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Before I moved to Ecuador, my idea of restoration was coming home after a long stressful day at work, drinking a few glasses of wine, reading People magazine, tuning into Netflix, and then taking an Ambien to get to sleep. By the weekend, all I wanted to do was lay on the couch. I’d try to motivate myself to go hiking, or bicycling...
It was a cool winter day in the bustling city of Vila Nova de Gaia, just across the bridge from Porto, Portugal’s second largest metropolitan area. New expats Debbie, 57, and David Billings, 70, were out eagerly exploring their newly adopted country. It had only been three months since they landed in Portugal to begin the next chapter of their lives.
After spending the last three years in Singapore, my wife and I recently packed up our bags and embarked on our next adventure. We decided Belize would be the perfect spot. Laid-back beach towns with beautiful Caribbean water, numerous Mayan ruins throughout the country, dense jungles with wild jaguars, and the second largest coral reef in the world...
For our 2022 Retirement Index, we’ve compiled an extensively researched list of the countries that provide the best benefits and discounts for retirees. Think lower property tax; discounted medications and hospital visits; affordable travel and leisure activities; and even priority queuing.
Susan, 60, and her husband, Tom Englehart, 71, have immersed themselves in the culture of Portugal’s Silver Coast for over three years now. But Susan and Tom are no strangers to expat life since Portugal is not where their expat story begins. Originally from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Susan worked in the healthcare industry before giving it up to pursue...
I’m pet-sitting at Vista Mar while my friends Sami and Roberto vacation in Panama’s highlands. It’s a simple exchange…I get a free stay at a beautiful beach apartment and they get someone they trust to take care of Chico and Spartacus, their rescue cat. These gigs are relatively easy to find in Panama’s expat communities.
In each descriptive article of the towns of Costa Rica, we always mention the feria. But, what is it, and why should we care? Simply put, the feria is the weekly farmers’ market held in just about every town, large and small, in the country. The majority begin on Friday and run into the evening then reopen for several hours early Saturday...
In the right places overseas—and we’ll show you what they’re like and where they are Feb. 4-6—you really can live a richer, more engaging life than you do today...but spend as little as $1,700 a month to do it, (housing included). Secure your front-row seat now.
When planning your retirement overseas, many factors come into play. Low costs, affordable real estate, and high-quality healthcare are some of the main concerns…but what about being able to mix well with the community or make friends with the locals?
Waves gently lap the shore. The water and fine sand on my bare feet is cool, calming, and refreshing. As another evening draws to a close on the Thai island of Phuket’s northern coast, the sun slowly sinks into the ocean in a blaze of orange, red, and pink. Who doesn’t savor beautiful sunsets over a clear blue ocean?