that...
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Palm trees and a salty breeze are great, but the people are what make an expat community special. During the past month, I’ve spent a lot of time in the neighborhood adjacent...
Choosing where to retire overseas is more than just a financial decision—it’s about finding a place that feels like home, offers adventure, and aligns with your dream lifestyle. While around 20 countries...
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There are so many well-known European destinations renowned for their ability to inspire artists and other creative souls, where settings become a character unto themselves. Thanks to their tranquil ambiance and stunning...
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When Julie Chen and her husband Erik Fuson decided to leave behind their lives in Colorado and move to Portugal in 2021, it wasn't a decision they took lightly. For Julie, a...
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Nestled in the lush jungles of Costa Rica's Nicoya Peninsula, the relaxing surf town of Nosara offers a serene lifestyle that's worlds away from the fast-paced urban grind of Chicago. For Stacie...
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Overlooked. Underappreciated. Up-and-coming.Not all worthy retirement havens abroad have yet landed on the mainstream map. Indeed, “hidden places” still exist... regions rich with untapped potential. Finding them is baked into our mission...
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It’s now been nearly a year since I began offering one-on-one consultations to subscribers to my Global Citizen service. I’ve helped dozens of people plan for a move abroad, either at once...
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We walked slowly along the banks of the canal, admiring the small, silvery ducks bopping up and down the mossy embankment. Swirling lily pads shifted from bright green to pale yellow and...
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As 2024 winds to a close, I’ve been reflecting on my own journey as a Global Citizen… especially given the dozens of people who have consulted with me in recent months about...
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The results are in, and Panama is officially International Living’s top retirement destination of 2025!But what makes Panama so special that it beat out all comers to top our 2025 Global Retirement...
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At the end of last year, I met an American named Mike Esposito during my morning walk down Jomtien Beach on Thailand’s eastern seaboard. He’s a sixty-something expat from San Francisco who...
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Our retirement to Gozo, Malta, has been one of the best decisions of our lives. After almost three years in Gozo, we are settled and have adapted to a new way of...
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Residing in Greece as an American expat has inspired me to honor and engage with the layers of tradition that reflect both my American origins and the richly woven culture surrounding me....
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It was 2006 when I moved to Mexico, fulfilling a lifelong dream of living in a tropical climate. I chose Mazatlán, a mid-size city on the west coast, which I had fallen...
