"Give me Goodwood on a summer's day, and you can forget the rest of the world."- Roy Salvadori, British Racing DriverOne of the things that I love about living an overseas lifestyle...
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Whether you’re living or traveling in Central America, these expat Facebook groups will inform, entertain, and help you with your networking needs. Once upon a time, many years ago, when you wanted info...
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The beauty, attractions, and history of Italy are all so alluring that visitors quickly get seduced and start dreaming of living here. What many don’t realize on those initial travels is that...
Scenes like this one in Amsterdam are part of what drives US citizens to consider a life abroad. (Yasonya/iStockphoto/Getty Images) By Blane Bachelor | CNN Social media’s seemingly infinite stream of #expatlife...
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For our 2023 Retirement Index, we have combined the Visa and Residency and Benefits and Discounts categories. In all of the countries listed below, you’ll encounter a reasonable cost of living, an...
When my husband Michael and I decided to visit England this summer, I saw a great opportunity for him to see a different side of life than our normal quick visit to...
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A few years ago, I would’ve lumped Croatia in with Bosnia and Herzegovina, Hungary, and Slovenia—eastern European countries with recent Soviet pasts and struggles for independence. There was a certain stony austereness...
So, you’ve narrowed your travel list down and finally booked your next trip. With all the arrangements made, your bags are figuratively packed. Now there’s only one thing standing between you and the...
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Robert S. Says:What is Portugal’s D8 Digital Nomad visa, and how does one get it?Global Intelligence Letter Editor Jeff Opdyke Says:Thanks for the question, Robert.The D8 Digital Nomad visa is a new...
I’ve been working remotely for practically my entire “adult” life. While most of it was spent at home in Manila, Philippines, the rest I was privileged to enjoy in some of the...
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23 August 2023By Lindsey Galloway, Features correspondentАлексей Облов/Getty ImagesA new survey on living and working abroad has revealed the best countries for expats to live. From Malaysia to Mexico, residents explain what makes them...
If you asked 10 non-Europeans where the city of Ljubljana was or what country it was the capital of, the majority probably wouldn’t know. This is a common dilemma for Slovenia—a country...
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by Rachel DevlinFor those considering whether to live or retire in Thailand, understanding how to obtain the proper visas and residency status is a critical part of the process. As with any...
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With its low cost of living, Colombia is one of the best options for anyone who wants to get the most out of life while managing to keep their monthly expenses under...
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By Michelle ThompsonVisa and residency in Colombia can be a complicated process, but it doesn’t have to be painful. In 2022, the government streamlined its immigration system and introduced new visa options,...
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During the past decade, Ecuador has become an increasingly popular expat destination, particularly for American and Canadian citizens. Tucked away in the northwest corner of South America, just below neighboring Colombia, it...
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By Shane KennySpend a few days in Belize and you’ll quickly see why it’s becoming such a hot destination for many expats. Maybe it’s the friendly locals, the made-from-scratch local foods, the...
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Ever since “Under the Tuscan Sun,” I’ve imagined channeling my inner Diane Lane and restoring an old Italian farmhouse. I’m guessing that many Americans assume that’s what living abroad is like (thanks,...
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It was almost sunset, and the countryside of the Loire Valley was tinged with a warm, golden glow. Our hot-air balloon’s basket nearly brushed the treetops below us, so the pilot squeezed...
