Ajijic, Mexico: The Best the Buffet Has to Offer
Mexico has everything we were looking for—great climate, friendly people, thriving expat community, lower costs than in the U.S., and proximity to family and friends in the U.S.
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The 10 Most Beautiful Natural Attractions in Asia
If you are thinking about taking a trip to Southeast Asia, and if you aren’t you should be, then here are the 10 most beautiful natural attractions that you can add to your Southeast Asian bucket list. The only people that seem to know about this stunningly picturesque island are Malaysians, and they’d like to keep it that way. Unfortunately I’ve been and I think it’s about time that we lifted the veil and told you about it.
I Fell in Love With This Relaxed Costa Rican Beach Town
When I first found Puerto Viejo, I fell in love with it. This cute, little town is about five hours from San José and a magical place where the jungle meets the beach.
Nomadic Adventurers: Having the Time of Our Lives as Roving Retirees
Having read many successful stories in International Living magazine over the years about people seeking a better life while living abroad, my partner, Damon, and I chose to throw our hat in the ring and see if the life of roving retirees was for us. We set ourselves a budget of $1,800 a month to see if it was possible to establish a life of nomadic adventurers while living abroad. We sold everything and didn’t look back.
Video: Is it Safe to Live in Peru?
Hi. This is Steve LePoidevin coming to you from the north coast of Peru. I've been International Living's Peru correspondent now for about three years, and I've recently been asked to answer a few questions about living here...
Finding Home in Lisbon’s Old World Charm
We were attracted to the seaside city because of the quaint, Old World vibe, copious expat residency options, and the 300 days of sun each year. While we found all of that, what we truly stayed for was the friendly community, rich artistic culture, beautiful park cafés, and relaxed lifestyle. It’s like living in a village with all the conveniences of a big city.
Days Filled With the Beauty of the Country in Lake Arenal
Costa Rica suits us. We have invested in an affordable lifestyle, based on the many years of work we enjoyed on the journey here. And we believe that our decision to live here will give us many extra years of discovery. As we say in Costa Rica: “Pura Vida!”
A Happy Musician Rediscovers his Passion in Cuenca
With a pastor father who used music to inspire, an actress mother who was a stand-in for Joanne Woodward and sang in the theater, and a brother who founded folk-punk favorite Violent Femmes, Glenn Gano’s DNA has music running through it...
What Language is Spoken in Belize?
Belize is a small country about the size of Massachusetts, with less than 400,000 people. Despite being one of the least densely populated countries in the world, Belize’s vibrant history has led to a diversity of culture, ethnicities, and language that is fascinating to experience...
Why Should I Move to Penonomé, Panama?
Penonomé is not the type of city that will be found high on the list for expats’ relocation. It does not have a beach, a famous historical site, or any major natural attraction. So how did this sleepy little town become my tropical paradise?