Living Well in Lima, Peru on $2,600 a Month
There are several neighborhoods which most expats are drawn to in Lima, the most sought-after are Miraflores, San Isidro, and the decidedly bohemian Barranco which is my favorite....
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Finding Our Version of Paradise on Peru’s North Coast
When my wife, Nancy, and I decided to move to Peru, we didn’t have a lot of interest in seeking out those places where huge expat communities were already thriving. Maybe we are pioneers at heart.
How to Enjoy an Active Retirement in Your New Overseas Home
It has been my experience that retiring after years of hard work, as well as raising a family and running a home, requires a huge change of mindset. Too often new retirees, especially those who retire overseas, find themselves at loose ends...
Retire on a Sailboat – From Just $1,000 a Month
This life could be yours. Plenty of everyday people are choosing to live on the water full-time—in their retirement, no less. After a bit of training and hands-on experience at home, they're tying up beside mega-yachts in the Mediterranean...finding large floating communities of like-minded expat sailors in the Caribbean...and island hopping in the Gulf of Thailand, heading wherever their fancy takes them.
I Saved $15,000 by Boarding a Plane at JFK
Connecticut native Beth is a prime example of someone who left her expensive life in the U.S. behind for a more affordable one in Panama that saved her a total of $15,000 a year.
Why I Actually Like Politics in Panama
Panama is one such place where there is rivalry in politics, sure, but where, in general, life goes on pretty uninterrupted from election to election.
Why I’m Still in Love With Quito, Ecuador After Four Years
Wayne has been in Ecuador for four years now, so he knows the country well but he’s still excited to get out and explore whenever he can. And from his home base in Quito, he’s in the perfect spot to do just that.
The Best Hill Towns in Umbria: Todi, Città della Pieve, and Città di Castello
With the heady fragrance of fresh truffle wafting from the kitchen, my mouth waters as I await the plate of handmade tagliolini pasta that will soon be coming my way, while sunlight filters onto the patio. It’s easy to think that this is the perfect Italian hill town...
Belize’s 3 Best Beach Towns
Most expats who consider moving to Belize dream of living near the Caribbean Sea on a beach. Fortunately for them, Belize offers several beach lifestyle options. Right now, the three most popular beach areas expats settle are Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, and the Placencia Peninsula. Here's a quick peek at each of these popular beach retreats... Ambergris Caye is the island that I've called home for the past six years—and I'm not the only one who has discovered its charms.
Cotacachi, Ecuador: A Small Town With an International Flair
While Cotacachi is a small Ecuadorian mountain town, with the low cost of living you would expect to come with that, it has a decidedly international feel you might not expect.