Why Medellín Is Tailored For The Digital Nomad Lifestyle
Many are moving to Medellín, Colombia, to retire, yes, but another expat demographic is seeking out this sunny, welcoming, and ...
Medellín, Colombia: The Cheapest Real City In The World
Excellent infrastructure... strong investor rights... appreciating property markets... Biggest salsa festival in the world... plus important theater and poetry festivals... ...
How Life In Medellín Is Better Than You Could Imagine
We work hard to tell the truth. Still, sometimes, readers get in touch to say we've painted too rosy a ...
The History Behind The World’s Best Wine
Wine sales in the United States increased in the last 23 years, and the market shows no sign of slowing. ...
This Couple Is Living The Dream Life In Medellin, Colombia
I'm writing from the San Fernando Plaza Hotel in Medellín where, bright and early this sunny morning, Lief Simon kicked ...
Why I Retired To Medellín, Colombia In My Late 80s
To help me settle into this unfamiliar spot on the globe, I invested in maps and tours. I studied the ...
What You Need To Know About Temporary Residency In Belize
For retirees, semi-retirees, and wannabe retirees, Belize is an easy country to adopt as your next home. Unlike most countries, ...
Costa Dorada, Catalonia: Affordable Old World Living In Spain
A day-trip to Barcelona or Cambrils? The biggest decision my family had to make over our two weeks spent on ...
5 Things You Must Consider Before You Rent Overseas
If you're moving overseas for fun rather than profit—that is, if your agenda in considering the world map is lifestyle ...
The Critical Issues You Face Relocating To Another Country
"I read something you wrote on Thailand several months ago and decided that that was the place for me," explained ...
8 Things To Consider Before You Commit To Moving Overseas
Retirement is looming. With it comes the challenge of deciding where to live. We plan to take the next three ...
Find Out What It’s Really Like To Live In Quito, Ecuador
I´ve been living in Ecuador for 25 years. That’s officially longer than I lived in the United States growing up. ...
A Guide To Volunteering Opportunities In Boquete, Panama
Much has been touted about the town of Boquete in Chiriqui’s highlands—stunning scenery, excellent homegrown coffee, springlike weather year-round, lush ...
The 3 Major Lessons We’ve Learned Living In Portugal
If 100 Americans were polled, at least 70 of them would have never heard of the Algarve, Portugal. And, when ...
Top Countries Where You Can Enjoy A Tropical Climate
A tropical climate is classified as average temperatures of 64 degrees Fahrenheit and above in regions that get a considerable ...
How To Make Money Writing Content In 9 Easy Steps
One of the most frequently asked questions I get at conferences and by email is to do with how an ...
The Mail Service In Belize: Colorful, Quirky, And Personal
Not much about Belize, not even a mundane post office, is what you expect. Based on my experience with U.S. ...
Keys To A Happy Retired Life Overseas
Should you really be thinking about retiring to a new country? That is... who should consider this idea? Surely it's ...
The Best Neighborhoods For Expats To Buy In Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world. Although most surnames are Spanish or Italian, the ...
Does Living Overseas Make You Less American?
Do I feel more or less American living overseas? I get this question a lot. I've been living outside the ...
It’s Never Been Easier To Buy Beach Lots In Fortaleza, Brazil
However you feel about sand between your toes, as an investor, the beach is your ally. Especially when that beach ...
Four Factors Key To A Successful Rental Property Overseas
There's no single secret to making money from a rental property overseas. Instead, four factors need to come together to ...
9 Of The Best Countries For Cycling Tours
Rent a bike and experience a new country in one of the most rewarding ways. Get a perspective that’s unachievable ...
Everything You Need To Find Your Dream Home Overseas
Of all the investment options out there, why put your money into real estate? For international real estate guru Lief ...
9 Reasons Why Buying Real Estate Overseas Makes Sense
Why might it make sense for you to buy a piece of property overseas? The answers to that question are ...
How I Funded My Early Retirement With Overseas Real Estate
I bought a beachfront home, directly on the sand, for less than US$62,000. After furnishing the solid, 2,000-square-foot house, I ...
Overseas Property Adventures From Ireland To Paris
"I've told the buyer from Dublin that the other buyer, the gentleman from Cork, is considering by how much he'd ...
What You Need To Know About Medical Coverage In Panama
The most-asked questions from people relocating overseas are regarding health care and medical insurance coverage, and rightfully so. Whether you ...
How To Rent Or Buy Real Estate In Unregulated Markets Overseas
Rum and real estate don't mix. You want to be sober when considering property purchase options in a foreign land. ...
Global Property Investing Made Easy—Here’s How
On stage yesterday for the opening morning of this week’s Global Property Summit taking place in Panama City, with the ...
Your Ticket To Passive Income: Global Property Investing
This morning, Lief and I took to the stage in the meeting rooms of the Playa Bonita Beach Resort just ...
The 9 Easiest Countries To Get A Work Visa
Getting a work visa can be a painful and convoluted experience, as most countries prioritize their own citizens and place ...
When Vacations Go Wrong: Recalling A Road Trip In Argentina
Lief wanted to take a vacation. In the eight years that we had been living outside the States by this ...
Why I Believe A Backup Residency Is More Critical Than Ever
In this month's issue of my Simon Letter advisory service, I continue my "Residency Through Real Estate" conversation. Last month, I detailed ...
The Best Places To Buy A Small Property Overseas
I'm watching the latest season of "Tiny House Nation" on Netflix. If you've never seen the show, each episode follows ...
Exploring Medellín, The Best Art Scene In Latin America
After graduating university, my plan was to move to Medellín, Colombia. First, though, I wanted to spend a few months ...
Everything You Need To Know About Building A House In Belize
Building my home in Corozal from scratch six years ago… what a learning process. It's pretty straightforward—it can be fun ...
The Ten Best Places To Live Or Retire In Asia In 2019
Asia boasts perhaps the most cost-friendly places anywhere to call home. Pockets of India, Vietnam, and Thailand, for example, can ...
The 10 Best Options For Living Or Retiring In Europe
Not everyone is cut out for life in the developing world or the tropics. If your retirement dream is all ...
10 Of The Best Places To Live Or Retire In Latin America
We give a lot of virtual ink to Latin America. It’s nearby to North America (where most of our readers ...
Panama City To Chiriquí: Speeding Down The Path Of Progress
Recently my wife and I spent several days driving up and down the western coat of Panama’s Azuero Peninsula. The ...
What Is Belize’s QRP Visa And Should You Apply?
While Belize's QRP (Qualified Retired Persons) visa gets a lot of press, changes in the program are making it less ...
Exploring Boquete And Volcan In The Panama Highlands
Panama is a gorgeous, diverse country with everything from white-sand beaches on the Atlantic coast to the capital of Panama ...
Leon Wilfan On 2019 Recession Probabilities
In May, the S&P 500 declined by almost 7%. That is remarkable, considering it had one of the best starts ...
Figuring Out Your Best Choices For An Alternative Residency
Choices. The whole live-and-invest-overseas thing comes down to choices. Because taking control of your future is all about understanding your ...
Location Chemistry And The 21 Best Places To Live Overseas
Places are just like people. They all have some good in them along with some bad… some embarrassing things they ...
Protect Your Money From The IRS With Overseas Real Estate
8938. That is the number of the IRS form you have to fill out to report foreign financial assets. If ...
12 Ways That You Can Make Money Online
It seems as though the internet has been around forever. We’ve become so reliant on it, it’s difficult to imagine ...
Staying IRS Compliant While Abroad: Dates And Common Qs
How many tax dates do we Americans have to deal with? Let's see... There's the initial tax deadline of April ...
Regain Your Privacy: Top 5 Countries For Off-The-Grid Living
Twelve years ago, when my husband and I bought our home in Waterford, Ireland, we never gave much thought to ...
