Lifestyle
I Moved Abroad Solo, It Was The Best Decision I Ever Made
People never seem to raise an eyebrow if you’re: A corporate executive who gets transferred abroad (or their tagging spouse)…...
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Moving Overseas Before Retirement
My personal live-and-invest-overseas adventures began with a weeklong tour of Ireland. I had packaged and marketed the program to readers...
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The Pros And Cons Of Being A Snowbird In Sunny Panama
OK... to set the record straight... in my experience, there is no ugly. My husband and I have been snowbirds...
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Real Expat Story: Moving To Valencia, Spain, Was My Destiny
There is a scene in the 2003 movie "Under The Tuscan Sun" that I now can identify as the moment...
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9 Critical Issues To Consider Before Deciding To Live Overseas
The first and perhaps most important step you must take to make sure that you arrive where you want to...
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The Best Places In The World To Scuba Dive
Scuba diving is the closest thing there is to flying... so they say. You’re introduced to the most peaceful and...
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Why There’s So Much More To Medellín Than Dark Tourism
“Dark tourism” is a supposedly new phenomenon. It’s what people call it when you visit a place just to ogle...
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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...
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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......
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Subletting And Finding A New Office In Waterford, Ireland
After the birth of my son, I took two weeks off work and my parents came to stay with us...
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Go To The Western Azuero Coast For Panama’s Best Beaches
Every Friday afternoon sees an exodus from Panama City as residents drive across the Bridge of the Americas and then...
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Restoring A Georgian House In Waterford, Ireland
While I waited, I wandered from room to room. It was the house I'd had in mind since the day...
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Why It’s Important You Maximize Pricing Arbitrage Overseas
Inflation erodes buying power over time. That's why inflation-resistant investments like real estate and precious metals should be a part...
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8 Of The World’s Best Coffee Tours
As with so much in life, the truth is hard to find. While the mystery of coffee's origin might not...
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Life In Waterford Where Everything Was Closed On Saturday
“Hello, my name is Kathleen Peddicord. I understand from my shipping company that my container of furniture has been delivered...
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My First Impressions Moving To Waterford City, Ireland
As the train pulled into Plunkett Station, I sized up my situation. I was traveling alone with three suitcases, two...
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Cheapest Places To Live Well In 2019
Finding a country or area where things are cheap isn’t necessarily about saving money. It’s about going somewhere your money...
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7 Dream Destinations Where You Can Live In The Mediterranean
Its spring now, and the Northern Hemisphere is finally starting to enjoy some warm days, after a long, cold winter....
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Is It Safe? Living Overseas In Panama City And Paris
When my husband Harry told his friends and family back in D.C. that he was moving from Panama to Paris,...
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Looking Back: How I Got Started On My Overseas Adventures
"Does it ever bother you that your life is over?" Kaitlin, my daughter, walking ahead of us, turned off-handedly, looking...
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How To Find Work Teaching English Overseas
If you’ve ever dreamed of moving overseas but worried that you wouldn’t be able to find work, you are not...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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......
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