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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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