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People often think my husband Keith and I were crazy to swap our sandals and life in sunny Portugal for snow boots and extreme winters in Sweden. But we see it all...
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When I first started learning Spanish, I could only speak in metaphors. I sat with my now-fiancée on a 1,000-year-old facade outside the Port of Valldemossa, while we watched the sun set...
This article walks you through the 15 cheapest and safest countries to retire in. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on a cheap retirement and places to retire on $1,000...
This article takes a look at the 15 easiest countries to retire to. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on the retirement dilemma and best expat retirement countries, go to...
FenlioQ / Shutterstock.comIn today’s world of rising living expenses, nobody wants to spend more than necessary on city living and transportation. If you’re considering retiring abroad and aiming to reduce extraneous costs,...
This article will look at the 30 most popular overseas retirement destinations for Americans. If you want to skip our detailed analysis on retiring overseas, visit the 10 Most Popular Overseas Retirement...
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For the past week, I've been exploring the Mexican city of Oaxaca de Juárez, the capital of the central-southern state of Oaxaca. It's been full of surprises. Good surprises.The longer I've been...
There are many routes to becoming a retired expat in Thailand. Thailand regularly appears in the top ten destinations chosen by foreigners wanting to retire abroad. Unlike other south east Asian countries,...
Apparently, I’ve moved back to America.I officially started my new life in Portugal this week. After nearly five years of living and working in Prague, I’ve grabbed one of Portugal’s new D8...
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Digital nomads are a new generation of workers who aren’t tied to any specific location. And while the common image of a digital nomad is a laptop-toting 20-something swinging in a hammock...
anzeletti / iStock.comSummer vacation is upon us and, for many Americans, traveling outside the United States borders is top of the itinerary. There are already thousands of expats living or retiring in...
Average monthly cost: $1,000 Malaysia is one of the cheaper destinations for English-speaking expats, with monthly costs hovering around $1,000 for an individual. While the official language of the country is Malay,...
StockByM / Getty Images/iStockphotoIf you're looking to stretch your retirement fund a bit further, you might be wondering whether it's a good idea to retire overseas.It most definitely can be. Retiring as...
There is a magical undercurrent that pervades Portugal, a sense of a carefully preserved past. Golden beaches with sparkling clean waters line the western and southern coastlines. Flower-filled meadows stretch toward sloping...
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SamyStClair / Getty ImagesVacation should be a part of everyone's life on a regular basis, but travel is more expensive than ever, and it doesn't look like costs will be coming down...
Chris Smith, 63, and his wife Jane Klaassen, 62, knew they wanted to retire somewhere hot. But while it was easy enough to agree on a move to Alicante in Spain (“We...
Indonesia, Southeast Asia's largest economy, offers a visa for elderly and retired individuals with a period of one year, which can be renewed annually for up to five years. Those holding the...
This article will discuss how to get the Portugal D7 visa, its eligibility requirements, timeline, and benefits. Portugal’s D7 visa is an excellent residency route for investors, entrepreneurs, and retirees looking to...
In this article, we will take a look at the 20 cheapest English-speaking countries to retire. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on a cheap retirement and becoming bilingual, you...
In this article, we will take a look at the 17 best places to retire in Europe. If you wish to skip our detailed analysis on retiring outside the US and whether...
