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In Bali, a couple can live like royalty in most towns for $1,900. If you choose to live right by the beach in a three-bedroom villa with a pool, it’s sure to...
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By Wendy JusticeMexico is the most popular country in the world for North American expats. It has a wonderful variety of climates, superb food, gracious and welcoming people, healthcare is great, and...
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Spain is a popular destination for retirees, expats, and digital nomads from around the world, due to its beautiful weather, affordable cost of living, delicious cuisine, and relaxed lifestyle.When considering a relocation,...
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By Leena Horner As I sit on my private roof terrace, watching the setting sun light the landscape golden, kissing the snow-capped peaks of distant Albanian mountains, and sparkling on the blue...
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Cosmopolitan lifestyles complete with cultural events and world cuisine worthy of New York or London…. Palm-studded Caribbean beaches that somehow still manage to look untouched by humankind…. Rural towns where mango and...
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Mexico has something for everyone: rustic towns and elegant resorts, sprawling beaches, world-class diving and snorkeling, lush jungles, high-altitude deserts, snow-capped mountains, and beautiful, Spanish colonial cities. Whether you like a warm...
Thailand is one of the world’s most popular locales for good living abroad. And there are lots of reasons why. For pennies on the dollar, you get a year-round tropical climate and...
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By Wendy JusticeEven if you’ve never traveled to Mexico for medical or dental care, you likely know someone who has. It’s one of the world’s most popular medical tourism destinations; over 40%...
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For many expats, choosing a retirement destination is dependent on the standard of healthcare that country provides—and understandably so. In this next stage of your life, you want to ensure you have...
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When deciding to live in Bali, the most asked question is, “Where’s the best location for me?”The island of Bali is around 95 miles wide and spans 70 miles north to south,...
While the term “perfect climate” means something different for everyone, in International Living’s 2024 Annual Global Retirement Index, we’ve compiled a list of countries with the most varied weather systems to suit...
Most American, Canadian, and European expats in Costa Rica spend much less money on day-to-day expenses than they do in their home countries. Cost of living, of course, depends on lifestyle. But...
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When moving to a new country, nothing is more important than having the correct visa and residency permit. Like the rest of the EU, Spain follows a fairly straightforward visa procedure. For...
By Wendy JusticeIf you’re considering retiring to Mexico, either part-time or full-time, you’re not alone. More than 2 million U.S. and Canadian citizens have moved to Mexico for a better life; it’s...
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By Tuula RampontFrance is a land of easy living, gourmet cuisine, and beautiful landscapes stretching from the Normandy seacoast to the sun-splashed beaches of the Cote d’Azur. With so much beauty and...
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By Terry ColesPortugal has some of the best healthcare in the world, a vital necessity for retirees and others who wish to make Portugal their home.Compared to the high cost of U.S....
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By Rachel DevlinYou can live well in Thailand for just under $2,000 per month. Where you decide to settle will have a large impact on your monthly expenses. Thailand is home to...
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By Jennifer RobertsConsistently ranked among the top Latin American countries when it comes to safety, political stability, and standard of living, Chile is highly sought after in the expat community. As it...
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You’ve probably heard of Uruguay—a land of natural beauty, first-world comforts, and social stability.But what about the cost of living in Uruguay?Compared to the U.S., Uruguay isn’t, across-the-board, less expensive. Some things...
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One of the great perks for foreign residents living in Ecuador is high-quality, low-cost healthcare. Bloomberg recently rated Ecuador as having the 20th most efficient healthcare system among advanced economies, while the...
