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Moving overseas demands careful planning, particularly when expatriates don't speak the local language.With thorough preparation, however, expats can smoothly navigate potential administrative hurdles and minimise stress. A couple of expats who moved...
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Sadly, we are getting closer to the end of the travel era where passports full of stamps are a thing of the past. Over the last few years, the European Union (EU)...
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In a world that often glorifies speed and efficiency, the concept of slow travel emerges as a refreshing antidote. Rather than rushing through destinations, slow travel encourages wanderers to savor every moment...
My husband and I made reasonable salaries living in NYC but weren't happy about retirement.When we started looking abroad, we realized our money would go a lot farther.We moved to Mexico in...
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After spending six years abroad, the transition back to life in the United States was difficult.Now that I'm back home, I miss the work-life balance I experienced in other countries.Living abroad in...
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Thinking about moving abroad? It’s a romantic idea that has appealed to Americans for generations.You might be interested in a change, the romantic atmosphere of an older country or a lower cost...
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In a scenario reminiscent of 2016, Donald Trump's re-election has prompted many Americans to reconsider their options for leaving the country. According to immigration attorneys speaking with Fortune, affluent Americans have already...
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Retirement is a time to explore new horizons, and for many, that means finding a safe, welcoming place to settle down. Whether you dream of European charm, tropical beaches, or vibrant city...
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What Are the Best Places Abroad to Buy a Second Home?The best place for your second home should be your ideal destination for a weekend getaway, an annual vacation, or an eventual...
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Living costs remain a significant concern for many individuals and families worldwide. With inflation, housing prices, and everyday expenses rising, finding a place to live that is affordable and offers a high...
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Fares between the U.S. and Europe are low even for the slower late-fall and winter months. The drop comes as airlines have added service in recent years to cater to post-pandemic travel...
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We retired early 14 years ago and moved abroad because the US was too expensive.We set our sights on Cuenca, Ecuador, which has moderate weather and is super walkable.Our cost of living...
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More than 760,000 people receive Social Security benefits while living abroad each year, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). However, not every potential beneficiary is eligible to receive payments overseas. If you're...
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If you ask people why they travel, you’ll probably get a different answer from each person. One wants to experience another culture, one is going on a bachelorette trip, one wants to...
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Retiring abroad is becoming more common, with many American retirees fleeing the country in search of a lower cost of living and more affordable housing.According to a Social Security Administration (SSA) report,...
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Norman Bour nearly lost everything during the 2008 recession when he was living in California.Bour, now 70, and his wife worried about affording retirement in the US and moved abroad in 2019.They...
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Summer might be the most popular season for tourism to Europe, but it hardly promises a calm, cool and collected experience.Who can forget this summer’s protests against overtourism in Barcelona and Mallorca,...
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Norman Bour nearly lost everything during the 2008 recession when he was living in California.Bour, now 70, and his wife worried about affording retirement in the US and moved abroad in 2019.They...
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South Korea's expat population grew by 3,896 per cent between 1990 and 2020READ MORE: The least used railway stations in Britain revealedDreaming of starting a new life abroad?South Korea, it would seem,...
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Not every retirement dream works out quite as expected. Sometimes, there’s an unexpected U-turn.When Kate and Dan Morse retired to Portugal in 2018, they had done a lot of research and learned...
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