How One Couple Discovered A Great New Life In Algarve
Eight years ago, Alyson and Dave Sheldrake decided to reinvent their lives in the village of Ferragudo, on Portugal’s Algarve ...
My Top 14 Favorite Things About Living In Belize
My 14 favorite things about living in Belize? That'd have to be: #1: Tubing on the Mopan River around Bullet ...
An Up-To-Date Guide To Portugal’s Golden Visa Program
Obtaining residency in a foreign country can be one of the most important benefits of buying real estate abroad. I ...
News From Our Readers After Living And Retiring To Portugal
"About a year-and-a-half ago, my wife and I made the leap," writes Terry O'Halloran. "We moved halfway around the world, ...
Our Most Popular FAQs On Moving Abroad: Portugal Edition
When making any move overseas, you'll have lots and lots of questions. Maybe you won't be sure who to ask... ...
Portugal: Europe’s Hidden Gem That’s Getting Harder To Ignore
Ireland, Spain, France, and Italy might all make it into the answers of a Family Feud survey about where people ...
Portugal’s Incredible Story: One Of The Biggest Empires
"Portugal has a peaceful feel about it. I sit on the terrace overlooking the vineyard there and I feel cut ...
Why Portugal Tops The List For Living Or Investing In Europe
Europe is comprised of 51 countries, and, until the U.K. executes its exit, the EU includes 28. Among these, I ...
11 Reasons Why Living In The Algarve Region Has No Match
“Have you ever wondered why Portugal is at the center of the world map? “It’s because the Portuguese were the ...
10 Questions You Must Ask Before Buying A Home Overseas
Buying real estate overseas is fundamentally about diversification. This is true whether you’re shopping for investment or for retirement and ...
Quebro: A Surprising And Undiscovered Destiny In Panama
Lief and I moved to Panama in 2008 with a focused doing-business agenda. We'd chosen to relocate from Paris to ...
Retire To The Algarve For A Stable Climate Year-Round
As much of the world settles into a winter chill this month, fireplaces crackle and mugs of warm drinks steam… ...
How To Recognize A Good Real Estate Buy In Paris
In an episode of This American Life recorded back in 2000, writer David Sedaris takes host Ira Glass on a tour of ...
Experiencing Fiestas Patrias In Quebro, Panama
Theodore Roosevelt wanted to extend U.S. power and reach. He wanted a strong navy, and he wanted his naval force ...
Buying Your Vehicle in Belize vs. Shipping Your Car To Belize
Just any old car will do!... Or will it? Lots to consider before deciding on the best vehicle for Belize... ...
Exploring Pereira: Colombia’s Second “City Of Eternal Spring”
I have traveled to Pereira, known as Colombia's second "City of Eternal Spring," many times over the past several years... ...
Belize Real Estate: A Guide To How And Where To Buy
The best places to buy Belize real estate are no longer the unknown outposts they once were. As recently as ...
9 Critical Issues To Consider Before Deciding To Live Overseas
The first and perhaps most important step you must take to make sure that you arrive where you want to ...
Lazy Days In Paris: How Live And Invest Overseas Was Born
A dozen years ago, I left the publishing company where I'd been working since the age of 21, thinking I ...
The Advantages Of Buying Real Estate In Puerto Vallarta
Puerto Vallarta has been an elite destination since Richard Burton, Ava Gardner, and Tennessee Williams arrived in 1963 for the ...
Living In Belize As An Expat: Everything You Need To Know
Living in Belize as an expat offers a surprisingly wide range of lifestyles. Belize is much more than just white-sand ...
What You Need To Know If You Want To Retire In Belize
Can I Retire in Belize? You can absolutely retire in Belize! in fact, Belize is very keen to attract retirees. ...
Assessing Your Best Overseas Residency Options
Why would anyone want to become a legal resident of another country? If you intend to live in the country, ...
A Look At Some Of The Different Cultures & Beliefs In Panama
This time of year, the world's superstitious side comes out strongly... whether its black cats or falling brooms, Halloween seems ...
The Pros And Cons Of Retiring In Belize
We at Live and Invest Overseas love Belize. But we appreciate that it's not for everyone. We take a look ...
How We Became Part Of The Quebro Community In Los Islotes
The piece of land that Lief and I targeted for what is playing out to become for us a legacy ...
Belize Vs Costa Rica: The Pros And Cons For Each Country
Belize Vs Costa Rica is a recurring theme when it comes to making a retirement or expat living call. These ...
5 Of The Top Countries With An Established Expat Community
I'm most of the way through Alain De Botton's "The Consolations Of Philosophy." It's an entertaining collection of teachings from ...
Discover The Charm Of A Back-To-Basics Lifestyle In Belize
I hear lots of parents and grandparents bemoaning the fact that kids' lives are so regimented these days... how they ...
The 10 Most Romantic Places In The World To Retire
We here at Live and Invest Overseas are wild romantics. Given that, why haven’t we, we wondered this week, named ...
A Guide To Understand The New Property Tax Law In Panama
Panama has long been known as one of the oldest and best-known tax havens in the world. Now the country ...
Where To Live In Panama – The Land That Has It All
For such a small country, Panama packs quite a punch in terms of the diversity of lifestyles available. When April ...
After Six Years Living In Corozal Bay, This Is What I’ve Learned
I feel like a kid in a candy store even after over six years in this beautiful country. Every week ...
Things To Consider When Buying Property With A Different Currency
My 10-year-old son is a massive soccer fan. He also lives by numbers. Every morning, I hand over my phone ...
This Emerging Market Is Winning The U.S.-China Trade War
The U.S.-China trade war has the global economy in disarray. The manufacturing industry, in particular, has suffered significant losses due ...
Nubesidub In San Blas Is Island Life At Its Best
I thought places like Nubesidub existed only in movies or the lives of billionaires. Nubesidub is a tiny, secluded island ...
Last Chance For Turn-Key Fruit-Farming Investment In Panama
Forget pumpkins. What you really need to care about this October are mangos. Or avocados. Or limes. And, if you're ...
What I’ve Learned From Living 6 Years In Corozal Town, Belize
Over the six years I've been living in Corozal Town, Belize, I've watched as this sleepy coastal village has evolved ...
What To Do In Panama During October
"What is there to do in Panama?" "What do you do for fun there?" These are popular questions frequently asked ...
The Low Cost Of Beachfront Living In Mazatlán, Mexico
Mazatlán offers the best beachfront lifestyle you'll find in Mexico... maybe the best you'll find anywhere. This seaside city boasts ...
All The Info You Need For A Second Residency Or Citizenship
When my husband and I moved to Paris, the only real motivating factor was that we wanted to live in ...
Do You Really Need An Offshore Corporation?
Lief Simon’s Offshore Wealth Summit in Panama City last week was built around a series of workshops that addressed the key concepts to ...
10 Best Places To Buy Real Estate Overseas In 2019
We´ve done the hard job and pulled out the 10 best places to buy real estate overseas in 2019. The ...
Cities With The Best Air Quality And Low Pollution
In 2018 the IQAir Airvisual app and website released a report of the world’s most polluted cities. The app and ...
A Post-Divorce Plan B That Can Really Stretch Your Nest Egg
In today's world, it can be a good idea to have a backup plan... A game plan for where to ...
Offshore Fishing: Top Countries To Retire And Fish
Offshore fishing is one of the most popular sports in the world. Apart from running and jogging, more people go ...
Where To Find the World’s Best And (Most Affordable) Health Care
Health care is one of the top priorities for any expat. But where can you find the world's best health ...
Vegetarian Countries Where You Can Eat Meat-Free
For a long time vegetarianism and veganism were seen as something of a fad. Today it’s a growing trend that ...
Easy Ways To Make Money In Retirement From Your Hobbies
We take a look at some ways to make money in retirement from your favorite hobbies. There are plenty of ...
Why An Integrated Lifestyle Overseas Is Your Best Backup Plan
For my Offshore Wealth Summit taking place in the W Hotel in Panama City this week, I added a new panel discussion ...
