Walking out your back door straight onto the beach... For most people, this is the ultimate daydream. But for savvy...

Panama is a small country with an extraordinary amount to offer global investors. With two dramatic coastlines, a vibrant capital...

Bolo de caco came as a surprise to me on my first visit to Madeira.  With a name that translates...

English-speaking and less than a three-hour flight from the southern United States, Belize is a well-loved retirement haven and second-home...

Every region has its traditional liquor, and Latin America is no exception. Colombia has aguardiente, Peru and Chile have pisco,...

Madeira is an archipelago made up of three main islands (Madeira, Porto Santo, and the Desertas) that float 1,000 kilometers...

Once a sleepy fishing village, Cascais has grown into a sunny playground for people from Lisbon, just 30 minutes away....

If you’ve been watching the global landscape—rising interest rates, surging inflation, political upheaval, affordability crises—you’ll know we’re in a new...

Mazatlán has probably been featured in our Overseas Retirement Index more than any other haven, and that’s because for affordable...

Santa Marta is our preferred beach destination in Colombia… at least for personal use. It’s an intrinsically beautiful Caribbean getaway...

The feature for this month’s issue of Europe Uncovered was written up by my colleague Sophia Titley, our real estate...

This year we once again crowned Valencia the #1 Best Place To Retire In The World in our Overseas Retirement...

Discover why Crete offers compelling value for investors with its booming tourism, affordable properties, and strong rental market. Perfect for...

A three-hour train ride from Paris lies the medieval port town of La Rochelle. Located in southwestern France, just north...

Everyone who appreciates the Caribbean has heard of Cartagena, Colombia. This Spanish-colonial city on the Caribbean Sea is Colombia’s #1...

White-sand beaches, swaying palm trees, warm turquoise water, year-round sunshine... The Dominican Republic is steeped in true Caribbean charm. This island...

I first heard Lief talk about Northern Cyprus in 2018. I’m about as well-traveled as a person my age can...

Medellín is one of the world’s most livable cities thanks to its efficient public transportation system, friendly locals, ample green...

One of the key categories in our annual Overseas Retirement Index is, of course, cost of living. For many, it...

If your interests are basking in the sun, enjoying life by the sea, exploring ancient ruins, and indulging in the...

Belize is a much-loved haven among expats, offering a choice of lifestyle options to suit all manner of tastes and...

As I’m sure you’re aware, our 2025 Overseas Retirement Index has been released. As ever, our editors’ picks of the...

Our 2025 Overseas Retirement Index has just been released. It ranks and rates 14 locations around the world ideal for...

For most retirees, the laidback beach town of Hua Hin, Thailand fits the bill of the ideal retirement haven… It...

Our just-released 2025 Overseas Retirement Index has named Pisa as the best place to retire in Italy. Here’s just some...

I have to admit that I may be more excited about the release of this year’s Retirement Index than any...

Cash flow and capital appreciation are two main reasons to buy property overseas. But depending on where you make your...

As we begin this new year, let’s take a moment to reflect on the successes and lessons learned in the...

Costa del Este is Panama City’s most exciting neighborhood. It stands out for being the only master-planned community in the...

Jimmy Buffett found his island escape when he relocated to sunny, sand-fringed Key West, FL, from Nashville, TN, in the...

The naturist community dates back to the turn of the 20th century in some countries and has always attracted people...

In the eastern corner of the Mediterranean… blessed with year-round warm weather, clear blue waters, and over 400 miles of...

Twenty years ago, you could have bought almost anything in Panama and felt confident that you’d earn a good return....

Next week, I travel to Panama City, Panama, for Live And Invest Overseas’ annual Managers Summit. Along with Kathleen Peddicord...

Medellín is one of the world’s most livable cities thanks to its efficient public transportation system, friendly locals, ample green...

Last year, more than 338,000 Americans moved away from home for retirement. That’s 44% more than in 2022. A cooling...

When it comes to expat havens, Belize makes sense for a handful of boilerplate reasons… It’s English-speaking… There are easy...

I first found out about Northern Cyprus from Lief Simon back in 2018. I’ll admit that I didn’t know much...

In the context of Europe, Spain is fantastically affordable. Many North Americans have this perception of Western Europe as being...

You heard it here first: 2024 is going to be big for global property investors. Key to having a profitable...

Wanting a vacation house or investment property in another country is one thing. Being able to afford it is another....

“You need to get on a plane.” That was the feedback Kathleen Peddicord got from her property scout when she...

2024 is going to be big for global property investors, especially in Europe. Key to having a profitable year is...

Rising costs of living in the United States are a serious threat to quality of life... particularly for people on...

Budget is a crucial criterion for anyone considering retirement. The fact is that we’re living longer than ever before, so...

"How much money do I need to retire?" This is one of the questions we’re asked most often at Live...

Liz Larroquette is one of the most successful real estate executives in Panama, with almost 15 years’ experience in the...

A move overseas comes with many benefits. In the right spots, it can mean a lifestyle upgrade and a budget...

The 2024 Overseas Retirement Index presents our selection of the world’s best places to retire overseas this year. Our 10...

It’s been exactly one year since I took over as editor of  Overseas Property Alert, and much has changed. The world...