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If you’re thinking about moving to Europe, there are few countries that set imaginations racing quite like Spain. This lively corner of the continent truly has something for everyone. From breathtaking scenery...
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More and more people are discovering that not only can they live abroad and be happy, safe and comfortable, but that they can successfully earn an income.That's exactly what I did when...
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If you’ve traveled in a foreign country such as Costa Rica, Portugal or Thailand, you may have dreamed about turning your vacation location into a permanent home. Retiring abroad is an increasingly...
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Ecuador might not be on your radar for a vacation or holiday, but the South American country has become a hot spot for retirees looking to stretch their post-career dollars far further...
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Retiring to Colombia is all about being able to make choices that suit your lifestyle, budget, and interests. This country of 48 million people touches both the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean...
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In this article As the holder of a US. passport, you may have had the privilege of visiting several countries around the world. After all, your passport is the 7th most powerful...
For the last four years, the two of us have traveled the world as digital nomads, living in twelve different countries for at least a month, and visiting another eighteen along the...
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When distant friends ask what's new in Albania, I laughingly tell them that most days are wonderfully the same, with three or four basic 'templates' that repeat blissfully. And no matter what...
This story is part of a series about Americans living abroad. If there’s a particular topic or question you’d like us to write about, email us at editors@forbesadvisor.com. As you plan for...
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Travel insurance can safeguard your nonrefundable reservations and reimburse you for any unexpected emergency medical costs that you incur while traveling. However, the travel health insurance needs of those taking several short...
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The future of the digital nomad lifestyle begins with a digital nomad visa. Introduced fairly recently, digital nomad visas have made it even easier for digital nomads to work remotely and live...
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Estimated reading time: 13 minutes Thousands of British expats have seen European countries like Spain and France as their top sunshine destinations, but Brexit has changed all that. While Britain was in...
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Living and working abroad and moving to Italy is an exciting prospect but planning for a big move abroad can be stressful, especially with the added uncertainty that 2020 brings. And you are...
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Since the U.S. election, there’s been increased interest in living outside the United States. Queries about how to move abroad spiked by more than 1,000%, according to Sky News. At the same...
The United Kingdom has long since been a popular destination for expats looking for new beginnings. Its capital, London, is a truly global city with a wide array of opportunities for expats...
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The fantasy of trekking around the world to find yourself never fails to inspire. But the reality is typically less glamorous. You’re probably more likely to experience a food-borne illness or catch...
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Long-term/assisted living healthcare isn’t anyone’s favorite topic… But whether you live in North America or overseas, it’s a critical issue that all retirees should address.My husband and I were in our 50s...
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It’s never been easier to live a seamless international life. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t be prepared.With technology and online resources at your fingertips, and with similarly minded modern expatriates communicating...
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Expat life is wanderlust on steroids. We're the slow travelers who fall in love with other countries so much so that we decide to make them our home... at least for a...
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Written by Michael Bjorn HusebyArmenia, part of Colombia’s Coffee Triangle, is one of the country’s lesser-known destinations. Unlike larger cities like Cartagena, which have been changed by heavy tourism, Armenia remains a...
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