"Do you know where our passports are?" my husband asked, sounding slightly panicked over the phone. I was away on...

It’s one of the most common questions we hear from people considering a move south of the border… “Is Mexico...

If you plan to spend time with our neighbors south of the border you should understand the protocol for tipping...

In Mexico, elderly members of society are revered and honored. Most older Mexicans age at home with multiple generations of...

Two of our favorite retirement destinations are Portugal and Panama. One of the most important factors you should consider when...

When traveling or living overseas it is important to learn the local customs and blend into the culture. Rather than...

Portugal’s Silver Coast, or Costa da Prata in Portuguese, is best known for its ancient towns with cobblestone streets, breathtaking...

Section 1031 of the United States Tax Code establishes provisions that allow a taxpayer to defer capital gains taxes when...

Tavira is a traditional fishing town in the eastern Algarve, a region in the south of Portugal, that offers European...

I've always wanted to travel, live in other countries, experience other cultures, and live simply and sustainably. I never got...

More than 40,000 adventurous Americans and almost 130,000 Europeans have decided to live or retire in Thailand. With so many...

Tavira is found in the Algarve, the region Live and Invest Overseas has identified as the world’s top place to...

My wife and I have been full-time expats living in Northern Belize, maybe the least-known part of this country, for...

As you consider various countries to live, retire, and invest in you’ll probably hear the phrase, “Third World” bantered about....

“How do I collect my Social Security while living abroad?” is one of the most frequently-asked question we receive here...

The Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) is one of the only expat’s line of defense against the IRS. It's a...

For tourists and foreign residents, Cuenca's Christmas Eve Paseo del Niño parade, or Passing of the Child, is a colorful,...

One of the best ways to generate cash flow from a property investment is through rental yields. But sometimes, keeping...

Whether you are simply exploring this beautiful Central American country, or snow-birding for the winter months, or moving on a...

For those of us who grew up in a snow country, it seems odd to be walking around in tee...

“I recently had to put my aged aunt into an assisted-living facility. Right now, my aunt can get by with minimal...

You’re probably familiar with typical rural farms and what they produce. You may even have a green thumb yourself and...

“Kathleen, my fiancé and I are considering moving overseas and are researching different areas that we may like. I have...

When considering the best places to retire, many people dream about living abroad in a warm, tropical or highlands location...

Belize is known as one of the most diverse countries, especially considering its compact size. Many people come to Belize...

Belize is many good things and recognized for many advantages and attractions, but medical care is not typically one of...

1. In Belize, English is the official language iStock/aga7ta Belize being English-speaking does have its advantages....

We recently wrote an article about our best overseas havens, and with the holidays quickly catching up to us, we...

Finding a way to generate more funds when retired is something that’s probably in the back of the heads of...

Having spent the majority of this year unable to travel due to closed borders has made many people anxious. The...

When moving abroad, we usually recommend to not bring things like furniture, appliances, or any other household goods that would...

With the whole world going through a pandemic, many countries have different rules and restrictions regarding travel. This causes a...

Corozal is the name of both a district and a town in northern Belize. Nestled on the Bay of Chetumal,...

When visiting a new country, we usually tend to favor traveling during the summer months—peak tourist season. But is it...

Moving overseas comes with a lot of goodbyes. We say farewell to our houses, our families, our coworkers, and our...

Negotiating a real estate deal in another country—both the purchase and the sale—is likely to be different for you than...

A spouse who’s all in for retiring overseas and a spouse who isn’t entirely sure is quite common. Unfortunately, there...

When in Panama… going to the San Blas islands is something you can’t miss. San Blas or Guna Yala is...