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Some beach towns become world-famous almost overnight. Word spreads, visitors pour in, and before long, the quiet seaside charm that made them special begins to fade beneath crowds, cruise ships, and high-rise...
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Costa Rica has long been one of the most appealing destinations for Americans looking for a better lifestyle abroad. Known for its stunning natural landscapes, welcoming culture, and relaxed pace of life,...
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It was late on a sunny afternoon several months back. I was sitting in the office of my historic villa in northern Portugal—looking out the window at Atlantic waves rolling onto golden-sand...
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Yes, you can get paid to live in Europe. I’ll show you how and fill you in on the backstory and the nuances you need to be aware of.But bottom line: Any...
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“I bought a three-story house in Italy for the price of a Snickers Bar!”“5 Places in Italy Where You Can Buy a Home for Only €1”“Want to Live in Italy? You Can...
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I finally made it back to Cádiz.For years, it lingered in the back of my mind. My first and only visit was over a decade ago. Since then, I’ve returned to the...
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Towards the end of 2024, I noticed a change in my consultation clients. There was a new urgency to find a Plan B—a place to go if and when circumstances dictate.Securing residency...
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It’s been almost 20 years since I moved to Mexico. I left my three adult kids, tons of friends, and a community and lifestyle I loved in Santa Cruz, California, to embark...
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Selling our Atlanta home wasn’t just the end of one chapter. It was the beginning of a strategy that took our retirement nest egg out of the US and into a South...
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I’m writing this from a small Thai island I’ve called home for nearly 15 years, listening to the low whir of the aircon and the trill of cicadas after the rain. My...
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Munich is a beautiful 12th-century city in Bavaria, 140 km from the German-Austrian border, with a much slower pace and more traditional feel than the eclectic and bustling capital city of Berlin....
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If you asked the average American to find Albania on a map, chances are they couldn’t. I know, because I live here, now for the second time—and the first question I usually...
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“In fair Verona where we lay our scene…” wrote Shakespeare, and the timeless line is a great place to lay our own scene, because this city of 255,000 residents is more than...
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“Ted, you gush about how much you love life in South Africa, but you don’t seem to recommend it much. Why is that?”I’ve been hearing versions of that question a lot lately....
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Retirement overseas doesn’t have to come with a big price tag. In fact, in the right places, it’s possible to live well on just $1,200 a month. That budget can cover rent,...
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With postcard-perfect colonial towns, cool mountain retreats, and sunny Pacific beaches, Ecuador is a country of contrasts—and one of the most affordable and accessible places for North American expats to live well...
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The first time I came to Croatia was at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. My sister needed emergency dental treatment, and a private clinic in Zagreb was offering fast and affordable...
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Thinking about making Europe your base, but don’t quite fit the mold for the most popular visa programs? The good news is that beyond the well-trodden paths, there’s a whole world of...
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Some folks love Malta; others find it chaotic and crowded. Some think Gozo is the best of the Maltese islands, while others believe it’s slow-paced and uninteresting. How you feel about these...
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If you look up the most-visited tourist destinations in the U.S., places like Walt Disney World near Orlando, Florida, and the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada consistently rank near the top. Do...
