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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...
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I'd heard from various Mexican friends that the highlands city of Morelia was delightfully livable, with its traditional Day of the Dead celebrations, its grand Spanish architecture, its unique and sumptuous regional cuisine, and...
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As we geared up for our adventure to Australia, the witty punchline to the age-old joke, "How do you eat an elephant?" echoed in my mind. This was continent number six for...
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It is hard to think of another city with a richer history or more blended cultures than the capital city of Türkiye, Istanbul. There’s evidence that Neolithic people lived in the region...
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My husband Michael and I had heard a lot about the thriving expat community of Ajijic on the shores of Lake Chapala, Mexico. So when offered a housesit there we jumped at...
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What’s your take on starting a new life abroad? Whether you’ve been dreaming about the move for years or you’re new to the “retire overseas” world, chances are you find the whole...
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A sunny fall Sunday on Knyaz Aleksandar Boulevard was like Paris 30 years ago. Along the wide, tree-filled, pedestrian-only street in Plovdiv, couples, friends, and families sit at umbrellaed sidewalk cafes conversing,...
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In the nearby bay, the calm, azure waters of the Sea of Cortez lap onto untouched beaches.Behind me, the jagged foothills of the Sierra de la Giganta rise out of the desert....
