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I’ve never been anywhere as beautiful. It was almost a physical shock. A brass-knuckled punch to the gut that left me grasping for words. After years of scouting for the world’s best-value real estate—first for International Living, and now as part of international real estate expert Ronan McMahon’s team—I’ve been to many stunning places.
Lots of Europhiles dream of taking six months or a year to explore Europe…traveling from country to country…staying put for a while (maybe even renting an apartment or villa for a month or two) and getting to know a region…then moving on to the next enticing destination….
Whether you’re moving overseas for three months, six months or longer, you’re going to need a place to stay. You could buy—the dollar is strong today and good-value escapes exist all over the world. Nevertheless, plenty of part-time expats choose simply to rent rather than buy.
After working on cruise ships for many years, Jessica decided to create the life she craved. She wanted to live in a place with good weather, where she could be close to the sea, the mountains, cosmopolitan city… and finally, do what she always wanted to do and write for a living.
Join Warren and Julie as they go house hunting in Bansko, Bulgaria. In Bansko, you can get a property for the price of a car in the U.S. The properties in this video range from $30,000 to $65,000.
For many expats, choosing a retirement destination is dependent on the standard of healthcare that country provides—and understandably so. In this next stage of your life, you want to ensure you have access to the best care possible, at reasonable prices you can afford.
Jeff D. Opdyke discusses the major lifestyle benefits he has experienced since moving to Europe, how affordable his life is… how he lives full-time in Europe (as most Americans only get a 90-day visa), and some super useful advice for anyone interested in checking out Europe for travel, to spend some extended time, or even to relocate permanently.
Warren and Julie have extensively researched how to travel with their pets, determining what documents they need, what vaccinations to get, how to get certified by a vet, and how to select pet-friendly accommodations.
It’s been eight years since I read an article, just like this one, that changed our lives forever. Kari and I came to Pedasí, gambling on the chance that the good things I had read about the place were true. They were. We loved it so much that we continued to return here every winter for five years straight, staying at the sports club just down the street...
Whether your idea of paradise is a sunny Mediterranean beach or the freshness of a high-altitude town, four seasons, or eternal spring, our climate category is designed to hlp you discover your ideal-weather haven. Read why the countries below made our top five list, and discover the 2023 titleholder of the best in climate category.