Lifestyle
Portugal’s Incredible Story: One Of The Biggest Empires
"Portugal has a peaceful feel about it. I sit on the terrace overlooking the vineyard there and I feel cut...
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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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11 Reasons Why Living In The Algarve Region Has No Match
“Have you ever wondered why Portugal is at the center of the world map? “It’s because the Portuguese were the...
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Quebro: A Surprising And Undiscovered Destiny In Panama
Lief and I moved to Panama in 2008 with a focused doing-business agenda. We'd chosen to relocate from Paris to...
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Retire To The Algarve For A Stable Climate Year-Round
As much of the world settles into a winter chill this month, fireplaces crackle and mugs of warm drinks steam…...
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Experiencing Fiestas Patrias In Quebro, Panama
Theodore Roosevelt wanted to extend U.S. power and reach. He wanted a strong navy, and he wanted his naval force...
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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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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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Lazy Days In Paris: How Live And Invest Overseas Was Born
A dozen years ago, I left the publishing company where I'd been working since the age of 21, thinking I...
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Living In Belize As An Expat: Everything You Need To Know
Living in Belize as an expat offers a surprisingly wide range of lifestyles. Belize is much more than just white-sand...
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The Pros And Cons Of Retiring In Belize
We at Live and Invest Overseas love Belize. But we appreciate that it's not for everyone. We take a look...
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How We Became Part Of The Quebro Community In Los Islotes
The piece of land that Lief and I targeted for what is playing out to become for us a legacy...
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Discover The Charm Of A Back-To-Basics Lifestyle In Belize
I hear lots of parents and grandparents bemoaning the fact that kids' lives are so regimented these days... how they...
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Nubesidub In San Blas Is Island Life At Its Best
I thought places like Nubesidub existed only in movies or the lives of billionaires. Nubesidub is a tiny, secluded island...
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What I’ve Learned From Living 6 Years In Corozal Town, Belize
Over the six years I've been living in Corozal Town, Belize, I've watched as this sleepy coastal village has evolved...
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The Low Cost Of Beachfront Living In Mazatlán, Mexico
Mazatlán offers the best beachfront lifestyle you'll find in Mexico... maybe the best you'll find anywhere. This seaside city boasts...
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Cities With The Best Air Quality And Low Pollution
In 2018 the IQAir Airvisual app and website released a report of the world’s most polluted cities. The app and...
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Offshore Fishing: Top Countries To Retire And Fish
Offshore fishing is one of the most popular sports in the world. Apart from running and jogging, more people go...
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Where To Find the World’s Best And (Most Affordable) Health Care
Health care is one of the top priorities for any expat. But where can you find the world's best health...
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Vegetarian Countries Where You Can Eat Meat-Free
For a long time vegetarianism and veganism were seen as something of a fad. Today it’s a growing trend that...
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Easy Ways To Make Money In Retirement From Your Hobbies
We take a look at some ways to make money in retirement from your favorite hobbies. There are plenty of...
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The Language Questions To Ask Before You Move Overseas
The language question may be one of the most pressing considerations to address before making a move overseas. If you...
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Why Expats Are Flocking To Belize (Straight From The Source)
I've been hosting conferences in Belize for 30 years. And I've noticed a pattern among those who make their way...
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Find Out 12 Ways To Make Money Online
What Are The Proven Ways To Make Money Online? Ways to make money online are many and varied. But how...
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An American Moving To Belize: Rob Burrows Shares His Story
Why did I move to Belize? That's the question everyone asks. I did the math. Back in Cleveland, I was...
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Expat Beach Towns In Panama: The Top 5 You Should Know About
Panama has some of the best expat beach towns anywhere in the world. Whatever you want, you can find it...
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Everything You Need To Live, Retire, Or Invest In Beautiful Belize
For me and Belize, it was love at first sight. From the first morning I arrived in Belize City, some...
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The Top 10 Biggest World Cup Rivalries In International Football
The FIFA World Cup is nearly here. By now your Panini sticker albums should be complete and days off work...
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Cheapest Places To Live In Italy Where You Can Retire For Less
The main reason for setting up a new life overseas is to find a better standard of life than you...
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8 Questions You Need To Answer Before Retiring Overseas
When we convened in Houston, Texas, last week for our 10th annual Retire Overseas Conference, we were joined by our top...
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The Easiest Countries To Get A Work Visa: We List Our Top 9
If you are thinking of working overseas, we have created a list of the easiest countries to get a work...
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7 Cheapest Places To Live In The Caribbean
Countless tourists and expats flock here every year, but others continue to stay away, concerned that the Caribbean is too...
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English-Speaking Islands Where You Can Live Or Retire
On English-speaking islands you can enjoy island life with some of the familiarity of home. Visit or relocate to any...
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The 5 Best Places To Live In Italy Today
The best places to live in Italy are definitely places to consider when moving abroad. Italy is experiencing another renaissance......
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Our Official List Of The World’s Easiest Residency Programs
Our annual Retire Overseas Conference is primarily a lifestyle event. The focus is on where and how to live or retire overseas....
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World’s Best Nude Beaches: 7 Places Where “Au Naturel ” Is In
Nudist beaches are a hot topic this summer. The warm weather has people thinking about their vacations, and thoughts turn...
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A Guide To Property In The Seaside Town Of Tramore, Ireland
For decades, Tramore has been popular with local tourists (especially from Dublin) who flock here for the miles of golden...
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How Today’s Panama City Is A Completely New Playground
"Wow... this is a new Panama City. I do not recognize this Panama City... "I was last here," my friend...
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A Turkish Haircut And Trip To A Hammam In Istanbul
Istanbul, with 15 million residents, is the most populous city in Europe. Previously known as Byzantium and Constantinople, it was...
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The Retire Overseas Challenge No One Talks About
Planning for a retirement that includes spending some or even all your time in another country is an increasingly appealing...
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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)…...
Read moreMoving 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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The Best Places In The World To Scuba Dive
The best places in the world to scuba dive all are also some of the best countries to start a...
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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
Providing customers with the world's best wine is a booming industry. Wine sales in the United States increased in the...
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