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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...
primeimages / Getty ImagesPreparing for retirement is a long road, both in terms of financial planning but also in terms of getting mentally prepared for a big lifestyle change. Many Americans chose...
Better weather, lower cost of living, or just getting away from it all. Everyone interested in becoming an expat has their own reasons, but if you're one of those thinking along those...
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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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...
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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...
In this article, we will take a look at the 15 best countries to retire in Asia. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on Asia, the new face of retirement,...
espiegle / Getty Images/iStockphotoSome retirees want to stretch their dollars, while others are most concerned with proximity to family, fishing holes or golf courses. Plenty of other folks just want to feel...
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Take your wildest retirement fantasies, add a touch of bravery and oodles of down-to-earth charm, and you’ll tap into the enviable lifestyle of Robert and Wendy Arbeit.Former lawyers by trade, the Arbeits...
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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...
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Imagine somebody asks you, “What’s it like to live in the United States of America?”Your answer will be very different if you live in New York City… rural Montana… suburban Maryland…Because the...
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...
In this article, we will take a look at the 12 best places to retire in Ecuador. If you want to skip our detailed analysis on an Ecuadorian retirement, you may jump...
It’s officially the end of an era for golden visas in Europe. In 2020, Cyprus closed its citizenship-by-investment program (similar to a golden visa but granting citizenship, not just residency). In February...
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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...
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Has this happened to you? You’re vacationing on an island, and as you soak in the gorgeous beach views, you think, “I wish I could live here.” That dream is more possible...
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...
This article explores the 12 best places to retire in Sweden. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on living in and retiring to Sweden, go to 5 Best Places to...
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