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I´ve been living in Ecuador for 25 years. That’s officially longer than I lived in the United States growing up....
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Live And Invest Overseas Staff On The 2019 Panama Elections
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Starting A New Life In Portugal With A Family
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A Dream We Didn’t Know We Had: Our New Life In Belize
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Living In Medellin, Colombia: What’s Not To Love
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Welcome To “Little Miami”! Life As An Expat In Salinas, Ecuador
Until 2008, Salinas and this country’s coast were part of Guayaquil Province. As a result, the coast was largely overlooked....
The Lessons I’ve Learned Owning A Business Abroad
I don’t consider myself an investment-savvy person… Or at least I didn’t when I moved to Panama in 2005, at...
Samuel Haynes Institute Of Excellence: Helping Children In Belize City
We may be a poor country and a small country, but I am proud to say that I am part...
How I Discovered New Confidence Living In Cayo, Belize
Here’s our tale of How We Escaped The Frozen North… We came to Belize from northern Idaho. We were used...
Ask Yourself These Questions Before You Move To Belize
My wife and I have been full-time expats living in Northern Belize, maybe the least-known part of this country, for...
A Guide To Bocas Del Toro: Panama’s Caribbean Paradise
The Caribbean: Endless sunshine, islands, and outrageous prices, right? Not so fast... it's all about the discount in Panama. Bocas...
My French Adventure: Property In The Pyrenees And Beyond
I was sure that Cessenon was the one. Picturing lush hills of grapevines, a shady square with friendly locals taking...
Why Conference Alumna Alice Retired In Cuenca, Ecuador
I started working at the age of 14, and I did not retire until my full Social Security age, which,...
How My Mail Carrier Job Sent Me To A New Life In Ecuador
I've had many careers in my life… At one point, I was a mail carrier. I was maybe 35 years...
Reasons To Retire To Vilcabamba, Ecuador
Sue and I were living and working in Dubai, and we had it made. Tax-free salaries, free accommodation, a transportation...
Living In Corozal, Belize Is The True Expat Nirvana
“It sure can get windy here sometimes!” a gentleman walking his dog shouts at me while clenching a straw hat...
Ship Wrecked In Panama Identified At Last
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Panama Papers Tsunami Hits New Zealand
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From Snowmen To Sand Castles, Our Part-Time Life In Los Islotes
In 2007 my husband Tom and I planned a vacation in Cancún. Then, in October, weeks before our trip, the...
Your Guide To Carnaval: Panama’s Biggest Party Of The Year
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FEIE Basics
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Win 2 Free Tickets to Ambergris Caye, Belize + 5 Nights Stay Included!
You are reading this right. We are hosting our biggest giveaway of this year on Facebook. A lucky winner will...
Surfing For A Cause: Starting A Private Foundation In Panama
Working long hours and getting no closer to the lifestyle he believed he was destined to live, a young German,...
The Safest Places To Live And Travel In The World By Region
According to the Institute for Economics and Peace, 2016 was in overall less peaceful than 2015. Average GPI (Global Peace...
The Safest Places To Live And Travel In The World By Region
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How Medical Tourism Saved My Life (And My Wallet, Too!)
Most people know it as "medical tourism." I think of it as being a thrifty and educated user of global...
Insider’s Guide To The Algarve’s Best Blue Flag Beaches
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Top 10 Expat Havens With The Fastest Internet In The World
The Best Destinations In The World, Sorted By Internet Speed Connection For internet savvy expats, having the fastest internet connection...
The Expert’s Guide To Postal Services In Panama
Panama is one of the most developed countries in the region—fully appointed in nearly every aspect... except postal service, which...
Top Ten Places To Visit In Spain
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Mercado de Mariscos: A Trip To Panama’s Fish Market
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Moving To Panama And Starting A Home-Based Business
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Live and Invest Overseas Staff Receives “Friend Of Abruzzo” Award
While much of the Live and Invest Overseas team is in the meeting rooms of the Panama City Marriott Hotel...
The #1 Beach Destination In The World: El Nido, Philippines
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The Truth About Importing A Car Or Truck Into Belize
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Expats Living In The Algarve
Something about the Algarve just draws you back... and, every time you return, you find a new little village or...
Buying Real Estate Overseas For Retirement
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The Guide To Survival Abroad (While On A Tight Budget)
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Expat Entrepreneurs: Opening A B&B In Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
What will the next chapter of our lives look like? This was a burning question as our corporate jobs became...
Sidewalks In Panama: Your Very Own American Ninja Warrior Course
Some things we take for granted living in the United States, Canada, and other developed countries. Things that tourists and...
5 Things To Consider Before Retiring Abroad
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Life In The Dominican Republic Is All About New Adventures
The decision to quit our jobs, rent out our two homes, sell our cars, and give our children most of...
The Best Alternatives To Cable TV Services Overseas
As of 2016, The Nielsen Company estimates household ownership of television sets in the United States is around 95%, and...
Tis’ Christmas Season In Panama City, Panama
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10 Countries With The Easiest Gun Laws In The World
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The 10 Best Panamanian Dishes You Must Try Today
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How To Build A Professional Network Overseas
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The World’s 8 Best Countries For Dental Tourism
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Growing A Food Forest Garden For Security And Sufficiency
The Single Best Strategy For Taking Control Of Your Own Future We’re living in unpredictable times. That’s a given. What’s...
