Lifestyle
The Top 5 Things To Check Before You Move Overseas
What does 2020 hold in store for you? Do you approach it with trepidation or enthusiasm? If you're reading these...
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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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7 Reasons Colombia Is South America’s Best-Kept Secret
Colombia is South America's best kept secret. But with perceptions starting to change, how long can it stay that way?...
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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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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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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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The 10 Best Places To Live Overseas In 2020
The best places to live are different for everyone. If you could live anywhere, where would you go? Here are...
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How To Move Overseas And Launch Your New Life, Step 1
With just four days remaining until New Year 2020, I challenge you to get up and get going. It's time....
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The Opportunity To Live And Invest Overseas Is Yours To Take
What if you could go anywhere, do anything, and spend your time and your money any way you wanted? As...
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Celebrating Christmas Overseas Is More Than Eggnog and Expats
Our seven Christmases in Ireland, we could never bring ourselves to participate in one of Ireland's quirkiest festive traditions, what...
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The Feel Of Home: A France For Every Season And Lifestyle
Twenty years ago Vicki and I spent our first Christmas in Paris. We stayed in Paris all that winter and...
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Christmas Traditions In Belize: Beaches, Bram, And Rum Popo
Belize, a nation of immigrants, has adopted and adapted Christmas traditions from abroad and combined them with Mayan traditions that...
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We Have A Tie! The 2 Best Places To Retire Overseas In 2020
Cheapest, safest… best weather, best infrastructure, best health care… most tax-advantaged and most foreign-resident friendly… Not to mention most romantic,...
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Learning How To Cook Traditional, Algarve-Style Octopus
When I was growing up in Kansas, fish meant Mrs. Paul's Fish Sticks in the frozen department of the grocery...
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4 Reasons Why Belize Is The Ultimate Adventure Destination
Helena Hess was originally attracted to Belize for its diving. She wasn’t even thinking about retirement when she made her...
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The Big Challenges Of Celebrating Christmas As A Vegan
“In my experience, clever food is not appreciated at Christmas. It makes the little ones cry and the old ones...
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Planning For Christmas In France
For my family and me, one of the greatest things about living an expat life has been the combining of...
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Ancient Traditions: A Funeral And 9-Day Vigil In Panama
The grandfather of a member of our staff who has become a friend at Los Islotes died earlier this month....
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¡Feliz Navidad! Celebrating Christmas In The Tropics
These days, as you know, Lief and I are dividing our time between Panama and Paris. As we head into...
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Christmas In Taiping, Malaysia, And My Job As Santa Claus
Vicki and I spent last Christmas in small-town Taiping, Malaysia. I was Santa Claus. We've stayed many times in Taiping,...
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7 Different Living Options For Expats In Panama
One of the things we love about Panama is the diversity of lifestyle options this little country has to offer....
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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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The Moveable Feast: Celebrating Thanksgiving In Paris
This week, it’s hard not to be distracted by the holidays… With Thanksgiving under our belts and December now upon...
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The Retire Overseas Challenge No One Talks About
One of the biggest challenges you'll face as you launch your new life in a new country is seldom discussed....
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Celebrating Thanksgiving In Panama
"Maybe I should stay home for the day and help you... so you don't drop the turkey or forget the...
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How To Make Friends Overseas, Even For Introverts
One of the hardest things about upping stakes and pitching your tent somewhere new is the social aspect. You've likely...
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I Fell In Love With Portugal’s Algarve Region (And You Will Too)
In all my years of travel, I had never been to Portugal until the Live and Invest Overseas Conference in...
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Living In The Algarve Where Every Day Feels Like August
Here in Portugal's Algarve, sometimes it feels like every day is August. We have been living here for more than...
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How One Couple Discovered A Great New Life In Algarve
Eight years ago, Alyson and Dave Sheldrake decided to reinvent their lives in the village of Ferragudo, on Portugal’s Algarve...
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My Top 14 Favorite Things About Living In Belize
My 14 favorite things about living in Belize? That'd have to be: #1: Tubing on the Mopan River around Bullet...
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An Up-To-Date Guide To Portugal’s Golden Visa Program
Obtaining residency in a foreign country can be one of the most important benefits of buying real estate abroad. I...
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News From Our Readers After Living And Retiring To Portugal
"About a year-and-a-half ago, my wife and I made the leap," writes Terry O'Halloran. "We moved halfway around the world,...
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Our Most Popular FAQs On Moving Abroad: Portugal Edition
When making any move overseas, you'll have lots and lots of questions. Maybe you won't be sure who to ask......
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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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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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Retire In Belize Pros and Cons
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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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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