What You Must Know Before You Ship Anything To Belize
My first mistake was falling in love with a Tiffany lampshade at an Italian flea market. There was some minimal ...
How To Invest During A Downturn
Beware... the market is falling. The 10+-year bull run is finally coming to an end... and you stand to lose ...
Why Planning Is Vital For Long-Term Property Investments
In preparation for our recent move to Paris, my husband Harry and I had a plan. Because we were visiting ...
How Quito, And Cuenca, Ecuador, Rate For Digital Nomads
Ecuador has long been a draw for expats and retirees, thanks mostly to its affordable cost of living and pleasant ...
We’ve Entered The Golden Age For Global Property Investing
We've been beating this drum lately, but I'll make the point here again, one more time, for the record: We ...
Best Countries For Digital Nomads
When the internet gained mass adoption during the early 2000s, something seismic happened to the job industry. New ways of ...
What To Look For In A Rental Management Agency Overseas
Any global real estate investment portfolio should include at least one rental property. A rental investment won't make you rich, ...
6 Steps To A Successful Overseas Property Investment
The advantages and rewards of buying and owning property overseas are greater right now than ever before in our lifetime. ...
The Trials Of Building A Hotel On The Beach In Las Lajas
Less than an hour east of David and six hours west of Panama City is the tiny town of Las ...
Top Countries Where U.S. Dollars Get You A Big Discount
If you're holding U.S. dollars, 2019 is the best year in a long time for harnessing your buying power abroad. ...
Why I Focus On Real Estate Price And Not Exchange Rate
I don’t usually pay attention to exchange rates on a daily basis. However, being in Europe for the last month, ...
5 Rules You Should Apply ASAP If You Don’t Want To Retire Broke
I had a revelation the other day. I was researching long-term health care investment opportunities for my True Retirement Wealth subscribers when ...
The 10 Best Places To Live Or Retire In Europe In 2019
We’ve been reminding you lately that Portugal is an awfully nice place to be. So nice that we named its ...
Some Helpful Tips Before You Buy Real Estate In Portugal
While I feel very lucky to wake up every day in my new Portuguese home, it took more than good ...
Read This If You’re Thinking Of Buying Or Renting In Portugal
As one of the most unassuming countries of Europe today, it’s easy to forget the power trip that Portugal enjoyed ...
After 2 Years Overseas I’m Happier, And Healthier, Than Ever
Why did I move to Portugal? More than two years after my move, I still struggled to answer that question. ...
The Ultimate Portugal Info In Our 2019 Home Conference Kit
Don’t judge a country by its food. Or not, at least, by the first dish you experience. On my first ...
Our Adventure Retiring And Buying A Home In Tavira, Portugal
When my husband and I decided we wanted to move to the Algarve... and then further decided that we wanted ...
7 Reasons Colombia Is South America’s Best-Kept Secret
Once an idea takes root, it can be difficult to shift, which Colombia has discovered over recent years. After working ...
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 ...
The Romantic Past And Promising Future Of Lisbon, Portugal
"We have a word in Portuguese," a friend from Lisbon, Miguel, told me once, "that doesn't exist in any other ...
Why A Farm In Portugal Should Be Your Next Investment
As they say, it can be better to be lucky than to be smart. Best case, of course, is when ...
The Fascinating History Of Contadora Island, Panama
Panama is surrounded by countless stunning islands that add to her allure. But none are as steeped in history or ...
24 Essential Apps For Living And Traveling Abroad
Smartphones are now the most important tool for anyone living or retiring abroad. Whatever you are looking for – there’s ...
Starting A New Life In Portugal With A Family
"Do you know where our passports are?" my husband asked, sounding slightly panicked over the phone. I was away on ...
Best Small-Town Options For Starting A Relaxing Life Overseas
Collins English Dictionary defines a small town as a place “where people are friendly, honest, and polite.” While that might ...
13 Alternative Wonders Of The World
Undoubtedly, we’ve all heard of the Wonders of the World, the most glorious and memorable landmarks that our civilization had ...
Portugal Investments Offering Up Profit And Peace Of Mind
Driving from Lisbon to Lagos yesterday afternoon, as I’ve done several times in the past when coming to the Algarve ...
Rake In Turnkey 13.4% Returns By Investing In Cali, Colombia
American investors are snapping up seriously undervalued property in Colombia thanks to the strength of the U.S. dollar against the ...
Back In Paris, But For How Long? My Life As A Serial Expat
After almost 12 years away, I'm finally back in France. Just how long I'll get to stay this time is ...
How I Escaped The 9-To-5 And Found My Dream Life Overseas
Looking back, I can see that 2011 was one of the biggest turning points in my life. Little did I ...
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... ...
Medellin, Colombia And The Six Phases Of Expat Destinations
I was obviously there for the sex, at least according to the taxi driver who showed me around Medellín the ...
A Dream We Didn’t Know We Had: Our New Life In Belize
Cathy Thayer: So, after 32 years of marriage and four children, David and I were retiring to Belize in six ...
Popayán, Cartagena, Santa Marta: Colombia’s Colonial Cities
There's almost never any debate, when the subject comes up, over which is the finest colonial city in Colombia. Nine ...
Best Options For Mountain Living
While beach towns, with their swaying palm trees and clear blue waters, are what most people think of when moving ...
Cali, Colombia: An Urban Setting With Plenty Of Green Space
My workout over, I wipe my brow and walk over to chat with Sergio. Sergio comes to Parque El Ingenio ...
Central Paris: A Beautiful Balance Of Elegance And Eclecticism
The apartment where we lived when our children were young and that we now have returned to as our empty-nest ...
Ranking Medellín, Colombia, As A City For Digital Nomads
All over the globe, people are rethinking the way we work and live. Unsatisfied with the confines of the cubicle ...
Living In Medellin, Colombia: What’s Not To Love
If anyone had told me five years ago that today I would be living in Colombia, I would have laughed. ...
A Look At The Different Cultures That Call Panama Home
“I can find almost everything and anything here!” I said in astonishment when I found a can of ackee, one ...
Comparing Panama And Colombia: Living, Retiring, And Investing
Colombia A Better Choice Than Panama? While they both have so much to offer right now, Panama and Colombia couldn't ...
A Guide To The Panama Elections In 2019
On May 5, Panamanians go to the election booths to vote for their next president. While support for democracy and ...
Medellín Vs. Cartagena: Comparing Colombia’s Best Cities
Medellín versus Cartagena... which is the better Colombian city for living and investing? I hear this question a lot, so ...
4 Reasons Life In Medellín, Colombia, Might Not Be For You
I've been spending time and investing money in Colombia and reporting on those adventures for 10 years. Still, people tell ...
Best Towns For Historical Living
Historical towns are not just for men with beards who combine socks with sandals and have a tweed jacket or ...
Everyone Will Think Of Medellín For Retirement, Here’s Why
About 20 years ago, I sat around a table in a just-opened restaurant in a little-known mountain town in Panama ...
Repatriating Funds From Overseas: Transfers, Taxes, And More
Something to consider when investing in another country is the requirements for repatriating your funds if and when you decide ...
Upscale Assisted-Living In Medellín, Colombia
When I first looked around for housing for the elderly in Medellín, Colombia, where I've been living for the past ...
The Expat Life: Medellín, Colombia vs Cuenca, Ecuador
I speak with many expats who are considering both Medellín, Colombia, and Cuenca, Ecuador... and I'm frequently asked to compare ...
